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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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Easy Spaghetti Marinara
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy Spaghetti Marinara

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti3 cloves garlic, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4...

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Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced2 cups dry red wine2 cups canned...

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Greens and Mozzarella Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Greens and Mozzarella Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs greens, washed & trimmed ( kale, collards, beet greens, or...

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North Carolina Brunswick Stew
Low sodiumMain dishMeat

North Carolina Brunswick Stew

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) stewing chicken4 lbs beef roast1 1/2 lbs lean pork1 1/4...

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Pork Teriyaki
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Teriyaki

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes teriyaki sauce, mix1/2 cup water1/2 cup all-purpose flour1...

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Crimped Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Crimped Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 cup white wine1/4 cup rice vinegar1 carrots, coarsely diced1/2 onions,...

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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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Baked Bourbon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken pieces, bone-in or 1 frying chickens, cut up3 cloves...

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Bacon Broccoli  Quiche
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) frozen deep dish pie shells3 eggs, beaten10 ounces frozen chopped...

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Cream of Chicken Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Cream of Chicken Potato Bake

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, washed and sliced 1/2-inch thick1 medium onions, peeled & sliced2...

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Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes1 cup diced onions1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup unsweetened...

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Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine
Main dishPastaVegetables

Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen spinach2 tablespoons water2 cups all-purpose flour ( use...

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Taco Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Taco Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 teaspoons onion salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 (8 ounce)...

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Thai Beef Salad Named Jack
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Thai Beef Salad Named Jack

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons korean teriyaki stir-fry sauce1 1/2 teaspoons raw sugar1 limes, juice of2...

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Sliced Chicken With Broccoli
AsianMain dishMeat

Sliced Chicken With Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2...

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Rick's Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Rick’s Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Tvp Marinara
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Tvp Marinara

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon canola oil8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1...

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Applebee's Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken
CheeseMain dishPoultry

Applebee’s Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese1/2 cup butter,...

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Soft Beef Tortillas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Soft Beef Tortillas

Ingredients: 10 flour tortillas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 small red onions, minced1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Beef Stroganoff:  Easy and Natural
BeefMain dishStews

Beef Stroganoff: Easy and Natural

Ingredients: 2 lbs skirt steaks1/4 cup flourpepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions1 lb fresh...

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CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions6 tablespoons flour3 cups...

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Another Meatloaf Recipe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Another Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients: 2 eggs, slightly beaten3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1...

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Ground Beef Chinese Style
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Chinese Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup celery,...

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Roast pork with Figs Onions and Marsala
FruitMain dishPork

Roast pork with Figs Onions and Marsala

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins12 dried black figs, approximately1 cup marsala wine or 1...

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Savory Buttermilk Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Savory Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese3/4 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon...

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Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup dry white wine1 cup fresh lemon juice2...

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Beef Skillet Fiesta
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Skillet Fiesta

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup diced onions1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1 teaspoon...

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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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Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions

Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks, trimmed of all excess fat6 tablespoons rice...

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Easy Greek Potatoes Yachni
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Easy Greek Potatoes Yachni

Ingredients: 1/2 kg potatoes1 medium onions4 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup olive oil1 teaspoon tomato...

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My Best Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

My Best Steak

Ingredients: 10 ounces rib eye steaks, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick of good...

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Italian White Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Italian White Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles1 lb ground beef (optional)1 cup finely chopped celery3/4 cup...

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Spinach With Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spinach With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 cups pre-washed packaged fresh baby...

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A Very Different Chicken and Stuffing
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

A Very Different Chicken and Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth2 medium carrots, sliced1 celery ribs, finely...

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Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes1...

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Beef With Broccoli
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef With Broccoli

Ingredients: 2/3 lb flank steaks1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry1/2 teaspoon...

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Garlicky Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlicky Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut up and skin removed ( 3 lbs)2 large heads...

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California Chicken
Main dishPoultryTomatoes

California Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, split ( 1 3/4 to 2 lb)2 teaspoons lemon juice1...

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Pasticcio
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasticcio

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing1 onions, thinly sliced1 red peppers,...

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Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty French bread or 2 submarine-style hard rolls, split lengthwise3/4 cup...

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Sesame Snow Peas
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Snow Peas

Ingredients: 12 ounces snow peas1 carrots, julienned1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1...

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Salad Dressing Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Salad Dressing Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs bone-in skinless chicken breast halves, approximately ( you need 4...

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Chicken-Chile Enchiladas
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken-Chile Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts1 small onions2 cloves garlic1 cup sour creamto taste oil1/2...

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Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy
Beef steaksBreakfastMain dish

Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper,...

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Meatloaf Miniatures
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Miniatures

Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup3 -4 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard2 eggs, beaten4...

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Quick Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Quick Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ( 3 oz)6 tablespoons unsalted...

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Burger Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Burger Skillet

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) frozen hamburger patties2 cups red yellow & green pepper strips1...

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Citrus Chicken Pasta
CitrusMain dishPasta

Citrus Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ( as many as needed)1 lemons or 1 oranges or...

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Thai Chicken Curry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk3 potatoes, small quartered3 tablespoons nam pla1 tablespoon...

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Southwestern Pasta -- Practically Fat Free
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Pasta — Practically Fat Free

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt1 lb rotelle pasta or 1 lb other pastas ( I...

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Laurie's Low-Carb Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Laurie’s Low-Carb Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ( I have used half ground beef &...

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Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)
ChickenMain dishSalads

Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground...

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Moo Shu Pancakes
AsianLow fatMain dish

Moo Shu Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour1 cup water, nearly boiling1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sesame oil...

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Cubana Pork Burgers
Main dishMeatPork

Cubana Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped dill pickles1/4 cup...

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Lainie's Wahoo Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Lainie’s Wahoo Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 fresh garlic cloves1/3 cup...

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Turkish Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Turkish Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon ground coriander2...

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Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and butterflied with tail shell left onsea saltfresh...

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Chicken and Apricot Tagine
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Ingredients: 8 skinless chicken thighs150 g dried apricots, chopped225 g onions, chopped225 g mushrooms,...

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Lentil Spaghetti Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use broth instead)1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Spicy Italian Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil8 pieces chicken breasts or 8 pieces chicken thighs1 medium...

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