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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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Oven Hash
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Oven Hash

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped cooked beef1 cup finely chopped cooked potatoes1 (5 ounce)...

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Beef and Zucchini Dish
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Beef and Zucchini Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef3 cups diced zucchini ( about 3 small)2...

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Turkey Meatballs in Wine Sauce
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Meatballs in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 egg whites1 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons nonfat milk3/4...

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Spring Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spring Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked lamb, cut in cubes3 cups mashed potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil2...

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BeefMain dishSalads

Sauteed Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine lettuce1 bunch watercress1/2 English cucumbers1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled1 red...

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Neeps An'tatties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Neeps An’tatties

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes1 tablespoon chopped chives or 4 shallots1 lb turnips or 1...

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Golden Onion Soup
CheeseMain dishSoups & stews

Golden Onion Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups quartered thinly sliced onions1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup...

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Darcie's Green Pepper Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Darcie’s Green Pepper Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 green peppers, sliced1/4 vidalia onions or 1/4 other mild onions, sliced,then rings...

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Yemiser W'et (spicy lentil stew)
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Yemiser W’et (spicy lentil stew)

Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils1 cup onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup...

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Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Cilantro Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic2 inches fresh gingerroot, chopped1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup...

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Big Ol' Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Ol’ Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into chunks3 jalapeno peppers, sliced1 green bell peppers,...

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Potato Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Red Wine Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Red Wine Casserole

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, sliced2 medium carrots125 ml dry red wine250 g mushrooms, sliced2...

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Tacos Wrapidos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos Wrapidos

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/3 ounce) packages quick cooking Spanish rice1 lb lean ground beef1...

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Machine's Beef Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Machine’s Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef ( coarse ground, stew meat, steak, pretty much anything)1...

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Manicotti (Beef or Turkey)
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Manicotti (Beef or Turkey)

Ingredients: 2 slices bread1 1/2 lbs beef or 1 1/2 lbs turkey1/4 cup chopped...

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Rosemary and Carrot Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Rosemary and Carrot Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2 cup finely chopped celery1 cup finely...

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Oven Fried Chicken and Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut up into 8 pieces2 cups milk1/2 cup butter1 cup...

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Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 clove...

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Delicious Chicken Poblano
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Delicious Chicken Poblano

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts1 limes1 medium yellow onions, chopped2 poblano peppers, chopped into 1/4...

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Bacon and Potato Pie
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Bacon and Potato Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, chopped1 onions, chopped8 eggs, beaten1 lb potatoes, peeled and grated2...

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Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g fish fillets1 cup plain flour1/3 cup cornflour1 egg whites3/4 cup wateroil...

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Basic Cooked Lima Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Basic Cooked Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 bag dried lima beans1 smoked ham hocks1 onions, chopped Directions: Soak lima...

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Polenta Pizzarina
< 15 minsMain dishOven

Polenta Pizzarina

Ingredients: 2 quarts water2 cups polenta16 ounces soy mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper...

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Sole Fish Layered Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sole Fish Layered Casserole

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 cup cooked macaroni ( or other pasta)1 large tomatoes,...

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Tacos De Pescado (Baja Style Fish Taco)
FishMain dishSeafood

Tacos De Pescado (Baja Style Fish Taco)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fish fillets, cut lengthwise into strips1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Pork
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs pork loin roast, approximately ( I usually cut from...

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Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, real or imitation1/2 lb asparagus, nice thin spears,divided2 medium fresh...

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Chicken Breasts with Mustard-Caper Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Mustard-Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about2 pounds total)1/4...

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Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted3 carrots, cut into chunks1 potatoes, peeled and...

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Polish Sausage With Hot Coleslaw
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Polish Sausage With Hot Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs Polish sausage or 1 1/4 lbs knockwurst or 1 1/4...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Bounty Harvest Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground veal or 1/2 lb ground pork3...

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Beef Chimichangas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef Chimichangas

Ingredients: 6 ounces chorizo sausage1 lb ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped white onions1 garlic...

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Stuffed Oysters
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Stuffed Oysters

Ingredients: 1 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup finely diced green onions1/2 cup diced red...

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Wild Mushroom Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk, heated1 garlic...

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Greek Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Greek Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned large shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon course sea salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Anchovy Linguini
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Anchovy Linguini

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine4 cloves garlic, minced6 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons chopped...

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BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Breakfast Casserole (Pennsylvania Dutch

Ingredients: 6 large eggs2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard2 slices white bread,...

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Lime-Sauced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime-Sauced Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3/4 cup apple juice1 limes, juice of2 teaspoons...

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Low-fat Easy Ham
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Low-fat Easy Ham, Green Pea and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces broad egg noodles4 1/2 teaspoons flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Meatball Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Meatball Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Skillet Cordon Bleu
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Skillet Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 cup seasoned bread crumbscooking spray4 slices swiss cheese (...

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Potato Pizza Hot Dish
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Potato Pizza Hot Dish

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups sliced peeled potatoes2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/2 cup...

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Easy Pork Chops With Apple Stuffing Bake
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Pork Chops With Apple Stuffing Bake

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick, I use boneless1 (6 ounce) boxes...

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Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, thinly sliced ( Slightly frozen beef is easier to...

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Karin's Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Karin’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 2 kg pumpkin ( about 4 lbs)1 large onions, chopped2 -3 cloves garlic,...

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Velvety Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishVegetables

Velvety Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, sliced thinly2 tablespoons baking soda1/4 cup room temperature water3...

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Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta, cooked and drained2 cups shredded cooked chicken1...

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Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon...

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Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine, whole wheat or 3/4 lb dried fettuccine1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Caribbean citrus pork
Main dishOne Dish mealOranges

Caribbean citrus pork

Ingredients: 2 large oranges, peeled,divided into segments2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins,...

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Ginger Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Ginger Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon...

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Very Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Very Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked but cooled1 mozzarella string cheese1 cup cheddar...

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Baked Reuben - Style Casserole
AmericanCasserolesMain dish

Baked Reuben – Style Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 cup snipped...

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Easy Broccoli Rice Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Easy Broccoli Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup margarine1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Spicy Pork With Lemon Grass and Coconut
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Spicy Pork With Lemon Grass and Coconut

Ingredients: 700 g lean pork loin or 700 g pork fillets2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Italian Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Italian Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork loin chops2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2...

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Grilled Maple Chipotle Pork Chops on Smoked Gouda Grits
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Maple Chipotle Pork Chops on Smoked Gouda Grits

Ingredients: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup maple syrup2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and...

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Incredible Grill Cheese Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Incredible Grill Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese3/4 cup shredded...

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"shrimp on the Barby" - Barbecue Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

“shrimp on the Barby” – Barbecue Shrimp

Ingredients: 20 large shrimp, shelled and deveined1 1/2 tablespoons barbecue spice3/4 cup ketchup1 1/2...

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