Main Dish and Entree Recipes

From bite-sized apps to veggie filled desserts, these vegetarian-friendly treats will impress your guests!

Mac & Cheese is one of those comfort foods that just about every loves. We know that everybody has their own twist on the classic so we took 10 of our faves to share with you.

For All of Us Frank's Red Hot Lovers

Are you someone who adds Frank's Red Hot to just about anything? Then you'll love these five fiery and tasty recipes!

Skinny Buffalo
Chicken Wraps

Spice up your diet with our skinny take on Buffalo Chicken Wraps. Full of flavor with half the calories!

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Ideas for Main Dish Entrees

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Last-Minute Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe with Roast Vegetables

Looking for a delicious meal to serve for last minute guests? Well, look no further! This quick recipe is not only easy to make but is inexpensive, too. So stop slaving over the stove and try this pesto chicken pasta recipe instead.

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Quick and Easy Last-Minute Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Recipe

Whether you're strapped for time or just don't want to put in all that effort into creating a delicious dish, this quick and easy rotisserie chicken casserole recipe is the perfect solution for a juicy main course that can be made last-minute.

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Mouthwatering Foods Made Better by Cheddar

Cheddar makes everything better! We have gathered up some amazing cheddar recipe ideas that might just make your mouth water.

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Savory Grilled Tri-Tip Roast Recipe

This tri-tip roast recipe is full of bold color and flavor thanks an amazing marinade made of pomegranite, brown sugar, and citrus. Read on for the complete recipe for this savory roast recipe.

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Skirt Steak with a Juicy Red Berry Marinade

With the right marinade recipe, you can enjoy restaurant-quality juicy skirt steak right at home. Our delicious marinade features a fresh and simple ingredient list, and has a kick of Ciroc Red Berry vodka for added flavor.

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Lamb Gyro Burger Recipe

Lamb gyros are a Greek favorite among our friends. If you're intimidated of trying the classic recipe, we've got a burger inspired by the mix that's guaranteed to be a hit.

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5 Fiery Recipes with Frank's Red Hot

Try a few of these fiery hot dishes made with our favorite hot sauce, Frank's Red Hot. Dash it on your potato skins, mix it with your chicken or add it to you mac and cheese for a spicy addition to a few favorite recipes.

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10 Mouthwatering Mac & Cheese Recipes

Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day with these 10 intensely delicious recipes. From baked to spicy and creamy, check out these mouthwatering dishes.

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Chili Recipes to Try

One of the best and easiest entrees to make for your family or a large gathering is chili. These recipes are super simple, but they definitely pack a huge punch of flavor! Browse this round up to find the perfect recipe for your occasion!

Green Chili Slow Cooker Recipe

Texas Cos Chili Recipe

Twice Drunken Chili

Chili Con Carne

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

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Easy Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Pasta Carbonara is a party entree recipe that combines some of the most basic ingredients you're likely to find in any home into a dish that's uber decadent. Hearty, flavorful, affordable and simple, it's a recipe we always turn to when we've got a dinner party crowd to feed or just want some good old comfort food without much work.

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Skinny Turkey Reuben

Hot turkey sandwiches aren't just for leftover Thanksgiving foods. Consider grilling up this skinny turkey Reuben for lunch or dinner - either way, it's sure to satisfy a hungry belly without the guilt of empty calories!

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7 Sensational Butternut Squash Recipes

Incorporate butternut squash into your dishes this fall with a twist! From soups to crispy toastadas and pizzas, there are so many unique recipes for you to try this season.

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Skinny Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

Weeknight meals that come together quickly and easily, but are also incorporate healthier ingredients are always in high demand. This chicken and broccoli Alfredo recipe is creamy, cheesy and satisfying - something the whole family will enjoy.

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Low-Cal Pita Pizzas

Thinking creatively in the kitchen gets you more than just a delicious meal - it can also cut calories in your entrees. Contributor Courtney Horan shares a smart, low-cal version of pizza we're big fans of - perfect to make for parties of all sorts!

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Homemade Tortellini Soup Recipe

Holiday dinner parties are always a success when you serve a hot and hearty entree. Nothing lives up to that description better than our homemade tortellini soup. Delicious, warm and easy to make for a crowd, it's the perfect go-to entree.

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Pineapple Teriyaki Chutney

Pineapples slathered in a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce make for a delicious dip on their own, but prepared with a bit of extra care, they can make the ultimate entree embellishment.

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

The next time you're hosting a dinner party or you're invited to a potluck, give this cheesy chicken enchilada casserole a try. Not only does this entree pack major flavor, it's also a cinch to pull together ahead of time and made with healthier ingredients.

