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Category: Main dish

“Centerpiece Meals” – Our “Main Dish” category is the heart of any meal. It features a wide range of recipes, from succulent meats and hearty vegetarian options to flavorful pastas and exotic global dishes. These recipes are designed to impress and satisfy, perfect for daily dinners or special occasions.

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Tuna Rotini Salad
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Rotini Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini noodles2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 -2 cup mayonnaise (depending...

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Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry and Porto Wine Sauce
EuropeanMain dishMeat

Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry and Porto Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter ( 15 GR.)8 (3 ounce) pork tenderloins, cut crosswise1/2 onions,...

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Ida's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Ida’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon butter1 onions, chopped2 cups milk1 lb American cheese or...

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Weight Watchers Cashew Chicken
ChineseMain dishOne Dish meal

Weight Watchers Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil2 medium garlic cloves, minced1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken...

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Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad

Ingredients: 6 pieces salmon3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce6 teaspoons oyster saucefresh ground...

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Pork Chops Parmesan
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops Parmesan

Ingredients: 6 large pork chopssalt & pepper1/3 cup flour1/4 cup butter1 can cream of...

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Mediterranean Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Mediterranean Penne

Ingredients: 10 ounces penne ( I always use Whole Wheat if possible)3 tablespoons olive...

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Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lbs ground turkey ( or use a little...

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Cold Peanut Soba Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cold Peanut Soba Noodles

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons water1 clove garlic,...

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Hamburger Harvest Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Harvest Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck1 cup chopped onions1 (1 lb) can tomatoes1 tablespoon...

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Kahlua Mole Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kahlua Mole Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour3/4 cup Kahlua1 cup chili sauce1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup...

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Glazed Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Glazed Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Sub

Ingredients: 1/4 honey dijon mustard ( or 1 tablespoon honey, mixed with enough dijon...

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AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Napa Cabbage Steak

Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbagesea salt3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon yuzu juice...

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Pasta and Spinach
CheeseMain dishPasta

Pasta and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb short tubular pasta ( ziti, rigatoni, etc.)2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 lb...

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Pork Mince over Pumpkin (Japanese recipe)
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Mince over Pumpkin (Japanese recipe)

Ingredients: 500 g pumpkin ( firm one)1 cup water1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat1/4 cup low sodium...

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Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) chicken ( quartered)4 cups water4 teaspoons chicken bouillon...

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Cheese Crescent Chicken Dinner
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheese Crescent Chicken Dinner

Ingredients: 1 package of raw crescent rolls1 can cream of chicken soup1 cup milk2...

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Belize Beef on Spiced Potatoes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Belize Beef on Spiced Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef round1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans zesty diced tomatoes, undrained1...

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Donna's Dinner
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Donna’s Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( I like...

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After Thanksgiving Turkey and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

After Thanksgiving Turkey and Noodles

Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked whole wheat noodles1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1 cup...

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Applesauce Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Applesauce Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 eggs1 tablespoon onions, mincedsalt1/2 teaspoon allspice3/4 cup oatmeal1...

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Crispy Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ground...

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Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 green peppers ( cleaned with seeds and tops removed)1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Savoury Steak and Onions

Ingredients: 500 g beef steaks ( I use cross-cut blade or topside)3 teaspoons mustard...

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Peachy Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Peachy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1.25 inch thick)salt and pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (29...

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Chicken Yellow Squash Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Yellow Squash Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken2 lbs yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices1/2 cup...

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Prawns Fiji
Main dishPineappleShrimp

Prawns Fiji

Ingredients: 200 g basmati rice400 ml water200 g large raw tiger shrimp30 g fresh...

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Eileen's Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Eileen’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb other pastas1 -1 1/2 lb hard...

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Coca-Cola Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Coca-Cola Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops12 -16 ounces Coke1 large onions3 tablespoons prepared mustard6 tablespoons...

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Crispy Rosemary Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages extra crispy original Shake-and-Bake1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Granny's Simple Way Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Granny’s Simple Way Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens ( cut up or preferred pieces)salt ( enough to...

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Italian Turkey Sausage Pizza
Main dishPizzaTurkey

Italian Turkey Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry yeast1 1/2 cups warm water ( 105-115F)1 1/2 cups white...

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Microwave Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Microwave Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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Italian Marinated Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups Italian salad dressing ( I use Kraft...

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Smoked Chicken
ChickenMain dishSalads

Smoked Chicken, Chorizo and White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 300 g smoked chicken breasts, skinned,diced bite size1 (425 g) cans chickpeas, drained,rinsed...

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Crunchy Fish Fillet
FishMain dishSeafood

Crunchy Fish Fillet

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal4 white fish fillets2/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh chives1 tablespoon sweet...

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Spaghetti With Asparagus
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed3/4 lb spaghetti4 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, mincedsalt &...

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Rotel Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Rotel Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger or 1 lb ground turkey2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce2...

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Asian Citrus Marinated Salmon
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Asian Citrus Marinated Salmon, Low Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 tablespoon fresh orange juice or 1/2 tablespoon...

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Japanese Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Japanese Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 package Top Ramen noodles ( do not use seasoning)2...

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Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...

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Jamaican Jerk Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jamaican Jerk Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb minced lean beef1 medium onions, finely chopped3/4 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons caribbean...

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Penna alla Rocca
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Penna alla Rocca

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 medium yellow onions, chopped6 cloves garlic, chopped1/2...

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Crimped Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Crimped Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 cup white wine1/4 cup rice vinegar1 carrots, coarsely diced1/2 onions,...

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SB's "Fried" Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

SB’s “Fried” Chicken

Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts, bone-in ( approx 1 pound)2 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in...

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Baked Crisp Parmesan Romano Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Crisp Parmesan Romano Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar, plus1 tablespoon red...

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Cold Taco Salad
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cold Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 can rinsed and drained kidney beans1 onions, diced2...

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Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh linguine ( about half a package)1/2 lb ground pork, unseasoned2...

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Spinach Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spinach Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded1 (8 ounce) boxes frozen chopped...

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Seven Layer Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Seven Layer Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup white rice ( uncooked)1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1 cup corn (...

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Macadamia Chicken With Orange Frangelico Sauce
ChickenMain dishOranges

Macadamia Chicken With Orange Frangelico Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2/3 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped1/2 cup panko1/3...

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Reduced Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pie
Main dishOnionsSavory pies

Reduced Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups vegetarian ground beef ( equivalent to 1 lb)1/2 cup sweet onions,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Trinity Plus Chicken Pilaff

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup onions1/3 cup green bell peppers1/2 teaspoon celery...

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Spelt with sesame and bok choy
GrainsMain dishPasta

Spelt with sesame and bok choy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil1 cup chopped onions3 cups...

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Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cutup2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Weight Watcher Pesto Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Weight Watcher Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pine nuts2 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup...

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Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing
Main dishOne Dish mealSouthern u.s.

Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing

Ingredients: 3 cups cornbread stuffing mix2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 italian sweet sausage patties (1/2 lb.) or...

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Beef With Cabbage and Mushrooms
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef With Cabbage and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 lb flank steaks, sliced into thin strips1...

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