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The Main Dish (Merdianville) Kids eat free Thursday nights

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Kids eat free tonight at The Main Dish. cat:Bargains Deals cat:Restaurants tag:Free tag:Merdianville

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Alabama's The Main Dish on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible tonight at 9

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Set your DVR or make plans to watch @FoodNetwork at 9 p.m. - @RobertIrvine1 will be at Merdianville's The Main Dish just 20 minutes north of Huntsville. cat:Bargains Deals cat:Entertainment cat:Restaurants

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Roasted Vegetable Sauce for Pasta

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Use the sauce with your favorite pasta dishes. Recipes - Main DishThis post was originally published in 2013. If your garden is overflowing or your neighbors are begging you to take their extras, then you need to make a batch of Roasted Vegetable Sauce.

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The Main Dish Merdianville on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible July 18 + Bargain Mom's review

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Stopped by The Main Dish in Merdianville, Al Saturday. Check out my review and watch their show on the Food Network July 18. cat:Bargains Deals cat:Restaurants

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30 Taco Tuesday Recipes

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Recipes - Main DishTake your next Taco Tuesday up a notch with this list of 30 creative Taco Tuesday Recipes. From sandwiches and salads to casseroles and skillet dinners, you’ll transform your next Taco Tuesday from a plain taco night into a festive and delicious event. Taco Meat is a staple ingredient at my house. I make a big batch of Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat to store in the freezer and then I always have a protein available.

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The Best Ever Easy and Simple Chili Cheese Dogs

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Articles | Tips, Recipes and Ideas to Help Busy Moms Save Dollars and Time Beef Cooking Main Dish RecipesThe Best Ever Easy and Simple Chili Cheese Dogs. Chili cheese dogs are the perfect on-the-go food and a great way to serve a crowd.

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20 Leftover Ham Recipes

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My mother typically makes the ham and I contribute a side dish or dessert, but I’ll probably take advantage of the low holiday prices and buy a ham for my. [[ This is a content summary only. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish Saving Money - During the Holidays Are you baking a ham for Easter dinnr?

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Homemade Burrito Bowls

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Recipes - Main Dish On crazy busy weeknights, I need a quick & easy, but hearty dinner to satisfy my active family. My new go to meal is Homemade Burrito Bowls. I use rotisserie chicken, Minute® Rice, and all the fixin’s. Everyone creates their own bowl to their liking and no one leaves the table hungry. Instead we’re all ready to tackle our schedule. This is a sponsored post from Minute® Rice. All opinions, pictures, and recipes are my 100% my own.

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My $2.50 Homemade Pizza

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Grocery Budget Challenge Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish My husband doesn’t always get to eat dinner with me and the girls during the week due to his work schedule, so I like to make a big deal out of dinner time on the weekends. We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals. But I still want to make our Friday dinner IN a fun, yet inexpensive family night.

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How to Cook Split Bone-In Chicken Breasts

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Recipes - Main DishLooking for budget-friendly protein? Consider split bone-in chicken breasts. They’re less expensive than boneless, skinless chicken breasts and won’t dry out while cooking. What is a split bone-in chicken breast? A split chicken breast is a chicken breast with the bone and skin. Two split breasts equal one whole chicken breast. Sometimes, the breasts are still intact and might be called whole chicken breast.

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Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas

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Spray a 13 X 9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Recipes - Main Dish Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas are in the top 10 of my favorite dinners for many reasons. It''s a delicious dinner that my family loves. It''s easy to prepare. And it''s a great way to use leftover roast chicken. If you don''t'' have any cooked chicken on hand, quickly grill some chicken breasts in about 10 minutes. Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas. Ingredients. 16 oz tomato sauce.

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Easy Lasagna Recipe

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While sauce is simmering, combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, and egg, Pour 1 cup of the meat sauce into a 13 X 9 baking dish and cover the bottom of the dish. Recipes - Main Dish Lasagna is one of my favorite dinners. My family enjoys it too, so I make it once a month in the fall and winter. There is usually a crazy debate on who gets to eat the leftovers.

