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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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Shrimp Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Bake

Ingredients: 24 frozen raw shrimp4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup olive oil10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1...

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Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSquash

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2/3...

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Mushroom Sour Cream Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Mushroom Sour Cream Pie

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh mushrooms1 9 inch pie shell3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons...

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Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dip mix1 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup minced...

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Savoury Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Savoury Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces2/3 cup mayonnaise2...

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Cornmeal Pie Crust
DessertEggs/dairyMain dish

Cornmeal Pie Crust

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening1 eggs1/4 cup cold water...

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Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash ( could use Carnival, or other equivalent)1 lb bulk...

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Main dishPoultryTurkey

Tasty Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ground turkey1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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Tomato Macaroni Cheese
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Tomato Macaroni Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick1/2 lb bacon1/2 cup chopped...

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Crunchy Nut Pie Pastry
Main dishSavory piesVegetarian

Crunchy Nut Pie Pastry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced nuts ( pecans, walnuts,and almonds work well)1 dash salt1 1/4...

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Burgundy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burgundy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons...

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Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves ( bone in, skin on)olive oilkosher saltfresh ground black...

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Matzoh Lasagna
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Matzoh Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 matzoh boards1 lb cottage cheese1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated...

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Reuben Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Reuben Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup rye breadcrumbs1/2 cup Russian salad dressing or...

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Salmon With Chili-Mango Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Chili-Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 12 ounces ripe mangoes, peeled,pitted and diced1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped...

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Chicken With Chocolate!
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Chocolate!

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken breast fillets2 garlic cloves, minced1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, in...

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Yogurt Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Yogurt Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 cup plain yogurt ( be sure it contains live...

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BBQ Chicken and Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

BBQ Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped2 tablespoons celery2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon margarine1 cup ketchup1/3...

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Dijon Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Dijon Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 cup orange juice3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon minced...

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Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells fresh or thawed frozen1/4 cup lemon juice,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Sausage And Pepper Heroes

Ingredients: 4 lbs sweet Italian sausage links (16 links) or 4 lbs hot Italian...

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Minted Chicken With Sweet Orange Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Minted Chicken With Sweet Orange Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets3/4 cup fresh mint, chopped1/2 cup white vinegar1 tablespoon caster...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

No-Peek Chicken

Ingredients: 1 box uncle ben’s wild rice ( with herbs)6 pieces skinless chicken1 (10...

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Grilled Pork tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Pork tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloins2 teaspoons mccormick grill mates McCormick’s Montreal Brand...

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Cooking Light's Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cooking Light’s Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 1/4...

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Cornbread Chicken
BreadsChickenMain dish

Cornbread Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread-muffin mix1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing...

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Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pork, Apple and Cabbage Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork chops16 ounces shredded cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrots1 cup shredded apples1...

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Spanish Rice Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning, divided1 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, of your choice1 garlic cloves1 (5 ounce) packages herbed feta...

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Fettuccine Jardiniere
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine Jardiniere

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed2 medium zucchini, cut in...

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Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine1/2 cup butter2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Dumplings, Southern Style

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken2 quarts water1 large onions, quartered2 carrots, quartered1 stalk celery,...

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(Potatoes) Pommes Lyonnaise
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

(Potatoes) Pommes Lyonnaise

Ingredients: 2 lbs waxy potatoes8 ounces onions1 1/2 ounces butter1 1/2 ounces pork fat...

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Lemon Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Lemon Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper...

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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 Osso Buco
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Osso Buco

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, cutlets ( about 1.3kg)1/4 cup plain flour2 tablespoons olive oil500...

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Lemon Garlic Chicken With Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Garlic Chicken With Rice

Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine1...

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Hamburger Mac Skillet
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Hamburger Mac Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 garlic cloves, minced2 cups macaroni, uncooked1 teaspoon salt...

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Tarragon Swiss Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Tarragon Swiss Steaks

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 (8 ounce) cube steaks1 large onions, diced3 tablespoons flour1...

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Corn Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes cornbread mix1 (8 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn1...

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Chiles Rellenos
CheeseMain dishRice

Chiles Rellenos, Not Fried

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups corn1 cup manchego cheese, grated6...

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients: 1 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter2 cups pumpkin puree2...

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Tater Tots Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb chicken1...

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Chicken With Marinated Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Manly Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Manly Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 green peppers4 cloves garlic1 yellow peppers2 white onions1 green...

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Portuguese Garlic Steak Sandwiches (prego No Pao)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Portuguese Garlic Steak Sandwiches (prego No Pao)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sandwich steaks ( the ones sliced about 1/4 to 3/8 inch...

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Dianne's Flavorful Chicken Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Dianne’s Flavorful Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons butter2 chicken breasts ( about 1/2 lb)1/2...

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Spider Dogs
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Spider Dogs

Ingredients: 1 hot dogsboiling water, 1 pot ( if making on stove at home)...

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Ground Beef Chop Suey Dinner Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Chop Suey Dinner Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 large onions ( sliced)1 stalk celery ( Diced)1 (10...

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Peanut Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Peanut Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1/2 cup...

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Zucchini Fettuccine
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Zucchini Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 -3 zucchini, unpeeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons dry white wine...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Sausage Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 3 cups water1/2 lb sausage1 1/2 cups arborio rice2 tablespoons butter1 (10 1/2...

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Bennigan's smothered chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bennigan’s smothered chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed1 cup sliced onions1 cup sliced mushrooms1 teaspoon...

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Adobe Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops ( about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)1/2 cup tomato paste2...

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Chicken Curry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions3 garlic cloves, minced1 lb boneless...

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Baked Lemon Haddock
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Baked Lemon Haddock

Ingredients: 2 haddock fillets1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Italian Sausage And Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Italian Sausage And Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausages, cut into thirds4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons olive...

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Winter Adzuki Fried Rice Hinged
Main dishRiceSquash

Winter Adzuki Fried Rice Hinged

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 1/2 cups adzuki beans, cooked1 sheet dulse...

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Nacho Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Nacho Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning2 boneless skinless chicken breast...

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Easy Salmon Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta1 1/2 cups whipping cream1 (7 3/4 ounce) cans red...

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