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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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Copycat Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Copycat Olive Garden Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons flour1/4 cup kraft parmesan cheese1 cup milk6 slices...

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Beef in Tomato-Wine Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef in Tomato-Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon saltfresh ground black pepper, to taste2 lbs round...

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Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef Taco Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 (6 inch) corn tortillas or...

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Turkey Mini-Burgers With Warm Potato Salad
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Mini-Burgers With Warm Potato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs red potatoes, unpeeledsalt20 ounces ground turkey1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1 large eggs1...

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Brazilian Chicken and Black Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Brazilian Chicken and Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages mexican-style chicken rice pilaf mix ( look for Goya,...

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Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs
Main dishMeatPoultry

Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine, halved ( some for the raisins & some for...

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Caramel Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Caramel Chicken

Ingredients: 8 skinless chicken thighs, cut in half1 tablespoon canola oil1 red onions, sliced3...

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Grilled Golden Brown Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Golden Brown Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup olive oil1...

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Fish Cakes Fast and Simple
Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Fish Cakes Fast and Simple

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless fish fillets5 large potatoes3 tablespoons chopped onions2 eggs1 tablespoon watersalt...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Bifteki

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, soaked in water for 10 minutes2 lbs minced beef or...

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Quick and tasty Minestrone
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Quick and tasty Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed3 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 (250...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Barbecue Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 onions, finely chopped1 eggs, beaten1...

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Hamburger Cream Gravy
BreakfastGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb ground beef3 tablespoons minced...

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Tuna Salad Jumbo Shells
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tuna Salad Jumbo Shells

Ingredients: 10 jumbo pasta shells1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 (12 ounce) cans tuna, drained...

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Almost-Instant Pierogies
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Almost-Instant Pierogies

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled, quartered, and boiled2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 teaspoon...

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White Cheese Chicken Lasagna
ChickenLasagnaMain dish

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2...

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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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Oh My
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Oh My, Chicken Pie!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ( breasts can be used too, 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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Dan's Taco Meat
BeefGround beefMain dish

Dan’s Taco Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup ketchup ( I prefer Heinz)0.5 (15 ounce) cans...

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Sweet and Sour Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Sweet and Sour Salad

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped1 avocados, in bite size pieces1 cup mandarin...

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Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 onions, chopped2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed16 ounces...

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Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed fat-free saltine crackers1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprikasaltblack pepperpaprika1/2 cup egg...

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Peasant  Style Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Peasant Style Spaghetti

Ingredients: 4 medium garlic cloves, minced1 lb roma tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Rice and Sour Cream–So Good

Ingredients: 3/4 lb monterey jack cheese3 cups sour cream1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green...

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Cheesy Stuffed Chicken in Phyllo
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Stuffed Chicken in Phyllo

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper4 cups chopped fresh spinach1 medium onions,...

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Smoked Chicken
ChickenMain dishSalads

Smoked Chicken, Chorizo and White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 300 g smoked chicken breasts, skinned,diced bite size1 (425 g) cans chickpeas, drained,rinsed...

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Easy Turkey Potato-Topped Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Easy Turkey Potato-Topped Casserole

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cooked cut into chunks3 tablespoons butter ( can...

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Hoisin-Baked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Hoisin-Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) salmon, pieces2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 teaspoons soy sauce5 drops dark...

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Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cups fresh...

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Chilekeesh
CheeseEggsMain dish

Chilekeesh

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine5 eggs1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2...

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Little Sicilian Meatloaves
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Little Sicilian Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 (14 ounce) jars garlic and onion pasta sauce ( 1 3/4...

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Crunchy Baked "fried" Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Crunchy Baked “fried” Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Chicken Amaretto Di Saronno
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Amaretto Di Saronno

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessaltpeppergarlic powdercurry powderflour1/4 cup butter1/2 lb fresh mushrooms,...

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Lee Ann's Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Lee Ann’s Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 whole boneless chicken breasts, cubed3 cups water2 (8 ounce)...

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Spicy Shrimp and Spaghetti Ay Oy
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Spicy Shrimp and Spaghetti Ay Oy

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti24 -30 shrimp2 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, mincedolive oil, to coatcayenne...

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Barbecued Round Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Barbecued Round Steak

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb round steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick2 tablespoons olive...

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Pork Chops and Corn Dressing
CasserolesMain dishPork

Pork Chops and Corn Dressing

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork loin chops ( 1-inch thick)1 3/4 cups white cream-style corn1/2...

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Impressive Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Impressive Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup milk1/2 cup white wine1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons...

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Cajun Rice
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Cajun Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup finely-diced bell peppers1/3 cup diced green onions1/2...

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Peas in Tomato Sauce (Revithia Me Saltsa Domata)
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Peas in Tomato Sauce (Revithia Me Saltsa Domata)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, finely chopped2...

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Pollo Giambese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo Giambese

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Greek Chicken With Onions
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Greek Chicken With Onions, Oregano, Olives and Feta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and pepper1 whole chicken, cut...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Frank Sinatra’s Sausage and Green Peppers

Ingredients: 3 green bell peppers3 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper1 lb hot Italian sausage1/3...

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Baked Haddock
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Haddock

Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock fillets1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup...

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Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Caribbean Taco Salad
Main dishSaladsTurkey

Caribbean Taco Salad

Ingredients: 4 (8 -10 inch) whole wheat tortillas3 tablespoons melted butter1 (20 ounce) packages...

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Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons cream cheese1 pint heavy cream1 teaspoon garlic powdersaltblack pepper2/3...

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Schuler's Swiss Onion Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Schuler’s Swiss Onion Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs onions, thinly sliced1/3 cup butter2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic2 tablespoons dry...

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Baked Pork Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Baked Pork Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon...

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French Fried Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Fried Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (6 ounce) cans French-fried onions1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs2...

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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups buttermilk4 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup flour1/2...

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Weiners and Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Weiners and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) packages au gratin potato mix2 1/3 cups hot water2/3 cup...

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Blue Plate Beef Patties
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blue Plate Beef Patties

Ingredients: 1 eggs2 green onions, with tops,sliced1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon prepared mustard1...

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Pork Wellington
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Wellington

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) pork tenderloins4 ounces boursin cheese1 tablespoon olive oil6 ounces prosciutto...

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Chicken-and-brie Sandwich With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken-and-brie Sandwich With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups halved cherry tomatoes ( about 1 pound)2 tablespoons...

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Easy Round Steak With Mushroom Soup Gravy
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Easy Round Steak With Mushroom Soup Gravy

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb round steaks2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Phyllo Dough Spinach Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetarian

Phyllo Dough Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 16 sheets phyllo dough10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed12 ounces low fat cottage...

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Pork chops and peppers
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork chops and peppers

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick2 teaspoons olive oil1 large red peppers,...

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