Main Dish - Cooking Classy https://www.cookingclassy.com/recipes/main-dish/ with a sprinkle of fancy Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:49:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps https://www.cookingclassy.com/thai-chicken-lettuce-wraps/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/thai-chicken-lettuce-wraps/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:10:13 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=24328 Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful Asian dish made with lean protein, veggies, a sweet and savory sauce and a variety of satisfying garnishes. You can serve them as an appetizer, side dish or main dish. 

Thai chicken lettuce shown assembled close together on a white oval platter.

Filling Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are everything you'd want them be and then some! They have well rounded flavor, you'll find them easy to make, and they have the perfect crunch factor thanks to the tender crisp veggies, lettuce, and peanuts.

The chicken (or turkey) keeps them nice and filling but if you want an even heartier meal you can serve these with a side of rice.

You can adjust the sauces here to suite your taste. If you like the flavor of fish sauce you can add more. If you love heat load them up with the Sambal Oelek or Sriracha. And for more peanut flavor be sure to try them finished with a creamy peanut sauce (it so delicious and worth the extra bit of effort).

I know it's a fairly lengthy list of ingredients here but I don't recommend leaving any out. Everything comes together beautifully to create a truly tasty, veggie and chicken-filled lettuce wrap that you'll want to make on repeat.

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Korean Beef Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/korean-beef-bowls/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/korean-beef-bowls/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:44:16 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=34037 These Korean Beef Bowls are so easy to make and taste undeniably delicious! Ground beef is browned in a hot skillet and finished with a simple, yet flavorful sauce. It's an undemanding recipe worthy of the weeknight dinner rotation.

Ground korean beef bowl served over white rice.

Shortcut Korean Beef

Traditional Korean beef bulgogi is incredible of course, but this Korean ground beef bowl recipe is even easier (no marinating or slicing beef), faster, and it's cheaper.

After just one bite I think you'll completely appreciate this dish. Those sweet, salty, and umami flavors over the richness of the well browned beef are simplicity at it's best.

Then when you pair it with fresh veggies and cozy rice and you've got a tempting, piled high bowl of hearty and delicious comfort food the whole family can agree on!

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Zucchini Pizza Boats https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/zucchini-pizza-boats/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:21:03 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=12418 Zucchini Pizza Boats are a healthier yet delicious way to enjoy the tempting flavors of crave worthy homemade pizza without a heavy pizza crust. They are made with fresh zucchini halves, tomato-rich pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and savory mini pepperoni. A total upgrade on vegetables!

Zucchini Pizza Boats on a large baking sheet with a green cloth to the side.

Easy Zucchini Pizzas!

These are one of the tastiest things you can make with fresh zucchini! Plus in the summer aren't we always looking for more ways to cook with zucchini?

They come together quickly, they taste so similar to the real thing, and it's a great way to boost your veggie intake for the day.

You'll actually find these to be quite hearty and filling thanks to all that cheese, and they are a good option if you are trying to cut some carbs.

You can switch them up and try other toppings, make them spicy by finishing with a fair dose of red pepper flakes, and keep them simple by using shortcuts like a store-bought sauce.

Simply put these are such fun summery take on traditional pizza and I'm nearly certain you'll love them!

Close up photo of zucchini pizza boats on a parchment lined baking sheet.

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Blackened Chicken https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-chicken/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-chicken/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 04:50:23 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71739 Blackened Chicken is a quick chicken dish made with lean chicken breasts generously coated with a spicy cajun style seasoning, and it's pan seared in a hot cast iron pan for a light blackened char. And for a hint of richness we finish them with butter!

Row of blackened chicken breast on a white oval platter over a marble surface with a green cloth to the side.

Fast and Easy Blackened Chicken

Smoky, spicy, highly flavorful seasoned chicken kissed with a blackened exterior that envelops a juicy tender interior. It's a tastebud tantalizing recipe to make any day of the year!

It's so simple to make and cooks quickly. It's just a brisk mixing of spices, then generously seasoning the chicken and from there cooking in a super hot skillet for that beautiful finish.

There's a plethora of delicious sides to pair with it (lots of ideas below), and there's also so much you can do with this chicken. My personal favorites for serving are pairing with coconut rice, corn, and mango avocado salsa (for a bit of that sweet + heat) but there's endless options.

And it doesn't just need to be served solo. Try it in tacos, add it to pasta (like creamy alfredo), or toss into a salad.

Blackened chicken breasts with serving suggestion of corn salad, mango and avocado.

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Blackened Shrimp https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-shrimp/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/blackened-shrimp/#comments Fri, 24 May 2024 03:08:24 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71734 Flavorful Blackened Shrimp - A cajun dish made with savory shrimp generously coated with a spicy blackened seasoning and pan fried in a hot skillet until lightly charred. Then to highlight them they're drizzled with melted butter for a rich enhanced finish.

Seasoned blackened shrimp on a white serving platter with a green cloth to the side.

What You'll Love About Blackened Shrimp

  • This shrimp dish is incredibly easy to make.
  • It cooks super fast, in about 2 minutes!
  • It's bursting with well seasoned, crave-worthy flavor.
  • The shrimp are delicious on their own or you can chop them up and use as a taco filling.
  • They pair well with fast and simple side dishes like baked potatoes, rice, grits, pasta, fresh bread, a simple side salad, coleslaw and so much more.

Blackened shrimp garnished with parsley shown on a white oval platter with lemon slices.

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Grilled Chicken Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-salad/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 04:32:55 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71341 A refreshing fully loaded Grilled Chicken Salad! Includes marinated grilled chicken breast, tender romaine lettuce, bright red onion, crisp salty bacon, charred grilled corn, vibrant fresh tomatoes, tangy feta, and creamy avocado. It's truly an ideal summer salad!

