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Easy Cioppino Main Dish

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Easy Cioppino

Easy Cioppino is a homemade recipe with familiar ingredients, steady steps, and a satisfying finish.

Seafood Pasta Main Dish

Main Dish

Seafood Pasta

Seafood Pasta layers pasta, sauce, and cheese into a comforting bake with a saucy center.

Creamy Corn Chowder Main Dish

Main Dish

Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy Corn Chowder simmers large onion with cup butter for a comforting bowl that tastes full and homemade.

Ham Sandwiches Main Dish

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Ham Sandwiches

Ham Sandwiches is a homemade recipe with familiar ingredients, steady steps, and a satisfying finish.

General Tso’s Chicken Main Dish

Main Dish

General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken cooks lb chicken thighs with cup corn starch for a savory main dish that stays tender and flavorful.

Pan-Seared Scallops Main Dish

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Pan-Seared Scallops

Pan-Seared Scallops keeps the seafood tender with quick cooking and a bright, savory finish.

Classic Eggplant Parmesan Main Dish

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Classic Eggplant Parmesan

Classic Eggplant Parmesan layers crisp breaded eggplant with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil, then bakes until bubbling and golden.

Chicken Quesadillas Main Dish

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Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas cooks cups shredded cooked chicken with cup salsa for a savory main dish that stays tender and flavorful.

Oven Baked Salmon Main Dish

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Oven Baked Salmon

Oven Baked Salmon keeps the seafood tender with quick cooking and a bright, savory finish.

East African Pilau Rice Main Dish

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East African Pilau Rice

East African pilau rice cooks beef, tomatoes, onions, and warm pilau spices with rice until the grains are fragrant and fluffy.

Thai Chicken Curry Main Dish

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Thai Chicken Curry

Thai chicken curry simmers chicken in coconut milk, curry paste, and vegetables for a fragrant weeknight meal.

Chicken Parmesan Main Dish

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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan layers crisp breaded chicken with marinara and melted cheese for a classic Italian-American dinner.

Taco Meat Main Dish

Main Dish

Taco Meat

Taco meat simmers ground beef with spices and a little liquid until juicy and well seasoned.

Philly Cheesesteak Main Dish

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Philly Cheesesteak

Philly cheesesteak fills a hoagie roll with thin beef, onions, and melted cheese for a fast griddle-style sandwich.

Hawaiian Pizza Main Dish

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Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian pizza pairs ham, pineapple, cheese, and tomato sauce on a crisp homemade crust.

Thai Tom Yum Soup Main Dish

Main Dish

Thai Tom Yum Soup

Thai tom yum soup is hot, sour, and aromatic with lemongrass, lime, mushrooms, and a savory broth.

Smoked Turkey Breast Main Dish

Main Dish

Smoked Turkey Breast

Smoked turkey breast uses a long brine and steady smoke for juicy slices with a savory, lightly smoky crust.

Chop Suey Main Dish

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Chop Suey

Chop suey stir-fries tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a glossy savory sauce for a quick Chinese-American dinner.

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