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    Main Dish Recipes

    My family and I enjoy recipes from all over the world. Being half Persian, I have many Persian recipes, from stews to kabobs, to share with you.

    We also go camping a lot so I have a great variety of camping meals for you and your family.

    Pulled pork is another big family favorite, and we end up with lots of leftovers. I have many leftover pulled pork recipes, from pulled pork pizza to pulled pork tacos.

    If you are looking for chicken, beef, lamb or pork recipes be sure to narrow your search down by selecting an ingredient below.

    Closeup of top view of a round platter filled with albaloo polo (sour cherry rice) and lamb meatballs

    Albaloo Polo (Sour Cherry Rice)

    Top view of an oval platter with basmati rice topped with saffron and skewers of chicken kebab on it and fresh herbs and radishes next to it

    Dry Rub Chicken Kabobs in Oven

    Top view of a casserole dish with bolognese pasta bake and a scoop taken out

    Bolognese Pasta Bake

    Top view of a plate with adobada tacos

    Homemade Adobada Tacos 

    Top view of a cheeseburger meatloaf cut into slices with roasted potatoes and broccoli next to it

    Cheeseburger Meatloaf

    Closeup of a large round serving plate with pork piccata with lemon slices and capers

    Pork Piccata with Lemon and Capers

    Close up of air fryer chicken legs in metal basket with red paper along with avocado cut in half and radishes next to it

    Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) with Chipotle Glaze

    top view of a plate of ground turkey kotlet made in the air fryer on a white plate with herbs, pickles and radishes

    Air Fryer Turkey Cutlets (Persian Kotlet)

    Top view of Persian tahchin on a pewter platter garnished with zereshk (barberries), pistachios and almond slivers

    Persian Tahchin (Baked Saffron Rice Cake)

    Top view of a round metal tray with a bowl of abgoosht, fresh herbs, pickles, lavash and goosht koobideh

    Instant Pot Abgoosht (Persian Meat and Potato Soup)

    A white serving bowl with lamb meatballs in tomato pomegranate sauce with greenery and baguette around it

    Lamb Meatballs with Tomato Pomegranate Sauce

    Top view of a white enamel pot with Persian green plum stew (khoresh gojeh sabz) with fresh herbs and radishes next to it

    Persian Green Plum Stew (Khoresh Gojeh Sabz)

    A prime rib roast with a slice cut out on a white serving plate surrounded with steamed asparagus

    Ribeye Roast with Horseradish Butter

    A baking sheet filled with baked meatballs

    Easy Oven Baked Meatballs

    Overhead view of a bowl of Spanish rice with tomatoes and pulled pork by FamilySpice.com

    Leftover Pulled Pork Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

    Top view of a platter of french fries topped with shredded pork chile verde, cheese, guacamole and sour cream

    Instant Pot Pulled Pork Chile Verde (Chili Verde)

    Overhead view of grilled flat iron steaks sliced with a cutting board sauce by FamilySpice.com

    Flat Iron Steak with Steak Board Sauce

    Side view of a queso stuffed burger with tomatoes, cilantro and avocado slices on a tray with fat steakhouse french fries

    Chile and Queso Stuffed Burgers

    Overhead view of a pan seared porterhouse steak cut from the bone on a white enamel pan and grilled corn on the side by FamilySpice.com

    Pan Seared Porterhouse Steak with Bourbon Sauce

    A plate with filet mignon, asparagus and mashed potatoes

    Red Wine Sauce for Steak

    Closeup on whole wheat pretzel dogs on a metal tray with a glass of beer behind it

    Whole Wheat Pretzel Dogs

    Closeup of Salisbury steak with mushroom sauce over mashed potatoes by FamilySpice.com

    Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

    Top view of pulled pork tacos in flour tortillas on a metal tray with all the trimmings

    Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos

    Overhead view of a roasting pan half filled with roasted pork shoulder and half filled with shredded pulled pork

    Crispy Pulled Pork in the Oven

    Chicken and Sausage Idaho® Potato Gumbo by FamilySpice.com

    Chicken and Sausage Idaho® Potato Gumbo

    Overhead shot of a shallow bowl of polenta topped with pulled pork ragu by FamilySpice.com

    Leftover Pulled Pork Ragu with Polenta

    A plate of a slice of deep fried prime rib with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

    Deep Fried Prime Rib Roast

    A roast turkey in a cast iron dutch oven garnished with fresh sage with carving knife and fork next to it

    How to Make Dutch Oven Turkey

    Gourmet hot dog toppings like avocado, tomato, sprouts, cilantro and red onions for the California Hot Dog

