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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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Linguine With Turkey Saute
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine With Turkey Saute

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti, uncooked2 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon margarine...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Mild and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups...

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Pesto "Fried" Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pesto “Fried” Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons purchased pesto sauce ( I...

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Individual Beef Wellington
BeefMain dishMeat

Individual Beef Wellington

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 large shallots, chopped1/2 lb button...

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Super-easy Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Super-easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce ( your favorite store brand)1 cup water8 ounces...

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Ranch Beans
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ranch Beans

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans2...

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Hamburger Steak and Gravy - My Way
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Steak and Gravy – My Way

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1/8 cup green peppers, chopped1 1/4 teaspoons...

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Best Ever Salmon Croquettes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Best Ever Salmon Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans salmon1 eggs1/4 cup flour1/4 cup potato flakes1 small onions,...

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Penne Bolognese
Ground beefMain dishPenne

Penne Bolognese

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 onions, diced1 carrots, diced1 celery ribs, diced1/2 lb lean...

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Bangkok Beef Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Bangkok Beef Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons long grain rice1 lb lean ground beef5 shallots, thinly sliced3 cloves...

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Batter for Deep Frying
Main dishSeafoodVegetables

Batter for Deep Frying

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water1...

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My Favorite Goulash
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Favorite Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger2 medium chopped onions1 tablespoon salt1/2 tablespoon pepper1/4 cup chili powder1...

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Hamburger Veggie Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Hamburger Veggie Soup

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed ( 2 cups)1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Shrimp in Ginger Coconut Cream
CoconutMain dishShrimp

Shrimp in Ginger Coconut Cream

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined ( thawed, if frozen)1 medium red...

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Roast Beef Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Roast Beef Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup roast beef, cooked and cubed1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy1 (16...

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Chicken
AsianMain dishSalads

Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 tablespoon sesame oil3 slices bacon300 g baby spinach, washed (...

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Cheddar Hash Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Hash Bake

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1/2 medium yellow onions,...

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Roasted Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Roasted Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken3 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper2 medium potatoes, cut into...

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Savory Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Savory Salmon

Ingredients: 1 large salmon fillets1 (8 ounce) bottles ranch salad dressing1 tablespoon dried dill,...

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Kielbasa Au Gratin Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Kielbasa Au Gratin Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch chunks1 medium onions, chunked1 (5 1/2...

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Ground beefMain dishPizza

Atsa Spicy Pizza Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground pork1/2 cup dry red wine1/3 cup...

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Pork Chops and Stuffing
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 pork chops3 cups dry breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 cup butter, melted1 onions,...

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Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled egg tortellini1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets1...

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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, small pieces2 tablespoons jalapenos, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 pinch...

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BeefCarrotsMain dish

spicy orange beef

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil6 dried red chilies4 slices long orange rind2 cloves garlic,...

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Simple Perfect French Toast
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Perfect French Toast

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter4 -5 slices bread Directions: Beat...

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Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 pork loin chops with bone ( 2 inches thick)2 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Bow Ties With Tuna and Artichoke Hearts
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Bow Ties With Tuna and Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pastasalt, to taste4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 marinated...

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Dynamites
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Dynamites

Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers2 large onions2 (8 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce0.5 (6...

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Easy Smoked Turkey Sausage Cassoulet
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Smoked Turkey Sausage Cassoulet

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb smoked turkey sausage, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced2 stalks...

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Greek Butter-Bean Salad
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Butter-Bean Salad

Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 small...

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Chicken to Please a  Crowd!
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken to Please a Crowd!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil2 large sweet onions, sliced into rings6 garlic...

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Barbecued Pork With Chow Fun
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbecued Pork With Chow Fun

Ingredients: 1 lb chow fun rice noodles4 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon light soy...

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Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine1 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onions3...

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Baked Pork Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Baked Pork Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon...

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Feta Salmon Fishcakes
Main dishSalmonSide dishes

Feta Salmon Fishcakes

Ingredients: 500 g potatoes50 g flour1 salmon fillets, skinned1 eggs1 sweet red peppers, very...

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, quarterednonstick cooking spray1 cup white rice1 (10 ounce)...

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Herbed Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Herbed Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried sage1...

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" Geebee Special" Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

” Geebee Special” Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced cooked or chipped ham ( from deli)6 slices American cheese6...

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Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drain3 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup...

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Lemon Fried Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 5 lbs cut up chicken1/4 cup lemon juice3/4 cup cooking oil1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Caribbean Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Caribbean Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, cleaned,tails left on2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons...

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Ground Beef and Sausage Pie (Pastry or Potato Topped)
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Ground Beef and Sausage Pie (Pastry or Potato Topped)

Ingredients: 1 large prepared unbaked pastry shells1 lb ground beef1 lb Italian sausages, casings...

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Stove Top Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped chicken or 2 cups chopped turkey2 cups frozen vegetables (...

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Salisbury Steak With Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Salisbury Steak With Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1 tablespoon prepared...

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Lentil Potato Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Lentil Potato Pie

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes1 cup red lentils40 g butter2 onions, thinly sliced2 cloves crushed...

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"it's a Keeper!" Fish Stick Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

“it’s a Keeper!” Fish Stick Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bags frozen hash brown potatoes ( the cubes, not the...

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Fruity Roast Pork With Fruity Port Sauce
FruitMain dishPork

Fruity Roast Pork With Fruity Port Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g pork tenderloins, filet1 small apples, peeled, cored, finely chopped1/4 cup craisins1/2...

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Mexican Manicotti
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Manicotti

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped3/4 cup water1 (1 1/4 ounce)...

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Frito Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Frito Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup crushed Fritos corn chips1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves...

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New Year's Chicken Alfredo
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

New Year’s Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced1 cup fresh onions1 (16 ounce)...

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Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon chocolate...

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Yummy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Yummy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts ( flatten with mallet)1 bag breadcrumbs ( seasoned or...

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Blue Cheese Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blue Cheese Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1 lb ground beef1 eggs ( slightly...

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Southwest Chili Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Chili Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 teaspoons chili powder1 (16...

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Cabbage Roll Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 1 small heads of cabbage1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 garlic cloves, diced1 medium...

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Blue Cheese and Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Blue Cheese and Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups sour cream6 ounces mild blue cheese, crumbled ( about 1...

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Yorkshire Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Yorkshire Sausages

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup...

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Paprikash Csirke (Paprika Chicken)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paprikash Csirke (Paprika Chicken)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon...

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Orange Chicken with Fruited Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Orange Chicken with Fruited Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( I use brown rice)1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken...

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