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20 Ways to Cook Asparagus

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Meyer Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus with Brown Rice at Daily Dish Recipes. Recipes - Breakfast/Brunch Recipes - Side Dish Recipes - Main Dish Pin this post on Pinterest. There are so many reasons to love spring and the fact that asparagus is in season in one of them. This is the best time of year to buy & eat asparagus, so I take full advantage of the season.

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Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole

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Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole is a hearty and versatile dish. This will add flavor to the dish. Recipes - Main DishIf you don't have pinto beans, replace them with another bean, such as red or white or black or chick peas. Cooked pinto beans were in my freezer, so that is what I grabbed. I had a lot of beans and rice leftover (the chicken was devoured at dinner), so I used it as a filling for burritos the next day. Enjoy!

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25 Burger Recipes

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Recipes - Main Dish Summer Fun GuideI love a good burger! Change up your traditional burger with these 25 creative burger recipes. On this list, you’ll find a variety of common ingredients that make for one spectacular burger. 20 Burger Recipes: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers. Grilled Chicken Fajita Burgers. Grilled Pineapple & Teriyaki Turkey Burgers. Apple & Blue Cheese Turkey Burgers. Avocado Overload Chicken Nacho Burger. Bacon Egg Cheeseburgers.

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Slow Cooker Asian Orange Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks

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Recipes - Slow Cooker Recipes - Main DishI don't use my slow cooker as much as I should. It is definitely an under-used appliance in my kitchen. I had some chicken thighs and drumsticks in the freezer that needed to be used up, so I dusted off my slow cooker and we had one delicious dinner. Slow Cooker Asian Orange Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks ½ cup homemade chicken stock , or store bought ½ cup soy sauce ? cup cider vinegar ?

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

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You may add 1 teaspoon corn starch or flour to thicken the dish, but it’s not necessary. Kitchen Economics Recipes - Sauces Recipes - Main DishRecently, I had a hankering for some tacos. I had all of the ingredients for leftover pork tacos , except for the taco seasoning, a crucial ingredient. What I didn't have a hankering for was to drive to the grocery store for one item.

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Twice Baked Sweet Potato with Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat: A hearty dish for your next Taco Tuesday. Serve as a side or a main course. Recipes - Main Dish Recipes - Sides & SoupsLayer on your favorite taco toppings and serve with a garden salad, fresh fruit, and guacamole. Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat.

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Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat: Cook Once, Eat 3 Times

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Freezer Cooking Recipes - Main DishI love tacos and they are a regular on my menu. To save money, I always buy ground meat in 3 lbs or larger packs. The larger the pack, the lower the price per pound, and I can get make at least 3 meals from the 3 lbs of meat. To save time, I turn those large packs of ground meat into a big batch of Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat. I store the taco meat in the freezer and then I always have a tasty protein ready for a quick dinner. .

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Chicken & Waffles

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For more chicken recipes, check out my Chicken Dishes Pinterest page. Recipes - Main Dish I LOVE roasted chicken. It is a good old-fashioned family dinner and my favorite part about roasting a chicken is all of the delicious leftovers. One of my favorite dinners to make with leftover roasted chicken is Chicken & Waffles. It’s super easy to pull together. Roast a whole chicken. Make chicken gravy from the roasted chicken.

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Turkey Roll-up Recipe

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Main Dish RecipesTurkey Roll-up Put the rest of that Thanksgiving turkey to good use by making these whole-wheat roll-ups. Recipe courtesy: [link]. The post Turkey Roll-up Recipe appeared first on FTM.

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Save Print Crispy Parmesan Chicken Recipe Author: Teresa Recipe type: Main Dish Cuisine: Chicken Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Ingredients ⅓ c. Mix cheese, crumbs and seasonings in a shallow dish. Main Dishes RecipesThis post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy. Crispy Parmesan Chicken Recipe.

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6 Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

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While I have never really cooked a main dish with anything apple, this one sounds like something I might need to try. Main Dishes Recipes recipesThis post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. I have always loved pork chops but over the years I haven’t been eating them as much because they seem so touch and hard to chew. I don’t know maybe I just forgot how to cook pork chops, ha.

