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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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My Mom's Burger Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

My Mom’s Burger Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 cans corn, undrained2 (28 ounce)...

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Cheesy Parmesan Chicken or Turkey Meatballs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Parmesan Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken ( or use white and dark ground turkey meat)1...

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Pesto Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pesto Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/3 cup pesto sauce1/3 cup Dijon mustard1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, plus...

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Japanese Glazed Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishSquashVegetables

Japanese Glazed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced3 garlic cloves, crushed ( suit to taste)3 tablespoons soy...

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French Chicken Thighs in Cilantro Sauce
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

French Chicken Thighs in Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons corn oil2 lbs chicken thighs, skin and fat removed (...

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Pan-Poached Salmon Piccata
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pan-Poached Salmon Piccata

Ingredients: 1 cup water8 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 lb salmon fillets2...

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Julie's Chicken and Greens Soup for Sickies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Julie’s Chicken and Greens Soup for Sickies

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 cups water1 1/2-2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon, to taste1/2 teaspoon minced...

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Chicken With Onions and Fresh Ginger
AsianIndianMain dish

Chicken With Onions and Fresh Ginger

Ingredients: 1 1/2 green chilies2 onions, peeled and sliced1/2-1 inch fresh gingerroot4 garlic cloves1...

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Yael's Moroccan Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Yael’s Moroccan Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets, firm ( salmon or halibut)2 red bell peppers5 garlic...

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Cheese Muffin Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Muffin Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup ripe olives, sliced1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2...

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Grilled Marinated London Broil
BeefMain dishMeat

Grilled Marinated London Broil

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs top-round london broil beef ( about 1 1/4 inches thick)5...

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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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Szechuan Fried Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Szechuan Fried Rice

Ingredients: 250 g long-grain basmati rice1 carrots, washed, peeled and chopped1/4 cup French beans,...

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Extra Meaty Baked Ziti
BeefGround beefMain dish

Extra Meaty Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta2 lbs lean ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)1 medium...

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Low Carb Lemon Velvet Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Lemon Velvet Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon...

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Cacciatore Penne OAMC
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cacciatore Penne OAMC

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed1 cup canned reduced-fat chicken broth1 small green...

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Layered Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Layered Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooking oil8 6-inch corn tortillas2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese1 cup...

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Another Sour Cream Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Another Sour Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper1/2 cup butter1/2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Pennsylvania Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Pennsylvania Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) packages egg noodles, cooked2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded3 tablespoons olive...

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Easy Reuben Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Reuben Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breasts, bone inseasoning saltpepper1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained (...

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 6 chicken legs with thigh8 cups water2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onions, chopped2...

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Chilli Prawn Linguine
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Chilli Prawn Linguine

Ingredients: 500 g linguine or 500 g spaghetti1/2 cup olive oil400 g royal red...

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Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2...

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Low-Fat
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low-Fat, Good Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 eggplants, cubed1 cup mushrooms, whole1/2 cup tomato juice2 large...

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Mexican Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 500 g lean ground beef8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta1 cup frozen whole kernel...

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Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared alfredo sauce1 1/2 cups angel hair pasta3/4 cup small curd...

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Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish

Ingredients: 2 (150 g) fish fillets ( about 150g each I like to use...

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10 Minute Smothered Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

10 Minute Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon garlic powder ( or to taste)1...

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Stove Top Pork Chop Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Stove Top Pork Chop Bake

Ingredients: 4 pork chops or 4 boneless pork steaks1 (6 ounce) boxes Stove Top...

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Yakitori Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Yakitori Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sake1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 garlic cloves, crushed2 inches fresh...

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Chicken Almondine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Almondine

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon...

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts10 1/2 ounces Healthy Request cream of...

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Chicken Spinach Cobbler
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Spinach Cobbler

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Swiss Carrot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Swiss Carrot Casserole

Ingredients: 12 carrots, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons onions, minced1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Cedar Plank Pork Loin
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Cedar Plank Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions: Start...

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Ramen Fried " Rice"
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Ramen Fried ” Rice”

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages pork-flavored ramen noodles ( or smoked ham flavor or...

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Chile Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Chile Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 red chili peppers, chopped1...

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Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1...

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Oregano Cornish Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Oregano Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens ( approx. 1 lb. each)1 tablespoon olive oilsaltblack pepperoregano, to...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Canadian Living’s Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper8 skinless chicken thighs (...

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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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Salmon Patties With Lemon Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Patties With Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans pink salmon, drained skin and bones removed3/4 cup...

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Pork Schnitzel
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Schnitzel

Ingredients: 4 thin-cut pork chops or 4 butterfly pork chopsmargarinesaltpepper1 eggs, beatenbreadcrumbs1 onions, sliced...

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Zucchini Stuffing
CasserolesMain dishSquash

Zucchini Stuffing

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini ( 9-inch or equivalent)1/4 cup minced onions1/2 cup breadcrumbs, fine...

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Tony Chachere Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tony Chachere Pork Chops

Ingredients: tony chachere seasoning2 pork chopsolive oil (optional) Directions: Season the Pork Chops with...

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Quick Zucchini Cheese Boats
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Quick Zucchini Cheese Boats

Ingredients: 6 large zucchini1 tablespoon olive oil4 slices bacon, chopped1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon...

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BeefMain dishPork

German Sausage With Mustard Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1 beef bouillon cubes1/2 lb bratwursts (your favorite sausage) or...

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Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages macaroni noodles, cooked1 lb ground beef1 small onions, finely...

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Ilich
Ground beefMain dishStews

Ilich

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans0.5...

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Spaghetti on Toast
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti on Toast

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, toasted200 g canned spaghetti and sauce Directions: heat spaghetti in...

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Tofu Cacciatore
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Cacciatore

Ingredients: 2 lbs firm tofu1 medium onions, thinly sliced1 red bell peppers, thinly sliced1...

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Mom's Foolproof Butter-roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mom’s Foolproof Butter-roast Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs chicken, cleaned,with skin2 tablespoons butter ( olive oil works, too)1/2...

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Chili Rice With Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Rice With Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-by-...

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Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 1/4 cups lentils3 cups boiling water ( or stock)1 teaspoon...

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Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages medium egg noodles1 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream1 (10...

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Cajun Style Country Fried Pork Steaks
Main dishMeatPork

Cajun Style Country Fried Pork Steaks

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour, divided1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 teaspoon white...

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Citrus-Ginger Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Citrus-Ginger Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon orange juice1 tablespoon gingerroot,...

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Grilled Salmon with Tiger Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Tiger Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb nice cut salmon, with skin on ( or a little over...

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Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup spicy brown mustard6 boneless...

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