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    Night Owl Chef » Recipes » Main Dish

    🍗 Main Course & Dinner Recipes

    Whether you call it the main course, an entree, or dinner, these are the recipes for a filling meal. Need dinner for 1-2 people, or a main course for an entire family? These are the recipes you're looking for.

    • New Mexican Pork Pozole Verde
    • Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • Maple Whiskey Turkey and Gravy
    • Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls
    • Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Croquettes
    • Thanksgiving Leftovers Quiche
    • Cajun Roasted Turkey
    • Thai Pork Laab (ลาบหมู Laab Moo)
    • Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
    • Authentic Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
    • Dublin Coddle
    • Hatch Chile Sausage Quiche
    • Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder
    • Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Meatballs
    • Authentic Pasta alla Gricia
    • Authentic Cacio e Pepe
    • Guinness Braised Pulled Pork
    • Restaurant Style Chicken Quesadilla
    • Mongolian Beef
    • Homemade Orange Chicken
    • Mexican Adobo Chicken
    • Baked Chinese Chicken Wings
    • Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai)
    • Authentic German Jägerschnitzel
    • Hatch Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
    • Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragù alla Bolognese)
    • Herb-Roasted Turkey and Gravy
    • Guinness Irish Stew
    • Authentic Bucatini all'Amatriciana
    • Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

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