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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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Italian Skillet Supper
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Italian Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium chopped onions1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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Barbecued Fish in Foil
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Barbecued Fish in Foil

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs mullet fish ( or other firm-fleshed...

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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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Beef and Bean Burritos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Bean Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup tomato puree1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 small...

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Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon

Ingredients: 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature ( about...

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Shipwreck Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Shipwreck Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages kraft macaroni and...

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Baked Eggs With Lentils
EggsMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Eggs With Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green lentils2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Low Carb Beef and Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bake!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Beef and Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bake!

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 carrots, shredded2 stalks celery,...

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Creole Tacos
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Creole Tacos

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons cumin2 chicken bouillon cubes...

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Grill 'em and Watch 'em Weep Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grill ’em and Watch ’em Weep Burgers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely cubed provolone cheese1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers ( see...

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Oven Fried Spicy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2...

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Berthas Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Berthas Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 cup breadcrumbs1 lb lean ground beef2 eggs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons...

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Pecan Crusted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pecan Crusted Salmon

Ingredients: 8 (4 ounce) salmon fillets2 cups pecans1 clove garlic, finely minced1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Cashew Crusted Chicken With Spinach
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Crusted Chicken With Spinach

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced4 ounces roasted cashews1 teaspoon seasoning salt1...

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Roast Chicken Chimichangas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Roast Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded shredded roasted cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup crumbled...

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Lunch in a Loaf
BeansLunch/snacksMain dish

Lunch in a Loaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour ( I use half whole wheat)1 tablespoon yeast1 teaspoon...

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Onion Rice With Peas and Fried Potatoes
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Onion Rice With Peas and Fried Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice2 tablespoons oil3 cardamom pods ( give them a...

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Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped finely2 celery ribs, diced2 carrots, diced1 -2 jalapeno peppers,...

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Spaghetti Sauce for a Large Group
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Spaghetti Sauce for a Large Group

Ingredients: 5 lbs ground beef2 large onions, chopped fine2 large bell peppers, chopped fine9...

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Tuna Alfredo Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Alfredo Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto1 (10 ounce) containers refrigerated...

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Un-Fried Potato Latkes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Un-Fried Potato Latkes

Ingredients: 4 russet potatoes, peeled1 medium red onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black...

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Easy Stove-Top Lasagna Recipe
CheeseEggsMain dish

Easy Stove-Top Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb lean ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced1 onions, chopped1...

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French Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

French Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cubed beef stew meat1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil2...

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Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice ( unsweetened)1/4 cup honey4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Cheatin Easy yet         Yummy Enchiladas
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Cheatin Easy yet Yummy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 Hamburger Helper cheesy enchilada mix6 flour tortillas2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell’s...

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Noodle Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Noodle Stroganoff

Ingredients: 12 ounces egg noodles, extra wide2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 (8...

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Spiced up Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Spiced up Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages soft tofu or 1 (14 ounce) packages regular tofu1/2...

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Quinoa-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quinoa-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa4 sweet green peppers1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 medium onions, chopped8 mushrooms,...

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Roast Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Glaze
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roast Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Glaze

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins1 (16 ounce) cans unsweetened tart red cherries1/2-1 cup cherry...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Wasabi Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1 teaspoon dry hot mustard1 teaspoon water1 tablespoon...

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Metro Chicken Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Metro Chicken Marinade

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces1/3 cup olive oil2/3 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons onions,...

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Deep Dish - Pizza style Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deep Dish – Pizza style Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package macaroni shells and cheese1 jar pizza sauce1 lb ground chuck1 cup...

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Easy Chicken Stew and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishStews

Easy Chicken Stew and Dumplings

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed1 onions3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 cup...

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Turkey-Apple Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Turkey-Apple Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup diced cooked turkey3/4 cup chopped unpeeled apples1/2 cup sliced celery2 tablespoons...

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Beef Stroganoff Crepes
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Stroganoff Crepes

Ingredients: 12 prepared crepes1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced ( can use more)1 onions, finely...

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Aunt Tzipporah's Crispy Chicken and Potatoes
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Aunt Tzipporah’s Crispy Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons water1 cup corn flake crumbs8 (1/2 ounce) skinless chicken thighs1 teaspoon...

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Simple Cheesy Baked Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Simple Cheesy Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried ziti pasta1 lb ricotta cheese ( part skim)3 cups shredded...

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Layered Pasta Ricotta Pie
CheeseMain dishPasta

Layered Pasta Ricotta Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 lb vermicelli1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup finely chopped onions4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Iranian Rice with Beans and Dill Weed (Baqala Polo)

Ingredients: 3 cups long-grain rice, well-rinsed8 cups watersalt1/4 cup melted margarine1/8 teaspoon saffron, dissolved...

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Lazy Perogies
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lazy Perogies

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles ( not oven-ready)oil or melted butter8 -10 large potatoes, peeled1...

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Orange Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Orange Snapper

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets ( 1/2-inch thick)3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons frozen...

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Chicken Asparagus Melt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Asparagus Melt

Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oil5 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 small tomatoes,...

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Bubba's Chicken Dish
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Bubba’s Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Herbed Crepes With Ricotta
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Crepes With Ricotta, Green Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large green bell peppers, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 lb...

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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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Three Mushroom Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Three Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced1/4 lb italian brown mushrooms, sliced1/4 lb white mushrooms,...

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Classic Country Egg Noodles With Ham
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Classic Country Egg Noodles With Ham

Ingredients: 12 ounces pennsylvania dutch wide egg noodles1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4...

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Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken, Tomatoes, and Capers

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Italian Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Italian Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Island Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Island Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces (...

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Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock, to cover6 large...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Asparagus Grill Sandwiches

Ingredients: 8 slices sandwich breadbutter or margarine8 slices cooked ham ( from the deli)4...

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Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dip mix1 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup minced...

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Lasagna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) bags egg noodles ( medium size noodles)1 lb ground turkey...

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LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Roll-Ups With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 16 cremini mushrooms, caps cleaned with a damp towel and finely chopped in...

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Beef Fajita Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef Fajita Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon...

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Herbed Green Beans
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Herbed Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/4...

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Tofu Baked Ziti
Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Tofu Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil8 ounces canned tomato...

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Chunky Tuna Salad Roll-Ups
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chunky Tuna Salad Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped (...

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Potato Topped Sloppy Joe Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Potato Topped Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1 (15...

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