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Main Dishes

These main dish recipes have stood the test of time in my own kitchen, and I make them again and again. From crowd-pleasing favorites for casual gatherings to elegant options perfect for dinner parties, you'll find inspiration for any occasion.

Check out this Sheet Pan Bone-in Chicken Breast or make some Perfectly Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Chops for a busy weeknight. If more time is available over a weekend, you can prepare a Four Cheese Lasagna or Crispy Pulled Pork Tacos to find your family's next favorite main dish.

  • Grilled chicken thighs with peach salsa on a white plate.
    Grilled Chicken Thighs With Peach Salsa
  • Medallions of sautéed chicken breasts with mustard pan sauce and asparagus in a white bowl.
    Sautéed Chicken Breasts With Mustard Pan Sauce
  • Sheet pan bone-in chicken breast next to a salad on a black plate.
    Sheet Pan Bone-in Chicken Breast
  • A big pot of San Marzano marinara sauce that is ready to serve.
    San Marzano Marinara Sauce
  • Tongs are pulling strands of bucatini mixed with tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella in a skillet.
    Bucatini Pasta With Tomatoes And Mozzarella
  • Two white plates with glazed ham loaves and steamed broccoli are next to water glasses and silverware.
    Glazed Ham Loaves Recipe
  • The best Italian meatballs recipe (Cafe Martorano copycat) in a white bowl with a fork next to a bottle of red wine.
    The Best Italian Meatballs Recipe (Cafe Martorano Copycat)
  • Garozzo's Ristorante copycat chicken spiedini recipe on a white oval plate next to parmesan cheese, fork, and a napkin.
    Chicken Spiedini Recipe (Copycat Garozzo's)
  • Grilled tomahawk steak recipe with pan roasted asparagus and potatoes.
    How To Cook The Best Tomahawk Steak
  • A juicy, grilled turkey burger with mushrooms in a brioche bun with cheese, lettuce, onion, and pickles.
    Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers with Mushrooms
  • Oven roasted turkey breast with dry brine on a white oval platter with fresh thyme sprigs.
    Oven Roasted Turkey Breast With Dry Brine
  • Whole roasted turkey in a white platter with pan gravy and stuffing casserole next to it.
    Easy Roasted Turkey With Pan Gravy
  • The cut side of a slow roasted prime rib recipe resting on a cutting board.
    Slow Roasted Prime Rib Recipe
  • Fred and Red's copycat spaghetti red recipe with chili spooned on top of spaghetti noodles.
    Spaghetti Red Recipe (Fred & Red's Copycat)
  • A pot of chili mac and cheese with melted cheese chopped cilantro on top.
    Chili Mac With Leftover Chili
  • Pan seared pork chop resting on top of brussel sprouts and sweet potato puree.
    Perfect Pan-Seared Bone-In Pork Chops (Thick-Cut)
  • Whole roasted turkey on a white oval platter with a gravy boat of pan gravy next to it.
    Your Guide To Preparing A Turkey
  • A serving of lasagna on a white plate with a sprig of fresh basil on top with it's corner cut off and held on top of a fork.
    Simple Four Cheese Lasagna (No Boil Noodles)
  • Taco casserole with tortilla chips on a black plate with sliced tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
    Taco Casserole With Tortilla Chips
  • Five small flour tortillas in a row filled with pulled pork, cilantro, radish, pickled red onions, and crema Mexicana.
    Crispy Pulled Pork Taco Recipe
  • Slices of gas-grilled pork tenderloins with salt and pepper on a white plate.
    Simple Gas-Grilled Pork Tenderloins With Salt And Pepper
  • Partially eaten thick homemade chili in a bowl with cilantro, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
    The Best Thick Homemade Chili Recipe With Saltines
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Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Whole roasted turkey in a white platter with pan gravy and stuffing casserole next to it.
    Easy Roasted Turkey With Pan Gravy
  • Oven roasted turkey breast with dry brine on a white oval platter with fresh thyme sprigs.
    Oven Roasted Turkey Breast With Dry Brine
  • A plate with turkey gravy recipe without drippings over mashed potatoes.
    Turkey Gravy Recipe Without Drippings
  • Leftover Thanksgiving stuffing waffles recipe with turkey, gravy, and green beans.
    Stuffing Waffles Recipe (Thanksgiving Leftovers)

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  • Sheet pan bone-in chicken breast next to a salad on a black plate.
    Sheet Pan Bone-in Chicken Breast
  • Grilled chicken thighs with peach salsa on a white plate.
    Grilled Chicken Thighs With Peach Salsa

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