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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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Chicken Francais
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Francais

Ingredients: 1/4 cup egg substitute1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4...

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Quick Pepperoni Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Quick Pepperoni Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half3 cups sliced mushrooms2/3 cup cubed pepperoni1 tablespoon...

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Hamburger Stuffed French Bread
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Stuffed French Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread1 lb hamburger1 can cheddar cheese soup1 can tomatoes, chopped...

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AppetizersMain dishPizza

California Appetizer Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed...

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Asparagus
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Asparagus, New Potato and Chive Frittata

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked new potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced ( about 4...

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Special Hot  Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Special Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons creole mustard1 tablespoon...

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Skillet Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Skillet Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy

Ingredients: 6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( if breast are large, cut...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

Baked Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped1 (6 ounce)...

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Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta
Main dishPenneSpaghetti

Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, grated into a pulp3...

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Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated fettuccine1 lb lean ground beef1 green bell peppers,...

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Cheese Enchiladas in Yummy Red Sauce
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheese Enchiladas in Yummy Red Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup onions, minced1 tablespoon...

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ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken and Linguine in Creamy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked spinach linguine or 1/2 lb regular linguine4 tablespoons butter, divided2...

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Bring a Dish Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bring a Dish Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 chicken bouillon cubes1 (12 ounce) bags frozen broccoli...

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Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Ingredients: 6 ounces broccoli florets, divided into small sprigs2 cups farfalle pasta2 cooked boneless...

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Kung Pao Chicken II
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kung Pao Chicken II

Ingredients: 3 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided5 teaspoons soy sauce, divided5 teaspoons dry sherry, divided1/4...

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Sumo Salmon Miso Soup
Main dishSalmonSoups & stews

Sumo Salmon Miso Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups dashi ( see instructions)8 -10 tablespoons miso ( fermented soy bean...

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Deluxe Chicken Supper
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deluxe Chicken Supper

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green bell...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Cheese Panini

Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta ( Italian bread)1 1/2 ounces grated grana padana parmigiano1 1/2...

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Grilled Pork Chops Sweet and Garlicky
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Pork Chops Sweet and Garlicky

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon...

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Garlic Prawn Risotto
Main dishRiceShrimp

Garlic Prawn Risotto

Ingredients: 225 g peas120 g zucchini, thickly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1/2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Simple Succulent Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: 1 lb unpeeled large fresh shrimp or 1 lb unpeeled large defrosted shrimp3...

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Beef Birmingham
EuropeanMain dishMeat

Beef Birmingham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 garlic cloves1 lb beef1 onions1 cup celery1 cup broth2 tablespoons...

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Glazed Grilled Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Glazed Grilled Fish

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons fruit chutney1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs - Copycat
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs – Copycat

Ingredients: 8 dried shiitake mushrooms or 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon soy...

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North South East West Couscous
Main dishMoroccanSalads

North South East West Couscous

Ingredients: 1 red peppers, finely chopped1 medium red onions, finely chopped2 -3 small green...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Perogies Calypso

Ingredients: 30 -50 frozen pierogies, thawed, uncooked12 slices bacon, cooked to bacon bits1/2 onions,...

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End of Summer Ratatouille
Gluten FreeMain dishVegetarian

End of Summer Ratatouille

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, diced into 1-inch cubes2 yellow squash, diced...

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Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins (2 whole) or 6 pork chops4 teaspoons chili...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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Pan Fried Chicken Medallions in Creamy Basil Parmesan Sauce
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Pan Fried Chicken Medallions in Creamy Basil Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cut into 2 inch pieces1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups flour2...

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Pumpkin and Basil Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Pumpkin and Basil Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (21 ounce) pumpkin2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ricotta cheese1/3 cup pine nuts,...

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Moules Mariniere
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Moules Mariniere

Ingredients: 25 g butter1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped150 ml dry white wine2...

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Dirty Rice a La Kj
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dirty Rice a La Kj

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground1 1/4 teaspoons sweet...

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Sweet and Savory Cottage Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishYam/sweet potato

Sweet and Savory Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes, peeled and diced1 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced2 tablespoons...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2...

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Four-Cheese Bow Tie Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Four-Cheese Bow Tie Bake

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta...

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Easy Ravioli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Ravioli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) refrigerated marinara sauce1 (9 ounce) pkge. refrigerated cheese ravioli, cooked1/2...

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Fresh Tomato Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fresh Tomato Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts5 fresh tomatoes, diced or 1 (800 g) cans tomatoes, drained...

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Country Chicken Casserole  Pie
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Country Chicken Casserole Pie

Ingredients: 2 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, par boiled in salted water and cubed2 boneless...

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Warm Chickpea Salad With Shallots and Red Wine Vinaigrette
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Warm Chickpea Salad With Shallots and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 large shallots or 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1...

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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup3/4 cup fat free...

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Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts, ( I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Porcupines

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup long grain...

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Garlic Salmon Linguine
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Salmon Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 (15 ounce)...

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Beerinthebutt chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beerinthebutt chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chickenlemon pepper2/3 can beer Directions: Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and...

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Monkey Meat
Main dishMeatPork

Monkey Meat

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork steaks1/2 cup teriyaki marinade1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon garlic, minced1/2...

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Vegetarian Hot Pot
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Vegetarian Hot Pot

Ingredients: 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth or 5 1/4 cups chicken broth4 slices fresh...

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Top-Secret Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Top-Secret Wraps

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas1/3 cup bottled bacon ranch dressing4 lettuce leaves6 ounces thinly sliced...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 soft taco-size flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind2 teaspoons butter or...

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Kfc Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Kfc Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled and cooked2/3 cup frozen peas2 cans cream of chicken soup2...

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Homestyle Pasta Sauce
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Homestyle Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium onions2 cloves garlic1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)1 lb ground beef1 large...

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Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into3/4 in chunks1 1/2 lbs...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pepper-Crusted Maple-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 3/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup soy sauce4 salmon fillets, skin removed1/4 cup fresh...

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Vegetarian Texas Hash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Texas Hash

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried beans ( Pinto, Navy, Black, etc.)1 onions1 green bell peppers...

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Tortellini Spinach Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini Spinach Soup

Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages creamed spinach, defrosted according to package directions ( Stouffer’s)3...

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Idiot Chicken
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Idiot Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese1 (2...

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Lemon and Tomato Pasta
LemonMain dishPasta

Lemon and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes2 large white onions1 shallots ( can substitute another 1/2 onion)1...

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Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
AppetizersGreekMain dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

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Steak Parmesan Subs (Sandwiches)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Steak Parmesan Subs (Sandwiches)

Ingredients: 8 -10 sandwich steaks, broken into 1 inch wide strips ( I use...

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Gourmet Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Gourmet Enchiladas

Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts2 cups cooked white rice,...

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