Grilled chicken salad with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, corn, avocado, romaine, red onion and feta.

Summery Grilled Chicken Salad

This ultimate grilled chicken salad is piled high with all the best ingredients, each one adding to it's well balanced fusion of flavors and satisfying variety of textures.

And I think you'll appreciate that the dressing also doubles as a chicken marinade so you won't need to make a separate seasoning for the grilled chicken.

This salad is a perfectly filling, ideal entree for a lunch get together but it also makes for an exceptional dinner salad as well.

You can also easily adjust it to use up what you have by substituting different vegetables or create a new flavor profile by using different fresh herbs in the dressing (basil or cilantro would be welcomed options).

If you are looking for a salad people will remember this is it! It includes that trio people just can't get enough of - chicken, bacon and avocado.

And here everything is highlighted by an unapologetically lemony dressing to really make it sing. It will get compliments all around!

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Tofu Tacos https://www.cookingclassy.com/tofu-tacos/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tofu-tacos/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 15:07:56 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71477 Fast, easy and flavorful Tofu Tacos! Made with inexpensive, protein rich, well seasoned tofu, corn tortillas and plenty of fresh toppings. You'll likely be surprised to find your whole family loving these!

Close up photo of tofu tacos.Healthy Tofu Tacos

For a long time tofu has had have a bad name. Not many people seem to care for it, and I used to be one of them. But I'm telling you if you season it right it can actually be really delicious and even something you'll want to make again and again!

In these tofu tacos the tofu is abundantly seasoned with a variety of Mexican spices, soy sauce and lime juice which builds up much more depth and a welcome vibrant flavor.

Believe it or not you may find you like them just as much as the classic ground beef tacos! And these are a healthier alternative to rotate with, plus tofu is about half the price of ground beef and ground turkey.

These tacos come together quickly for a simple weeknight meal, they are perfectly filling, and they make a great leftover lunch the next day if you have any left.

If you haven't given tofu a chance yet I'd say this is an excellent place to start. And as always with tacos, just be sure to pile high all those tasty toppings!

Row of ground tofu tacos shown from the side with lime wedges for serving.

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Tofu Scramble https://www.cookingclassy.com/tofu-scramble/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tofu-scramble/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 03:23:03 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=70947 Healthy Tofu Scramble - Made with protein rich tofu, tender crisp sautéed bell peppers, and nutritious fresh spinach. It's a tasty alternative to scrambled eggs yet I'd dare say equally as delicious!

Tofu scramble in a white ceramic bowl over a marble surface with a green cloth to the side.

An Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe

I never used to be a fan of tofu but that was likely because it was under-seasoned or just not cooked right. Tofu tastes incredibly plain and mild on it's own as is but when seasoned right and sautéed it can transform into something that's actually super tasty.

Tofu is very absorbent to flavors so it makes it highly adaptable which is great for these "scrambled eggs" using tofu. They're flavorfully seasoned with southwestern spices that soak right in, and it's cooked in a hot skillet until golden brown to take on more flavor. And I think you'll enjoy that the texture is very similar to scrambled eggs.

It's a quick to make vegan breakfast and it pairs beautifully with whole grain toast and sliced avocado. This has been a go-to breakfast for me lately and it actually re-heats really well so I can get a few breakfast meals out of it.

Feel free to add in other vegetables (things like mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes) and you could even splurge a little and add some cheese (vegan or regular) at the end.

Tofu scramble shown with serving suggestions of avocado and whole grain toast.

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Grilled Chicken Margherita https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-margherita/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-chicken-margherita/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:05:33 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=71331 Exceptionally flavorful Grilled Chicken Margherita! Made with hearty chicken breasts soaked in a simple balsamic marinade and grilled over hot flames, then they're topped a trio of fresh mozzarella, fresh pesto and fresh tomatoes for a striking finish.

Grilled chicken margherita made with grilled chicken breasts, homemade pesto, fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes.

A Vibrant Grilled Breast Chicken Recipe

Here you get lightly charred chicken breasts with gorgeous grill marks blanketed with melty mozzarella, vibrantly green basil pesto, and it's highlighted with glistening crowning finish of fresh tomatoes atop. This Italian style recipe is the ultimate upgrade to plain chicken!

Inspired by margherita pizza, chicken margherita is made including those same flavors while being more heavy with the fresh basil (thanks to the plentitude of homemade pesto).

This is a summery chicken dish with gourmet flavor that will undoubtedly impress, yet it doesn't require a whole lot of effort. And if you don't own a grill or if it's too chilly out you can also pan sear the chicken (see note below).

It's fair to say this is most definitely a chicken recipe you don't want to pass by, especially with grilling season upon us. What better way to welcome the warm weather than celebrating it with this flawless chicken margherita?

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Chinese Chicken Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/chinese-chicken-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/chinese-chicken-salad/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:13:51 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=67912 Fresh and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad! A colorful Asian salad made with crisp cabbage, tender roasted chicken, sweet bell pepper, and a rich and tangy peanut-sesame dressing. 

Large serving bowl full of Chinese chicken salad with cabbage, peanuts, sesame seeds, wonton strips, bell peppers.

This refreshing Chinese Chicken Salad has such a welcome, satisfying blend of textures paired with well rounded flavor. The dressing has a crave-able rich peanut flavor, the veggies offer the salad so much freshness and a great crunch, and the chicken makes it hearty and filling.

It's fairly easy to make since it includes a shortcut of store-bought, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. This also makes it a no cooking required dinner salad recipe.

There's just bit of measuring, chopping and tossing. And if you happen to have someone to help one of you can prep the salad while the other person makes the dressing.

It's a nutritious, all in one salad that's great for serving as a main dish entree for lunch or dinner. You'll love all the deliciousness in every bite!

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