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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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Pork Tenderloin with Cumberland Sauce
FruitMain dishPork

Pork Tenderloin with Cumberland Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat and cut into...

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Lime Cumin Black Beans
LimeMain dishSide dishes

Lime Cumin Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried black beans, cooked ( pinto or navy can also...

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East African Braised Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

East African Braised Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut up into serving pieces1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon...

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Clay Oven-Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Clay Oven-Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chickens1 lemons, quartered1 teaspoon dried tarragon Directions: Soak...

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Moroccan Tuna Steaks
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Moroccan Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon...

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Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry
BeefMain dishMeat

Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry

Ingredients: 1 kg braising steak2 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons oil3 onions, thinly sliced300 ml red...

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Trucker's Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Trucker’s Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs chicken1 lemons, quartered1 bunch fresh thyme or 2 tablespoons dried...

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Zhong Dumplings - Zhong Sui Jiao
AppetizersMain dishPork

Zhong Dumplings – Zhong Sui Jiao

Ingredients: circular dumpling wrappers60 g piece fresh ginger, unpeeled1 eggs1 tablespoon shaoxing wine3/4 teaspoon...

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Chicken Crepes With Creamy Tarragon Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Crepes With Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Swordfish With Chermoula
FishMain dishSeafood

Swordfish With Chermoula

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon hot paprika2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped2...

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Lazy Woman's Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lazy Woman’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 lasagna noodles 1 lb ground beef 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Manwich...

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German Meatballs with Sauerkraut
BeefGround beefMain dish

German Meatballs with Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup finely chopped onions3/4...

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Deep Dish Spaghetti Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Deep Dish Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti2 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 lb ground...

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Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine), Pseudo-Fried

Ingredients: 2 -3 chicken breasts1 large eggplants3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup ground flax seeds1/2 cup...

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Spinach and Tofu Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Spinach and Tofu Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups part-skim...

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Main dishPorkStews

pork-n-cabbage stew

Ingredients: 8 center-cut pork chops ( no bone)1 head cabbage, cut into strips8 large...

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Lyla's Baked Chicken and Rice
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Lyla’s Baked Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 6 -8 pieces chicken1 cup long grain rice1 can cream of chicken soup1...

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Szechuan-Style Green Beans
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Szechuan-Style Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sesame oil3/4 lb green beans, fresh1 teaspoon ginger, fresh,peeled and minced1...

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Shrimp-Eggplant Beignets With Remoulade Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp-Eggplant Beignets With Remoulade Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 eggplants ( 5 cups peeled and diced)2 garlic cloves,...

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Barbara's Chicken Dish
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbara’s Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 500 g chicken tenderloins ( or chopped breasts or thighs)2 -3 tablespoons olive...

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Mexican Potato Corn Cakes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mexican Potato Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick ( about...

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Oven Cook Bag Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Oven Cook Bag Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1/2 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1 lb...

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Cream and Seafood Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Cream and Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream2 cups half-and-half1/4 cup butter1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 clove...

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Ratatouille Baked Fish
Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Ratatouille Baked Fish

Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick1 small eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...

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Top Ramen Surprise
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Top Ramen Surprise

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages Top Ramen noodles1/4 cup frozen peas1/4 cup cooked ground...

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Main dishPorkVegetables

Boerenkool Met Rookworst (Curly Kale with Smoked Sausages)

Ingredients: 2 lbs kale2 lbs potatoes2 ounces crushed oats or 2 ounces porridge oats6...

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Ta-Chien Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ta-Chien Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces...

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Tomato and Artichoke Torte
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tomato and Artichoke Torte

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil4 large frozen artichoke hearts1 cup chicken...

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Easy German Beef Roulade
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Easy German Beef Roulade

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak4 teaspoons heavy German mustard or 4 teaspoons...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Pie
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups zucchini (can mix the squash if desired) or 4 cups yellow...

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Baked Fish Parmesan
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 cup breadcrumbs6 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon1 teaspoon parsley...

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Herb-Roasted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons fresh thyme (...

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Rinktum Ditty
Eggs/dairyMain dishNortheastern u.s.

Rinktum Ditty

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, chopped finely2 cups cooked tomatoes ( canned is...

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Beef  'n' Gravy on Potatoes
Kid FriendlyMain dishToddler Friendly

Beef ‘n’ Gravy on Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes1/3 cup water1 lb ground...

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Sloppy Joe Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Sloppy Joe Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( MAY SUB. WITH GROUND TURKEY)3/4 cup frozen corn...

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Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

Ingredients: 8 cups torn spinach ( , about 10 ozs)8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms2...

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Jambalaya Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Jambalaya Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fat1 tablespoon flour1 lb ham, cooked and chopped1 cup cooked shrimp1...

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Layered Mexican Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Layered Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray ( 5 one second sprays, 1...

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Grandma's Creamed Tuna and Eggs on Biscuits
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Grandma’s Creamed Tuna and Eggs on Biscuits

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper,...

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Ooey Gooey Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Ooey Gooey Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked macaroni noodles3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine3...

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Asparagus Brie Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Asparagus Brie Quiche

Ingredients: 1 sheet ready rolled shortcrust pastry, thawed3 eggs3 -4 spring onions, washed and...

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Venezuelan Barbecued Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Venezuelan Barbecued Pork

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork butt, butterflied to form a steak 1 1/2 in....

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Emaw's Salmon Patty Project
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Emaw’s Salmon Patty Project

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans pink salmon1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Asian Mushroom Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Asian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger3 cloves garlic,...

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Pork Chops With Quick Mushroom Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Quick Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 4 bone in pork chops1 tablespoon olive oil2 (12 ounce) cans cream of...

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Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breasts, halved lengthwise ( about 2 pounds total)1 tablespoon olive...

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Noodle Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Noodle Stroganoff

Ingredients: 12 ounces egg noodles, extra wide2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 (8...

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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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Napa Valley Basil-Smoked Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Napa Valley Basil-Smoked Burgers

Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto2 lbs ground sirloin1/4 cup zinfandel1/4 cup...

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Double Salmon Cakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Double Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread12 ounces boneless skinless salmon, cut into 1 inch pieces2...

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Stuffed Pasta Shells
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or sausage)2 lbs ricotta cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella...

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Eve's Brie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Eve’s Brie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked,rinsed,and drained8 -10...

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Frito Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Frito Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup crushed Fritos corn chips1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves...

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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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Pork Chops With Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Sour Cream Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 large sirloin pork chops ( each about 1/2 inch...

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Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant

Ingredients: 3 lbs Japanese eggplants, cut into 13 inch thick rounds1 3/4 teaspoons salt1...

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Chicken and Broccoli Roll Ups
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Broccoli Roll Ups

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese1 (10 ounce) containers...

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Crisp Fried Smelt - Smelts
AppetizersMain dishSaltwater fish

Crisp Fried Smelt – Smelts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fish fillets, of Smelts which is the name of a family...

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Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons dried parsley1 teaspoon salt1/3...

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Moules Mariniere
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Moules Mariniere

Ingredients: 25 g butter1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped150 ml dry white wine2...

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