Main Dishes Recipes

Alice Springs Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, Lawry's Seasoning Salt, 6 bacon slices...

Alton Brown's Lasagna

1 lb lasagna noodles, 10 oz eggplant (about 1 small), quartered lengthwise and sliced on mandoline, 10 oz zucchini (about 1 small), sliced lengthwise on mandoline...

Angela's Meat Loaf

1/4 cup salad oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped...

Angela's Slow Cooker Pot Roast

3 lbs beef pot roast, 6 medium red potatoes, cubed, 6 medium carrots, sliced...

Anne's Lasagna

Kosher salt, 1½ (16 oz) boxes lasagna noodles, Olive oil...

Beef Chow Mein

3/4 lb round rump steak, 1 tsp salt, 8 fresh mushrooms...

Best Crab Cakes

1 lb lump crabmeat (check for shells), 1 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs...

Bison Chili (Paleo)

1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, diced...

Braciole (Italian Meat Loaf)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, pork and veal mix from the butcher's counter (meatloaf mix), Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs...

Brown Butter Risotto with Lobster

1 lb frozen lobster tails (about 2 medium), thawed, 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock, 4 Tbsp butter, at room temperature...

Cajun Jambalaya

1/4 cup fat (chicken, beef, or pork lard), 3 cups onions, finely chopped, 2 cups celery, finely chopped...

Catalan-Style Beef Stew with Mushrooms

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped fine, 1/2 tsp sugar...

Chesapeake Shrimp Peel

10 lbs raw shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, 2 bags crab boil, 2 large lemons, quartered...

Chicken all'Arrabbiata

6 whole chicken legs, split into drumsticks and thighs, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil...

Chicken Almondine

2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp rice wine, 1/2 tsp sugar...

Chicken Tagine with Apricots

4 chicken thighs, 1 onion, 1/2 fennel bulb...

Chicken Vindaloo Curry

2 lbs cubed meat (chicken, pork, beef, or lamb), cut into 1" or 1/2" cubes, 1 Tbsp curry powder (quality, like Vindaloo or Marsala), 1 Tbsp cooking oil...

Coq au Vin

3 1/2 Tbsp butter, Splash of olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped...

Crab & Cauliflower

1 head cauliflower, broken up into large pieces, 5 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs*...

Crispy Cheddar Chicken

2 lbs chicken tenders or 4 large chicken breasts, 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, 1/4 tsp salt...

Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops

2/3 cup cornstarch, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard...

Crispy Pork Chops

1 (5 oz) box Melba toast, broken into rough pieces, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder...

Crock Pot Shrimp Jambalaya

1 1/2 cups white rice, converted, 28 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid, 3/4 cup white wine...

Espresso/Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

1 3/4 tsp instant espresso powder, 1 3/4 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/4 tsp chili powder...

Fesa di Tacchino al Formaggio (Turkey Breast with Cheese)

32 oz turkey breasts, 4 oz cooked ham, 7 oz Fontina cheese...

Firecracker Grilled Salmon (Paleo)

6 (6 oz) salmon fillets, 1/2 cup vegetable oil (like canola, sunflower, olive, etc.), 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce...

French Onion Pie

4 sweet onions, like Walla Walla, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp butter...

Gamberi/Spinace

Shrimp, peeled and deveined, Olive oil, Tarragon...

Stir Fry (Generic)

Broccolini, Bamboo shoots, Shiitake mushrooms...

Grilled Leg of Lamb (Garlic Mustard Sauce)

1/2 leg of lamb for grilling (upper half/loin), 4 cloves garlic, 8 mint leaves...

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil Garlic Rub

4 bone-in pork rib chops, 3/4-inch thick, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed...

Ham & Butternut Squash Spaghetti

14 oz package dry spaghetti, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 4 oz thinly sliced smoked ham...

Italian Pork Kabobs

1½ lbs boneless pork loin roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1½ tsp kosher salt, divided...

Jambalaya Recipe for 12 People

6 cups enriched white rice, 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (white or dark meat), cubed, 2.25 lbs Cajun style andouille sausage, casing removed, diced...

Lemony Risotto Croquettes

1 Tbsp butter, 3 bunches scallions, including a few inches of the greens, thinly sliced, 2 cups risotto rice...

Linguine Vongole

Extra-virgin olive oil, 9 cloves garlic, smashed, 5 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed under cold running water...

Spiral Sliced Ham Reheated & Glazed

1 (7-10 lb) spiral-sliced, bone-in ham, 1 oven bag, 1 (12 oz) jar apple jelly...

Mashed Potato Fish Cakes

2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (see recipe below), 1 1/2 cups shredded leftover fish (easier to shred at room temp), 1 egg...

Meatballs and Drunk BBQ Sauce

Ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Chili pepper flakes...

