Category:Main Dish Recipes

From Copycat Recipe Guide

Main dish recipes are typical the largest, or primary item served at a meal. Often, these dishes highlight a protein-packed ingredient such as chicken, fish or beans. Main dishes are often referred to as entrees and may range from a simply pasta and sauce dish to an elaborate roasted meat with numerous seasonings. When searching for main dish recipes, it is best to first match the type of protein preferred, then narrow down the selection further based on seasonings, complimentary ingredients and cooking method.

Most chain restaurants feature their main dishes as the pinnacle of a meal. Fast food chains offer entrees such as KFC fried chicken, while sit-down restaurants such as Olive Garden feature a wide range of menu options. These dishes are often influenced by regional, international and cooking style differences. For those on a restricted diet, consider preparing restaurant copycat recipes at home so that modifications can be performed.

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Also known as	Main course, entree, primary selection
Main ingredients	Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, seafood, beans, cheese, pasta
Cooking methods	Broiled, baked, fried, stir-fried
Served at	Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and most restaurant chains
Cost	Varies

Chicken

Chicken main dishes can be broiled, baked, fried or stir-fried. Some dishes such as Carrabba's Chicken Bryan and Olive Garden's Chicken Marsala combine high quality ingredients for a balanced, yet smooth taste. Other main dishes focus on favorite flavors such as Texas Roadhouse Chicken Critters.

Pasta

Pastas, pizzas and many casserole-type main dishes combine multiple ingredients for a filling, yet budget-friendly dish. Pasta dishes such as Macaroni Grill's Penne Rustica and Grill Scaloppine di Pollo offer an elegant and flavor-packed main dish. Other pasta options include Olive Garden's Lasagna and Pizza Hut's Stuffed Crust pizzas.

Seafood

Many delicious and healthy main dish recipes focus on seafood ingredients. For something spicy, the Red Lobster Shrimp Diablo may be in order, while Ninety Nine's Panko Crusted Cod offers a beautiful presentation and crunchy texture.

Other Main Dishes

In addition to chicken, pasta and seafood a wide-range of main dishes can be prepared at home. Consider making a hearty soup such as Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana or a filling salad like Wendy's Taco salad. For a special occasion dishes such as Texas Roadhouse Prime Rib or a HoneyBaked Ham.

Olive Garden Video

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