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Easy Creamed Spinach and Chicken Entree with Bacon

Got a call for last-minute dinner guests and want to impress? We've got a killer recipe that meets both those requirements and it's topped with bacon bits.

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Fully Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Typically, we'd classify potato skins as appetizers, but not so for these fully loaded bad boys! Complete with lots of veggies, meat and cheese, not to mention the potato shell, our fully loaded baked potato skins are a mini meal in every single bite. They're also super easy to make and really cheap if you're looking to feed a hungry crowd at a party.

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Low-Cal Veggie Lasagna Stacks

Lasagna is one of those entrees you can't get enough of thanks to it's great taste and versatility. While you may only have ever considered what you add into the classic recipe, consider changing it up big time with this low-cal version.

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3 Cheese Stuffed Burger Recipe

Cheesy goodness is definitely an appropriate description for this burger recipe. Stuffed with cheese, topped with cheese and all piled on a cheesy bun, it's the ultimate entree just in time for football season.

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Beer and Chili Marinade

Careful, this one is spicy! Give it a go on steak or any other dark meat. Grill with it or bake with it - either way it's sure to light a fire in your tummy!

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Enchilada Vegetable Stew

We like this spicy stew at dinner parties in the cooler months, but also love to serve it for fiesta theme parties we host at any time during the year.

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Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken is a Caribbean favorite of ours. Perfect to serve to guests at your BBQ or summer party, it's also a great recipe for a beach or luau theme party any time of the year. The deep spice of the chicken and sweet crunch of the veggies will have everyone drooling for more.

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Honey Teriyaki Glazed Pork Chops

Seared pork chops topped with caramelized plums and onions in a honey terriyaki sauce - yes, they taste as amazing as they sound! Give this quick and simple entree a go. It takes just minutes to prep and cook, but is so full of flavor your taste buds won't know what to do!

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Easy Peanut Chicken Stir Fry

There's a back up for my back up peanut butter. I seriously cannot get enough of it, which is why, when I came home on Chinese New Year with a sudden inspiration to try stir fry I turned to my favorite ingredient to lend a hand. That, and I hadn't gone food shopping. This entree comes together in a mere 10 minutes and I promise you'll have the ingredients on hand!

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Chili Con Carne

Nothing warms your bones like a heaping bowl of chilly. Defrost with this delicious and hearty recipe.

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Easy Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

This spicy peanut sauce is easy to whip up on your own and is the perfect compliment to all of your Asian entrees!

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Summer Tomato Cobbler

Perhaps you thought cobblers were only dessert recipes? We'll, we've turned the typical recipe into a savory vegetarian entree that's a totally satisfying bite of summer's best offerings.

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Mustard-Molasses BBQ Sauce

This sweet sauce is perfect for ribs. The molasses, sugar, mustard and cider vinegar come together to produce one sweet, messy and super flavorful marinade.

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Chicken Under a Brick

It's a cinch to grill a whole chicken with this Chicken Under a Brick method from Mark Addison. You'll have a juicy, spicy, North-African-inspired chicken in no time if you follow his recipe.

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Mango Chili Chutney

Sweet mangos mix with tangy chili for a chutney recipe that will add a big bite to any entree.

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Green Apple Pesto Chutney

Pair your next Italian meal with this tangy chutney for unexpected flavor you'll love. While it isn't your first thought to combine green apples with pesto, once you do you'll see how well the two ingredients work together!

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Peach Serrano Pepper Chutney

This chutney recipe offers up one seriously hot and sweet burst of flavor when added to your favorite entree.

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Chicken Mustard Marsala Recipe

Chicken Marsala is a universally loved dish, which makes it an ideal entree choice for a dinner party menu. We replace heavy cream with a bit of goat cheese to achieve the same creamy texture and add a hefty tablespoon of mustard to give this recipe a more full-bodied and tangy flavor.

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Pistachio Crusted Swordfish with Casis Sauce

This light and tasty dish is the perfect addition to any May menu. Your guests will find it's fresh and earthy flavor impossible to resist. Plus, we've spiked the sauce with a hint of champagne for a celebratory touch!

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Fresh Tomato and Pine Nut Pasta Recipe

Simple pasta recipes that are inexpensive and easy to prep are always a welcome entree at any celebration. While classics like penne a la vodka are always fine, we try to incorporate seasonal ingredients into the mix for something a little more yummy. This pasta dish is perfect for end of summer and fall celebrations.

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Skinny Tea-Marinated Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Grilled shrimp are some of the tastiest and easiest entrees to enjoy during the summer. For something that's light on your waistline and also really packed with flavor, try marinating your shrimp in this tea mixture before grilling!

