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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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Lemon Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Lemon Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves,...

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Stolen Zesty Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stolen Zesty Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1 envelope dry...

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Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon lime...

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Best Ever Easy Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Ever Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 15 ounces ricotta cheese1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil1...

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Easy Thai Chicken Pasta
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Thai Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine1/3 cup sesame oil, plus2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided1 1/2 lbs...

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Cream Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Cream Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 slices deli ham ( I like to use the honey...

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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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New Year's Hopping John
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

New Year’s Hopping John

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced celery1 medium onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon oil, bacon drippings...

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Swiss Enchiladas ( Enchiladas Suizas)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Swiss Enchiladas ( Enchiladas Suizas)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped1 (4 ounce) cans diced ortega anaheim chilies1 (8...

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Easy Chicken Piccata
Main dishMeatPork

Easy Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken cutlets1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 tablespoons butter, divided2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Mexican Potato Corn Cakes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mexican Potato Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick ( about...

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Quick and easy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and easy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups white rice2 cups chicken broth2 cups hot water12 -16 ounces frozen...

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Quick Chicken Divan Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Divan Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (10...

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French Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil4 -6 chicken breast halves1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Bridget's Meatloaf Made Easy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bridget’s Meatloaf Made Easy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages chicken flavor stuffing mix1 cup...

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Herbed Spareribs
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Herbed Spareribs

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef short ribs or 3 lbs spareribs, cut into piecessalt &...

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CheeseMain dishPizza

Santa Fe Bacon Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (6 inch) Italian bread1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped & cooked chicken...

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Aunt Penny's Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Aunt Penny’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 8 1/2 whole chicken breasts, cooked & cubed2 (15 ounce) cans mushroom soup7...

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Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients: 13 ounces farfalle pasta or 13 ounces other pastas4 small zucchini2 small yellow...

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Spicy Chicken With Peppers and Basil
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Chicken With Peppers and Basil

Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice, prepared to directions on the package1 1/2 lbs boneless...

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Round Steak and Gravy
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Round Steak and Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, 1/2 inch thick,cut in serving pieces1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Marinated Sirloin Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Sirloin Steak

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks ( about 1 inch...

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Pork Chops O'brien
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chops O’brien

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 pork chopsseasoning salt1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream...

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Main dishPastaVegetables

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 1/2 medium...

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Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup...

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Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Shrimp Fried Rice – Com Chien Tom

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons oil1 eggs, lightly beaten2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onions, chopped1/2...

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Abish
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Abish

Ingredients: 4 fluid ounces vegetable oil1 large onions, diced1 tablespoon grated gingerroot1 tablespoon finely...

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Parmesan Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Parmesan Salmon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon parmesan cheese ( grated or shredded)1 green onions (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Feed

Ingredients: 2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal1 cup peanuts1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/2 cup raisins1...

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Pasta With Broccoli in Sweet Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta With Broccoli in Sweet Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves minced garlic1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Danish "Frikadeller" Meat Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Danish “Frikadeller” Meat Patties

Ingredients: Danish “fars” Meatballs ( this is a separate posting on recipezaar (recipe 12638))4...

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Angel Hair with Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Angel Hair with Shrimp, Basil, and Toasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 lbs shrimp,...

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Battered Bite Size Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Battered Bite Size Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, cut in bite size pieces1 cup Bisquick1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Asian Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Asian Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs flank steaks1/2 cup beef broth1/3 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup reduced...

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Stir Fried Beef and Veggies
BeefMain dishVegetables

Stir Fried Beef and Veggies

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons...

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Sizzling Steak and Onions
BeefChickenMain dish

Sizzling Steak and Onions, (Vietnam)

Ingredients: 675 g tenderloin or 675 g steak fillets, cut into 3/4 inch cubessalt1/2...

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Al's Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Al’s Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green...

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Grilled Jerk Chicken With Pineapple-Rum Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Jerk Chicken With Pineapple-Rum Glaze

Ingredients: 10 -12 chicken pieces ( pat dry very well)2 tablespoons oil3 garlic cloves,...

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Easy and Tasty Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy and Tasty Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken, cut into bite-size chunks1 (15 ounce) cans Veg-All1 (10...

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Sizzling Vegetable Fajitas (Tgif Copycat)
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Sizzling Vegetable Fajitas (Tgif Copycat)

Ingredients: 1 medium jalapeno peppers, minced for pico de gallo sauce1/4 cup diced tomatoes,...

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Turkey Chili Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Chili Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 teaspoon chili powder7 ounces uncooked macaroni noodles2 teaspoons oil2...

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Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions3/4 cup beef broth3/4 cup merlot or 3/4 cup...

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Italian-Style Tuna Pasta Bake
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Italian-Style Tuna Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 large onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 (270 g) canned tuna ( drain)2 (800...

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Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Company Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Company Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages elbow macaroni6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided3...

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Brown and Dirty Rice
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Brown and Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, cooked in stock2 cups chicken stock1 cup white rice,...

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Risotto With Parmigiano-Reggiano in a Crock Pot
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Risotto With Parmigiano-Reggiano in a Crock Pot

Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil olive oil, pluslittle extra basil olive oil2 shallots, peeled and...

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Teriyaki Style Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Teriyaki Style Salmon

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled & minced3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons...

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Ham and Grits Crustless Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Ham and Grits Crustless Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham1/3...

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Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish

Ingredients: 2 (150 g) fish fillets ( about 150g each I like to use...

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Main dishSide dishesStews

Bob’s Mushroom Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, separated into rings2 cloves garlic, chopped1 lb...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) - Mediterranean Style
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) – Mediterranean Style

Ingredients: 12 nicoise olives or 12 kalamata olives3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilsea salt...

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Pasta With Salmon and Dill
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Pasta With Salmon and Dill

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 cup cream or 1/2 cup...

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Lasagna Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Lasagna Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 medium onions, chopped1 (20 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken2 (28 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce1 (24 ounce) jars dill...

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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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Pineapple
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pineapple, Mandarin, Ginger Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 skinless chicken breast halvespepper1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks,...

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Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon lemon pepper1 teaspoon garlic ( crushed)1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Mediterranean Pork With Orzo
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Mediterranean Pork With Orzo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins1 teaspoon lemon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil3 quarts water1...

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