Center of the plate recipes

These main dish recipes have become the cornerstone of my cooking because they're the kind of satisfying centerpiece that makes you feel properly fed and what makes them really special is how they create those memorable meals that people ask for again and again plus they're substantial enough to need nothing more than a simple side dish and I love how they've helped me master those essential cooking skills that make homemade meals feel special every single time and everyone gets excited when they smell these cooking because they know they're in for something really delicious and comforting.

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Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

A plate of sandwiches with meat and cheese on a wooden table.
Loose Meat Tavern Sandwiches

Seasoned beef and cheddar on crusty bread makes a hearty, crowd-pleasing sandwich for dinner.

A close up of a delicious bacon cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato.
Bacon Lasagna Burger Stack

Juicy beef, cheese, bacon, and lasagna-style layers create a hearty burger with big flavor and satisfying texture.

A delicious meal of Poor Man's Casserole is cooking in a skillet.
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole

Layers of beef, cheese, and noodles create a comforting, budget-friendly meal the whole family will love.

A delicious Crispy burrito is served on a wooden table.
Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas

Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned beef and cheddar, ideal for family dinners or gatherings.

A plate of pasta with chicken and garlic sauce.
Garlic Butter Chicken Ricotta Alfredo

Juicy chicken and garlic butter mingle with luscious ricotta pasta for an irresistible comfort dish.

A delicious smothered chicken dish with mushrooms and greens.
Smothered Chicken Creamed Spinach Bacon

Juicy chicken with creamed spinach, bacon, and mushrooms in a savory, rich sauce.

A delicious one-pan meal of rice, sausage, and vegetables, ready to be cooked in a cast iron skillet.
One-Pan Sweet Tangy BBQ Sausage

Smoked sausage, peppers, and rice cooked together in a tangy BBQ sauce for a quick, flavorful skillet meal.

A delicious creamy casserole with tomatoes and cheese.
Creamy Burrito Casserole

Cheesy beef and creamy sauce layered with tortillas for a hearty, crowd-pleasing comfort dish.

A delicious cheesy rice dish is served in a black skillet.
Cheesy Queso Ground Beef Rice

Beefy, cheesy rice skillet with zesty queso and tomatoes. Crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex style dinner in under 30 minutes.

A delicious one-pot meal with pasta, sausage, and tomatoes.
One-Pot Smoky Cheddar Ranch

Smoky cheddar, ranch, chicken, and sausage combine for a satisfying one-pot pasta meal.

A delicious mushroom sandwich with cheese and mushrooms on a toasted bun.
Mushroom Swiss Patty Melt

Juicy beef, mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese layered between golden, crispy bread slices.

A delicious Crispy Hot Dog with cheese and bacon on top, served on a bun.
Crispy Cheesy Hotdogs Bake

Hotdogs filled with cheesy goodness, oven-baked to golden crisp perfection for irresistible snacking.