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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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Spaghetti Al Limone ( With Lemon )
LemonMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Al Limone ( With Lemon )

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti8 ounces heavy cream2 teaspoons butter1 lemons, juice of4 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano...

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Semolina's Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Semolina’s Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Ingredients: 3 ounces chicken breasts, skinned, boned, & cubed2 ounces ham, cubed1/2 ounce vegetable...

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Simple
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple, Saucy, Scrumptious Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup margarine4 -6 slices swiss cheese4 -6...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Scarborough Fair

Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, halved lengthwise2 cups buttermilk1/4 cup butter2 medium onions, sliced...

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Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin
Main dishMeatPork

Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans cranberry sauce, whole or jellied1/2 cup orange marmalade1/2 teaspoon...

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Potluck chicken lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Potluck chicken lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green peppers1/2 cup onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1...

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Vinaigrette Turkey Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vinaigrette Turkey Sub

Ingredients: 1/8 lb very thinly sliced 99% fat-free honey roasted turkey breast5 medium pitted...

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Hamburger Skillet Meal
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1 lb hamburger meat3 tablespoons onions, chopped1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon...

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Grilled Salmon With Mango-Avocado Relish
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon With Mango-Avocado Relish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 avocados1/3 cup fresh lime juice1 1/2 cups diced mangoes1/3 cup diced...

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Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans whole tomatillos, drained1 cup onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves,...

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Mexican Minestrone
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Mexican Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground lean pork1 large green peppers, chopped2...

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Steamed Ginger Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Steamed Ginger Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or 3 1/2 tablespoons sake2 tablespoons finely minced...

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Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)
Main dishPotatoesStews

Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, halved and...

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Wild Rice Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Chicken Pizzaioli
ItalianMain dishMeat

Chicken Pizzaioli

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...

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Lasagna from the kitchen of Bernie Knight
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna from the kitchen of Bernie Knight

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup diced onions1 clove garlic,...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloins Asian Style

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, all fat removed2 garlic cloves, small, minced2 tablespoons onions,...

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Creamed Turkey - Bye Bye Leftovers!
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Creamed Turkey – Bye Bye Leftovers!

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1/4 cup milkleftover cooked turkeyleftover gravy...

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Sindhi Biryani
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sindhi Biryani

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 kg mutton5 cups basmati rice ( soaked in water for...

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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped2 cups instant rice, cooked2 cups salsa1 (15 ounce)...

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Cheese Stuffed Courgettes
< 60 minsMain dishVegetables

Cheese Stuffed Courgettes

Ingredients: 4 large courgettes25 g butter4 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed100 g...

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Elegant Stuffed Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Elegant Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter2 medium zucchini, shredded3 slices white bread, torn in small pieces1...

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Breakfast Reubens
BeefBreakfastMain dish

Breakfast Reubens

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 large frozen hash browns...

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Taco Twist
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Twist

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package taco seasoning1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4 cup...

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Aunt Tooti's Tuna Heroes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Aunt Tooti’s Tuna Heroes

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Hot German Noodles

Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled12 -14 ounces uncooked egg noodles, cooked...

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Mexican Chicken and Polenta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mexican Chicken and Polenta

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped4 garlic cloves, peeled1/2...

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Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta
FishMain dishPasta

Garden Spinach Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta ( use Pappardelle’s Garden Spinach Angel Hair if...

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Ramen Stir-Fry
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Ramen Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodlesvegetable oil1 chopped chicken breasts5 chopped baby carrots1/2...

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Prawns (Shrimp) in Tamarind Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Prawns (Shrimp) in Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 onions, sliced very fine2 red chilies, seeded and sliced...

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Tex Mex Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Tex Mex Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornmeal1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed1/2 lb ground sirloin1 medium onions,...

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Lyla's Baked Chicken and Rice
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Lyla’s Baked Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 6 -8 pieces chicken1 cup long grain rice1 can cream of chicken soup1...

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Low-Cal Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata
BreakfastMain dishOmelets and frittatas

Low-Cal Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch chunks5 ounces white mushrooms, sliced4 garlic...

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Fried Chicken Strips
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fried Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups crushed saltines ( about 80 crackers)1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Potato Pizza Hot Dish
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Potato Pizza Hot Dish

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups sliced peeled potatoes2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted1/2 cup...

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Quick and Easy One Bowl Taco Salad
Main dishSaladsTurkey

Quick and Easy One Bowl Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef1 head iceberg lettuce, cleaned...

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Oven Glazed Caribbean Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven Glazed Caribbean Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons dark rum1 limes, juice...

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Teriyaki Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Teriyaki Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans red sockeye or 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Starvin' Guy Chicken Pie
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Starvin’ Guy Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves ( minced)1 cup low sodium chicken broth...

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Spicy Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Spicy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb noodles ( I use silly spagetti)1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup water1/3...

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Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil2...

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Crock Pot Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter ( or Smart Spread)1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Garbanzo Cassoulet
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Garbanzo Cassoulet

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved, and rinsed4 whole cloves1 small...

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Do It Yourself Oven Fried Chicken Coating
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Do It Yourself Oven Fried Chicken Coating

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ( I made my own)2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons...

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Easy Beefy Burritos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Beefy Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions1 teaspoon chili powder1 package shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Malay Style Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Malay Style Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, washed1 cup thick coconut milk, from 1 coconut2 cups...

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Meatballs Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/3 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup milk1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup white...

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Broccoli Potato Calzone
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Broccoli Potato Calzone

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole...

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Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned6 ounces fresh snow...

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Martha Stewart's Baked Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmesan
ItalianMain dishOne Dish meal

Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...

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Nana's Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Nana’s Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 package French onion soup mix1 can cream of mushroom soup1 1/2 cups...

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Fig
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Fig, Pine Nuts and Feta Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 4-1 1/2 inch steaks2 -3 fresh...

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Zesty Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon...

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Penny Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penny Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces10 hot dogs, sliced1/4...

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Portuguese Garlic Steak Sandwiches (prego No Pao)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Portuguese Garlic Steak Sandwiches (prego No Pao)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sandwich steaks ( the ones sliced about 1/4 to 3/8 inch...

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Courtney's Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
CheeseMain dishPasta

Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pasta ( I had rotini on hand, but any...

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Tofu Tso's for  Average Joes
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Tso’s for Average Joes

Ingredients: 12 1/3 ounces extra firm tofu2 eggs2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vegetarian chicken bouillon...

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Collard greens and red beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Collard greens and red beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon peanut...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Healthy Egg Toast

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread, without hydrogenated oil ( I prefer Nature’s Own)spray...

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Low Carb White Castle Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb White Castle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix2 eggs1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4...

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