Taste of Home - Main Dish Recipes

Easy-to-Stuff Manicotti

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:44:50 GMT

Even kids can help assemble this simplified Italian entree from Suzanne Runtz of Charlestown, South Carolina. She fills each pasta shell with a piece of string cheese for a deliciously gooey center, then tops the manicotti with a beefy tomato sauce.

Pepperoni Potatoes

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:44:50 GMT

"On lazy Saturdays, my family really enjoys this comforting casserole," writes Brenda Schrag. The Farmington, New Mexico cook relies on convenient O'Brien potatoes, bits of pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and sweet red pepper for the hearty dish.

Salami Noodle Casserole

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:44:50 GMT

If you like salami, you'll love this rich and creamy bake from Diana Duda. "I usually make several of them at the same time- one to eat right away and two or three to freeze for later," she pens from Glenwood, Illinois.

Asian Pot Roast

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:44:50 GMT

I love Oriental food, so this pot roast satisfies my cravings. The original recipe called for spinach, but I use sugar snap peas and carrots instead. Sometimes I serve the roast, vegetables and pineapple over rice or egg noodles. -Donna Staley Randleman, North Carolina

Chops With Fruit Stuffing

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:44:50 GMT

"The aroma that fills the house as this pork dish simmers if fabulous," writes Suzanne Reyes of Tustin, California. "All you need to complete the meal is a green vegetable and maybe a loaf of bread. It's impressive enough for company," she adds.

Peking Shrimp

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:41:44 GMT

Turkey Pasta Soup

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:41:44 GMT

This quick soup has such a great flavor that everyone I've shared it with has added the recipe to her list of favorites. It also simmers up well in a slow cooker.

Creamy Swiss Steak

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:41:44 GMT

"When I was working, I'd put this Swiss steak in the slow cooker before I left for the day," recalls Gloria Carpenter of Bancroft, Michigan. A creamy mushroom sauce made with canned soup nicely flavors the tender round steak. "It's delicious and so simple to make."

Thai Beef Stir-Fry

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:41:44 GMT

A distinctive peanut sauce complements this colorful combination of tender sirloin strips, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli and mushrooms. I like to dish it up over spaghetti, but you could also use fried noodles. -Janice Fehr Austin, Manitoba

Baked Ziti

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:41:44 GMT

I enjoy making this dish for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. For example, sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Shrimp Fettucine

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:32 GMT

The combination of shrimp, fresh garlic and lemon juice makes this entree one of my mom's most memorable dishes. The shrimp can also be served over toast points instead of fettuccine. -Jody Fisher Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Italian Chicken Wraps

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:32 GMT

After enjoying a chicken wrap at a restaurant, I experimented at home to create something similar. Made with only five items, this delicious version is as fast as it is light.

Mongolian Beef

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:32 GMT

My family just loves this meal-in-one, including my husband, who is truly a meat-and-potatoes guy. The dish uses inexpensive ingredients to offer big flavor in a small amount of time.

Easy Crab Cakes

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:32 GMT

Canned crabmeat makes these delicate patties simple enough for busy weeknight dinner. For variety, try forming the crab mixture into four thick patties, instead of eight cakes.

Sweet 'n' Sour Cashew Pork

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:32 GMT

A simple homemade sauce blends the tangy flavors in this stir-fry. Ginger, garlic and pineapple give it a traditional taste, and snow peas, green onion and cashews add a little crunch.