American main dish recipes

Scallops & Shrimp with Yellow Rice

Bright, colorful and weeknight simple, this seafood entree is special enough for company, too.

Venison or Elk and Apricot Mustard Sauce

As H.D. Thoreau said: "Simplify, simplify!" Time to share a favorite recipe, especially for my CES friend, Jed…

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

This is a healthier alternative to fried chicken. Flavorful, crispy and crunchy- this is a perfect family dinner!

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Now that Mardi Gras is over and for us Catholics and members of other denominations that observe Lent typically we give something up during the…

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Crockpot Chicken and Hash Brown Casserole

Easy prep slow cooker recipe that is easy to add things to, such as vegetables. A large crockpot is required, 6…

crab and cream cheese enchiladas

Crab and cream cheese enchiladas are a soft, warm ,creamy ,delicious ,and spicy variation to a beef enchiladas…

Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

Shrimp, asparagus and spinach in a thick Alfredo sauce on top of a pizza.

Grilled Asian Pork Loin

We had a BBQ party today and served pork loin with two different types of marinade. This one was universally loved. It has a wonderful sweet and…

Simple pan fried trout

We use this recipe for both pan fried trout and Kokanee salmon. We recently caught some Kokanee up at Lake Tahoe and made this dish. It is super…

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust

Use poultry, ham, or canned tuna for this easy prep pot pie. I made this with a half recipe of my Buttermilk…

Cola Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs

These deliciously tender Cola Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs are a very easy slow braised recipe for a…

Gumbo

This is my “Polish” variation on Gumbo.

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms