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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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Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons taco seasoning ( I prefer...

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Peppered Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Peppered Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) lean flank steak1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1 teaspoon bottled...

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Lemon Chicken and Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up1 medium onions, chopped1 large carrots,...

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Chicken Breast With Rosemary
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Rosemary

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon...

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Herb Crusted Roast Beef and Potatoes
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Herb Crusted Roast Beef and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 lb) beef eye round or 1 (4 1/2 lb) sirloin...

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Make-You-Melt Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Make-You-Melt Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 16 soft corn tortillas2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell’s condensed cream soup (...

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Fancy Smothered Onions and Cabbage
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Fancy Smothered Onions and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 large onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon minced...

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Easy Burritos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Burritos

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 can refried beans1 packet taco seasoningflour tortillas Directions:...

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Chicken Thighs Continental
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Thighs Continental

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs1 (1 1/4 ounce) packets dry onion soup mix1...

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Baked Pumpkin with Herbed Barley and Chickpeas
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Baked Pumpkin with Herbed Barley and Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1 fresh pumpkin, about 10 inch in diameter or 1 another large squash2...

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Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned and peeled grilled shrimp1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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Lemon Spaghetti With Parmesan
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Lemon Spaghetti With Parmesan

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked spaghetti4 -5 minced garlic cloves1 large lemons, juice and zest...

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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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Jurassic Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Jurassic Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or 2 (10 1/2...

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Tangerine Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tangerine Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup tangerine juice, freshly squeezed6 tablespoons honey4 cloves garlic,...

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Lazy Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage1 lb ground beef6 slices bacon1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Self crusting quiche
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Self crusting quiche

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/4 pint cream1/2 pint milk2 tablespoons melted butter1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking...

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Paul's Green Chili Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paul’s Green Chili Chicken

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon2 garlic cloves, minced4 chicken breast halves1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons...

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Tarragon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 medium onions, sliced...

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Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes
FishMain dishOranges

Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments2 -3 tablespoons olive oil3 cups...

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Spinach - Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic Sauce
CheeseEggsMain dish

Spinach – Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, crusts removed1/2 cup milk1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained...

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Gift Wrapped Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Gift Wrapped Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets, Fresh King Salmon from Alaska if you...

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Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash Stew

Ingredients: 800 g diced beef2 tablespoons oil3 onions, diced finely1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika3...

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Tunachiladas
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tunachiladas

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1/2 cup light sour cream1...

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Creamy Bacon Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Creamy Bacon Rice

Ingredients: 1 bag boil-in-the-bag rice1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese3 green onions, finely...

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Spaghetti
Main dishSpaghettiTuna

Spaghetti, Tuna and Capers

Ingredients: 500 g of good quality spaghetti ( #5 or #7 is a good...

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Smoked Bacon With Onions and Apple Rings - Appel-Flask
ApplesLunch/snacksMain dish

Smoked Bacon With Onions and Apple Rings – Appel-Flask

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 lb Canadian bacon2 large apples, red and tart, unpeeled, cored...

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Spiced Pumpkin
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Spiced Pumpkin

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil50 g red lentils1 teaspoon black mustard seeds6 dried curry...

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Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons...

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Sour Cream Chicken Paprika
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Sour Cream Chicken Paprika

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons butter1...

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Smoked  Salmon in Creamy Whiskey Sauce over Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon in Creamy Whiskey Sauce over Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g spinach tagliatelle, cooked per package directions50 g butter4 fresh sage leaves2...

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Burger Bundles
BeefMain dishMeat

Burger Bundles

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2/3 cup milk2 cups of herb seasoned bread crumbs2 (10...

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Zucchini Pie - Real Simple
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Pie – Real Simple

Ingredients: 3 cups grated zucchini1 small onions, chopped1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup grated mozzarella...

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Day-after Scalloped Turkey
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Day-after Scalloped Turkey

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked turkey or 3 cups cooked chicken meat, chopped3/4 cup butter,...

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Spaghetti Squash Italiano
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Squash Italiano

Ingredients: 2 small spaghetti squash ( 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)4 ounces mozzarella...

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Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cheesy Bacon and Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices raw bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces4...

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Turkey Scaloppine With Lemon
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Scaloppine With Lemon

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper2 -3 thinly pounded turkey scallopini1/4 cup all-purpose...

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Farmer's Omelet II
BreakfastMain dishOmelets and frittatas

Farmer’s Omelet II

Ingredients: 1/2 lb smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices1 tablespoon butter1 large...

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Egyptian Moussaka
BeefMain dishMeat

Egyptian Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 kg eggplants, peeled and cut into rings250 g minced meat1 tablespoon butter...

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Jollof Rice and Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Jollof Rice and Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up2 tablespoons peanut oil1 medium onions, chopped1 (16...

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Korroke with Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Potato Croquettes with Eas
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Korroke with Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Potato Croquettes with Eas

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced1/4 lb ground beef1/2 medium onions, finely chopped1...

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Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Marvelous Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni ( I prefer large elbows or medium shells)6 tablespoons all-purpose...

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Crazy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crazy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or anything you wish to flavor the chicken)4 boneless...

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Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons black olives,...

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Charishma's Paneer Bhurji
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Charishma’s Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients: 200 g panir, mashed3 medium onions, peeled, washed and chopped2 medium tomatoes, washed...

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Speedy Meatless Taco FIlling
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Speedy Meatless Taco FIlling

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 medium green...

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Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Grammie’s Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 28 ounces vegetable juice ( Grammie used ED Smith)5 1/2 ounces tomato paste10...

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Sandwiches of Rosemary Fig Chutney and Smoked Chicken Breast
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sandwiches of Rosemary Fig Chutney and Smoked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb organic shaved smoked chicken breasts8 slices of rosemary sourdough bread, thick...

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Rice with beef and eggs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice with beef and eggs

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups rice1 -2 lb minced beef ( the amount added as...

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Beef Stew in a Pot
BeefMain dishStews

Beef Stew in a Pot

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons cooking oil3...

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(Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

(Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/4 large red...

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Quiche Lorraine
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) pie crusts4 slices bacon1 cup swiss cheese, cubed1/4 cup parmesan...

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Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant couscous2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock,...

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Fruity Roast Pork With Fruity Port Sauce
FruitMain dishPork

Fruity Roast Pork With Fruity Port Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g pork tenderloins, filet1 small apples, peeled, cored, finely chopped1/4 cup craisins1/2...

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Mozzarella Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mozzarella Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 eggs, beaten slightly4 tablespoons instant...

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Pulled Beef - Venezuelan Pabellon Criollo
BeefMain dishMeat

Pulled Beef – Venezuelan Pabellon Criollo

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2 onions, chopped1...

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Vegan Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup coarsely chopped onions1 medium green bell peppers, coarsely...

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Improved Frozen Cheese Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Improved Frozen Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: 1 medium frozen cheese pizzas1 teaspoon crushed dry oregano8 ounces shredded monterey jack...

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Mike Timlin's Jerked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mike Timlin’s Jerked Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2...

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Pork Chops Diane
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Diane

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 8 pieces2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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