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Quick and Easy Main Dish Recipes

This is a collection of main dish recipes chosen from the main index as just a sample of those that I consider quick and easy to make. Preparation is minimal, cooking time is generally 30 to 45 minutes but no more than one hour and little supervision is required during the cooking process. Many of the dishes are appropriate for everyday family dinners, while others can be served as entrées for special occasions or entertaining. Since most of my side dish recipes require little time and preparation, they are not listed here, but can be found in the Recipes, Features and Resources Index or you can use the search box. You will also find many more main dishes that are quick and easy to prepare but take longer than one hour to cook, or those that can be partially prepared ahead so that minimal effort is required at mealtime. There are many ways to make life in the kitchen easier. A few can be found in the Cooking Tips.

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Beef

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mushrooms

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Caramelized Onions

Filet Mignon Stuffed with Herbed Cheese

Sautéed Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

Grilled Marinated Filet Mignon (Beef Tenderloin Steaks)
Beef Tenderloin Roast with Red Wine Sauce

Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Roast

Roasted Eye Round of Beef

Individual Meatloaves with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese

Hamburger Steaks with Swiss Cheese, Onions and Mushrooms
Chopped Steaks with Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce (Steak Uno Momento)

Beef Tenderloin Stew

Pan-Seared Filet Mignon (Beef Tenderloin Steaks)

Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Brandy Sauce

Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Fillet Steaks
Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Garlic and Rosemary

Grilled Steak with Red Wine Marinade

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Mom's Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables

Chinese Pepper Steak

Creamed Dried Beef
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Eggs

Eggs Poached in Tomatoes (Italian Eggs in Purgatory)

Eggs Poached on Cooked Greens

Garlicky Fried Eggs on Baby Greens

Frittata (Italian Omelet)
Frittata with Mushrooms and Pancetta (Italian Omelet)

Zucchini and Red Pepper Frittata (Italian Omelet)

Scrambled Eggs with Peppers, Tomatoes and Basil
Eggs Fried in Olive Oil and Garlic

Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Quiche

Quiche Lorraine (French Cheese and Bacon Tart)
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Lamb and Veal

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Grilled Lamb Blade Chops

Grilled Leg of Lamb Steaks

Broiled Lamb Blade Chops
Pan-Roasted Veal Chops with Garlic and Herbs

Wiener Schnitzel (Breaded Veal Cutlets)

Veal Scallopini with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Sautéed Veal and Mushrooms

Grilled Veal Chops Marinated in Vermouth

Veal Piccata (Scallopini with Lemon Sauce)
Veal Parmesan

Veal Blade Steaks with Marsala Cream Sauce

Veal Cutlets with Tomato Cream Sauce
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Pasta

Nana Ranck's Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Linguine with Anchovy Sauce

Pasta with Anchovy-Tomato Sauce

Linguine with White Clam Sauce

Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

Spaghetti with Pork and Tomato Ragu

Creamy Pasta Primavera

Pasta with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese

Penne with Peas, Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers

Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions and Egg Sauce
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Scallop Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta Cheese

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Gemelli with Lima Beans and Tomatoes

Pasta with Mushrooms, Broccoli Rabe and Vodka Cream Sauce

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe

Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Shrimp Primavera

Farfalle with Fresh Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Basil

Pasta with Grape Tomatoes, Bacon and Mozzarella Cheese
Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

Cheese Ravioli with Onion Butter Sauce

Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Pasta with Broccoli

Linguine with Garlic, Olive Oil and Parsley

Easy Cheese Ravioli with Creamed Spinach Sauce

Pasta with Turkey and Mushroom Ragu

Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Bacon

Turkey Tetrazzini

Tuna Macaroni Casserole
Spaghettini with Fresh Tomatoes and Herbs

Farfalle with Salmon and Asparagus

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Peas

Fettuccine with Zucchini Cream Sauce

Pasta with Cooked Greens

Linguine with Fresh Clams and Tomatoes

Pasta with Mushrooms and Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Chickpeas, Greens and Tomatoes

Potato Gnocchi with Herb Butter
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Pork, Ham and Sausage

