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

A mushroom and cheese quiche on a wooden cutting board.
Thin Mushroom Tart

Crispy thin tart with sautéed mushrooms and melting gouda. A quick and flavorful recipe.

A dish of macaroni and cheese with bacon bits.
Cheesy Bacon Cavatappi

Baked cheesy cavatappi with bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a creamy bacon soup sauce.

A sandwich is on a wooden cutting board.
Buffalo Chicken Strombolis

Golden strombolis stuffed with buffalo chicken, herbs, and melted cheese. Great for game day or dinner.

A bowl of pasta with meat and cheese.
Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

Creamy garlic beef pasta with tender slices in a rich garlic sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.

A bowl of food with meat and vegetables.
Julia Child Beef Bourguignon

A classic French beef stew with tender beef chunks, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions simmered in red wine for an incredible family dinner.

A plate of food with meat and vegetables.
Tex Mex Cabbage Skillet

A simple one-pan low carb dinner combining seasoned ground beef, crisp cabbage, and melted cheese for a quick and satisfying Tex-Mex meal.

Chicken wings with green sauce on a plate.
Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken

Spatchcocked chicken marinated in aromatic spices, grilled until crispy, served with a creamy jalapeño-cilantro green sauce.

A bowl of pasta with chicken and sausage.
Cajun Chicken Sausage Alfredo

Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken and smoked sausage combined with creamy parmesan alfredo sauce over tender fettuccine.

A sandwich with bacon, cheese, and jalapenos.
Spicy Bacon Grilled Cheese

This indulgent sandwich combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers with grilled cheese - stuffed jalapenos, crispy bacon, and two kinds of melted cheese.

A bowl of pasta with meat and tomatoes.
Grandma’s Goulash

Classic goulash with ground beef, macaroni, and tomato sauce for a hearty comfort meal.

A delicious lasagna with meat and cheese.
Hobo Casserole Ground Beef

Hearty casserole with ground beef, thin potatoes, and cheese. A classic comfort meal the whole family will love.

A bowl of food with a spoon in it.
Passover Charoset

Sweet traditional dish combining apples, walnuts, and Kosher wine with honey, cinnamon and warm spices for your Passover celebration.