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

A roasted chicken dish garnished with herbs and served with browned vegetables in a casserole dish.

Main Dish Recipes

The Best Hawaiian Style Korean Fried Chicken Recipe
Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken

This Hawaiian Garlic Fried Chicken features crispy double-fried chicken pieces tossed in a flavorful sauce with shoyu, brown sugar, chili garlic, and green onions.

A bowl of food with a spoon in it.
Sweet Sticky Pineapple Chicken

This Pineapple Chicken is better than takeout with its sticky-sweet sauce, tender chicken thighs, and juicy pineapple chunks - all ready in just 20 minutes.

Chicken with mushrooms and herbs.
Creamy Asiago Chicken Skillet

This Skillet Asiago Chicken and Mushrooms combines tender chicken breasts with mushrooms in a creamy garlic-thyme sauce for a quick weeknight meal.

A bowl of food with chicken, vegetables, and sauce.
Sweetgreen Copycat Honey Chicken Bowl

This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl combines spicy-sweet chicken, crispy sweet potatoes, and tangy coleslaw for a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Chicken with greens on a plate.
Feta Stuffed Mediterranean Chicken

This Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful filling of spinach, feta, roasted peppers, and olives for a quick family meal.

A burger with mushrooms and cheese.
Swiss Mushroom Burger

This easy Mushroom Swiss Burger combines juicy patties, savory sautéed mushrooms, and melted Swiss cheese to deliver a gourmet meal you can make in your own kitchen.

A bowl of pasta with a white sauce on top.
Easy Creamy Tomato Rigatoni

Served with a silky sauce made from cream, cherry tomatoes, and garlic, this creamy tomato rigatoni recipe delivers a great homemade pasta experience with ease.

A bowl of Chinese food with a variety of vegetables and meat.
Quick Asian Cabbage Stir Fry

A quick and satisfying stir fry combining crisp cabbage and carrots with scrambled eggs in a savory Asian sauce for an easy vegetable-rich meal.

A bowl of food with a fish and vegetables.
Caribbean Brown Stew Salmon

Tender salmon fillets simmered in a rich Caribbean-style sauce with bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and aromatic spices for a quick and flavorful dinner.

A bowl of shrimp and rice with a spoon in it.
Louisiana Crawfish Étouffée

A classic Louisiana dish featuring fresh crawfish tails simmered in a rich, flavorful roux-based sauce, served over hot rice or grits.

A delicious meal of rice and chicken with peas and beans.
One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Rice

Crispy jerk-seasoned chicken thighs baked with coconut rice and beans, creating a complete Caribbean meal in one pot.

A bowl of soup with vegetables and rice.
Vegan Jamaican Chickpea Curry

A comforting one-pot Caribbean curry combining chickpeas and fresh vegetables in a rich coconut milk sauce seasoned with Jamaican spices.