Meat Loaf by Dove's Nest / Waxahachie

1 lb ground turkey (or beef), 1 lb chorizo (Mexican sausage), 1 red bell pepper...

Meat Loaf by Lisa Wilson

1 1/2 lbs hamburger, 1 egg, 3/4 cup cracker crumbs...

Mediterranean Roast Chicken Wrap

1 garlic clove, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped...

Mike's Jambalaya (for 4)

2 cups enriched white rice, Dried Italian parsley bits, 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil...

Mike's Spaghetti Bolognese

3-6 oz pancetta, diced, 4 oz sliced porcini mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, crushed...

Mushroom Lasagna

1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed well, 1 cup water, 2 lbs portobello mushroom caps (about 10 medium), cleaned and cut into 2- to 3-inch by 1/4-inch slices...

Our Favorite Chili

1/2 lb dried pinto beans (about 1 cup), rinsed and picked over, 3 Tbsp salt (for brining), 6 dried ancho chiles (about 1 3/4 oz), stems and seeds removed, flesh torn into 1-inch pieces...

Pasta Basilico

12 oz pasta (linguine recommended), 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with liquid (zesty red pepper flavor recommended), 1 large sweet onion, cut in julienne strips...

Pasta with Olives, Garlic & Herbs

5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 Tbsp), divided, 1 Tbsp minced anchovy fillets (4 to 6 fillets)...

Paula Deen's Lasagna

2 cups canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup water...

Paula Deen's Jambalaya

1 batch Jambalaya Mix (recipe follows), 2 1/2 cups water, 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes...

Pork Loin Roast with Smoked Paprika

2 Tbsp smoked paprika, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp kosher salt...

Pork Loin Tournedos in Sauce

12 oz large pitted prunes, 1 Tbsp peanut oil, 6 boneless pork loin chops (about 10 oz each)...

Portobello Mushroom Lasagna

Kosher salt, Good olive oil, 3/4 lb dried lasagna noodles...

Roasted Veggie Tarts

1 medium eggplant, 1/4" slices, 2 medium Portobello mushroom caps, 1/4" slices, 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced...

Easiest Sauteed Fish Fillets Ever

All-purpose flour for dredging, Salt and pepper, 3-4 tilapia fillets...

Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken

1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter, 2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tsp)...

Sesame Noodles with Sweet Peppers

1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium cucumber, 1 lb noodles (spaghetti or Asian wheat noodles)...

Sesame Noodles

3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp (4 oz) sesame seeds, 7 Tbsp peanut oil, 3 medium shallots (2 oz total), sliced...

Shrimp Fried Rice

1 lb rock shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 Tbsp blackening seasoning, 1 Tbsp oil...

Sichuan Pork in Garlic Sauce

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp soy sauce...

The Simplest Pasta Parmigiano Ever

1/2 lb pasta noodles (linguini, vermicelli, or thin spaghetti), 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, Fresh, quality, imported Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated...

Skillet Barbecued Shrimp

16 large shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled, 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp cracked pepper...

Southwestern Pot Roast

1 pot roast, cut into chunks, 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup celery, chopped...

Spanish Style Pasta & Shrimp

Spicy Pesto for Grilled Chicken

1 cup chopped walnuts, 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 1 (2-inch long) red or green jalapeño pepper, stemmed and coarsely chopped...

Sticky Chicken by Jamie Oliver

7 oz thin rice noodles, sesame oil, 1¾ lbs watermelon chunks...

Stir-Fried Thai Noodles with Chicken

1/3 cup white vinegar, 1 serrano chile, stemmed and sliced into thin rings, 2 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut against grain into 1/4-inch thick slices...

Stuffed Bell Peppers

6-7 bell peppers (any colors), 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions...

Sukiyaki

1 cup Dashi (black sauce), 1 cup Mirin, 1 cup Shoyu soy sauce...

Sukiyaki

Beef tenderloin, thinly sliced, Scallions/green onions, Yellow onion (optional)...

Texas Meatloaf & Potatoes

1 lb ground round, 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, 1/2 cup picante sauce...

Toasted Pasta with Shrimp

1 1/2 pounds extra large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined, shells reserved, 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp garlic, minced...

Turkey Chili

2 Tbsp vegetable oil or corn oil, 2 medium red onions, chopped fine, 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2" cubes...

Tyler Florence Meat Loaf

Extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced...

Veal Scallopini with Spinach

4 to 6 veal cutlets, 1 egg, beaten, 1 tsp House Seasoning...

West Indian Pork

1 lb pork tenderloin, 1 Tbsp butter, divided, 2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced...

Wild Mushroom Broken Spaghetti Risotto

1 package dried mixed wild mushrooms or porcini mushrooms, 1 quart chicken stock, 2 cups water...

Lasagna - Zucca Brutta (Ugly Pumpkin)

1.5 Tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced...