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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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Never Fail Tuna Patties (Salmon Works Too)
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Never Fail Tuna Patties (Salmon Works Too)

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( water packed)2 medium size eggs2 tablespoons lime...

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Mediterranean Beef Stew
CasserolesMain dishStews

Mediterranean Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Well Seasoned Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne1/2 teaspoon thyme1/2...

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Chris's Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chris’s Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 medium onions, minced1 (26 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1 large onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel

Ingredients: 1 head fennel5 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 clove garlic,...

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Main dishRiceSide dishes

Skillet Hopping John

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine,...

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Easy Cheesy Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies1 jar salsa (...

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Macaroni With Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni With Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce

Ingredients: 300 g macaroni noodlessalt100 g shallots2 garlic cloves100 g rocket ( arugula)300 g...

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Simply Delicious Skillet Dinner
BeefGround beefMain dish

Simply Delicious Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons parsley6 ounces tomato paste2 1/4...

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Montreal Baked Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Montreal Baked Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets, rinsed and patted dry2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon...

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Chicken Breasts  With Tarragon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Tarragon, Grape, Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon3 tablespoons butter1 shallots,...

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French Peasant Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

French Peasant Supper

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil2 boneless center cut pork chops ( about 3/8 in....

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Shrimp With Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp With Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined1 lb bow tie pasta1 (16 ounce)...

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Spaghetti Legs
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Legs

Ingredients: 7 chicken legs1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4...

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Main dishPastaPork

Ham and Vegetables with Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta2 cups sliced zucchini1/2 cup sliced green onions4 teaspoons cornstarch1/4...

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Macaroni and Cheese Ala Isaac and Good and Plenty
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Cheese Ala Isaac and Good and Plenty

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni ( cooked)2 cups yellow cheddar cheese2 cups muenster cheese2 cups...

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Cool Chicken Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cool Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta, any shape ( I use rotini)2 cups cooked cubed...

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Army Rice
CasserolesMain dishStews

Army Rice

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork sausage2 large onions, chopped1 green bell peppers, chopped1 bunch celery,...

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Okra Medley--Great As a Side or a Main Dish
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Okra Medley–Great As a Side or a Main Dish

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 large sweet onions, rough chopped1 large tomatoes, chopped3 garlic...

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CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Asparagus with Fontina and Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagussalt4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/3 cup heavy cream2 ounces italian Fontina cheese,...

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Lilyana's Lazy Cabbage Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Lilyana’s Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 small onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Casserole With Tomatoes and Lima (Broad) Beans
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Casserole With Tomatoes and Lima (Broad) Beans

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 kg skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut...

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Turkish Sulu Patates ("watery" Potatoes)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Turkish Sulu Patates (“watery” Potatoes)

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( cubed)2 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 tomatoes ( see step 1...

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Bri's Fast Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Bri’s Fast Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Quaker Oats Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup tomato sauce or 1 cup ketchup or 1...

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Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Vegetables with Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, about 1 lb total3 medium zucchini, about 1 1/4 lbs...

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Black Eyed Peas With Rice
Main dishPorkSide dishes

Black Eyed Peas With Rice

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag black-eyed peas1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves2 ham hocks...

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Pork Chops Yum-Yum
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Yum-Yum

Ingredients: 2 -4 pork chops, 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick1/4 cup chicken broth1/8...

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Breaded Chicken Melt
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breaded Chicken Melt

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic salt1...

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Cajun Shark
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Cajun Shark

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mako shark, cut into bite sized pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Angel Hair Fresca
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Angel Hair Fresca

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup sun-dried...

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Jerk Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Jerk Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup half-and-half1/2 cup...

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Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles ( I used the kind you don’t have to boil)3...

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Sloppy Jacques
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Jacques

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans French...

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A la truck Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

A la truck Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons fish sauce or 2 tablespoons oyster...

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Cabbage Non-Rolls (Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Non-Rolls (Casserole)

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon crushed black pepper1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian...

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Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium waxy potatoes, unpeeled1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 large...

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New Mexico Enchilada Casserola
High calciumMain dishOne Dish meal

New Mexico Enchilada Casserola

Ingredients: 18 medium corn tortillas2 lbs shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 lbs colby-monterey...

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Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinpeanut oil4 cloves garlic, minced6 Thai...

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Mustardy Fried Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustardy Fried Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, you could use skin-on chicken if you prefer1...

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Border-Style Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Border-Style Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped white onions1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 1/2...

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Chutney Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chutney Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or 4 boneless pork chops)1/2 cup catsup3/4...

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Whole Grain Hawaiian Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Whole Grain Hawaiian Pizza

Ingredients: 1/4 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoons yeast1 1/2 cups bread flour1/2 cup wheat...

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Golden Chicken Squares
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Golden Chicken Squares

Ingredients: 8 slices white bread, cubed1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans cream of...

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Chicken and Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 pound)salt & fresh ground...

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Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, raw, peeled5 cups green tea, divided2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided3...

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Avocado and Walnut Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Avocado and Walnut Risotto

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil25 g butter1 large chopped onions3 cloves crushed...

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Delicious Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Delicious Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup potatoes, diced1 cup onions, diced1 cup celery, diced1 cup carrots, diced1/3...

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Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 4 cups dried black beans1 1/4 gallons water2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Crispy Rosemary Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages extra crispy original Shake-and-Bake1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Classic Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage ( cored)1 medium onions ( chopped)1 tablespoon butter2 (14 1/2...

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Honey-Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honey-Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) fryer, cut up1/3 cup margarine, melted1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons prepared...

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Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1 and 1/2 inch thick)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black...

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Mushroom Cheeseburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped canned mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon dried...

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Chicken Diablo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Diablo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine4 tablespoons mustard3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons curry powder1 roasting chickens, cut...

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Fiesta Tacos
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Fiesta Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 1/4 cups diced onions3/4 cup finely chopped carrots1 tablespoon...

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Baked Blue Cheese Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Blue Cheese Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb blue cheese, crumbled1 pint sour cream4 cloves fresh garlic, minced4 -6...

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Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large potatoes2 cloves garlic2 ounces soy chorizo1/2 cup salsa1/2...

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