Center of the plate recipes - Page 8

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

Main Dish Recipes

Teriyaki chicken avocado rice stack with sesame seeds and green onions on a white ceramic plate
Main Dishes Teriyaki Chicken Avocado Rice Stack 7 Ratings

Teriyaki-glazed chicken, creamy avocado, and sticky sushi rice layered into a stunning stack. Ready in 35 minutes.

Chicken scampi strips on creamy garlic parmesan rice with parsley and lemon in a ceramic bowl
Main Dishes Chicken Scampi Creamy Garlic Rice 7 Ratings

Juicy chicken strips in a white wine garlic butter sauce, cooked with parmesan cream rice in one pan. On the table in 40 minutes.

Whole steamed sea bass in Thai lime-garlic sauce with chilies and cilantro on a white platter
Main Dishes Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish 9 Ratings

Silky steamed whole fish drenched in a bold Thai lime-garlic sauce with bird's eye chilies and cilantro. Ready in 30 minutes, naturally gluten-free, and lighter than anything from a restaurant.

Golden crispy KFC-style oven-baked chicken thighs and drumsticks on a white ceramic plate
Main Dishes Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven 6 Ratings

Crispy oven-baked chicken with an 11-spice buttermilk coating that delivers KFC-style flavor at home. No fryer, no fuss, ready in under an hour.

Teriyaki shrimp and pineapple rice stack with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate
Main Dishes Teriyaki Shrimp and Pineapple Rice Stack 9 Ratings

Teriyaki-glazed shrimp layered over savory sesame rice and juicy pineapple, a beautiful 30-minute stack dinner with bold Hawaiian-inspired flavor.

Beef and bean burritos smothered in red chile sauce with melted cheddar and sour cream in a baking dish
Main Dishes Beef and Bean Burritos with Red Chile Sauce 7 Ratings

Ground beef and refried bean burritos topped with a scratch-made red chile sauce and baked with melted cheese. Hearty, saucy, and ready in under an hour.

Green chile picadillo with ground beef and potatoes in a rustic ceramic bowl
Main Dishes Green Chile Picadillo 5 Ratings

Ground beef, roasted green chiles, and diced potatoes simmered in savory beef broth. A one-skillet New Mexican comfort meal ready in about 40 minutes.

Carne guisada beef stew in thick brown cumin gravy on a flour tortilla with cilantro and lime
Main Dishes Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas 4 Ratings

Slow-braised beef chuck in a cumin-spiced gravy, wrapped in warm flour tortillas. A classic Tex-Mex stew built on pantry staples and patience.

Cabbage and ground beef skillet with diced tomato and smoked paprika in a cast iron pan
Main Dishes Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet 9 Ratings

One pan, 30 minutes, and a handful of pantry staples. This cabbage and ground beef skillet is cheap, satisfying, and earns a permanent spot in the weekly rotation.

Beef enchiladas with extra melted cheese on top, red enchilada sauce, and fresh cilantro on a ceramic plate
Main Dishes Beef Enchiladas with Extra Cheese on Top 8 Ratings

Seasoned ground beef rolled into corn tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and buried under a generous layer of melted cheese. Ready in 45 minutes.

Green chile picadillo with ground beef and potatoes in a rustic ceramic bowl with a corn tortilla and lime
Main Dishes Green Chile Picadillo 6 Ratings

Ground beef, roasted green chiles, and tender potatoes simmered together in one skillet. A 30-minute New Mexican dinner that becomes a household staple fast.

Picadillo con papa with golden potato chunks and seasoned ground beef in red tomato sauce
Main Dishes Mom's Picadillo Con Papa (Ground Beef with Potatoes) 8 Ratings

Seasoned ground beef and crispy potato cubes simmered in a smooth tomato-serrano sauce. A 40-minute Mexican comfort classic that tastes like home.