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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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Tasty Tuna Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tasty Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium apples, grated1 can tuna in water, drained well1/4 cup chopped celery1/4...

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Spicy Peanut Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Spicy Peanut Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onions, chopped1 medium sweet potatoes, diced2 garlic cloves,...

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Two-Cheese Pasta And Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Two-Cheese Pasta And Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces penne4 cups broccoli florets2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with...

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Chicken Bacon Pie
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Bacon Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken8 slices bacon1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 1/4 cups milk1...

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Pork Chop and Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Pork Chop and Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 box stove top pork stuffing mix1 can cream of...

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Main dishPorkPotatoes

Bacon-Mushroom Baked Potato Topping

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon1 shallots, minced2 fresh shiitake mushrooms or 2 button mushrooms, chopped1...

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Meatballs Espanol
Ground beefMain dishWhite rice

Meatballs Espanol

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Artichokes and Shells
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Artichokes and Shells

Ingredients: 4 ounces small shell pasta, uncooked1 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, quartered1...

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Steak Rub
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Steak Rub

Ingredients: 4 beef steaks1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon ground...

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Turkey Pita Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Pita Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt1/2 cup peeled cucumbers, minced1 teaspoon dry dill weed1...

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Mediterranean Chicken With Potatoes
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mediterranean Chicken With Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Low Fat Mini Meatloaves
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry1...

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Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces3 tablespoons butter4...

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Pepper-crusted Beef Tenderloin With Horseradish Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Pepper-crusted Beef Tenderloin With Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef tenderloin1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs3 tablespoons fresh...

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Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage, removed from casing1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 zucchini, sliced1...

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Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, peeled and chopped fine1 (28 ounce) cans plum...

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Simple Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta10 ounces frozen chopped spinach12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (...

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Simple Salisbury Steak
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Simple Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1 lb ground beef1/3...

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Condimentsetc.Main dish

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Provencale

Ingredients: 1 boneless lamb shoulder, about 2 lbs1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup...

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Gnudi
Eggs/dairyMain dishSide dishes

Gnudi

Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1...

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Ricotta Swiss Wedges (Crazy Meatloaf!)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ricotta Swiss Wedges (Crazy Meatloaf!)

Ingredients: 2 large eggs4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup...

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Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cabbage ( any coleslaw mix)3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon sea salt...

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Mom's Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Mom’s Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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Spa Shiki Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Spa Shiki Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry sherry2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce or 2 tablespoons oyster sauce2...

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Montalcino Chicken With Figs - Rachael Ray
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Montalcino Chicken With Figs – Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/3 lb pancetta, thick-cut, cut into strips4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Broccoli-Cheese Crescent Squares
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Broccoli-Cheese Crescent Squares

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice ( Minute Rice is good)1/2 cup water1 (10...

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Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta3 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced ( can...

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Mom's Goolash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Goolash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 roll breakfast sausage ( like Jimmy Dean)1 lb macaroni1...

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Crusty Chicken With a Twist
Main dishMeatPoultry

Crusty Chicken With a Twist

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed1 1/4 cups drained frozen spinach1 (10 1/2...

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Prize-winning Polynesian Pork over Rice
Main dishPineapplePork

Prize-winning Polynesian Pork over Rice

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean boneless pork tenderloins, cut into 1 inch cubes2 tablespoons bacon...

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Cheddar-Horseradish Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheddar-Horseradish Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck3 -4 tablespoons bottled white horseradish1 tablespoon Worcestershire saucecoarse...

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French Meat Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

French Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1 large onions, chopped3 medium potatoes,...

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Crab Stuffed Fish Fillets
CrabFishMain dish

Crab Stuffed Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1 stalk chopped celery3 chopped green onions2 minced garlic cloves1/2 lb fresh crabmeat1/4...

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Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 lb 80% lean/ 20% fat raw ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 teaspoon...

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Shrimp and Lemon Skewers With Feta Dill Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Lemon Skewers With Feta Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt1 scallions, white and light green parts only thinly...

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Ww Raspberry Balsamic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ww Raspberry Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour2/3 cup low-fat chicken broth1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Potato and Bologna Scallop
Kid FriendlyMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Bologna Scallop

Ingredients: 3 cups bologna, cubed6 medium potatoes, sliced thin1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cheddar...

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Upside-Down Pizza-Style Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Upside-Down Pizza-Style Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup ricotta...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cottage Cheesy Beef Bake

Ingredients: 5 ounces bow tie pasta or 5 ounces farfalle pasta1 1/2 cups cream-style...

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Tomato-Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSquash

Tomato-Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheddar cheese1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil1...

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Palms Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Palms Chicken

Ingredients: 6 pieces chicken2 tablespoons roasted garlic oil1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger1...

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Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cleaned & trimmed6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese,...

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Golden Potato Coated Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Golden Potato Coated Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about one pound)1 egg whites2 tablespoons...

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Sauteed Chicken Cordon Bleu
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Sauteed Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness6 slices prosciutto ham6 slices...

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Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large potatoes2 cloves garlic2 ounces soy chorizo1/2 cup salsa1/2...

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Baked Chicken Oregano
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Oregano

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1/8 teaspoon...

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Un Fried Brown Rice - Good for You
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Un Fried Brown Rice – Good for You

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice2 1/4 cups water3 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Light Chicken Tetrazzini
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Light Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli1 lb cooked chicken, chopped ( your pick–breast, thighs, etc.)1/4...

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Lasagna Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Lasagna Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 medium onions, chopped1 (20 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Broccoli Casserole for kids!!!!
BroccoliCasserolesMain dish

Broccoli Casserole for kids!!!!

Ingredients: 1 package frozen broccoli, cooked1 can creamy chicken soup1 package mild shredded cheddar...

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Beef Mole Tamale Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Mole Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 green bell peppers, chopped2 garlic...

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Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 250 g pasta, penne or shells etc,cooked1 onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Greek  Lamb Pilaf With Cinnamon
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Greek Lamb Pilaf With Cinnamon

Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced ( or 4 medium)1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder,...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Peppered Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...

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Iron Mike's White Sharp Cheddar N' Ham Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Iron Mike’s White Sharp Cheddar N’ Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup cooked cubed ham1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1...

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Spaghetti with Prosciutto and Egg
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Prosciutto and Egg

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, sliced thinlysea salt8...

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Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
Main dishMeatNorth american

Emeril’s Chorizo Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb ground pork1/4 lb bulk chorizo sausages, finely ground1...

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Romanian Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Romanian Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs skirt steakspepper, fresh ground, to taste1 pinch kosher salt2 garlic...

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Florida-Style Citrus Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Florida-Style Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 -3 cloves thinly sliced garlic1 tablespoon butter...

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins1 lb baconhead country seasoningsaltpepper Directions: Cut off fat and...

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