Main Dish Recipes

“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.” – Federico Fellini

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 4 pounds chicken wings (halved at joints, wingtips discarded)2 Tablespoons baking powder *aluminum free3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cracker black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle...

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder

Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic 1½ pounds boneless flounder or sole fillets (preferably 4 6-ounce pieces)Salt and pepper2 large eggs½ cup milk½ cup all-purpose flour for dredgingMild olive oil or vegetable oil for frying4 tablespoons unsalted butter⅓...

Sausage and Onions

Sausage, Peppers and Onions From Giada De Laurentis 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 pound sweet Italian sausage2 red bell peppers (sliced)2 yellow onions (sliced)1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup chopped...

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli 1 pound orecchiette5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage (removed from casings)3 garlic cloves (minced)1 cup chicken broth1 pound broccoli florets½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepper...

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes 1 pound ground beef1 medium onion finely chopped1 8 ounce can tomato sauce1/2 cup ketchup1 tablespoon brown sugar (or less)1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried mustard1/4 tsp Salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper8...

Baked Chicken Quarters with sweet rub

Baked Chicken Quarters 2 Teaspoons Salt1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar2 teaspoons Garlic Powder2 teaspoon Onion Powder1 teaspoon Black Pepper1 teaspoon Paprika½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves4 chicken leg quarters Preheat the oven to 425°F.Pat the chicken quarters dry and trim off...

California Rolls

Homemade California Roll 1 ½ cups sushi rice2 ¼ cups water2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar ((see recipe))1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 avocado (optional)½ English cucumber8 ounces imitation crab (log/leg style works better than chunks)4 sheets toasted nori...

Amelia’s Drunken Coconut Shrimp

  Coconut Shrimp I 1 egg½ cup all-purpose flour⅔ cup Guinness beer1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ cup all-purpose flour2 cups flaked coconut24 shrimp3 cups oil for frying In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and...

Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons ketchup1 shallot (or yellow onion) (chopped)4 cloves garlic...

Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Garlic Grilled Shrimp 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveinedMarinade4 cloves garlic minced⅓ cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperGarlic Butter1 clove...

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi ¼-⅓ cup butter1½ lb uncooked, deveined, peeled shrimp (thawed if frozen, tail shells removed)2 tablespoons thinly slicked green onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1½ teaspoon dried basil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ¾ teaspoon parsley...

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts1 tbsp avocado or olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltGround black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place...

Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese ½ lb uncooked elbow macaroni (or other small pasta , about 1 ½ cups)3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or WondraFlour)1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 cup milk (any kind)3/4 cup half and half2 1/2 cups shredded...

Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3/4 pound ground porksalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ginger3 cups coleslaw mix1/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon soy sauce12 egg roll wrappers Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over...

1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling

1 Hour Pizza Dough for Grilling 1 2/3 cups water1 to 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast1/4 cup olive oil5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt If you want to use the pizza dough that same day, use 2 teaspoons yeast. If you are going to let the dough rise...

Roasted Lemon Rosemary Garlic Chicken

ROASTED LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN 2 1/2 pounds bone-in (skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks, pat dried with paper towel)3 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. fresh minced rosemary2 Tbsp. lemon zest (from about 4 lemons)2 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tsp. kosher...

Maryland Crab Cakes

Maryland Crab Cakes ⅓ c. panko (or 8 saltine crackers finely crushed)2 tablespoons mayonnaise½ teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 egg (beaten)salt to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)1 pound lump...

Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce Written by Germaine and Ed Latonis 1 6 oz can tomato paste1 8 oz can tomato sauce3 cups water3 tbsp olive oil1/4 cup chopped onion1 glove garlic, minced2 tbsp oregano1 tsp brown sugar1 pinch each marjoram, basil, black pepperGrated parmesan cheese,...

Three Cheese Rigatoni Pie

Three-Cheese Rigatoni Pie With Meat Sauce 1 lb rigatoni (the wider, the better!)1 tbsp olive oil1 lb ground beef1 28 oz. can good quality crushed tomatoes2 tbsp dry red wine1 tbsp worcestershire sauce1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp...

