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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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Tostado Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tostado Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes...

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Indian Spiced Shrimp Wrap
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Indian Spiced Shrimp Wrap

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground turmeric1 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

March 18th Breakfast

Ingredients: leftover corned beefleftover cabbage2 tablespoons butter Directions: Chop up the leftovers, everything including...

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Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby
BreakfastMain dishPancakes and waffles

Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine2 medium apples2 teaspoons cinnamon3 tablespoons sugar4...

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Salmon Spinach Bake
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Spinach Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) bags baby spinach2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup onions, minced1 tablespoon...

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Healthy Gourmet Quiche
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Healthy Gourmet Quiche

Ingredients: 2 frozen pie crusts ( made with vegetable oil not lard)6 eggs1/2 teaspoon...

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups chicken stock2/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup...

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Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup fresh peaches, mashed1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Kidney Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Kidney Bean and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 leeks, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons...

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Tuna-Melt Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Melt Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages corkscrew macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) packages shell pasta3...

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Beef with Green Peppers
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef with Green Peppers

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef, cut in thin strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon sherry wine1 tablespoon...

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Super Simple Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Simple Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 (14 ounce) cans cream-style sweet corn1...

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Spaghetti Pizza Pie
Main dishPizzaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Pizza Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked,drained1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 eggs, lightly beaten1 lb ground...

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Salmon Parcels - Microwaved
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Parcels – Microwaved

Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets2 small leeks, very finely sliced2 ounces frozen petits pois4 tablespoons...

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Myrt's Christmas Spaghetti
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Myrt’s Christmas Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes spaghetti, cooked1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 garlic cloves,...

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Savory Italian Skirt Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Savory Italian Skirt Steaks

Ingredients: 4 skirt steaks4 teaspoons minced garlic4 teaspoons seasoning salt1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1...

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Simple Shepherd's Pie (or "Cheese Casserole")
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Shepherd’s Pie (or “Cheese Casserole”)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (8 ounce) cans tomato saucesaltground black pepperonion powdergarlic...

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Zesty Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Zesty Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 1 1/4 inches thick and slit for stuffing1 1/2 cups...

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PMS Broccoli Ziti Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

PMS Broccoli Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced4...

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Pasta in Danish Butter Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Pasta in Danish Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta1/2 cup unsalted butter2 tablespoons minced onions2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Sloppy Toms
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Sloppy Toms

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey3/4 cup chopped onions2/3 cup chopped green peppers2 garlic cloves8...

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Rigatoni With Chicken and Three Pepper Sauces
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni With Chicken and Three Pepper Sauces

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta or 1/2 lb other penne pasta, uncooked2 tablespoons olive...

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Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley3 tablespoons lemon juice1/8...

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Benihana Japanese Fried Rice
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Benihana Japanese Fried Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice1 cup frozen peas, thawed2...

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Pork and Potatoes With Orange Juice and Cola
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Pork and Potatoes With Orange Juice and Cola

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3...

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traditional bean soup
Main dishNorth americanSoups & stews

traditional bean soup

Ingredients: 1 kg beans1/2 white onions1/2 avocados6 soft tortillascream2 chiles guajilloswhite cheese1 clove garlic...

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Dhaniya Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dhaniya Chicken

Ingredients: 10 medium size chicken pieces1 bunch coriander leaves8 garlic cloves6 green chilies4 teaspoons...

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Cola Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cola Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast...

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Super Easy Paella
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Super Easy Paella

Ingredients: 1 red peppers, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil16...

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My Tuna-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta shells9 ounces canned tuna, drained1/2 cup Miracle Whip or 1/2...

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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas ( originally called for 8)1/2 cup chopped onions4 garlic cloves,...

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Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pasta2 lbs firm tomatoes, chopped1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced2...

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Cabbage Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 cup chopped celery20 ounces stewed tomatoes4 cups chopped or shredded...

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Spicy Beef With Asparagus and Mushrooms
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spicy Beef With Asparagus and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces New York strip steaks, thinly sliced2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons soy...

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O'Brien Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

O’Brien Quiche

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups o’brien frozen potatoes1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese or 1/2...

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Summer Squash Gratin with Tomatoes
EggsMain dishSide dishes

Summer Squash Gratin with Tomatoes, Parmesan and Fresh Thyme

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, thinly sliced ( 14 oz. total)2 cloves...

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Potatoes and Onions (Patate E Cipolle)
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Potatoes and Onions (Patate E Cipolle)

Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes1 kg onionsextra virgin olive oil, to tastefresh rosemary, to tastesalt,...

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Salmon Fillets With Orange Basil Butter
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Fillets With Orange Basil Butter

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon orange juice2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons...

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Italian Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 sweet red peppers3 sweet yellow peppers1 red...

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Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs
Main dishMeatPoultry

Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine, halved ( some for the raisins & some for...

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Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)
Main dishOne Dish mealOnions

Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1/2-3/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed3 medium tomatoes, peeled...

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Baked Balsamic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, bone in1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2...

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Karen's Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Karen’s Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies1 can cream of chicken...

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Chicken Dijon
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces1 cup Miracle Whip1/2...

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Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Low fatMain dishOne Dish meal

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 large green bell peppers1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons finely chopped onions1/2...

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Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages small elbow macaronicooking spray1 cup prechopped onions1 cup preshredded...

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Grilled Cajun Salmon With Tomato Pineapple Salsa
Main dishPineappleSalmon

Grilled Cajun Salmon With Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon cajun seasoning1/2...

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Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb plums, stoned and finely...

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Always Perfect Sweet and Sour Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Always Perfect Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefgarlic powderonion powder1 eggs1/4 cup matzo meal12 ounces chili sauce1/2...

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Tennessee Lasagna by Dinah Shore
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Tennessee Lasagna by Dinah Shore

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut...

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Easy Spinach Lasagna
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lasagna noodles1/2 lb fresh spinach ( not frozen)1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss

Ingredients: 5 green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Voodoo Child Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken pieces ( light or dark, your choice)4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic,...

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Star's Tuna Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Star’s Tuna Sauce

Ingredients: 1 packet country gravy mix ( I used McCormick)1 can albacore tuna, drained1...

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Salmon Hash
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Hash

Ingredients: 1 can red salmon, drained and flaked2 cups chopped peeled red potatoes2 tablespoons...

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Pork Loin Braised in Milk
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Braised in Milk

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless pork chops ( 1.5 Lbs.)coarse saltfresh ground pepper2...

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Cheesy-Cheese Baked Macaroni
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Cheesy-Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb wagon wheel macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 1/2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon paprika3 cups...

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Brunch Sausage Enchilada Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Brunch Sausage Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage, browned and cooled1/4 cup green onions, chopped1/4 cup celery or...

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Mcdonald Family Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mcdonald Family Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef2 -3 large eggs1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (...

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Grilled Chicken With Mango Habanero Glaze
Main dishSaucesSweet sauces

Grilled Chicken With Mango Habanero Glaze

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 mangoes, ripe, chopped1/2 teaspoon ginger ( grated fresh or ground)1/2...

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