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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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Pasta With Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup leeks, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh...

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Chicken and Stars Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Stars Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken, with bone and skin3 carrots, chopped1 cup onions, chopped1 cup...

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Mexican Chicken Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Mexican Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thinly2 tablespoons flour, plus more for...

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Asparagus Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Asparagus Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt ( I...

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Beef Mushroom Chilies Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Mushroom Chilies Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/3 large onions1/4 clove garlic, minced4 1/16 ounces cans cream...

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Clams With Tomato and Basil
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Clams With Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Super Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Super Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 stalks celery, sliced thin3 carrots, sliced thin1 yellow onions,...

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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed...

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Saigon Chicken
AsianLow carbMain dish

Saigon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 limes, juice of1/2 lemons, juice of2 shallots6 garlic cloves1/4 cup lemongrass2 tablespoons...

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Indonesian Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Indonesian Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed, and cut into 1 inch pieces3 tablespoons olive...

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Haddock With Bacon and Onions
FishMain dishSeafood

Haddock With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock fillets, cut into 4 8-ounce portions2 tablespoons lemon juice (...

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Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ranch salad dressing1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( I...

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Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 slices bavarian ham4 slices swiss cheese4 good quality hamburger bunsginger...

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Italian White Bean Burrito with Salsa Cruda
Lunch/snacksMain dishTomatoes

Italian White Bean Burrito with Salsa Cruda

Ingredients: 1 large ripe tomatoes, chopped4 large green olives or 4 large black olives,...

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Chicken Thighs With Creole Mustard-Orange Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Thighs With Creole Mustard-Orange Sauce

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken thighs ( about 12 ounces)1 1/2 tablespoons olive...

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Italian Style Chicken Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Style Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices swiss cheese ( thin slices)4...

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Un-Boiled Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Un-Boiled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( you may use whole birds or parts as desired)water Directions:...

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Cuban Style Picadillo
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cuban Style Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 potatoes, cut into small bite size pieces1/4 sweet...

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Very Best Egg Rolls
AppetizersMain dishPork

Very Best Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages spring roll wrappers ( the frozen kind)1/2 lb pork,...

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Cheese and Chile Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheese and Chile Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice2 cups sour cream1 (7 ounce) cans diced green...

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Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja

Ingredients: 2 jalapeno chiles4 roma tomatoes1 small white onions, stem end untrimmed and cut...

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Tuna-Egg Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Tuna-Egg Salad

Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs1 (9 1/4 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained and flaked1 cup...

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Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth1 cup medium grain...

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Yummy Honey Curry Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Yummy Honey Curry Chicken, With Rice And Veggies

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken thighs ( or breasts, or legs)1 cup rice3 1/4 cups...

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Impossible Lasagna Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Impossible Lasagna Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream-style cottage cheese1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 lb lean ground beef,...

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Lemon Tarragon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons ( rinsed)4 fresh garlic cloves5 -6 sprigs fresh parsley3 tablespoons diced...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Greek Bean Pita Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, rinsed and drained at room temperature1 1/2...

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Pork Fillet With Apple and Leek
ApplesMain dishPork

Pork Fillet With Apple and Leek

Ingredients: 800 g pork fillets3/4 cup chicken stock2 medium leeks, sliced thickly1 garlic cloves,...

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Taco Ring
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Ring

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons chili powder1...

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Calypso Shrimp Skewers
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Calypso Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon fresh ginger2/3 cup shredded coconut2/3 cup finely chopped peanuts12...

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Buttermilk Fettuccine With Chicken Breasts
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Buttermilk Fettuccine With Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 cup hidden valley original ranch old-fashioned buttermilk dressing1 (12 ounce) packages dry...

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Tuscan Tuna Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Tuscan Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups lettuce ( romaine, red leaf, lettuce and spinach)1 cup tomatoes, coarsely...

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Cheeseburger Mashed Potato Pie
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheeseburger Mashed Potato Pie

Ingredients: 4 large skinned and boiled potatoes1 cup milk1/2 lb ground beef2 cups shredded...

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Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown...

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Italian Ham-And-Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Ham-And-Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley1 teaspoon Dijon...

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Hamburger Oven Meal
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Oven Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, sliced thinly4 -5 carrots, sliced4 -5 potatoes, peeled and...

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A Real Philly Cheesesteak
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

A Real Philly Cheesesteak

Ingredients: 1 lb rib eye, frozen, then cut very thinonionsmushroomsprovolone cheese or Cheese Whiz4...

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Apple Veggie Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Apple Veggie Burgers

Ingredients: 4 slices sandwich bread ( stale or toasted)1/2 cup chopped onions1 granny smith...

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Ramen Oven Omelet
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Ramen Oven Omelet

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2 teaspoons canola oil...

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Egg Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 6 eggs, hard cooked, cooled and diced1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup Miracle Whip1/4...

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Pasta with Beef
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Pasta with Beef, Broccoli and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked pasta ( , radiatore)3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks,...

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Pressure Cooker Chile Verde
Main dishMeatVery low carbs

Pressure Cooker Chile Verde

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork sirloin roast, cubed into 1/2 inch chunks1 large onions, chopped1...

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Crazy Plates Oven Fried Chicken Tenders
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crazy Plates Oven Fried Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: chicken tenders3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon paprikasalt...

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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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Double Cheese Delight
BeefGround beefMain dish

Double Cheese Delight

Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked medium noodles1 lb ground beef1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon chopped...

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Romano
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Romano, Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked1 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon salt12 ounces roasted red...

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Lee's Family Diner Becky Burger - Copycat
High calciumMain dishMeat

Lee’s Family Diner Becky Burger – Copycat

Ingredients: 4 ounces ground beef2 slices Texas toast thick bread2 slices swiss cheese1 slice...

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Turkey Casserole With Homemade Noodles
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Casserole With Homemade Noodles

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1...

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Persian Chicken Pilaf
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Persian Chicken Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in...

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Crab Imperial
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Crab Imperial

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells2 large eggs, well beaten10 saltine...

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Crab Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Crab Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 package imitation crabmeat, shredded1 red bell peppers, diced2 stalks celery, diced1/4 cup...

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Farfalle With Smoked Salmon and Peas
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Farfalle With Smoked Salmon and Peas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onions3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red...

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Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning ( extra...

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Beefy Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons butter1/2 lb ground beef1/2 head cabbage, cut into...

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Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 1 eggplants1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs3 tablespoons olive oil1 (6 1/2 ounce) packages...

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Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Empress of China Beef

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 lb boneless sirloin steaks, cut into shoestring...

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Stir-Fry Beef With Cauliflower and Peas
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir-Fry Beef With Cauliflower and Peas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb flank steaks, cut in strips 1/8 inch thick, 1 1/2 inches...

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Ground Beef and Onion Gratin
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef and Onion Gratin

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil1 lb lean ground beef3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves1/4...

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Sauteed Lemon Chicken Tenders
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sauteed Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium...

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