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Fried Cubano Pie Recipe

Pies aren't just for dessert - they make a super easy and fun entree when you fill them with your favorite mix that leans more toward the savory rather than the sweet. This Cuban sandwich inspired fried pie recipe is as flaky and delicious a pie as we've ever had.

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Strawberry Jalapeno Chutney

No one ever said strawberries can't be paired with more savory flavors. We're mixing them with spicy jalapenos in this recipe to add a complex, yet totally satisfying bite to your dinner entree.

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Bacon Plum Chutney

Salty bacon mixed with sweet plums and tangy red wine make for a deliciously easy chutney recipe. Spread atop some roasted chicken or dollop on a grilled steak to take a basic entree to a whole new level.

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Family-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Feeding a family is never easy, but we've got an entree that everyone will like and you won't go crazy trying to make and serve up. These stuffed peppers are hearty and easy to customize to fit to your liking.

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Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Pizza Recipe

Sweet strawberries take on a whole new taste in this tangy pizza entree. A bit more daring than the standard black olive, this pizza is sure to be a hit this summer.

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Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wraps

When my girls come over for dinner there's one dish we're always ready to eat - buffalo chicken! With bikini season around the corner though, we're looking to indulge our taste buds without so many calories. This recipe, inspired by my aunt's killer Buffalo chicken dip, is the answer!

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Vegetarian Crab Cakes with a Zesty Lemon-Dill Sauce

These vegetarian crab cakes will impress even the biggest meat-lover, we guarantee it. Made with zucchini, they're perfect for a summer entree when paired with the zesty lemon-dill sauce we've mixed up.

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Low-Fat Poblano Corn Chowder Recipe

You may not think soup when you think summer entrees, but this delightful Poblano corn chowder recipe keeps the fat to a minimum and refreshes even on the warmest of evenings.

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Six Fun Dinner Ideas To Make With A Store-Bought Chicken

Expert Rachel Hollis knows cooking for a family can be a lot of work. Why not cut down on your cooking time with these dinner ideas using a store-bought chicken?!

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Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Spicy chipotle chicken tenders make for an entree that's easy enough to make in large batches for a party crowd, but also simple to downsize for a weeknight meal. The blend of spice with the fresh zest of lime gives this classic kid-friendly meal a grown up twist.

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Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Soulvaki is a Greek entree you've probably seen on the menu of your favorite diner. When our Editor was craving it one day and couldn't get to a diner she decided to give the entree a try of her own. Turns out it's pretty easy to throw together, tastes even better when made at home and took all of 30 minutes to make. She makes it on weeknights, but it's also become a popular request at dinner parties. Give it a try!

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Skinny Cheesy Veggie Scramble for One

Skinny entrees are easy and fast when you combine lots of veggies and a bit of protein into your dish. This weeknight recipe is for one and it's chock full of guilt-free, great tasting flavors. We love this recipe when we're on our own for the evening, but it's also a fantastic idea for brunch with the ladies!

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Healthy & Cheesy Veggie Tuna Chowder

Cheesy and healthy? You betcha. This entree has it all - great flavor, quick and simple prep, and it's good for you! Cook up this chowder recipe for a weeknight dinner or serve in small bread cups for a sophisticated dinner party bite.

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Low-Fat Chicken and Tomato Mac and Cheese

Enjoying a mac and cheese dinner needn't leave you feeling guilty. Our contributor, Courtney Horan, who's a personal trainer full-time, shared this lo-cal entree with us and we're loving it as much as she does. Tasty, easy and low-fat, it's a meal we're sure to turn to for weeknight dinners and parties!

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Vegetarian Chili Recipe

While you may think chili isn't chili if it's meatless, we disagree. This hearty bowl is the perfect way to celebrate a day in during the cold winter weather and will satisfy even the biggest meat-lover's hunger!

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Easy Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Our editor made this grilled cheese sandwich while celebrating a much needed day of rest at home. We imagine this recipe would pair exceptionally well with a light creamy soup for an entree though!

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Easy Dinner Recipes with Dried Fruit

Dried fruit isn't a first thought when it comes to entree recipes - at least it wasn't with us until we discovered the new line of dried fruit Sunsweet® has got. We whipped up three super easy, super quick entrees and used their dried fruits as inspiration. The result - tasty recipes that lean towards the healthier side and impress dinner guests without us going crazy in the kitchen.