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6 Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

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While I have never really cooked a main dish with anything apple, this one sounds like something I might need to try. Main Dishes Recipes recipesThis post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. I have always loved pork chops but over the years I haven’t been eating them as much because they seem so touch and hard to chew. I don’t know maybe I just forgot how to cook pork chops, ha.

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Apple & Cornbread Stuffed Pork Chops

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Place the pork chops in a large baking dish that has been prepared with non-stick spray. Recipes - Main DishI don't buy pork chops often, but when I do, I like to prepare and serve them with apples. These pork chops were thick, so I decided to stuff them with all sorts of yumminess and voila , Apple & Cornbread Stuffed Pork Chops made for a delicious Sunday dinner. Serve with steamed vegetables and homemade applesauce. Apple & Cornbread Stuffed Pork Chops.

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Homemade Stromboli

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Recipes - Breads Recipes - Main Dish I made Stromboli for the first time recently and honestly I don’t know why it took me so long. I love Stromboli and order it occasionally at our favorite local sub shop, but I never considered making it at home. I thought it would be a lot of work, but in fact, it is quite easy!

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7 Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes

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Main Dishes Recipes recipes slow cookerEvery year in the Fall and Winter, Beef Stew is one of my favorite things to make, there are so many varieties and lets face it, it’s just so good. I cam across some Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes for you to check out. I love cooking in my slow cooker anytime of the year, especially with its cold out so I am sure I will be making a lot of these recipes. 7 Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes. Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew.

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Turn 1 Rotisserie Chicken into 3 Easy Meals

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Kitchen Economics Recipes - Main Dish Recipes - Sides & SoupsRotisserie Chickens are one of my time savers. They are extremely convenient, inexpensive and my family thinks they’re delicious. You could buy raw whole chickens for less per pound and roast yourself, but rotisserie chicken makes a very quick dinner when time is short. I buy them often in the warmer months when I want the taste of roasted chicken, but don’t want to turn on my oven.

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Roasted Summer Vegetables

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Gardening Recipes - Main DishIf you come upon a rather cool summer day (and you don't mind turning on the oven) and you have a lot of garden vegetables, this is a great recipe. Roasting the vegetables with the garlic and herbs creates a hearty flavor. Serve with some fruit and you have a lovely summer time dinner. Roasted Summer Vegetables. Ingredients. 1 zucchini, chopped. 1 yellow squash, chopped. 1 eggplant, peeled & chopped. 2 tomatoes, chopped.

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Sausage and Spinach Pasta

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This dish only has 5 ingredients and they might even be ones that you keep on hand. This is a fast dish and my go-to meal for those hectic, busy evenings. 1 cup homemade chicken stock or store bought 1 - 6oz bag of fresh baby spinach, washed ½ lb uncooked pasta - any small type, we like penne or bowtie for this dish Parmesan, optional 1. Recipes - Main DishIt also happens to be one of my husband's favorite pasta meals.

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One Pan Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes & Carrots

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Recipes - Main DishThis recipe tastes like something you’d only make and serve for Sunday dinner, when you have more time to spend in the kitchen. But this dinner only takes a few minutes to prep and 45 minutes to roast and you will use only ONE PAN. During the roasting time, I have helped with homework, tidied up the house, and even flipped through a magazine. Roasting bone-in chicken will make a delicious gravy and the sweet potatoes come out creamy.

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Baked Salmon Packets

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Recipes - Main DishBaking salmon in foil packets is a super easy to cook salmon. The ingredients are simple: salmon and any seasonings and spices that you have on hand. Baked Salmon Packets. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. You'll need a piece of foil large enough to fold up into a packet. I wrapped in 1/2 pound portions. Spray the foil with non-stick spray or olive oil spray. Place the salmon on the foil, skin side down.

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Chicken, Green Beans, and Squash Stir Fry

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Recipes - Main DishSummer vegetables are in full force. Stir fries are a great way to eat up your garden goodness. Chicken, Green Beans, and Squash Stir Fry 2 chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips or chunks 2 Tbsp Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup green beans 1 small squash or zucchini, chopped 1 Tbsp chopped, fresh oregano 1 cup homemade chicken stock , or store bought 1 tsp cornstarch 1 cup uncooked rice Cook rice according to package directions.

