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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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Baked Spaghetti with Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Baked Spaghetti with Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups canned diced tomatoes2 cups tomato sauce1/3 cup tomato paste1 cup water2...

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Spicy Fried Noodles
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Fried Noodles

Ingredients: 250 g dried rice noodles2 tablespoons oil3 cloves garlic, crushed1 large skinless chicken...

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Oven Baked Chiles Rellenos
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Baked Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients: 1 (30 ounce) cans whole chili peppers ( remove seeds)8 ounces monterey jack...

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Easy 'n Elegant Chicken with Lime Butter
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy ‘n Elegant Chicken with Lime Butter

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper1/2 limes, juice of ( juice the...

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Turkey Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Tacos

Ingredients: 8 super-size taco shells ( Old El Paso or Ortega brands)2 tablespoons extra...

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Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta ( uncooked)1/2 cup whipping cream3 tablespoons butter1 cup freshly...

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Newlywed Lemon Chicken
ChickenLemonMain dish

Newlywed Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup ( 3-4 cans)2 teaspoons...

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Spicy Tortilla Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Spicy Tortilla Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chicken1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Foo Yong Salad
Low carbMain dishSalads

Foo Yong Salad

Ingredients: 1 large head romaine lettuce ( I sometimes use loose leaf)5 slices bacon,...

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Potato-Balls II - Kartoffelkloesse (pronounced Kleasa)
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Potato-Balls II – Kartoffelkloesse (pronounced Kleasa)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs raw potatoes, peeled and washed1/2 lb boiled potatoes, peeled1/2 cup...

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Stuffing Coated Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffing Coated Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups seasoned stuffing mix, finely crushed2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Burrito Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package taco seasoning1 can refried beans1 (16 ounce) jars...

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Hot Hoagies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Hoagies

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix6...

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Pierogi Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Pierogi Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles6 -8 medium potatoes2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup margarine1 teaspoon...

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Dutch Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Dutch Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( I make my own,...

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Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream2 cups small curd cottage cheese1/4 cup minced onions2 tablespoons...

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Asian Bean Cakes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Asian Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 800 g canned cannellini beans, drained and rinced3 teaspoons red curry paste2 kaffir...

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Crabmeat Au Gratin
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crabmeat Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 cup butter1 cup onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped1...

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Turkey and Bean Burritos
BeansLunch/snacksMain dish

Turkey and Bean Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 garlic cloves, minced1/2-1 cup onions, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans...

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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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Salisbury Steak and Gravy
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Salisbury Steak and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs ( can use seasoned bread crumbs)1...

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Savoury Baked Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Savoury Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, minimum 3/4 inch thickflourdried sage1/2 cup water1 tablespoon brown...

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Seasoned Broiled Fish (Saengsun Yangyumchang Koo-ee)
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Seasoned Broiled Fish (Saengsun Yangyumchang Koo-ee)

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets ( small)3 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon...

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Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage, Pepper and Onion Hoagies

Ingredients: 3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage3/4 lb hot Italian sausage2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Golden Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Golden Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix3/4 cup milk ( to...

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Sally's Birthday Salmon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Sally’s Birthday Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lebanese cucumbers2 cups water1/2 cup white wine1 tablespoon lime zest2 sprigs dill,...

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Favorite Grilled Chicken Marinade
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Favorite Grilled Chicken Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup melted margarine1 envelope dried Italian salad dressing mix4...

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Green Onion Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Green Onion Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb green onions, thickly sliced or 1/2 lb leeks, white only,thinly sliced1...

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Breast of Chicken With Capers
Low carbMain dishVery low carbs

Breast of Chicken With Capers

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons chopped shallots1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley1/4 finely...

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Linguine with Clams and Garlic Cream Sauce ala Nita Holleman
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine with Clams and Garlic Cream Sauce ala Nita Holleman

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, crushed,peeled,finely minced2 tablespoons flour2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Dorito Mexican Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Dorito Mexican Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black...

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Onion Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Onion Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 envelope dry onion soup mix8 slices jalapeno jack...

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Spicy Orange Tofu
Main dishOrangesSoy/tofu

Spicy Orange Tofu

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup soy...

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Pork Spareribs With Honey
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Spareribs With Honey, Soy and Sesame

Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg pork spareribs1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon honey1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Beth’s Best Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 eggs2 tablespoons Heinz 57 steak sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar2...

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Easy Pork Chops in Savory Mustard Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Easy Pork Chops in Savory Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon mustard powder1 teaspoon season salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper4 pork...

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Baked Tofu and Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Baked Tofu and Spinach

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) bags frozen chopped spinach2 (10 1/2 ounce) packages low-fat tofu1...

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Orient Express Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Orient Express Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 4 oz each)1 cup...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Honey BBQ Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup honey1/2 cup ketchup1 tablespoon...

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Dad's Semi-Homemade Chicken Alfredo
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Dad’s Semi-Homemade Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breastsLawry’s Seasoned Saltlemon peppergarlic salt2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 (12 ounce)...

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Easy Pleasing Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Pleasing Meatloaves

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix, any variety1 cup...

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Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)

Ingredients: 2 cups of your favorite potato chips ( try sour cream & onion...

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Argentine Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Argentine Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, cut into bite size cubes ( I use sirloin tip)1...

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Unstuffed peppers (Casserole style)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Unstuffed peppers (Casserole style)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions1 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes1 can stewed...

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Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Ribs

Ingredients: 2 sparerib racks2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons catsup2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin...

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Golabki - Polish Stuffed Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki – Polish Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 -2 head cabbage2 slices stale bread3/4 lb ground beef1 onions, minced2 tablespoons...

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lesley's tomato basil sauce
Main dishPastaVegetables

lesley’s tomato basil sauce

Ingredients: 1 small onions3 cloves garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chicken stock or 1...

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Delicious Grilled Seafood
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Delicious Grilled Seafood

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup lime juice ( preferably freshly squeezed)1/4 cup brown...

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Sausage Meatloaf OAMC
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sausage Meatloaf OAMC

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground sausage1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions,...

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Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon...

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Chow Mein Hot Dish
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chow Mein Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef2 stalks celery, sliced thin1/4...

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Spicy Grilled Beef Kabobs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spicy Grilled Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs beef sirloin steaks3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons smoked paprika (...

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Mom's Roast Beef
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Mom’s Roast Beef

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 (2 1/2 lb) beef eye round1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Linguine with Red Peppers
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Linguine with Red Peppers, Green Onions and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 red bell peppers, cut into strips6 green onions, cut...

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Main dishPorkVegetables

New England Boiled Dinner-Pressure Cooker

Ingredients: 4 lbs ham shank4 cups water12 potatoes, halved12 onions, halved12 carrots, halved1 cabbage,...

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Yummy Easy Hotdish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Easy Hotdish

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 small onions, chopped fine1 small green peppers, chopped fine1...

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Sauerkraut Hotdish
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Sauerkraut Hotdish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 cup onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4...

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Ultimate Quesadillas
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Ultimate Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks1 (10 ounce)...

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Kumquat's Spicy Oriental Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Kumquat’s Spicy Oriental Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons hoisin sauce ( Lee Kum...

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Glazed Apricot Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Glazed Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon oyster sauce1 tablespoon black bean paste1/2 teaspoon chili...

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