Center of the plate recipes - Page 7

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 7 Of 65)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

Crispy salmon tacos with lime slaw, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges
Main Dishes Crispy Salmon Tacos 7 Ratings

Golden crispy salmon tacos with lime slaw, avocado, cilantro, and warm corn tortillas in about 30 minutes.

Layered bacon tomato onion pie with golden cheese and basil
Main Dishes Layered Bacon Tomato Onion Pie 6 Ratings

A savory layered tomato pie with crisp bacon, sweet onions, cheddar, herbs, and a flaky crust that stays sturdy.

Beef liver and onions with bacon and parsley on a white plate
Main Dishes Beef Liver and Onions 5 Ratings

Tender beef liver and onions with sweet browned onions, crisp bacon, and a quick skillet gravy-style finish.

Mexican White Trash Casserole with beef, chips, melted cheese, and fresh toppings
Main Dishes Mexican White Trash Casserole 5 Ratings

A cheesy Mexican-inspired casserole with taco beef, beans, creamy Rotel sauce, crushed chips, and a golden melted cheese topping.

Chicken scampi with garlic parmesan rice, parsley, and lemon
Main Dishes Mom's Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice 4 Ratings

Tender chicken in a buttery garlic lemon scampi sauce with creamy parmesan rice, all cooked in one skillet.

Hawaiian teriyaki chicken with pineapple over rice and scallions
Main Dishes Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple and Brown Sugar 4 Ratings

Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a glossy pineapple teriyaki glaze with brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sweet pineapple chunks.

Sliced beefy melt burrito showing layers of seasoned beef, Mexican rice, nacho cheese, and melted cheddar
Main Dishes Copycat Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito 4 Ratings

Seasoned beef, fluffy Mexican rice, warm nacho cheese, sour cream, and melted shredded cheese wrapped in a big flour tortilla, just like the Taco Bell classic.

Thick slice of smoky jalapeño popper meatloaf with cream cheese filling and caramelized BBQ glaze
Main Dishes Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf 7 Ratings

Cream cheese, smoked cheddar, jalapeños, and crumbled bacon packed inside seasoned ground beef, wrapped in bacon, and glazed with smoky BBQ sauce. Ready in about 85 minutes and feeds six.

Golden Greek chicken meatballs with creamy tzatziki, dill, and feta on a white ceramic plate
Main Dishes Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki 5 Ratings

Juicy Greek chicken meatballs loaded with feta and fresh herbs, paired with a creamy homemade tzatziki you can pull together in about 40 minutes.

Sliced bacon cheeseburger meatloaf with melted cheddar and ketchup glaze on a wooden board
Main Dishes Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf 5 Ratings

A juicy ground beef meatloaf packed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and pickle relish, topped with a tangy ketchup-mustard glaze and melted cheese.

Golden crack chicken tenders with melted cheddar and bacon on a white ceramic plate
Main Dishes Easy Crack Chicken Tenders Recipe 9 Ratings

Chicken tenders coated in a ranch cream cheese mixture, rolled in parmesan panko, and baked until crispy golden. Ready in 35 minutes. Kids and adults both go back for more.

Homemade Filet-O-Fish sandwich with golden fried fish, melted cheese, and tartar sauce on a steamed bun
Main Dishes Homemade McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Copycat 5 Ratings

Crispy fried pollock, tangy homemade tartar sauce, half a slice of American cheese, and a steamed bun. The real Filet-O-Fish, made at home in 30 minutes.