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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 Pan Seared Lamb Chops with garlic and thyme scattered around.

Pan Seared Lamb Chops

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

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

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

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

Classic American Goulash

A plate of Cacio e Pepe sprinkled with cheese and pepper.

Cacio e Pepe

A sliced grilled flank steak on a wood cutting board.

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

Braised Lamb Shoulder with Grapes and fresh thyme on a wood serving board.

Braised Lamb Shoulder with Grapes

Boneless Roasted Leg of Lamb with Potatoes and Fennel on a wood serving board.

Boneless Roasted Leg of Lamb with Potatoes and Fennel

Veal Stew in a white crock served over noodles with noodles spilling over the sides.

Veal and Mushroom Stew

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Pork chops bathed in creamy mushroom sauce with mushrooms scattered around.

Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

A cast iron skillet with crispy chicken thighs in creamy lemon and herb sauce.

Creamy Lemon and Herb Chicken Thighs

Overhead view of mustard glazed chicken on an sheet pan with roasted vegetables.

Mustard Glazed Sheet Pan Chicken

Overhead shot of Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf on an oval wood serving board.

Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Pan Seared Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sage Sauce in a pan with fresh sage scattered around.

Pan Seared Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Easy Shrimp Scampi in a bowl with parm and bread served alongside.

Easy Shrimp Scampi

A pot of Curry Coconut Mussels with herbs and bread on scattered on the table.

Curried Coconut Mussels

Beef Taco Casserole with a scoop taken out and placed on a serving plate with chips and tomatoes scattered around.

Beef Taco Casserole

Overhead shot of Gnocchi in Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce in a saucepan on a white and blue linen.

Gnocchi in Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce

Chicken Piccata in a cast iron skilled garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Chicken Piccata

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