    Gourmet Hot Dog Toppings and the California Hot Dog

    Side view of a kebab burger with yogurt, tomatoes and fresh herbs on a small white enamel plate

    The Kebab Burger

    Cast iron Dutch oven filled with Italian stuffed peppers

    Campfire Dutch Oven Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Top view of a grilled porterhouse steak on a cutting board with a potato and green beans

    Grilling a Porterhouse Steak with Cowboy Steak Rub

    Side view of a lamb burger with feta, yogurt and other veggies in it and french fries next to it

    Mediterranean Lamb Burger with Feta and Garlic Dill Mayonnaise

    Overhead shot of Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Split Pea Stew) made in the Instant Pot and garnished with shoestring potatoes

    Instant Pot Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Split Pea Stew)

    Closeup of a white enamel platter with grilled shrimp kabobs on it

    Ina Garten Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

    Closeup of a purple ceramic dish with pulled pork mac and cheese in it

    Leftover Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

    Overhead view of a large round platter with pad thai made with zucchini noodles

    Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai with Orange Chicken

    Overhead shot of Smoked Prime Rib Roast with Herb Garlic Crust and Horseradish Cream by FamilySpice.com

    Smoked Prime Rib Roast with Herb Garlic Crust

    Baked shrimp scampi in a square baking dish with ingredients around it

    Ina Garten Baked Shrimp Scampi

    Overhead image of butterflied turkey with oranges, pomegranates and fresh herbs on a cuttingboard

    Orange and Sage Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Turkey

    A sheet pan of balsamic chicken roasted with onions and potatoes and brussels sprouts

    Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Vegetables

    Overhead view of a roasting pan half filled with roasted pork shoulder and half filled with shredded pulled pork

    30 Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes

    A New York strip steak with a pat of compound butter on top and a roll of butter behind it

    New York Strip Steak with Chive Worcestershire Compound Butter

    Crazy Cuizine Teriyaki Chicken Buddha Bowls by FamilySpice.com

    Chicken Teriyaki Buddha Bowls

    Top view of grilled flank steak cut up with roasted tomatoes on top on a white plate

    Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Tomatoes

    Top view of a plate with rice and Instant Pot Gormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew with Beef) with radishes next to it

    Instant Pot Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew with Beef)

    Koofteh Berenji are Persian meatballs that are tender and mixed with an assortment of fresh herbs and rice, stuffed with raisins, and simmered in a simple tomato broth. -- FamilySpice.com

    Persian Meatballs with Rice and Raisins – Koofteh Berenji

    A white plate with a slice of boneless leg of lamb stuffed with spinach, raisins and pine nuts, served with potatoes with flowers around it

    Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Raisins, Spinach and Pine Nuts

    Closeup of a pewter plate with a couple slices of corned beef roast topped with grainy mustard with a whole roast behind it

    Baked Corned Beef with Mustard Crust

    Oven baked bratwurst on a hoagie with mustard, roasted cabbage and red onions in a hoagie roll and in a metal food basket

    Baked Brats in the Oven with Raisins, Cabbage and Onions

    Several baked taquitos with steak on a dark cutting board with guacamole salsa

    Baked Beef Taquitos with Steak, Corn and HERDEZ® Guacamole Salsa

    Side view of a grilled leg of lamb on a wood cutting board with fresh herbs next to it

    Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Mint and Garlic

    A rustic pulled pork pizza with olive oil and arugula behind it

    Leftover Pulled Pork Pizza

    Closeup of a slice of potato lasagna on a white plate with the rest behind it

    Spinach and Potato Lasagna

    Top view of a baking sheet with a spatchcocked chicken roasted with potatoes, red onions and Brussels sprouts

    Sheet Pan Spatchcocked Chicken with Idaho® Potatoes and Vegetables

    Close up of a serving of chicken shepherds pie on a yellow plate with a cast iron pan with the remaining behind it

    Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

    Persian Herb Stew with Kale (Khoresteh Gormeh Sabzi ba Kalam-e Peech) by FamilySpice.com

    Persian Herb Stew with Kale (Khoresteh Ghormeh Sabzi ba Kalam-e Peech)

    Roast turkey surrounded with pomegranates and eucalyptus branches on a dark and moody background

    The Perfect Roast Turkey: Let’s Talk Turkey!

