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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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V-8 Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

V-8 Soup

Ingredients: 1 (46 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed...

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Penne and Chicken Tenderloins With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne and Chicken Tenderloins With Spiced Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground fennel1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon...

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Chile Relleno Casserole Favorite
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Relleno Casserole Favorite

Ingredients: 1 lb cheddar cheese1 lb monterey jack cheese2 (8 ounce) cans of diced...

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Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)

Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern beans, picked over1...

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Shrimp Over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb dry linguine3 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 green onions, chopped1...

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Citrus Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Citrus Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon kosher saltblack...

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Super Italian Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super Italian Sub

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread ( unsliced)1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup cider vinegar or...

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Mexican Style Meat and Vegetable Stew - Azteca's Molcajete
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Mexican Style Meat and Vegetable Stew – Azteca’s Molcajete

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips8 ounces beef, such as flank...

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Easy Picante Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Picante Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup salsa1 cup mozzarella cheese,...

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Chili Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Chili Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese1 can no-bean chili1/2 bag frozen tater tots4...

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Summer Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Summer Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed2 egg yolks2 teaspoons corn oil2 teaspoons water4...

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Spicy Pork Stir Fry
Main dishMeatPork

Spicy Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 lb pork tenderloins, cubed1 limes,...

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New England Kedgeree
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

New England Kedgeree

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups flaked cooked fish4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped2 tablespoons minced...

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Simple Tuna Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Simple Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta shells or 12 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained12 ounces canned...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Broccoli, Pasta, and Pesto Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked fancy pasta2 cups diced ham or 2 cups pork or...

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Pork Tenderloin With Fennel Seed and Onions
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin With Fennel Seed and Onions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 onions, sliced1 lb pork tenderloins1/2 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss
Main dishPastaSalads

Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms ( 6oz.)1/4 lb sliced...

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Vegetable and Lentil Hotpot
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable and Lentil Hotpot

Ingredients: 5 cups asst raw vegetables, cut into 3/4-inch cubes ( potato, pumpkin, sweet...

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Vegetarian Jambalaya
Main dishPastaRice

Vegetarian Jambalaya

Ingredients: 4 (3 1/2 ounce) bags boil-in-the-bag rice2 quarts water14 ounces crushed tomatoes or...

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Pork and Potato Hash
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork and Potato Hash

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 1/2 cups water1 medium onions,...

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Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 2 partly boneless chicken breasts, skin on1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 clove garlic1 teaspoon...

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Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact1 tablespoon dry sherry1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4...

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Creamy Chicken and Stove-Top Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Chicken and Stove-Top Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 5 -6 boneless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Possum’s Zesty Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions1 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or...

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Pasta Asciutta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta Asciutta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb...

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Buttermilk Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Buttermilk Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb sausage2/3 cup...

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Tuna Hold-The-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Hold-The-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (...

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Shrimp Stir-Fry II
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Stir-Fry II

Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium shrimp or 3/4 lb large shrimp, cooked2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup...

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Turkey Pineapple Spinach Meatloaf
Main dishPineappleTurkey

Turkey Pineapple Spinach Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup crushed pineapple,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cucumber Chicken Pitas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/4 cup finely chopped cucumbers1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon...

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Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1 1/2 cups portabella mushrooms,...

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Batter for Fried Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Batter for Fried Pork

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup flour1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 teaspoon salt1 eggslight soy sauce...

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Snap Peas and Red Onions
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Snap Peas and Red Onions

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced6 ounces red onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced6...

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Beans 'n Wiener Biscuit Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Beans ‘n Wiener Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hot dogs, sliced1 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained1/2 cup...

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Pork Medallions over Noodles (Low Fat)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork Medallions over Noodles (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 12 ounces pork tenderloins, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon black...

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Deluxe Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deluxe Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat2 cups large macaroni ( uncooked)1 medium onions, chopped1 green...

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Roast Chicken in Kikko-Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Chicken in Kikko-Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) frying chickens6 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder,...

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Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh

Ingredients: 1 lb canned mushrooms2 tablespoons oil2 small onions, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4...

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Judy's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm

Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...

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Chinese Chicken Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chinese Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter...

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Sausage Cheese Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Sausage Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork sausage ( Jimmy Dean)1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 cups...

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Javanese Sambal With Grilled Shrimp
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Javanese Sambal With Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut6 serrano peppers, seeded,deveined,chopped1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste2 cloves...

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Baked Rigatoni With Aurora Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Rigatoni With Aurora Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta8 tablespoons butter4 1/2 tablespoons flour2 1/2 cups milk1 cup...

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Puff the Magic Meal
Low calorieMain dishOne Dish meal

Puff the Magic Meal

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic2 cups Japanese eggplants, cut...

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Greek Beef and Orzo (lighter recipe)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Beef and Orzo (lighter recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained1...

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GrainsMain dishPork

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets, trimmed ( such as cod, halibut, whiting)4 slices reduced-sodium bacon2...

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Southern-Style Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southern-Style Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 egg yolks1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt2...

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Leek 'n  Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Leek ‘n Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean lamb stew meat, cut in to 1 1/2 inch cubes1...

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Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups...

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filet mignon with tarragon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

filet mignon with tarragon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup shallots1 cup beef broth1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup...

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Pork with Cranberry Salsa
Main dishPineapplePork

Pork with Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients: 2 (1 3/4 lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat and silver skin3/4 teaspoon...

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Sour Cream Porcupines
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sour Cream Porcupines

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/3 cup Minute Rice, uncooked1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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Lemon Coriander Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Coriander Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper3 garlic cloves, minced3 lemons, juice and...

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Greek Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Greek Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes ( 1 medium)1 tablespoon bottled low-carb balsamic vinaigrette...

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Little Pumpkins Stuffed With a Bean Stew
CarrotsMain dishStews

Little Pumpkins Stuffed With a Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 golden nugget pumpkin1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon olive...

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Barbecued Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Barbecued Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced1 tablespoon minced garlic16 ounces...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried lentils4 cups water2 cloves garlic, halved1/2 white onions, halved (...

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Grilled Bourbon Salmon
Main dishPineappleSalmon

Grilled Bourbon Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon Bourbon1/4 teaspoon...

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Salmon and Couscous Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Salmon and Couscous Pie

Ingredients: 3 large eggs350 g spinach150 g couscous1 lemons500 g salmon3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Spanish Rice Pronto
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Pronto

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil or 1 -2 teaspoon canola oil3/4-1 lb lean...

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