Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Home/Main Dish (Page 7)
Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta
Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Sandwich

Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta

Chicken Mushroom Spinach Quesadillas with Feta is the way to go for a simple and delicious lunch. Great for assembling ahead, then heat up for a quick and easy meal. kind of cheese he prefers because I already know the answer.“What do you want on your pizza?” “Feta.”“What cheese should I use in your calzone?” “Feta.”“What should I put in your quesadilla?” “Feta.”   Which …

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey

One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey (with or without cheese) is a hearty, comforting family meal. This pasta in a beefy tomato sauce is a budget-friendly dish that is satisfying and light on your wallet. Every time I have American Chop Suey, it brings me back to my elementary school cafeteria. It was there that I had my first taste of the classic New England pasta dish, …

Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas
Asian Inspired Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish

Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas

If a deliciously quick and easy meal is what you’re looking for, make this Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas. It cooks in less than 15 minutes! Serve on a bed of rice for an ideal weeknight dinner. If you visit this little blog regularly, thank you so much!! I truly appreciate your support! You might know a little about me. But to know me is to also know that …

Easy Salmon Leek Chowder
Fish / Seafood Main Dish One-Pot Meals Soup

Easy Salmon Leek Chowder

This Easy Salmon Leek Chowder has chunks of salmon, potatoes, and tender leeks in a deliciously creamy chowder. Fresh tarragon infuses a delicate anise-like flavor, which compliments the richness of the base. This soup is perfect as a starter or satisfying as a meal. Hey there cyber friends! I don’t make a habit of publicly announcing when I won’t be home…because there are a few …

Sweet and Sour Chicken Ramen Noodles
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish Pasta

Sweet and Sour Chicken Ramen Noodles

Quick and easy Sweet and Sour Chicken Ramen Noodles is a burst of sweet and tangy in every bite. This budget-friendly dish is a great way to use up rotisserie or leftover chicken too! I don’t take many action shots in my food photography because it is a situation that usually requires an extra set of long, steady arms. And when holding noodles with chopsticks …

Chicken and Shrimp Mozambique
Chicken / Poultry Fish / Seafood Main Dish

Chicken and Shrimp Mozambique with Fried Potato

Serve this Chicken and Shrimp Mozambique with Fried Potato and crusty bread to sop up all the goodness. The spicy, garlicky, buttery, and saffron-infused Mozambique sauce is a sin! The best place to experience good Portuguese/Azorean cooking is Southeastern Massachusetts. I have ties to the New Bedford, Fall River area of the state and make trips there regularly. One of the best things in this …

Chicken Pineapple and Rice
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Light and Healthy Main Dish

Chicken Pineapple and Rice

This Chicken Pineapple and Rice has tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and supple veggies in a savory sauce. It’s a cozy and comforting rice bowl perfect for an easy weeknight meal. I’m not a huge outdoor adventure kind of person. Growing up, my family camped every summer. We did it the old-fashioned way: pitched a tent, cooked by fire or propane, weathered through downpours, the whole …

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns
Appetizer Breakfast Main Dish Pork

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns

Bacon Cream Cheese Pretzel Buns are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Made with store-bought pizza dough, these savory and cheesy bundles of goodness are irresistible and easy to make. Hi there, friends! As promised last week, I won’t share sweets with you today. However, the inspiration for this recipe came from something sweet—cinnamon buns! Like cinnamon buns, these are made with a sheet of …