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Bring delicious homemade meals to the table with this collection of main course recipes! Whether you’re looking for comforting casseroles, hearty one-pot meals, flavorful pasta dishes, or easy weeknight dinners, these recipes are perfect for any occasion. From slow-cooked classics to quick and simple meals, you’ll find wholesome, satisfying dishes that are perfect for feeding your family. No matter your cooking style, these homemade main course recipes will make dinner both effortless and delicious!
Sloppy joes are one of those meals that don’t need fixing. They’re simple, comforting, and familiar — the kind of dinner that shows up on busy nights and feeds everyone without complaint. This version is made with ground hamburger, simmered in a lightly sweet, tangy See Full Post →
There’s something deeply satisfying about making hamburger buns from scratch. These aren’t the dry, crumbly store-bought kind that fall apart halfway through dinner. These are soft, fluffy, lightly sweet buns that actually hold a juicy burger without surrendering. This is the recipe I reach for See Full Post →
When you want a wholesome, comforting dinner that practically cooks itself, this Crock Pot Chicken Lentil Stew comes through every time. Made with simple ingredients like shredded chicken, lentils, potatoes, onions, wine, and even ketchup, this recipe proves that good food doesn’t require a fully See Full Post →
There’s nothing quite like a big pot of chili simmering away on the stove. It’s cozy, filling, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This Hearty Ground Beef Chili is loaded with three kinds of beans, tender vegetables, bold spices, and a splash of red See Full Post →
This easy slow cooker pork loin recipe is juicy, flavorful, and practically cooks itself! With a simple spice rub, a quick sear for extra flavor, and a rich gravy made right in the crockpot, this dish is perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinner. Why I See Full Post →
This Homemade Marinara Sauce is rich, flavorful, and made with simple pantry staples. Bursting with the taste of ripe tomatoes, garlic, onion, and fresh herbs, this sauce is a classic Italian-inspired recipe that’s perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, or dipping breadsticks. It’s budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and See Full Post →
This Sweet Apple Relish is a cozy, tangy-sweet condiment that brings fall flavors right to your table. Made with fresh apples, onions, peppers, vinegar, and warm spices, it’s the perfect accompaniment for roast turkey, pork chops, baked ham, or even a holiday cheese board. Think See Full Post →
This Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms is a hearty, flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with chicken, turkey, beef, or pork. Made with a blend of white and wild rice, sautéed mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, it’s the perfect addition to holiday meals like Thanksgiving and See Full Post →
These Garlic Chili Green Beans are a quick and flavorful side dish that takes ordinary green beans to the next level. Crisp-tender beans are sautéed with garlic, soy sauce, and dried red chilies for a savory, slightly spicy dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. See Full Post →
This Classic Beef Wellington is the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any special celebration. A tender beef tenderloin is coated in mushroom duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked until golden brown with a perfectly pink center. Elegant, flavorful, and surprisingly See Full Post →