    Overhead view of a table with a metal tray of beef cutlet with herbs and radishes around it

    Persian Beef Cutlets with Potatoes and Cauliflower (Kotlet)

    Closeup of a basket with loaded carne asada fries with ingredients around it

    Campfire Carne Asada Fries

    Top view of an enamel serving dish with khoresht karafs ba rivas (Persian celery stew)

    Persian Celery Stew with Mint and Rhubarb (Khoresh Karafs ba Revas)

    A paper lined basket with oven fried chicken pieces and a bottle of beer next to it

    Healthy Fried Chicken

    A plate full of basmati rice with saffron and koobideh kabob with roast tomatoe, sumac, herbs and torshi

    Koobideh Kabob (Persian Ground Beef Kabob)

    Closeup of a white ceramic dish with Persian green bean stew (khoresht loobia sabz) in it

    Persian Green Bean Stew with Lamb Shanks (Khoresht Loobia Sabz)

    Leftover Pulled Pork Cubano Sandwich with Pickled Shallots

    Toasted brie sandwich with caramelized onions and raisins on a gray plate with a bowl of tomato soup behind it

    Toasted Brie Sandwich with Caramelized Onions and Raisins

    Closeup of an ahi poke bowl with quinoa

    Ahi Poke Bowl with Quinoa and Avocado

    Top view of an Italian grinder with top bread removed surrounded by more sandwich ingredients

    School Lunch Ideas: Italian Grinder Sandwich with Olive Tapenade

    Side view of an overstuffed bbq brisket sandwich with pickles, coleslaw and beer

    Smoked BBQ Brisket Sandwich

    Fried beer batter fish and chips by FamilySpice.com

    Classic Beer Battered Fish and Chips

    Avocado BLT sandwich on a pretzel bun

    Introducing the Avocado BLT Sandwich

    Closeup of top view of a metal platter with skewers of grilled chicken shawarma and vegetable sides around it

    Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kabobs

    Freshly baked whole wheat pizza on a baking stone with pesto spread on it topped with slices of brie and heirloom tomatoes and olives and arugula on top of it

    Whole Wheat Pesto Pizza with Tomatoes and Brie

    Closeup of a metal bowl piled with smoked pulled pork topped with bbq sauce with corn and pickles next to it

    Smoked Pork Butt with Honey Whiskey Barbecue Sauce

    A platter of shirin polo (persian sweet rice) topped with candied orange slices, carrots, pistachios, almond slivers and saffron

    Shirin Polo with Raisins | Persian Sweet Rice

    A red dish holding Persian squash stew

    Persian Squash Stew (Khoresht Kadoo) for Mehregan

    Side view of a baguette filled with slices of hard boiled egg, tomatoes, lettuce and bacon

    Introducing the Egg BLT

    Over head shot of a plate full of Persian Chicken Kabob (Joojeh Kabob or Kabob-eh Morgh) with basmati rice

    Persian Chicken Kebab (Joojeh Kabab)

    closeup of a chicken banh mi sandwich stuffed with jalapeños, avocado, radishes and sriracha mayonnaise

    Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich

    Closeup of a Mediterranean wrap on a blue plate

    Mediterranean Mortadella Sandwich

    Closeup of fried brown rice with carrots, corn, peas and sausage by FamilySpice.com

    Pork Sausage Fried Rice

    A pork tenderloin roasted with mushrooms and port sauce

    Pork Tenderloin with Crimini Mushrooms and Port Sauce

    Roasted turkey breast in a cast iron pan with a green napkin and utensils

    Thanksgiving for Two? Roast Turkey Breast with Black Garlic Butter

    A plate of turkey quesadillas cut up with one section on a cutting board with a bowl of cranberry sauce

    Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Quesadillas

    Hatch Chile Verde with Chicken by FamilySpice.com

    Chicken Chili Verde

    A blue plate with shredded pork taco

    Asian Fusion Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

    Tuna egg salad in lettuce cups of baby red lettuce

    Tuna Egg Salad Lettuce Cups

    Closeup of a small green pot with corned beef mac and cheese in it and small colorful bowls behind it

    Leftover Corned Beef Mac and Cheese

    A dark bowl with spaghetti covered in kale pesto

    Kale Pesto with Tarragon and Walnuts

    60+ Leftover Chicken Recipes by FamilySpice.com

    60+ Leftover Chicken Recipes

    How to Cook with Saffron and Roast Chicken with Saffron Butter by FamilySpice.com

    How to Cook with Saffron and Roast Chicken with Saffron Butter

    A bowl of Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (Fesenjan) over brown rice next to half a pomegranate

    Fesenjoon: Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (khoresh fesenjan)

    A bowl of pasta with red sauce over it surrounded by various fresh vegetables

    Kid Friendly Pasta Primavera

    A round gold platter of Persian rice topped with saffron rice with rounds of potato tadig on a dark surface

