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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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Fish in Shrimp Sauce
FishMain dishShrimp

Fish in Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb mild white fish fillets, like tilipia or flounder1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Chicken Paprikash
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Paprikash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons floursaltpepper1 large onions, diced1 green...

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Chinese Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Chinese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb steak1 green bell peppers1 onions4 cups elbow macaroni1 (19 ounce) cans...

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Pico Posole Pintos
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Pico Posole Pintos

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans yellow hominy2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans1 tomatoes, diced...

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Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned6 ounces fresh snow...

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Stuffed Zucchini Mexicali
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Zucchini Mexicali

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic ( minced)1 medium yellow onions ( diced)1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Oven Baked Orange Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Baked Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter, melted1 (6 ounce) cans orange juice,...

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Kolozsvari Rakott Kaposzta
EuropeanMain dishOne Dish meal

Kolozsvari Rakott Kaposzta

Ingredients: 3 lbs cabbage, finely shredded ( half or all should be pickled cabbage)2...

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Sausage and Bean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage and Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 8 thin beef sausages2 large potatoes250 g pumpkin1 onions1 (440 g) cans baked...

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Oh-so-easy Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Oh-so-easy Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs sliced steak2 tablespoons oil1 cup water1/2 cup Russian salad dressing3 tablespoons...

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Caroline's Quick Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Caroline’s Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 4 cups water3 cups chopped cooked chicken2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted2...

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Italian Potato Casserole with Sweet Peppers
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Italian Potato Casserole with Sweet Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, peeled,cut into even pieces,boiled until tender and then sliced1 tablespoon...

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Smothered Chicken Breast for 2
< 60 minsFor 1 or 2Main dish

Smothered Chicken Breast for 2

Ingredients: 1 large chicken breasts1/4 cup barbecue saucecheese Directions: Slice breast in two and...

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Orange Beef With Noodles
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Orange Beef With Noodles

Ingredients: 4 ounces rice noodles2/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon...

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Salmon and Rice Phyllo Packets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Rice Phyllo Packets

Ingredients: 20 ounces fresh spinach2 teaspoons lemon juice1 dash nutmeg2 lbs salmon fillets8 sheets...

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Broccoli-Cheddar Twin Stuffed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Broccoli-Cheddar Twin Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/4 cup sliced fresh button mushrooms1...

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Fettuccini Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients: 10 ounces dry fettuccine ( cooked)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup cream1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Cheesy Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon...

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Black Bean and Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Bean and Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 medium onions, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Turkey Picadillo
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers2 garlic...

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Corn Pancakes With Salsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Corn Pancakes With Salsa

Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes1 ripe avocados1 -2 tablespoon lime juice150 g frozen broad beans1...

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Easiest Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Easiest Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger3/4 cup water26 ounces Prego spaghetti sauce6 ounces cheddar cheese6 ounces...

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Tomato Cheesy Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Cheesy Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 butter1 small sweet onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium green cabbage, coarsely...

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Chicken Turnovers
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Turnovers

Ingredients: 8 ounces refrigerated crescent dinner rolls ( 1 tube – 8 count)2 cups...

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Spaghetti Sauce to Die For
BeefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti Sauce to Die For

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium white onions, chopped ( l cup)1 green peppers,...

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Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Pasta
LemonMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp with Citrus Pasta

Ingredients: 20 medium shrimp, shelled and deviened5 wooden skewers, soaked1 tablespoon lemon pepper1 cup...

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Tangy Chicken Fajitas
Main dishSouthwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Tangy Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 3 -4 skinless chicken, boneless chicken breastscayenne pepper, to tasteItalian dressing, enough to...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Broccoli Bakers

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, baked1/4 cup diced broccoli1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese4 slices bacon,...

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Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken and Black Beans
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken and Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground chicken1 medium onions, chopped1 jalapeno peppers or...

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Quick N Simple Hearty Beef Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Quick N Simple Hearty Beef Pie

Ingredients: 1 slice chopped bacon, with rind removed500 g lean ground beef5 cloves rough...

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Beef and Beans Pasta
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Beef and Beans Pasta

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 lb lean ground beef2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon dried...

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Spaghetti With Asparagus
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed3/4 lb spaghetti4 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, mincedsalt &...

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Chicken Parmigiana Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmigiana Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 onions, chopped1 carrots, peeled and diced3 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Surprise Meatloaf Squares
BeefGround beefMain dish

Surprise Meatloaf Squares

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef2 cups eggplants, Pared, FinelyChopped1/2 cup onions, Chopped,...

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Simple Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks or 1 lb chuck steaks1/4 cup soy sauce1 clove...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Pasta

Ingredients: 10 ounces cooked fettuccine1 cup spicy cajun pasta sauce ( see following recipe)1...

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Flavorful Chicken Roll-ups
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Flavorful Chicken Roll-ups

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) packages sliced mozzarella cheese1/2 cup...

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Greek Pasta and Beef
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Greek Pasta and Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Sausage - Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage – Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb noodles1 lb sausage ( I’ve used Breakfast, Italian, ground Chuck, diced...

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Queso Flameado
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Queso Flameado

Ingredients: 1/4 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed1/2 onions, thinly sliced1 small tomatoes, diced1/4 cup...

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Oven Fried Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Oven Fried Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops2 tablespoons butter, melted1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup...

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Barramundi with Macadamia and Lemon Myrtle Crust
FishFruitMain dish

Barramundi with Macadamia and Lemon Myrtle Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper1 eggs1 cup macadamia nuts, ground to breadcrumb...

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Lorelei's Chicken Paprikash
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lorelei’s Chicken Paprikash

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs2 teaspoons Crisco cooking oil1/4 cup cooking...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Great-Grandfather’s Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb filet mignon or 1 lb rib eye1 -2 tablespoon butter1 lb...

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Baked Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded1/2 cup Italian seasoned...

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Mama's Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Mama’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or homemade sauce...

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Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta1 bunch fresh asparagus ( about 1 pound)2...

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Pumpkin Pork Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Pumpkin Pork Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, peeled and finely...

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French Toast Tuna Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

French Toast Tuna Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup...

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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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Hearty Turkey and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Turkey and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 cup long grain...

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Breast of Chicken Citron
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breast of Chicken Citron

Ingredients: 4 large boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup butter1...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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Easy Beef Tips
BeefMain dishMeat

Easy Beef Tips

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef caps1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (10 ounce)...

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Meatballs and Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs and Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup...

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Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup
Main dishNorth americanSoups & stews

Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Zucchini Lasagna Casserole (no Pasta)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Lasagna Casserole (no Pasta)

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon buttersalt2 -3 large zucchinisalt1 lb...

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Baked Stuffed Garden Zucchini
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Stuffed Garden Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 large zucchini3 cloves garlic, minced1 onions, chopped2 -3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup...

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Veggie Chapati Roll-Up
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Veggie Chapati Roll-Up

Ingredients: 1 lb medium firm tofu, pressed to get the moisture out1/2 cup tahini1...

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Creamy Braised Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Braised Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb white pearl onions1 cup thinly sliced onions1/2 cup sliced carrots1/2 cup...

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