Main Dish Recipes - Butter with a Side of Bread

Chinese Lemon Chicken (Crispy, Takeout-Style at Home!)

Jessica — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:08:24 +0000

The Best Lemon Chicken features lightly battered chicken, fried until golden and crispy, then tossed in a bright homemade lemon sauce with fresh zest, juice, garlic, and chicken broth. Serve over rice for an easy, takeout-style favorite made right at home!

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Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

Jessica — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:53:24 +0000

This homemade alfredo sauce with cream cheese is rich, creamy, and ready in 25 minutes — no heavy cream needed and so much better than anything from a jar.

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Baked Ziti with Beef and Ricotta (Easier Than Lasagna, Less Mess!)

Jessica — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:36:10 +0000

This baked ziti skips the fussy pre-mixing steps — just layer the ricotta straight in and let the oven do the work. Rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, bubbly mozzarella, and parmesan in one dish. Ready in under an hour and better than lasagna with half the effort.

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Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Gravy

Jessica — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:02:07 +0000

This slow cooker pork roast cooks low and slow for 10-12 hours until it's impossibly tender and falling apart, then the drippings become a rich, flavorful gravy in minutes. Just 5 minutes of prep and dinner takes care of itself.

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The Best Homemade Chicken Strips (Tender & Juicy Every Time!)

Jessica — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:08 +0000

Make the Best Chicken Strips at home for the most tender, flavorful chicken dinner! Two simple tips to take your chicken tenders from good to great- simple marinade and method.

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GLAZED COCA COLA BURGERS

Jessica — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:36:06 +0000

Coca Cola Burgers made with ground beef, Ritz crackers, an egg, French dressing, cheese & classic Coca Cola soda for a tender, flavorful cheeseburger!

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TERIYAKI PULLED PORK

Jessica — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:21:07 +0000

Teriyaki Pulled Pork made with a pork roast, sweet onion, teriyaki sauce & pineapple, then slow cooked to fall-apart perfection! We love a good pulled pork dinner- have you tried our viral BBQ pulled pork yet?! This dish is cooked similarly, but instead of BBQ we go for teriyaki flavors complimented with pineapple of course!View Recipe

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HONEY LIME CHICKEN SKILLET

Nellie — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:10 +0000

This Honey Lime Chicken Skillet is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are seared until golden, then tossed in a sweet-and-tangy honey-lime sauce with a hint of smoky spice. Served over rice with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, it is the kind ofView Recipe

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EASY CROCK POT HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

Nellie — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:39:50 +0000

Easy Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and savory with a delicious burst of pineapple flavor. This slow cooker chicken recipe only requires 5 ingredients and results in fall apart tender chicken!

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