Center of the plate recipes - Page 6

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.

778 recipes in this collection. (Page 6 Of 65)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

Lemon ginger chicken bowl with pineapple mango salsa and coconut rice
Main Dishes Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa 7 Ratings

Glossy lemon ginger chicken served over coconut rice with pineapple mango salsa and a quick spicy mayo drizzle.

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with rice, lemon wedges, and golden garlic butter
Main Dishes Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp 7 Ratings

Shrimp-truck style Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with crisp edges, golden garlic butter, lemon, and warm rice.

Thai lime-garlic steamed whole fish with chilies, cilantro, and lime
Main Dishes Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish (Rissy Roo) 4 Ratings

Tender steamed whole fish with a sharp Thai lime, garlic, chili, cilantro, and fish sauce dressing.

Stacked shrimp dirty rice tower with Cajun shrimp, green onions, and parsley on a ceramic plate
Main Dishes Stacked Shrimp Dirty Rice 7 Ratings

Spiced dirty rice with andouille sausage and ground pork, pressed into a molded stack and topped with seared Cajun shrimp in garlic butter. A Louisiana-inspired dinner in 45 minutes.

Dirty rice with ground beef, green onions, and parsley in a rustic shallow bowl
Main Dishes Dirty Rice with Ground Beef 7 Ratings

Rich, spiced dirty rice with ground beef, Cajun seasoning, and the classic holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. One pan, 40 minutes.

Cranberry-orange chicken meatballs with parsley in a white bowl
Main Dishes Cranberry-Orange Chicken Meatballs 8 Ratings

Tender baked chicken meatballs tossed in a glossy cranberry-orange glaze with a little garlic, ginger, and citrus zest.

Bourbon BBQ bacon cheeseburger meatball subs with cheddar and pickles
Main Dishes Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatball Subs 6 Ratings

Juicy cheeseburger-style meatballs tossed in bourbon BBQ sauce, packed into toasted sub rolls with cheddar, bacon, and pickles.

Cheesy steak queso rice with peppers, scallions, cilantro, and lime
Main Dishes Cheesy Steak & Queso Rice 6 Ratings

Tender steak, fluffy rice, peppers, tomatoes, and creamy queso all folded together in one hearty skillet dinner.

Cheesy meatloaf tater tot bake with melted cheddar in a black baking dish
Main Dishes Cheesy Meatloaf Tater Tot Bake 5 Ratings

A cozy meatloaf casserole with a juicy beef base, tangy glaze, melted cheddar, and a crisp tater tot topping.

Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken sliced open with melted cheddar filling
Main Dishes Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken 7 Ratings

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese, and garlic, then baked until golden and melty.

Queso steak fajita stack with rice, peppers, avocado, and cilantro
Main Dishes Queso Steak Fajita Stack 7 Ratings

Juicy fajita steak layered with peppers, onions, rice, and warm queso for a hearty Tex-Mex stack.

Garlic butter shrimp stacked over herb rice with lemon and parsley
Main Dishes Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack 5 Ratings

Juicy garlic butter shrimp layered over fluffy herb rice with lemon, parsley, and a buttery pan sauce.