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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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The Italian Buffalo
Main dishPizzaStews

The Italian Buffalo

Ingredients: 1 lb ground buffalo meat1 onions2 -4 cloves garlic, sliced ( or add...

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Baked  Mostaccioli Florentine
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Baked Mostaccioli Florentine

Ingredients: 3 cups mostaccioli pasta or 3 cups other pastas, uncooked3 cups spaghetti sauce1/2...

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Simple Minestrone
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Simple Minestrone

Ingredients: 3 quarts water2 cans chicken broth1 can great northern beans1 1/2 lbs cabbage...

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Garlic Marinated Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Marinated Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut in half10 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup lime juice1...

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BBQMeatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

BBQMeatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup water1 cup barbecue sauce2 eggs, beaten1 (6...

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Kramer Chicken Piccata With Tarragon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kramer Chicken Piccata With Tarragon

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 2 whole chicken breasts1 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Lemon Cajun Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Cajun Stir Fry

Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts, Cut Into Thin Strips1 large red capsicums, Sliced1 large...

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Pasta With Prosciutto in a Lemon Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pasta With Prosciutto in a Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 large shallots, minced3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth1 cup whipping...

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Angel hair Pasta With Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Angel hair Pasta With Shrimp

Ingredients: 8 unpeeled jumbo fresh shrimp4 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked1/4 cup olive oil2...

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Cooking Light's Feta-Stuffed Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cooking Light’s Feta-Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup crumbled...

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Curried Pork Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Pork Bites

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garam masala or 2 tablespoons curry powder1 green onions, finely chopped2...

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Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta  - Low Fat
Main dishPastaShrimp

Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta – Low Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined8 ounces pasta, any kind2 garlic cloves, minced3...

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Vietnamese Tofu Salad
Main dishSaladsSoy/tofu

Vietnamese Tofu Salad

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages firm tofu1 cucumbers, chopped into thin strips approx. 2...

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil1 large onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers, chopped2 -3...

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Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup frank chicken wing...

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Meatloaf Tropicale
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Tropicale

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 large eggs1 cup bananas, Mashed ( 2...

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Chicken and Vegetable Pasty Roll
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Chicken and Vegetable Pasty Roll

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked barbecued chicken, shredded1 cup tasty cheese, grated1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Cashew Nuts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Cashew Nuts

Ingredients: 500 g chicken thigh pieces, sliced1 tablespoon cornflour1/3 cup dry sherry1/3 cup chicken...

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Golden Pork and Apricot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Golden Pork and Apricot Casserole

Ingredients: 4 lean pork chops1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 yellow peppers, seeded and sliced2...

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Creamed Chicken 'n Veggies With Biscuit Topping
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamed Chicken ‘n Veggies With Biscuit Topping

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped white onions1 1/2 teaspoons butter or 1 1/2 teaspoons...

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South African Orange Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

South African Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice2 tablespoons orange zest (...

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Pork Spiedies
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Spiedies

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork tenderloins, cut into 1 inch cubes2 cups tomato juice2 large...

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Turkey Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Turkey Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey1 1/3 cups matzo meal2 eggs2 cloves garlic, minced1 (16...

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Microwave Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Microwave Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup milk3 cups hot...

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Pan Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Mushroom Cream Sauce
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Pan Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 dash olive oil1 teaspoon butter2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloinsalt and pepper1 clove...

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Steak Diane from a Treasury of Great Recipes by Vincent Price
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Diane from a Treasury of Great Recipes by Vincent Price

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) sirloin steaks, pounded to about 1/3 inch thickness between wax...

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Asian Baked Chicken in Vinegar Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Asian Baked Chicken in Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts6 -8 minced garlic3/4 cup rice vinegar ( I used...

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Quick Baked Fish Fillets
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Quick Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 8 fresh fish fillets1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4...

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Goulash Made With Hamburger
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Goulash Made With Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 large onions, diced3 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2...

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Oven Fried Chicken and Bananas
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven Fried Chicken and Bananas

Ingredients: 6 lbs chicken, cut up into serving portions ( 2 chickens)salt and pepper,...

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Devon Pork and Cider
ApplesMain dishPork

Devon Pork and Cider

Ingredients: 1 lb pork1/4 cup floursalt and pepper, to taste2 pinches cinnamon, to taste4...

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Rigatoni Martino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Martino

Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...

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Meatball Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Meatball Sub

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 medium onions, finely chopped1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon...

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Rigatoni
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned,chopped2 stalks celery, cleaned,diced6 ounces tomato...

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Mama's Manicotti
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mama’s Manicotti

Ingredients: 3 cups spaghetti sauce ( I use homemade)1 (16 ounce) containers ricotta cheese8...

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Another Chicken Wings Recipe
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Another Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients: 24 whole chicken wingssalt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 ounces...

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"Crispy-Crunchy" Chicken
HealthyLow sat. fatMain dish

“Crispy-Crunchy” Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( Cut each half lengthwise into 2...

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread or 2 slices potato bread4 teaspoons soft butter4 teaspoons...

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Beef Crumble
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Crumble

Ingredients: 8 ounces beef, minced1 small onions, finely chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 ounce mushrooms,...

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Hawaiian Beef Stir-Fry
Beef steaksMain dishPineapple

Hawaiian Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut into...

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Meaty Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meaty Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef6 ounces ground lean pork3/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic...

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Roast Salmon With Spiced Coconut Crumbs
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roast Salmon With Spiced Coconut Crumbs

Ingredients: 2 ounces butter ( 50g)8 green cardamom pods, seeds removed and finely crushed3...

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Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini With Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp and Mushroom Linguini With Creamy Cheese Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages linguine2 tablespoons butter1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup butter2...

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Nonnie's Chicken Sicilian
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Nonnie’s Chicken Sicilian

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup flourextra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons unsalted butter,...

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Chicken Wellington
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Wellington

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon...

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Tomato Kadhi
AsianMain dishVegetables

Tomato Kadhi

Ingredients: 15 large tomatoes3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 green chilies, slit lengthwise1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2...

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Golden Tomato Curry With Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Golden Tomato Curry With Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric5...

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Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots, Bacon and Port

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shallots, halved lengthwise and peeled ( about large 24)3 tablespoons...

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Bali Beef
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bali Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup minced onions1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Calico Chicken and Penne
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Calico Chicken and Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta1 tablespoon butter8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Jalisco Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Jalisco Pork

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 tablespoon...

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Simple Summer Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Summer Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup lime juice1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced ginger1 tablespoon...

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Cheeseburger Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni noodles1/4 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions1 clove garlic1/2 cup...

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Basic Stir Fry
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Basic Stir Fry

Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 1/2 tablespoons soya sauce3/4 cup water6 cups vegetables...

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Smothered Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Smothered Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 small)1 (10 1/2...

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African Chop
AfricanMain dishOne Dish meal

African Chop

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes3 beef bouillon cubes2 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Puerto Rican Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped lean ham1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup green bell peppers1/2 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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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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Patrick's Fast and Delicious Beefsteak Tips and Noodles
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Patrick’s Fast and Delicious Beefsteak Tips and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb wide egg noodles, dry1 1/2 lbs New York strip steaks, all...

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