Looking for new ideas to freshen up the center of the plate? Find instant inspiration in these recipes, all showcasing simple and crowd-pleasing entrees.
Photo courtesy of North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission
Pork and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Ground pork makes a quick and cost-effective base for these quesadillas, especially when combined with sweet potatoes. El Charro Mexican Restaurant spices up the filling with ancho chile powder and layers in shredded Jack and cheddar cheese.
Potatoes au gratin is a classic side dish, especially in steakhouses as an accompaniment to a juicy piece of beef. At Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Chef David Culi turns the dish into an entree with the addition of Spanish chorizo.
Sometimes an inventive sandwich makes the perfect casual dinner. Chef Irene Li infuses this BLT with Chinese flavors, making her own scallion pancakes to serve as the carrier and creating a soy aioli for the mayonnaise component.
Baked feta pasta became a sensation on TikTok, with followers around the country taking to their kitchens to replicate the dish. Chef Jenn Shepherd starts her version with IQF pasta instead of the dried variety to shorten cooking time.
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