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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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Low cholesterolMain dishOne Dish meal

Crispy and Easy Bagel Thins

Ingredients: 1 bagels2 teaspoons margarine, melted1 teaspoon oregano, dried Directions: Using a very sharp...

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Debbie's Spanish Rice
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Debbie’s Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cans green chilies3 cups rice, cooked and cooled1 medium onions,...

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South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1/4...

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Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded3 cups spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 tablespoon oregano1...

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Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces rotini pasta3 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Individual Sausage Loaves
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Individual Sausage Loaves

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk pork sausage1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/2 cup...

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Chicken Dish from Netherlands Antilles - Original
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken Dish from Netherlands Antilles – Original

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings or 2 lbs chicken drumsticksoil or butter1 -2 green...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in pastry with herb and cream sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh salmon2 -3 pieces preserved gingerroot1 tablespoon currants2 ounces slightly salted...

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Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Turkey Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup raw white rice2 cups water2 cups cut-up, cooked turkey...

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Pa Grange Easy Elegant Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pa Grange Easy Elegant Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces armour dried beef, slices4 -6 slices...

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Vegetarian Tamale Casserole for Meat Lovers!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Tamale Casserole for Meat Lovers!

Ingredients: 1 (8 3/4 ounce) cans black beans, undrained1 (8 3/4 ounce) cans garbanzo...

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Turkey Apple Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Apple Burgers

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/3 lb) packages ground turkey1 small mcintosh apples, finely chopped1 small...

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Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 cup water2 packages...

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Mike Timlin's Jerked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mike Timlin’s Jerked Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2...

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Pork Chop Rice Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 dash salt and pepper1 cup raw rice1/4 cup chopped onions...

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Bourbon Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Bourbon Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bourbon1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Tangy Baked Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Tangy Baked Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup beer, allowed to go flat1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen (German Sauerkraut Pie)
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen (German Sauerkraut Pie)

Ingredients: 2 cups thick german bacon, diced (Speck) or 2 cups thick bacon, diced...

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Hamburg Creole
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburg Creole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, diced1 teaspoon garlic, minced28 ounces stewed tomatoes1...

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Turkey Cutlets Piccata
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Cutlets Piccata

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey cutlets1 eggs1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon...

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June's Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

June’s Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces ( I often use thigh & leg)1/2 cup flourwater...

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Solo Honey Mustard Steak and Pasta
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Solo Honey Mustard Steak and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 -4 ounces beef chuck eye steak ( OR Sirloin)1 cup dry pasta...

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Pseudo-reuben
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pseudo-reuben

Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread ( Or whole wheat)2 slices yves brand meatless deli...

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Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Western Wagon Wheels

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey2 cups wagon wheel...

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Brew Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Brew Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large vidalia onions, cut in slices4 slices swiss...

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AsianChineseMain dish

Vinegar-slithered Green Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 heads of cabbage, 1 inch square2 tablespoons oil4 dried red chili peppers1/2...

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Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats

Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped1 carrots, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 3/4 cups beef stock1/2 cup...

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Pork and Spinach Saute
Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Spinach Saute

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork chops, sliced in thin strips1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and...

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Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled egg tortellini1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets1...

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Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1/2 package fettuccine1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon...

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Hot Spinach Cheesecake
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Hot Spinach Cheesecake

Ingredients: 60 g butter1 cup finely crushed cheese crackers1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 bunches...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried lentils4 cups water2 cloves garlic, halved1/2 white onions, halved (...

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Pork Chops in Radish Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Radish Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 pork loin chops or 6 rib chops1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Simple Ranch House Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef ( i use lean)1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1 cup...

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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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Beefy Biscuit Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1 (14 1/2...

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Baked Pork Chops in Onion-Sour Cream  Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Baked Pork Chops in Onion-Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 tablespoon flour1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Lipton Onion Soup...

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Special Fried Rice (Rachael Ray's)
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Special Fried Rice (Rachael Ray’s)

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups water1 1/2 cups white rice ( I used Uncle Ben’s)3...

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Shrimp Posole with Tomatillos
Main dishShrimpStews

Shrimp Posole with Tomatillos

Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsedsalt, to taste2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo,...

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Chicken Breasts in Sherry and Sour Cream
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts in Sherry and Sour Cream

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups sour cream1 (10 1/2 fluid ounce)...

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Easy Cabbage and Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Easy Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) bags pre-shredded coleslaw mix16 ounces extra-wide egg noodles1/2 cup butter1...

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Chinese Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chinese Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Willy's Sauerkraut Skillet
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Willy’s Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients: 2 ounces smoked bacon, cubed finely ( 50gr)2 onions, cubed finely2 tablespoons pork...

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Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce
Main dishMeatPoultry

Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup...

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Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Vegetables
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole chickenssalt & freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed2...

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Chicken and Dumplings Like Cracker Barrel's
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Dumplings Like Cracker Barrel’s

Ingredients: 1 (3 -6 lb) frying chickens ( any whole chicken will do)2 quarts...

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Healthy Taco Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Healthy Taco Soup

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil ( or olive oil)1 large onions ( sliced or...

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Many Way Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Many Way Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup minced onions1 eggs, slightly...

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Open-Faced Philly Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Faced Philly Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 (8 inch) submarine sandwich bread, unsliced1/2 lb boneless top round steaks2 tablespoons...

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Farmer's Market Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Farmer’s Market Casserole

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced1 large onions, thinly sliced1 -2 medium...

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Copeland's Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Copeland’s Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: vegetable oil ( for frying)1 -3 1/4 lb chicken pieces ( 2 drumsticks,...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

One Pot Noodle Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 quart tomato juicesalt & pepper2 teaspoons...

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Tangy Chicken Fajitas
Main dishSouthwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Tangy Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 3 -4 skinless chicken, boneless chicken breastscayenne pepper, to tasteItalian dressing, enough to...

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Pizza by the Yard
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Pizza by the Yard

Ingredients: 16 ounces unsliced French bread1 lb lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) cans tomato...

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Pasta With Salsa Cruda di Pomodoro
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta With Salsa Cruda di Pomodoro

Ingredients: 4 -5 large tomatoes, coarsley chopped1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained ( dried or...

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Iranian Rice With Potato Crust and Saffron
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Iranian Rice With Potato Crust and Saffron

Ingredients: 1 cup rice4 cups water1/4 teaspoon saffron1/2 teaspoon warm water2 small potatoes1/4 cup...

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Sombrero Pasta Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Sombrero Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spiral shaped pasta1 lb ground beef3/4 cup water1 (1...

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Southwest Beef Rice Skillet
Low calorieMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Beef Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped1 (14 1/2...

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Pasta with havarti and basil
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Pasta with havarti and basil

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil2 cups finely chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic3 (28 ounce)...

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Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, reserve liquid3 tablespoons honey1 lemons, juice of2...

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