    Persian Rice with Saffron (Chelo) and Potato Crispy Crust

    Whole wheat pizza crust topped with hummus, salad greens, tomatoes and olives

    Whole Wheat Pizza with Hummus and Greens

    Overhead view of a serving plate with flank steak cut into slices and served with exotic mushrooms and garnished with chive slivers

    Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic and Wild Mushrooms

    Two avocado grilled cheese halves stacked on top of each other on a blue plate

    The California Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Tomatoes

    Persian Green Almond Stew (khoresh chaghaleh badoom) in a serving bowl with fresh green almonds and a plate with basmati rice next to it

    Khoresh Chaghaleh Badoom (Persian Green Almond Stew)

    A cast iron pan with a roasted spatchcocked chicken, lemons and herbs

    Spatchcocked Chicken with Mint & Garlic

    Top view of a table with grilled boneless leg of lamb on a platte with fresh herbs, radishes, flat bread, yogurt, olives and pickles

    Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Marinated in Yogurt

    Overhead shot of Persian Salmon Stew with Cilantro and Tamarind (Ghalieh Mahi) by FamilySpice.com

    Persian Salmon Stew with Cilantro and Tamarind (Ghalieh Mahi)

    A bowl of chicken fricasse on a brown rustic background

    Slow Cooker Chicken Fricassée

    orange bbq pulled pork sandwich wrapped in newspaper with orange peels behind it

    Pulled Pork with Orange Juice

    A platter of steamed halibut topped with garlic and chives

    Steamed Halibut Fillets with Garlic Oil to Help Ring in Chinese New Year

    Easy Holiday Roast Recipes: Boneless Rib Eye Roast by FamilySpice.com

    Boneless Rib Eye Roast with Caramelized Shallots

    A stuffed pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw and served with chips and pickles by FamilySpice.com

    Pulled Pork Sandwich Toppings

    Top view of salmon cooked in parchment paper with vegetables

    Parchment Poached Salmon

    Top view of osso buco in a cast iron dutch oven with browned polenta rounds on top

    Dutch Oven Osso Buco with Lemon Gremolata

    Closeup of carnitas or pulled pork tacos loaded with the fixings by FamilySpice.com

    Slow Cooker Beer Braised Pork Carnitas

    Top view of a spatchcocked chicken roasted til golden in a cast iron pan

    The Best Spatchcocked Chicken Marinade

    Chorizo Meatloaf with potatoes by FamilySpice.com

    Chorizo Meatloaf (Mexican Meatloaf)

    A white bowl with oxtail bourguignonne with mushrooms and mashed potatoes

    Oxtail Bourguignon

    Top view of spaghetti with zucchini

    Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic and Olive Oil

    A big serving bowl with beef pot roast and herb dumplings

    Beer Braised Pot Roast with Herb Dumplings

    Stuffed Pork Loin with Prosciutto and Basil Pesto by FamilySpice.com

    Italian Pork Roast Stuffed with Prosciutto and Basil Pesto

    Persian Okra Stew (Khoreshteh Bamieh) by FamilySpice.com

    Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)

    Kalamata Olive and Sundried Tomato Pot Roast by FamilySpice.com

    Dutch Oven Pot Roast with Kalamata Olive and Sun Dried Tomato

    Grilled T-Bone with Creamy Mushroom Sauce by FamilySpice.com

    Grilled T-Bone with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

    Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Fig Sauce by FamilySpice.com

    Pan Seared Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Fig Sauce

    Khoresh bademjan (persian eggplant stew) in a white dish with baby eggplant next to it

    Persian Eggplant Stew with Sour Grapes (khoresh bademjan ba ghooreh)

    Closeup shot of one pork Milanese cutlet on a plate with greens, lemon wedge and tomatoes with a glass of white wine

    Pork Milanese

    Butterflied leg of lamb stuffed with mushrooms and herbs on a platter with grilled leeks and fresh herbs

    Butterflied Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Mushrooms, Onions and Herbs

    Closeup of a chicken caesar sandwich with a corner bitten off on a white plate with a glass of beer behind it

    Ina Garten Chicken Caesar Club Sandwich

    Side view of a round platter with sabzi polo ba mahi (persian herb rice with salmon)

    Persian Herb Rice (Sabzi Pollo)

    A cast iron Dutch oven with chicken Cacciatore in it

    Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore

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    Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a mom of 3, certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego sharing 500+ recipes from all over the world, including Persian recipes. Whether I'm cooking over a campfire or in my kitchen, I try to eat seasonally and cook with whole foods. More about me…

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