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 pot of soup containing macaroni, meatballs, spinach, and carrots, topped with grated cheese.
Wedding Soup

A satisfying soup featuring tender homemade meatballs, fresh vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful chicken and beef broth.

A bowl of broth filled with dumplings, mushrooms, spinach, and green peas.
Quick Dumpling Soup

A warm and satisfying soup combining frozen potstickers with shiitake mushrooms and fresh bok choy in a savory Asian-style broth.

A baked pasta dish with rigatoni, marinara sauce, spinach, and melted cheese.
Cheesy Pasta Bake

A hearty pasta bake combining halloumi cheese, zucchini, and tomatoes with a smoky paprika twist. Perfect for family dinners.

A close-up of a bowl of chicken soup with shredded chicken, carrots, peas, and green herbs in a flavorful broth.
Healing Chicken Soup

One-pot chicken soup with turmeric, coconut milk, and fresh vegetables. A comforting, healthy meal that's perfect for meal prep and cold days.

A bowl of creamy pasta soup with minced meat, tomatoes, and grated cheese, garnished with parsley, accompanied by strands of pasta.
Creamy Sausage Soup

A hearty Italian soup combining savory sausage, tender pasta, and rich Parmesan in a creamy broth. Ready in 40 minutes.

A close-up view of a pot of savory chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.
Creamy Chicken Chili

A rich and creamy slow cooker chili packed with chicken, beans, corn, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for easy family dinners.

A bowl of chicken soup with vegetables, featuring chunks of chicken, carrots, peas, and corn, topped with a golden-brown pastry crust.
Pot Pie Soup

A creamy, comforting soup that captures all the flavors of chicken pot pie. Made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs.

A baked pasta dish featuring meatballs and covered in a creamy sauce, garnished with green herbs.
Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake

A hearty casserole combining homemade Swedish meatballs with pasta in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.

A basket of small meatball subs topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley.
Nduja Meatball Sliders

Spicy pork meatballs made with nduja, topped with arugula pesto and fontina cheese, served on pull-apart dinner rolls.

A cast iron skillet filled with cheesy meatballs topped with caramelized onions and fresh herbs.
French Onion Meatballs

Juicy chicken meatballs baked and simmered in a rich French onion sauce with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and melted gruyere cheese.

A close-up of a hearty meat and vegetable stew featuring ground meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas, garnished with thyme.
Amish Harvest Casserole

A comforting slow cooker casserole combining ground beef, seasonal vegetables, and cream sauce topped with melted cheese. Simple Amish-inspired comfort food.

A baked lasagna layered with cheese, spinach, and meat sauce, displayed in a rectangular dish alongside fresh basil and utensils.
Sheet Pan Lasagna

A simplified version of lasagna made on a sheet pan, combining broken noodles with meat sauce, spinach ricotta, and melty cheese.