Pork Cutlets with Maple, Mustard and Sage Sauce

Pork Chop and Scalloped Potatoes Casserole

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dijon, Garlic and Herbs

Grilled Pork Steaks or Chops with Mustard Rub

Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon-Mustard Marinade
Pork Chops Braised in White Wine

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

Sautéed Pork with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Hickory-Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin with Chinese Barbecue Sauce

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Breadcrumb Crust
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

Grilled Pork Steaks with Corn Salsa

Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Grilled Pork Chops with Yogurt Marinade

Fried Sausage with Milk Gravy

Sausage and Potato Casserole
Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes

Homemade Italian Sausage

Baked Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Ham Steaks with Orange-Mustard Glaze

Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy
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Poultry

Baked Chicken with Red Wine and Pecans

Baked Chicken with Dijon and Balsamic Vinegar

Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Dijon

Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables and Honey-Mustard Glaze

Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbed Breadcrumbs

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Mustard Marinade
Light and Easy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken-Vegetable Pie with Puff Pastry Crust

Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts

Grilled Tarragon Chicken Breasts

Braised Chicken with Red Wine and Vegetables

Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables

Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken Croquettes
Chicken and Rice Skillet

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Mustard Marinade

Chicken and Waffles with Gravy

Turkey-Noodle Casserole

Turkey Stroganoff

Turkey with Summer Vegetables

Braised Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Braised Chicken with White Wine and Vegetables
Quick and Easy Chicken-Noodle Stew

Easy Chicken Chop Suey

Turkey Cutlets with Caramelized Onions

Seared Duck Breasts with Raspberry-Balsamic Sauce

Grilled Quail

Braised Quail with Vermouth Sauce
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Sandwiches, Wraps and Pizza

Italian Omelet Sandwiches

Italian Omelet, Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

Fried Egg Sandwiches with Bacon, Tomato and Cheese

Southwestern-Style Breakfast Tortillas

Beef Tacos

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato and Lettuce

Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Hamburger Barbecue Sandwiches (Sloppy Joes)

Cheesy Burgers with Grilled Onions and Chunky Roasted Tomato Ketchup

Grilled Hamburgers with Worcestershire Sauce

Lamb Burgers

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Basil

Chicken BLT Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Dill and Hard-Cooked Egg

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Caesar Dressing

Chicken Sandwiches with Peppers and Provolone Cheese

Easy Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

Grilled Turkey Sandwiches with Goat Cheese, Baby Greens and Vinaigrette

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Tuna Melts

Healthy Tuna Melts without Mayonnaise

Salmon Sandwiches with Pickled Cucumbers

Salmon Sandwiches with Cucumbers and Dill

Salmon Salad Sandwiches
Salmon Sandwiches with Tomatoes and Cheese

Grilled Shrimp Sandwiches with Creamy Slaw

Fish Sandwiches with Dill Tartar Sauce

Fish Sandwiches with Lettuce and Tomato

Fried Fish Fillet Sandwiches

Tuna Sandwiches with Tomatoes and Onion

Seared Fresh Tuna Sandwiches with Lettuce and Tomato

Grilled Vegetable Fajitas

Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Tortilla Sandwiches with Peppers and Onions

Roasted Vegetables Wraps

Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon and Cucumbers
Eggplant Wraps with Herbed Cheese Spread

Roasted Peppers Sandwiches

Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Sandwiches

Roasted Vegetables Sub Sandwiches

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Pizza

Caramelized Onions and Cheese Pizza

Tomato and Four Cheese Pizza

Pizza with Tomatoes, Onions and Ricotta Cheese

Barbecue Pizza

Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese Pizza

Pizza with Roasted Peppers and Anchovy-Caper Oil

Personal Pita Pizzas with Sliced Tomatoes and Cheese
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Seafood

Baked Fish Fillets with Mustard-Butter and Crumb Topping

Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Catfish

Fish Fillets Steamed on Spinach Leaves

Baked Fish Fillets with Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions

Sautéed Fish and Vegetables

Lobster Tails Sautéed in Butter

Grilled or Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

Potato-Crusted Salmon Fillets

Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes

Shrimp Marinara (Shrimp with Tomato Sauce)