No Rise Pizza Dough

PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE (No Rise) 1 ½ cup water warm1 tsp sugar2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 package)4 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt⅓ cup olive oil In a small bowl whisk the water, sugar and yeast together. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. If the yeast is good, it will...

Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs

Crockpot Maple Country-Style Ribs 1 1/2 lbs country-style pork ribs1/3 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons dried minced onion (or use fresh)1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon garlic powderdash of pepper Place the...

Smoked Turkey Legs

SMOKED TURKEY LEGS (DISNEY COPYCAT RECIPE) 1 gallon water1 cup salt½ cup brown sugar3 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons onion powder3 tablespoons dried thyme3 tablespoons dried sage1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground allspice1...

Chicken Pot Pie Turnover

Chicken Pot Pie Turnovers 2 tablespoons butter1/2 onion (chopped)1 carrot (chopped)1 stalk celery (chopped)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 cloves garlic (minced)2 teaspoons dried thyme1 tablespoon flour (plus more for dusting)1/2 cup white wine1 cup...

Pizza Sauce

  Pizza Sauce Makes enough sauce for two pizzas. 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce½ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp basil¼ tsp thyme¼ tsp garlic powder¼ tsp salt⅛ tsp black pepper1 bay leaf½ tsp lemon juice¼ tsp onion powder½ tbsp sugar Mix all ingredients and heat until it begins...

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala ¼ cup all-purpose flour for coating½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon dried oregano4 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick)4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup Marsala...

Broccolli and Sausage Cavatelli

Broccoli and Sausage Cavatelli 1 pound Italian sausage (cut into rounds)½ cup olive oil4 cloves garlic (minced)1 16 ounce package cavatelli pasta1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese In a skillet, fry...

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp 2 tbsp. butter (divided)1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lemon (thinly sliced)3 cloves garlic (minced)½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakesKosher salt2 tbsp. dry white wine (or water)2 tbsp lemon juice or chicken...

Famous Chicken Francaise

Famous Chicken Francaise 1 egg (beaten)½ lemon (juiced)1 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch garlic powder1 pinch paprika6 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves)2 tablespoons butter1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth1 lemon (juiced)6 slices lemon (for garnish)2 sprigs fresh...

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan 4 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves)salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 large eggs eggs1 cup panko bread crumbs (or more as needed)½ cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or more if needed)1 cup olive oil for...

Spaghetti Carbonara

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 1/2 pound bacon (chopped)1 tablespoon chopped garlicFreshly ground black pepper1 pound fresh spaghetti (cooked al dente (reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta cooking water))4 large eggs (beaten)Salt1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1...

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce

Chicken in Basil Cream Sauce 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup milk1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic minced1/2 cup chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1/8 teaspoon...

TGIFriday’s Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

TGI Fridays Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Recipe ChickenFour 4 oz. chicken breasts (grill right before serving)Garlic Bread1 stick of butter (1/4 pound)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powderPasta1 lb. angel hair pasta (can cook and chill ahead...

Fried Fish

Fried Fish Oil (for frying)2 1/2 pounds white fish filets (swai, flounder, cod, etc)½ tablespoons seafood seasoning (plus more for sprinkling)1 cups all-purpose flour1 cups panko bread crumbs3 eggs beaten Preheat oil in saute pan.Wash off fillets and pat dry with a...

Battered Fish

BATTERED FISH - LIKE THE FISH & CHIP SHOP! 3 medium fish fillets1 c. flour1 ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt¾ cup milk1 egg2 tablespoon butter (melted)½ teaspoon saltsprinkle cayennesprinkle peppersprinkle onion powdersprinkle garlicsprinkle paprkiaoil (for...

Pork Chops, Apples, and Stuffing

Pork Chops, Apples, and Stuffing 1 can apple pie filling1 box prepared stuffingpork chops Brown pork chops.Preheat oven to 350.In baking dish, layer apples on bottom, then browned pork chops, and top with prepared stuffing.Cover and bake for 35 min.Uncover and bake an...

Birria Tacos

  Birria Tacos Meat1.5 lb beef shank1 lb sirloin or other roast/steakMarinade3 dried guajillo peppers see notes1 can chipotle peppers in adobo1/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup crushed tomatoes5 cloves garlic1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cuminStew1 medium...

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