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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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Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive...

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Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 -2 head garlic3 -4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried...

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Breaded Pollock Fillets for 2
FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Pollock Fillets for 2

Ingredients: 2 pollock fillets, fresh or frozen1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2/3 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon black...

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Peachy Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Peachy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1.25 inch thick)salt and pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (29...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Taco with Corn Salsa

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked baby shrimp1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken, Mushroom, and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice2 tablespoons oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into...

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Oven-fried Chicken Breasts (or Fish)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven-fried Chicken Breasts (or Fish)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs1/4 cup wheat germ1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon onion...

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Pasta Bolognese With Cheese
CasserolesMain dishPenne

Pasta Bolognese With Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1 carrots, diced2 celery ribs,...

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Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas
Main dishOne Dish mealOnions

Roast Tofu or Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra firm tofu or 1/2 lb flavoured tofu (tangy thai works...

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Chicken   Enchiladas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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Apricot Pork Medallions
Main dishPorkVegetables

Apricot Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, sliced in 1 inch slices1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon butter1/2...

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Broiled Scallops
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Broiled Scallops

Ingredients: 10 scallops1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 tablespoon olive oil1 dash...

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Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, diced1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 8-inch flour...

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Mom's Tuna Casserole circa 1949
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Tuna Casserole circa 1949

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages egg noodles or 1 (12 ounce) packages macaroni1/4 cup...

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Catalonian Shrimp Torta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Catalonian Shrimp Torta

Ingredients: 2/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive...

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Tuna Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream soup1/2 cup...

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Easy Chicken Parmesan
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce2 cups mozzarella cheese1...

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Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 hamburger patties ( each about 1/2-inch thick)saltpepper2 tablespoons butter1...

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African Potato and Collard Green Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

African Potato and Collard Green Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh...

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( don’t use the cheap...

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My Very Best Alfredo
ChickenMain dishShrimp

My Very Best Alfredo

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups fresh parmesan cheese, grated ( must be fresh)2...

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Saucy Orange Pork Chops
Main dishOrangesPork chops

Saucy Orange Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 beef bouillon cubes1 1/2 cups water3 tablespoons cornstarch1 oranges, juice...

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Smoky Mountain Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Smoky Mountain Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon...

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Pork Yu-Shiang
Main dishPorkVegetables

Pork Yu-Shiang

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 dash white pepper1 tablespoon dry sherry3/4 lb boneless...

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Easy and Delicious Baked Salmon Steaks (Low Carb)
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Easy and Delicious Baked Salmon Steaks (Low Carb)

Ingredients: 2 salmon steaks ( about 1-inch thick)1/3 cup lemon juice ( fresh or...

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Spaghetti With White Crabmeat
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti With White Crabmeat,olive Oil, Chilli and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti2 garlic cloves, skinned and finely chopped1 chili peppers, medium strength...

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Linguine Carbonara
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts2 tablespoons Italian dressing1 lb bacon2 (19 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

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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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Mexican Cubed Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Mexican Cubed Steaks

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 teaspoon vegetable oil4 cubed steaks1 (8 ounce) jars picante...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons McCormick spice blends monterey style2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive...

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Different and wonderful chicken salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Different and wonderful chicken salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes3 green onions, chopped1/3 cup...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Wellington

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, mincedsalt and pepper, to taste1...

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Krautfrekels
Main dishSide dishesStews

Krautfrekels

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 head cabbage, chopped1 large sweet onions, chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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Zesty Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon ground black pepper1...

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Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 1/2 lbs...

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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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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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Butternut Squash and (Sweet) Potato Gratin With Walnut Crust
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Butternut Squash and (Sweet) Potato Gratin With Walnut Crust

Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled1 1/4 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled ( I used...

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Hamburg Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburg Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1 1/2...

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Stuffed Orange Glaze Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Stuffed Orange Glaze Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1 1/2 cups soft...

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Lasagna the Quick and Easy Way!
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna the Quick and Easy Way!

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes lasagna noodles1 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce, meat, flavored...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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Chicken in Orange Cream
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Orange Cream, Low Carb Diabetic

Ingredients: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, partially frozensaltfresh ground black pepper2 tablespoons butter5...

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Dilly Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Dilly Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables8 cups broad egg noodles ( a 375-gram package)1...

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Honey Curried Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honey Curried Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken4 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered6 carrots, cut into...

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Lazy Man's Cabbage Rolls
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Lazy Man’s Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 medium heads of cabbage1 (28 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Aunt Cecil's Goulash
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Aunt Cecil’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese6 ounces egg noodles1 lb ground beef1 can cream of...

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Easy Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted1 package...

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Low-Cal Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata
BreakfastMain dishOmelets and frittatas

Low-Cal Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch chunks5 ounces white mushrooms, sliced4 garlic...

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Apricot Turkey Breast
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Apricot Turkey Breast

Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless boneless turkey breasts3 tablespoons unsweetened apricot preserves1 cup reconstituted dry...

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Coconut Shrimp With a Kick - Baked or Fried
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Coconut Shrimp With a Kick – Baked or Fried

Ingredients: 18 large shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined ( about 1 lb)1/3 cup cornstarch3/4 teaspoon...

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Beef and Basmati Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Basmati Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 cup uncooked basmati rice1 (10...

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Summer Turkey Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Summer Turkey Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 loaf French breadroast turkey breastred onions, slicedcucumbers, slicedherb flavored cream cheese spread...

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Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...

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Quick and Low-Cal Grilled Bistro Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Quick and Low-Cal Grilled Bistro Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken Pie
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken Pie, Traditional South African Style

Ingredients: 14 ounces frozen puff pastry ( or 14 oz flaky pastry, which is...

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Shrimp Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients: 7 ounces white rice, cooked1 package alfredo sauce mix1 lb frozen cooked shrimp,...

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Surprising Baked Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Surprising Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ziti pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, diced6 minced garlic cloves1 cup...

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Very Poor Man's Lobster
FishMain dishSeafood

Very Poor Man’s Lobster

Ingredients: 1 lb pollock fillets, thawedbreadcrumbs, for toppinglemon juice, for toppingbutter, for toppingpaprika, for...

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Open-Face Portabella Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Face Portabella Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 medium tomatoes, chopped, about 2/3 cup2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil1/8 teaspoon salt2...

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