Sautéed Tilapia with Roasted Peppers

Fish Fillets with Marinara Sauce

Light and Easy Pan-Fried Fish Fillets

Pan-Seared Fish Fillets with Creamy Dill Sauce

Grilled Salmon Fillets

Roasted Salmon with Dijon, Garlic and Dill

Salmon Cakes
Salmon Fillets with Creamy Cucumber Sauce

Poached Salmon with Creamed Spinach Sauce

Mom's Salmon Patties

Pan-Seared Salmon with Chinese Barbecue Sauce

Seared Tuna Steaks with Breadcrumb Crust

Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Butter Sauce

Rolled Flounder Fillets with Crabmeat Stuffing

Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs

Crispy Roasted Shrimp with Panko Crust

Roasted Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley

Sautéed Monkfish Medallions

Baked Oysters with Breadcrumbs and Garlic

Sautéed Shrimp and Vegetables

Shrimp Bog (One Pot Shrimp and Rice)

Broiled Snapper Fillets

Shrimp Scampi (Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce)
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

Grilled Fish Fillets

Baked Catfish with Pecan Crust

Poached Halibut with Browned Butter Caper Sauce

Poached Cod with Browned Butter

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Herbs

Baked Flounder Fillets with Herbed Breadcrumbs

Broiled Fish Fillets with Sliced Tomato and Onion

Grilled Fish Fillets with Anchovy Butter Sauce

Baked Fish Fillets with Lemon, Dijon and Herbs

Baked Salmon with Orange Honey-Mustard Glaze

Pan-Seared Scallops on Mixed Baby Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout Fillets

Broiled Shrimp with Garlic Butter

Pan-Seared Grouper Fillets with Tomato Salad

Seared Tuna Steaks with Marinara Sauce
Crab Cakes (with optional roasted red pepper sauce)

Broiled Scallops with Garlic Breadcrumbs

Baked Fish Fillets with Fresh Herbs and Breadcrumbs

Oven-Fried Fish Fillets

Stewed Cod and Tomatoes

Baked Salmon with Dijon and Breadcrumb Crust

Baked Sea Scallops with Herbed Breadcrumbs

Fried Smelts

Sautéed Shrimp and Lobster with Lemon and Parsley

Grouper Fillets with Marinara Sauce

Grilled Monkfish with Roasted Red Pepper Purée

Pan-Seared Salmon with Balsamic Marinade

Sautéed Sea Scallops with Browned Butter

Easy Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp and Grits

Stir-Fried Shrimp and Vegetables
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Soups and Stews

Puréed Asparagus Soup

Creamy Winter Squash Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup with Homemade Croutons

Pappy's Potato Soup

Frankfurter Chowder (Hot Dog and Potato Soup)

Creamy Seafood Chowder

Greens, White Beans and Pasta Soup

Pasta and Green Pea Soup
Double Pea Soup

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

White Bean and Vegetable Soup

Greens, White Beans and Tomatoes Soup

Pasta Soup with Beef, Tomatoes and Peppers

Manhattan Clam Chowder

White Bean and Sausage Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
Southwestern Bean and Rice Soup

Cannellini Bean and Pasta Soup

Greens, Chickpea and Pasta Soup

German Cabbage and Rice Soup

Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup

Eggplant and Chickpea Soup

Creamy Corn and White Bean Soup

Creamy Clam and Corn Chowder
Easy Vegetable Chowder

Green Bean, Sausage and Chickpea Soup

Lentil Soup with Pasta and Pancetta

Beer-Braised Cabbage and Root Vegetables

Eggplant Stew

Eggplant and Mushroom Stew
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Vegetables (Main Dishes)

Summer Vegetable Medley (Giambotta)

Green Beans Marinara

Green Beans and Chickpeas Marinara

Fried Cabbage and Noodles
Hungarian-Style Cabbage and Noodles

Cabbage with Tomatoes, Oregano and Garlic

Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Beef and Rice

Light and Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Three-Cheese Eggplant Rollatini

Broccoli and Potatoes Braised with Olive Oil and Garlic

Roasted Summer Vegetables
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