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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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Cornish Game Hen Parmesan
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cornish Game Hen Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 Cornish hens1/2 cup flour1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese1 pinch salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Chipotle Pinto Beans
Main dishOnionsStews

Chipotle Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight2 cups chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped onions1...

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Ez Chicken and Veggies for One
Low cholesterolMain dishOne Dish meal

Ez Chicken and Veggies for One

Ingredients: 1/2 chicken breasts1 tablespoon canola oil2 teaspoons soy sauce3 -4 tablespoons water1 teaspoon...

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Tas Kebap (A Greek Beef or Lamb Stew)
BeefMain dishStews

Tas Kebap (A Greek Beef or Lamb Stew)

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef or 2 lbs lamb, cut into 1 inch pieces2...

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Turkey Noodle Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs1 teaspoon saltfresh noodles2 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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Caribbean Shrimp and Vegetable Soup
Main dishShrimpSoups & stews

Caribbean Shrimp and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 chopped fresh green chili peppers2 teaspoons...

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Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced1 green bell peppers, diced1/2 red onions, diced4...

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Pork With Peanut
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork With Peanut

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil3 -4 cloves minced garlic1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped...

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Salmon Patties With Lemon Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Patties With Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans pink salmon, drained skin and bones removed3/4 cup...

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Hot Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, divided1 lb...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Ingredients: 6 ounces packages jumbo pasta shells1 tablespoon butter2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves,...

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Drunk Noodles
AsianMain dishThai

Drunk Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces wide rice noodles2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 -4 cloves chopped garlic2 cups...

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Spiral Stromboli
< 60 minsLunch/snacksMain dish

Spiral Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) packages Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf3/4-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese3/4-1...

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My Mom's American Chop Suey
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

My Mom’s American Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni, cooked according to package1 lb hamburger1 small...

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Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Meatballs With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g beef minceflour ( for coating)peanut oil ( for frying)2 tablespoons coriander,...

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Frosted Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Frosted Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom...

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AmericanMain dishVegetables

Pepperoni Pizzaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 lb...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Bulgur

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) frying chickens, cut up1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon...

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Oven-baked Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Oven-baked Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-2 lb) boneless pork tenderloins ( I usually buy the pre-packaged...

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Chicken Curry With Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Curry With Apples

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless...

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Mexican Bean Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mexican Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans1...

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Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes for 1!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes for 1!

Ingredients: 125 g spaghetti ( I use wholemeal)1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Shrimp Thermidor
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Thermidor

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup sliced green onions2 tablespoons diced green bell peppers1 (10...

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Cheese Baked Corn
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheese Baked Corn

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained1 (19 ounce) cans cream-style corn1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hoagie-Style Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 italian sandwich buns1 cup finely chopped lettuce1/2 onions, thinly sliced4 slices hard...

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Chicken Meatloaf
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken1 (6 ounce) boxes Stove Top stuffing mix ( any...

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Spicy Sprouts Pilaf (Pressure Cooker)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Sprouts Pilaf (Pressure Cooker)

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked basmati rice or 1 cup long-grain rice1 teaspoon oil1 bay...

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Delicious and Simple Ricotta and Tomato Pasta Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Delicious and Simple Ricotta and Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh ricotta1 (400 g) cans crushed tomatoes1 yellow onions, finely diced3...

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Pasta With Mushrooms and Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Mushrooms and Pumpkin-Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked penne pasta1 tablespoon olive oil5 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom...

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Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Main dishSeafoodTex Mex

Acapulco Margarita Grouper

Ingredients: 4 grouper fillets1/3 cup tequila1/2 cup triple sec3/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon sea...

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Kirk Douglas' Chicken in Dill Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kirk Douglas’ Chicken in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped,instructions below1 frying chickens, cut into 8 piecessalt and...

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown basmati rice1 cup water1 teaspoon sea salt2 small carrots1/2 red...

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Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes ( about 4...

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Mom's Taco Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Mom’s Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained1 package taco seasoning1 can kidney beans1...

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Healthy Greek Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Healthy Greek Pizza

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 medium red onions, thinly slicedsalt and pepper2...

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Browned Pork Chops with Gravy
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Browned Pork Chops with Gravy

Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) boneless pork chops1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Barbecued Blarney Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets or 2 lbs salmon steaks6 fluid ounces olive oil2...

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Roasted BBQ Chicken with Red Devil Rub
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roasted BBQ Chicken with Red Devil Rub

Ingredients: 8 lbs chicken parts ( about 20 asst. pieces)1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Spiedies (Kabobs)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spiedies (Kabobs)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cooking oil1/2 cup vinegar2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black...

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Chili-Cheese Steaks
Beef steaksCasserolesMain dish

Chili-Cheese Steaks

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon pepper2 lbs beef...

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Stove Top Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb ground beef2 (14 ounce) jars...

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Vegetable Beef and Cheddar Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Vegetable Beef and Cheddar Bake

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained3 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cooked...

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Scalloped Potatoes
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Scalloped Potatoes, Corn and Pork Chop Casserole

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans cream-style cornbutter (...

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Tropical Curry Coconut Shrimp (Diabetic)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Tropical Curry Coconut Shrimp (Diabetic)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil3 scallions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2...

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Sherry Tofu and Snow Peas
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Sherry Tofu and Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu or 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2...

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Tacos Our Way
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Tacos Our Way

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons olive oil1 clove garlic, smashed and minced1 teaspoon...

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Impossible Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Impossible Chicken, Spinach and Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 13 ounces chicken breasts ( may use left over cooked chicken as well...

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Stuffed Onions Georgia
Main dishOnionsVegetables

Stuffed Onions Georgia

Ingredients: 4 large sweet onions ( Vidalla are good)8 slices bacon, diced1/4 cup chopped...

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Knephleas (Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Knephleas (Potatoes, Dumplings and Cheese)

Ingredients: 4 -5 medium potatoes, sliced2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2-3/4 teaspoon baking powder2 -3...

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups chicken stock2/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Vermont Fiddlehead Pie

Ingredients: 1 uncooked 9-inch pie shells2 cups fiddleheads, coarsely chopped ( can substitute broccoli...

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Filet Mignon With Lemon-Parsley Butter
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Lemon-Parsley Butter

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley1/4 teaspoon grated...

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Chicken Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Garlic
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Garlic

Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese, softened3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil, divided1 tablespoon minced...

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 (30 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce2 lbs lean ground beef2 eggs3/4 cup dry...

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Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon marjoram1/2...

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Island Chicken Stew
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Island Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup wheat flour4 tablespoons butter4 cups half-and-half4 large chicken breasts, cut into...

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Braciola - Braciole With Noodles
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Braciola – Braciole With Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese...

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Mom's Penicillin
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Mom’s Penicillin

Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut up3 quarts water1 large onions, quartered2 carrots, cut in...

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Braised Balsamic Chicken With Garlic and Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Balsamic Chicken With Garlic and Onions

Ingredients: 6 pieces bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces...

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Rigatoni With Cheese and Italian Sausage
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni With Cheese and Italian Sausage

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta1/4 lb Italian sausage2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 1/2 cups...

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