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Quick and easy American main dish recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving with photo added by professional chefs

All recipes » Main dish » American

	Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…	Salad Foodie Sep 2012 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 3 comments 19330 views
	Tilapia with Sweet Peppers I like the speed with which I can get a seafood dish from pan to table. Only 15 minutes of cooking makes this tilapia main dish perfect for hurried…	Salad Foodie Aug 2011 Professional	2 votes 1 comment 10120 views
	Beef Fajita Best Marinade This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…	Amos Miller Dec 2013 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 7 comments 11496 views
	Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow…	Amos Miller Sep 2011 Professional	13 votes 5 reviews 10 comments 16536 views
	Easy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken With Quick Slaw A new twist on an old favorite - chicken and coleslaw - from Delmarva Poultry Industries Inc. I tried it using…	Salad Foodie May 2014 Professional	2 votes 1 comment 5079 views
	Honey Rosemary Chicken I really liked the marinade/glaze and its rosemary and balsamic flavors. If preferred, substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs or…	Salad Foodie Dec 2013 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 4 comments 13792 views
	Chicken Barley Bake If you like barley, then you are going to love this tasteful, healthful, and easy one pot meal. This recipe originally in the Better Homes and…	Ryan Boudreaux Mar 2010 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 6530 views
	Skinny Party Turkey Meatloaf I call this party meatloaf because it’s fancy enough to serve for company but you really don’t have to wait for company to make this yummy meatloaf.…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Apr 2013 Professional	2 votes 1 comment 7883 views
	Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo A bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Oct 2011 Professional	1 vote 1 comment 4606 views
	Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This…	Salad Foodie Apr 2017 Professional	1 vote 5532 views
	The Best Barbecued Chicken Ever With an Amazing Homemade Sauce Look no further...What makes this chicken the best is the incredible sauce! We’ve shared other homemade BBQ…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Jun 2011 Professional	2 votes 1 comment 7059 views
	Savory Herb Meatloaf I keep Stove Top stuffings on hand to use in place of leftover breadcrumbs, so I decided to add some to a meatloaf recipe. It turned out very tasty.…	myra byanka Aug 2016 Professional	1 vote 3469 views
	Ham & Cabbage Hash This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…	Salad Foodie Jan 2013 Professional	3 votes 1 review 2 comments 10144 views
	Salmon Patties Like Mom’s - well sorta! My siblings and I just loved salmon patties in the “good old days.” Mom was in the workforce so the pantry was…	Salad Foodie Feb 2012 Professional	2 votes 8554 views
	Amazing Zucchini Pie I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…	Salad Foodie Jul 2013 Professional	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 6196 views

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