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Main Dish Recipes

Whether you're entertaining on the weekend or scrambling to get dinner on the table during the week, you will find a main dish recipe here to fit the bill. There's cozy comfort foods, light and healthy dishes, and quick and easy favorites perfect for those busy nights. And be sure to check out those special main dishes when you have a little extra time or want to impress at your next dinner party!

From a simply Perfect Roast Chicken to Shepherd's Pie to Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Mushrooms you're going to love these comforting classics and easy weeknight meals.

Overhead shot of Soy and Lime Grilled Salmon scattered with lime slices and scallions.

Soy and Lime Grilled Salmon

Chicken Spiedies

Chicken Spiedies

Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken Legs on an oval wood platter garnished with parsley and cherry tomatoes.

Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken Legs

Close up shot of Filet Mignon with Balsamic Tomatoes on a bed of arugula.

Filet Mignon with Balsamic Tomatoes

Overhead shot of Southwest Turkey Pasta sprinkled with herbs and ready to serve.

Southwest Turkey Pasta

Margarita Grilled Shrimp on an oval wood platter with cilantro,lime wedges and a white table linen.

Margarita Grilled Shrimp

An everything bagel salmon filet served with tomato cucumber salad and a cream cheese smear.

Everything Bagel Salmon with Tomato Cucumber Salad

Irish Whiskey Braised Short Ribs in a cast iron dutch oven with thyme sprigs scattered around and a white linen towel draped in the corner.

Irish Whiskey Braised Short Ribs

A pan of Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes just off the stove.

One Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach and Tomatoes

Pork Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes on an oval wood board with lemon and arugula scattered around.

Pork Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes

Close up of the Best Sweet and Sour Brisket on a wood board with a serving fork.

Best Sweet and Sour Brisket

A close up shot of Classic American Goulash with a wooden spoon in it for serving.

Classic American Goulash

Spring Pea Risotto

Spring Pea Risotto

Dive into this dish of Beef Stroganoff ready for dinner!

Beef Stroganoff

A sliced Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce on a cutting board with two slices on a small white plate.

Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce

Overhead shot of Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey , carved, sliced and on an wooden platter with fresh bay leaves and loose cranberries.

Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey with Cider Pan Gravy

Butternut Squash and Apple Risotto in a bowl garnished with thyme

Butternut Squash and Apple Risotto

Coconut lamb curry in a saute pan with herbs and naan alongside.

Coconut Lamb Curry

A pot of One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta stirred with wooden spoon.

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

Close up of breaded chicken breasts cooking in a frying pan.

Easy Breaded Chicken Breasts

Overhead shot of Pan Seared Lamb Chops with garlic and thyme scattered around.

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

Roast Turkey in Parts on a white oval serving platter with sage.

Roast Turkey in Parts

Stuffed Zucchini Boats on a white platter garnished with basil.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Dig into these Breaded Chicken Skewers scattered with herbs and greens.

Breaded Chicken Skewers

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