Honey Teriyaki Glazed Pork Chops

Asian Red Cabbage Turkey Wraps

Apricot Plum Pork Chops in a White Wine Sauce

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Mac and Cheese Recipe Roundup

Mac and cheese is one of our favorite party foods because it's universally liked and super easy to make. It's also pretty versatile - check out these mac and cheese recipes that put a twist on the classic, turning each dish into a delicious entree all your guests will gobble up.

Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese

Truffle Parmesan Mac 'N Cheese Muffins

Classic Mac and Cheese Recipe with Veggies

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Spicy Beef Stir Fry

Hot off the wok, give this entree recipe a try. It's a simple dinner recipe that most anyone will appreciate.

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Simple and Easy Chicken and Asparagus Entree

This dish is so simple you can go from pan to table in under 30 minutes. The acidic and tart flavor of the asparagus paired with the sweet and savory bacon wrapped chicken makes for a hearty meal.

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How to Make Your Own Sushi

Making your own sushi has never been easier! Namiko Chen shares her super fun and easy step-by-step recipe for making your own Temari Sushi!

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Veal Milanese with Caprese Salad

Veal Milanese, or thinly pounded cutlets coated in breadcrumb, lightly pan fried and drizzled with some lemon juice, is an elegant dish that takes little preparation work. It's also an easier recipe to prepare. You can make this dish with chicken cutlets, if you prefer.

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Apricot Plum Pork Chops in a White Wine Sauce

Though it may not be the first thought that comes to mind when cooking up pork chops, adding some dried fruit to a bit of white wine will really liven up your entree's flavor and impress guests. Our Apricot Plum Pork Chops is an entree that's as sophisticated in taste as it is to the eyes, but takes just minutes to prepare.

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Asian Red Cabbage Turkey Wraps

Skip the tortilla shell and beef filling. We're amping up our tacos and infusing them with Asian flair by serving a delicious turkey plum mixture in a red cabbage leaf. Sweet, but spicy, this recipe is a healthier alternative to the usual tacos you might normally eat - and tastier than the ones from the box, too!

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Teriyaki Mahi Mahi

You've had teriyaki chicken and steak, but have you ever tried the marinade on mahi mahi? Combining the two makes for a dish that will have you feel like your eating dinner in the Pacific Islands.

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Easy Pumpkin Curry Soup

This pumpkin-curry soup is a great entree for your next dinner party the hearty pumpkin flavors and the spicy curry addition will warm your guests up on a cold fall night!

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Texas Cos Chili Recipe

This chili recipe feeds a crowd and it's bite is as big as Texas. We're positive your guests will enjoy this full flavored dish whether you make it for a theme party, tailgate or any old dinner.

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Twice Drunken Chili Enchiladas

Enchiladas are a tasty Mexican meal that have made their way into homes everywhere! There's a reason why they are so popular - they are undeniably delicious! Here's one of our favorite Enchilada recipes that will turn your night into a fiesta!

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Feed a crowd on a budget without sacrificing quality and deliciousness. Our spicier spin on classic mac and cheese makes for one entree that's sure to please dinner guests of all ages.

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Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon

Easy entrees don't come much simpler than mac and cheese. Incorporate some chicken, bacon and a bit of ranch to create a creamy, cheesy entree complete with protein!

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Classic Mac and Cheese Recipe with Veggies

A batch of mac and cheese goes a long way in satisfying hungry bellies on a winter weeknight. Moms love this dish for it's easy prep time and versatility, while kids enjoy the cheesy taste. This version incorporates veggies into the mix.

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Tropical Mango Salsa

Top some grilled salmon fillets with fresh mango salsa, and it's time for a luau! This tasty salsa tastes great and looks just as appealing on your plate.

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Fish Tacos

Mexican and margaritas - you can't get a much better menu than that during the summer! We love the freshness of these fish tacos, but love the fact that they have so many layers of flavor even more.

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Green Chili Slow Cooker Recipe

There are so many different ways to make chili! You can make it mild or spicy, with chicken or beef, and you can throw any veggies you want in the mix! Here's a tasty chili recipe with a nice, Mexican kick.

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Salmon Coulibiac

Serve this dish for a rich and elegant meal that will wow your guests. Fresh, creamy, and undeniably delicious, your dinner menu just got a whole lot tastier.

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Cranberry Pecan Turkey Wraps

This entree is a healthy option for dinner as well as lunch. We like to serve these whenever we get a chance, but they're really perfect for daytime celebrations like showers, 1st birthday parties or graduation parties.

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Super Bowl: Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Serve up these tasty lettuce wraps for a light, yet filling meal. The perfect combination of veggies, meat, and fajita flavoring, these lettuce wraps are sure to start a fiesta in your mouth.