Kid friendly main dish recipes with 600 or more calories

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Marinated Prime Rib Roast

Marinated Prime Rib Roast

Originally this is my husband`s prime rib recipe, since holiday is fast approaching I did a major twist to this recipe to make it more festive.I…

Connie Mcmillan
Oct 2008
Intermediate
115 votes
54989 views
Cumin Chicken

Cumin Chicken

The combined flavors of cumin and oregano in this seasoning is just phenomenal with poultry. This recipe is adapted from Allen Susser's New World…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2008
Advanced
33 votes
30846 views
Thai Short Ribs

Thai Short Ribs

If you've had Korean short ribs, and loved them, you should definitely give these Thai short ribs a try! Short ribs, the flavorful, fatty cuts…

Nancy Miyasaki
Apr 2010
Intermediate
17 votes
28991 views
Salmon with Indian Spices, poached in oil

Salmon with Indian Spices, poached in oil

I love salmon and am always looking for creative ways to make it. This is the first time I've tried it with…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2010
Advanced
16 votes
14681 views
Chinese Barbecued Chicken

Chinese Barbecued Chicken

This is my father-in-law's favorite BBQ chicken recipe...with good reason. It is really delicious. I like this better than the best teriyaki…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2010
Advanced
12 votes
19978 views
Perfect New York Style Pizza Dough

Perfect New York Style Pizza Dough

I have a friend, Pete Miller, who has become a pizza guru. He attended classes held by Tony Gemignani (pizza…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
Advanced
12 votes
18041 views
Basque Chicken

Basque Chicken

I had one of the best meals of my life, while on a wine-tasting trip with my father in Paso Robles, California, at a small restaurant called the…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2012
Advanced
9 votes
6938 views
Salmon Baked in Foil

Salmon Baked in Foil

This is a simple recipe but it is really delicious. What I love about it is that it has enough flavor to make any adult's mouth water, but our kids…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2010
Advanced
9 votes
17836 views
Asian Rib Eye Over Mixed Greens with Ginger Dressing

Asian Rib Eye Over Mixed Greens with Ginger Dressing

I loved the combination of the flavorful rib eye and mushrooms over the truly delicious Asian flavored greens.…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
Advanced
7 votes
4766 views
Tangy Asian Grilled Salmon

Tangy Asian Grilled Salmon

This is another recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. It's super simple and provides a tangy contrast to the sweetness of typical teriyaki…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
6 votes
6387 views
Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

Tagine of Chicken with Turnips

This is a wonderful recipe we made for a large group last night. I doubled the recipe below...but provide this as guidance for a normal night's…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2010
Advanced
6 votes
3881 views
Ginger Sesame Salmon

Ginger Sesame Salmon

This is an outstanding asian-flavored salmon. It's a bit more interesting than your typical teriyaki salmon. Think of it as teriyaki salmon with a…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
Advanced
5 votes
5280 views
Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

A colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
Advanced
5 votes
3390 views
Jamaican Chicken

Jamaican Chicken

Jerk chicken (and pork) is so famous in Jamaica, it's easy to forget that the island has other barbecued dishes. Among them is this incredibly…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
5 votes
7211 views
Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

These steaks are a treat and a great way to make an inexpensive cut of meat memorable. You can use bottom…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
5 votes
58860 views