Mama Shirley Main Dishes

Everyone has heard of meatloaf. It is one of the oldest, most classic meals in the book that has been treasured by generations of families who wanted to cook something everyone at the table could derive joy and nutrients from in an expedient manner. Go to any homestyle-themed restaurant and you are sure to find […]

Chicken breasts are a fairly common dish to serve for dinner; there is no denying it. However, whenever you can jazz up a dish to devour with eagerness, then you have to take that opportunity. Chicken breasts might be considered plain or trite to have for dinner, but when they are stuffed with delicious wild […]

Chicken and dumplings is a dish that involves cooking chicken in water and then using the resulting broth to boil the dumplings. It is known as comfort food that is popular in the South and Midwest. Many say the dish originated in French Canada during the Great Depression. Others say it is native to the […]

Fruit: it’s not just for breakfast or snacks anymore. Fruit is a great accompaniment to a lot of savory meals. One of the best ways to use fruit is with meat, and apples are one of the best. Apples are a perfect pairing with pork. If you haven’t tried it before, one bite will reveal […]

There isn’t much that’s better than a delicious baked ham. It’s always on my table at Christmas and Easter, which is one of my family’s traditions. Ham is something my family looks forward to eating on the holidays. But the truth is that ham is great at any time. It’s perfect for a Sunday dinner […]

Shepherd’s pie is a meat pie with a mashed potato crust topping. The meat of choice is lamb. There are some variations on the recipe, but the meat is cooked in gravy or sauce with onions and sometimes other vegetables. It is then topped with mashed potato and baked. The dish originated as a way […]

I know what you are thinking. Pork chops with Coca Cola? That would surely not taste good! But this is not a recipe for pork chops that can be eaten with a tall glass of Coca Cola soft drink. This is a recipe for pork chops that are cooked after they are slathered in a […]

Mama’s Southern fried chicken is the kind of classic that our family absolutely loves. Fried chicken isn’t the pinnacle of health food, but nobody expects it to be. Sometimes you just have to indulge and this is a dish that’s totally worth it. Southern fried chicken is perfect for any occasion. If you show up […]

Meatballs are delicious little morsels of mouthwatering meat…and they’re not just for spaghetti anymore! Meatballs can be eaten in sandwiches, soups, sliders, with different types of pasta and they can even be served with dipping sauce as a great appetizer. If you love meatballs as much as we do, this recipe is one you will […]

A pork roast makes a perfect Sunday dinner for the family—or any day of the week. Pork roast is warm, filling, and comforting. My family asks for me to make this all the time, so it’s in our regular meal rotation. Pork roast is also more budget-friendly than a beef roast, but it’s just as […]

Often times, when you think about sausage, it might come to mind as core meat for breakfast. But just because sausage, bacon, and more meat of this kind are versatile enough to be eaten during the early hours of the day, that does not mean they are exclusively limited to breakfast time. Smoked sausage can […]

If you are a meat and potatoes kind of person, we probably had you at delight. The meal we offer here is simple to make and absolutely delicious. It is creamy, filling and it appeals to a wide variety of taste buds. To create the dish, start by sautéing butter and onion. Mix in milk, […]

I don’t know about you, but in my house, my husband is the grill master. There’s nothing he loves more on a summer day than to slowly smoke some meat over the grill. He doesn’t mind even if it takes several hours because then the meat is so tender, it falls off the bones. Barbecued […]

Beef pot roast is a classic dish for many reasons. I grew up eating this every Sunday and I still enjoy serving it to my own family. It’s delicious, hearty, and really fills up hungry tummies. It’s perfect for a Sunday evening dinner or even during the week. Because you usually use a cheaper cut […]

[addtoany] On chilly winter afternoons, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hearty bowl of beef stew. It’s a great thing to make on Sunday afternoon, you can put the ingredients on the stove and let them simmer for a couple of hours. While the flavors mingle together in the pot, it fills your house with […]

[addtoany] The week with activities, jobs, and school, Sunday is the one time we can all be together. I usually set aside a little bit of extra time to make a really special meal. Sunday roast chicken is one of the meals that’s really amazing to make for my family. It’s savory and tasty. Even […]

[addtoany] States around the country and nations around the world often tend to mark the culinary aspect of their cultures as one of the most important parts. (Some even signify it as the flagship part.) In Hawaii, this is no different as there are many delicious meals that have come out of the island. One […]

[addtoany] Even though I grew up in the Midwest, my grandmother was originally from the South. That meant that dinners at Grandma’s house always included rich, creamy dishes. She really knew how to cook! I’ve loved Southern-style cooking ever since I was a kid and I still have a weakness for it today. This recipe […]

[addtoany] There’s nothing like a spicy, hot bowl of chili to keep us warm. It’s filling, comforting and it has a great spicy flavor that makes it somehow exciting and daring. Anyone that has eaten or prepared chili knows that there are several ways it can be made. It can be made with or without […]

[addtoany] Chicken parmesan is an Italian classic that everyone loves. The breaded, fried chicken is delicious and is perfectly complemented by the marinara sauce. When served with pasta on the side and maybe a salad, you have a perfect Italian meal. The thing that might be surprising to you is that it’s such an easy […]

[addtoany]   The word cacciatore means hunter in Italian. But don’t worry, you don’t have to hunt your own chicken to enjoy this tasty recipe. Rather, all you have to do is prepare it with onions and herbs and, optionally, bell peppers, tomatoes and wine. This will give you a ‘hunter style’ dish, hence the […]

[addtoany] Pork chops come from a part of the pig perpendicular to the spine. They usually contain a rib or part of the vertebrae. They are a great source of protein, they are not processed and they are leaner than other cuts of pork. They also make for a delicious meal your family will love. […]

[addtoany] Chicken thighs with brown sugar glaze is a crowd-pleasing recipe. It’s also easy to make and inexpensive. You can’t ask for much more when it comes to making a meal for your family. This is a meal that definitely deserves to be in your rotation. The sweet flavors of the brown sugar glaze guarantee […]

[addtoany] Chicken pot pie is one of the best types of comfort food. Warm and creamy, it fills your tummy and leaves you feeling satisfied. Best of all, it’s guaranteed that your family will eat it. I admit that I have a picky eater in my household, and chicken pot pie is one food that […]