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Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto

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Gardening Recipes - Sauces Recipes - Main DishMy basil plant was beginning to get out of hand. I needed to get cracking on using it up. I knew the pesto would do the trick. It takes a lot of basil leaves to pack into 2 cups. I mixed this pesto in with some pasta and served with grilled chicken. It was a wonderful summertime meal. The pesto would also go well with a round of homemade artisan bread.

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Tomato, Basil & Garlic over Spaghetti Squash

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Recipes - Main DishMy husband accuses me of cooking too much pasta.really, is there such a thing. So I showed him. I cooked up some spaghetti squash. I felt like I was eating pasta, he was happy it wasn't a carb, and the kids gobbled it up. Everyone was happy. Tomato, Basil, & Garlic over Spaghetti Squash. 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half. 4-6 cloves garlic, minced. ¼ cup olive oil. 1 cooked spaghetti squash, shredded. Parmesan, to taste. Heat saute pan over medium heat.

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Kung Pao Chicken

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Recipes - Main DishVery easy to make. Very yummy to eat. Enough said. Kung Pao Chicken adapted from Cooking Light 2 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz bag of frozen petite broccoli florets 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 Tbsp water ½ tsp crushed red pepper 1 lb.

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Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe

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Recipes - Slow Cooker Recipes - Main DishI LOVE LOVE LOVE tacos! In fact, it was this recipe for Chicken, Black Bean & Corn tacos that inspired me to make homemade taco seasoning. This slow cooker recipe has become a dinner mainstay during the busy and hectic work/school week. Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Tacos. Ingredients. 1 small onion, chopped. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken. 1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed. ¾ cup frozen corn. ?

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Ham & Pepper Skillet Frittata – a budget-friendly meal

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Recipes - Breakfast/Brunch Recipes - Main DishThis skillet frittata is so easy to whip together and is so versatile. You can easily replace the ham and peppers that I used with other meat and veggies that you have on hand, such as cooked sausage or bacon, asparagus or slightly steamed broccoli. Eggs are not just for breakfast, and a frittata makes a hearty brunch, lunch or dinner idea.

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Cajun Red Beans and Rice

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Recipes - Main DishThis is a hearty meal that cooks up really fast. Enjoy! Cajun Red Beans and Rice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sausage, casings removed (I used turkey sausage, but you whatever type you prefer.)

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

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Recipes - Main Dish Typical conversation at my house when I’m planning our weekly menu: Mom: “what do you want to eat this week?” ” Daughter #1: “chicken tenders” Daughter #2: “chicken tenders” Mom: “really? That’s all you’ve got?” ” Daughters” yep” Chicken tenders are requested A LOT at my house. And they’re really not hard to make. I’ve tried them two ways: baked and stove top.

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Spinach & Artichoke Chicken with Knorr Italian Sides Pasta | Sponsored Post

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That’s the beauty of the Knorr Italian Sides, they can easily be adapted to reflect your family’s tastes and preferences and they transform a side dish into a one dish meal. Recipes - Main Dish This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Giant Eagle for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I was asked recently to sample and prepare a recipe using Knorr Italian Sides.

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Roasted Pork Chops, Potatoes & Green Beans

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I found this dish on Rachael Ray and I have made it at least 3 times in the last month. This dish is so easy and basically is a one pan dish. Recipes - Main Dish Prior to finding the recipe, I had all but abandoned cooking pork chops. I just couldn’t make them without over-cooking and drying them out. But I had never roasted pork chops before and I don’t think I’ll cook them any other way again. Honestly, I should have known.

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Portobello Cheese 'Steak' Sandwich (Meatless Meal Idea)

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Recipes - Sandwiches Recipes - Main DishIf you are looking for a meatless meal, Portobello Cheese 'Steak' Sandwiches are a tasty alternative to the meat version. Portobello Cheese 'Steak' Sandwiches. Ingredients. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 3 garlic cloves, minced. 1 red onion, sliced into thin strips. 1 red or green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips. 2 large portobello mushrooms, 6 - 8 oz total, remove gills and stems, sliced into thin strips. teaspoon coarse kosher salt.

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