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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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Fay's Green Chile Stew  (Chile Verde)
Main dishPorkStews

Fay’s Green Chile Stew (Chile Verde)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork, cut into bite size pieces ( I use pork...

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Cheesy Mustard Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Cheesy Mustard Steaks

Ingredients: 4 -6 beef eye steaks2 cups grated swiss cheese2 tablespoons seeded mustard4 spring...

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Healthy Greek Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Healthy Greek Pizza

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 medium red onions, thinly slicedsalt and pepper2...

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Double Potato and Halloumi Bake
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Double Potato and Halloumi Bake

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potatoes1 large red potatoes1 red onions1 yellow peppers1 red peppers1/2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

easy, tasty chicken parmigiana

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves2 cups milk ( approx)2 cups flour ( approx)3 eggs,...

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Cowboy "this-N-That" Hearty Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Cowboy “this-N-That” Hearty Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili-ready tomatoes1...

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Spicy Nasi Goreng
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 10 ounces long grain rice, rinsed2 eggs, beaten3 garlic cloves2 red chilies, thinly...

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Barnwell School Chiliburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barnwell School Chiliburgers

Ingredients: 5 lbs ground beef 5 medium onions, chopped 3 large potatoes, grated (...

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Green Taco Filling
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Green Taco Filling

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, cooked, drained1 teaspoon...

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Old World Spiced Pancakes
BreakfastMain dishPancakes and waffles

Old World Spiced Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup milk2 cups sifted flour3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Sauerkraut Chicken bake
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Sauerkraut Chicken bake

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 1/2 lbs chicken, boneless,skinless breasts1 large...

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Dad's Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese With a Kick
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Dad’s Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese With a Kick

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked1/4 cup hard butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4...

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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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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Glazed With Hoisin Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Eggplant (Aubergine) Glazed With Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/8 cup hoisin sauce1/2 tablespoon oil ( I use canola)2 baby eggplants, halved...

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Char Siu
Main dishPorkPork loins

Char Siu

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb pork tenderloins1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon dry...

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Finallywroteitdown Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Finallywroteitdown Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken ( I like a combination of roasted light and...

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Tender Pork Chops in Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tender Pork Chops in Gravy

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops1 (3/4 ounce) package brown gravy mix1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Teriyaki Tortilla Pizza for One
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Teriyaki Tortilla Pizza for One

Ingredients: 1 whole wheat tortillas1/2-1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce ( I use Soy Vey brand)1/4...

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Spiced Tempeh Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spiced Tempeh Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb tempeh1/2 cup water2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or 2 tablespoons...

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Oven Beef Beer Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Oven Beef Beer Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat1 teaspoon salt, to taste1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste1/2...

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Teriyaki Marinade
BeefMain dishPoultry

Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup salad oil2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons...

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My Favorite Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

My Favorite Swiss Steak

Ingredients: flour1 -2 lb boneless round steaksalt and pepper1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 medium...

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Quick Taco Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning...

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Chicken and Beer Mustard With Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Beer Mustard With Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts, diced2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 cloves garlic5 button...

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Flavorful Crusted Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Flavorful Crusted Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1 inch thick)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 tablespoons...

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Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne pasta1/8 cup fresh rosemary, minced4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons olive oil3/4...

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Black Beans over Dirty Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Black Beans over Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans1/2 cup canned corn ( frozen works too)2...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork butt ( cubed)1/2 cup flour ( for dredging)1/4 cup olive...

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Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons medium sherry (optional)1...

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Main dishVegetablesWeeknight

Beans and Greens of Provence

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 cup diced onions1 tablespoon minced garlic8 cups chicken stock...

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Salmon Puffs
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Salmon Puffs

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans drained salmon1/2 cup flour1 beaten eggs1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon...

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Quick Coq au Vin
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick Coq au Vin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt6 boneless skinless chicken thighs1 tablespoon...

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 lb uncooked peeled and deveined large shrimp1/4 cup soy sauce2 teaspoons Splenda...

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Shrimp Etouffe
Main dishShrimpStews

Shrimp Etouffe

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups celery, finely diced1 cup green bell peppers or 1 cup...

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Ham and Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 10 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced ( or any potatoes you have...

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Sofrito-Marinated Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sofrito-Marinated Steak

Ingredients: 1 onions, cut into 1 inch pieces1 green bell peppers, cut into 1...

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Chicken In Shallot Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken In Shallot Gravy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil12 chicken pieces6 -10 shallots, peeled & coarsely choppedpaprikasaltpepper2 bay...

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Chicken With Shitakes and Artichokes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Shitakes and Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsMrs. Dash seasoning mix ( original)1/4 cup butter12 green...

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Grilled Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter1/3 cup water4 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1...

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Grilled Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon maple syrup1 tablespoon prepared horseradish4 (6 ounce) tuna...

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Vegetable Italian Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Italian Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced1/3 cup onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons olive...

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Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne

Ingredients: 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1 1/2 in cubes1 garlic cloves,...

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Mexican Hash (Picadillo)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Hash (Picadillo)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef6 small tomatoes3 cups peeled and diced potatoes4 cloves peeled...

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Tuna Fishcakes
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Tuna Fishcakes

Ingredients: 4 large baked potatoes2 (200 g) cans tuna4 spring onions1 large hard-boiled eggs1/2...

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Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishSalmon

Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded or sliced thin)2 tablespoons extra...

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Low-fat Mediterranean Fish Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Low-fat Mediterranean Fish Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets1/4 cup vegetable broth1 medium onions, minced2 cloves garlic,...

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Old Spaghetti Factory's Clam Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Old Spaghetti Factory’s Clam Sauce

Ingredients: 3 ounces butter2 cloves garlic, chopped fine1/2 onions, chopped fine3 stalks celery, chopped...

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Burgundy Beef
BeefMain dishMeat

Burgundy Beef

Ingredients: 3/4 lb choice boneless rib-eyes, cut into strips ( about 1 medium sized...

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Hamburger Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Hamburger Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( ground chuck is best)4 -5 large potatoes1 small...

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Spinach and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spinach and Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt...

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Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling3 lemons, washed and thinly sliced2 lbs salmon...

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Taste of Heaven - Mushroom and Carrots Biryani
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Taste of Heaven – Mushroom and Carrots Biryani

Ingredients: 15 -20 medium fresh button mushrooms, washed, drained and cut into quarters (...

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Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Caribbean Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks1 tablespoon lime juice3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon jamaican jerk spice...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Corned Beef Cabbage and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 head cabbage, cut into pieces1 small onions, chopped1 (12...

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2

Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs1 ounce creamed coconut1 clove garlic, crushed4 tablespoons boiling water1 green...

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CasserolesMain dishPork

Easy Ham, and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces egg noodles, wide4 1/2 teaspoons flour1 teaspoon mustard, dry1/4 teaspoon sage,...

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Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 2 inches thick2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper,...

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Fried Salmon Patties
BreakfastMain dishSalmon

Fried Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans pink salmon2 tablespoons flour2 large eggs ( slightly beaten)1...

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Chicken Supreme Kiev-Style
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Supreme Kiev-Style

Ingredients: 4 (7 ounce) boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any skin and visible fat1...

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