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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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Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil3 rosemary sprigs3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1...

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Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenCrabMain dish

Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to flatten slightly1/2 lb crabmeat, shredded1/4...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk4...

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Swedish Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Swedish Pizza

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastryolive oil1/4 lb bacon1 small yellow onions or 1...

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Chicken Italian
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Italian

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onions, sliced1 red bell peppers, seeded and...

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Potato Soup with Meat Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Potato Soup with Meat Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb leeks, washed and sliced crosswise1 large onions, finely...

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Simple Ground Chicken Stroganoff
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Ground Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ground chicken1/2 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Maple and Orange Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple and Orange Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( I use 8 chicken thighs)1/4 cup plain...

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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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Mediterranean Tuna Loaf
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Mediterranean Tuna Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh raw tuna1/2 cup couscous1/2 cup boiling water3 garlic cloves, minced1/4...

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Danny's Favorite Fettuccini Alfredo
CheeseMain dishPasta

Danny’s Favorite Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients: 12 ounces dried egg fettuccine1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus1 tablespoon unsalted butter1/2 cup...

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Stir-fry Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1/4 cup chopped green onions1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger1...

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High-Calcium Salmon Couscous
Main dishSalmonSide dishes

High-Calcium Salmon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 medium onions, chopped1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated skim...

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Lemon Pepper Ahi Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Lemon Pepper Ahi Tuna

Ingredients: 2 ahi tuna steakskosher saltcrushed black peppercorns1/2 lemons1 teaspoon capers2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon...

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Tex Mex Pineapple Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Tex Mex Pineapple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 center-cut pork chops ( 3/4 inch thick)5 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Tortellini With Mushroom Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups frozen cheese tortellini ( I used 1 1/2 cups dry...

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Dave's Perfect Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dave’s Perfect Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces extra virgin olive oil1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Apple Braised Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Apple Braised Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick cut boneless pork chops1 small onions, minced1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup...

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Seriously Stuffed Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Seriously Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 ounces boneless chicken breasts1 link Italian sausage, casings removed2 tablespoons olive oil1/4...

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Pizza Pie!
< 60 minsMain dishPizza

Pizza Pie!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 garlic cloves,...

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Veronica's Easy Spanish Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Veronica’s Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice1 medium onions, chopped ( I like onions so I...

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Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Pasta in Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Pasta in Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages farfalle pasta ( butterfly)1/2 tablespoon salt6 -8 cups water1...

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Three Cheese Rotini Bake
CheeseMain dishPasta

Three Cheese Rotini Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces tri-color spiral pasta, cooked3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1 garlic...

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Zucchini Hamburger Pie
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Zucchini Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hamburger4 medium zucchini2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced or an 8 ounce...

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Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed, 1/2-1-inch cubes1/2 cup butter (...

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Tuna Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 (10 ounce) packages frozen green beans1...

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The Woodward Veggie Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetarian

The Woodward Veggie Burger

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons minced garlic1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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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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Healthy Honey Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Healthy Honey Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons wheat germ2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon canned apricot nectar...

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Creamed Crabmeat With Artichoke Hearts
CasserolesCrabMain dish

Creamed Crabmeat With Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon...

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Orange-Glazed Salmon for 2
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Orange-Glazed Salmon for 2

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light soy sauce2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon honey3/4 teaspoon grated fresh...

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Quick
Main dishPorkPork chops

Quick, Easy, Yummy Apple Pork Chop Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 boneless pork chops2 apples, coarsely chopped ( Granny Smith, McIntosh)1...

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Lydia's Chicken Chalupa
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lydia’s Chicken Chalupa

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas2 cans chicken stock1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Oven Baked Porcupine Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Oven Baked Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup rice2/3 cup milk1 tablespoon instant minced onion...

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Herb-Roasted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons fresh thyme (...

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Stuffed Eggplant With Cheese and Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Eggplant With Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, unpeeled with stem intact1 tablespoon olive oil2 roma tomatoes or...

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Spaghetti Pizza Pie
Main dishPizzaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Pizza Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked,drained1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 eggs, lightly beaten1 lb ground...

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Scrumptious Sausage Calzones
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Scrumptious Sausage Calzones

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1/2 cup water ( 110-115 F)3/4 cup...

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Niku-Jaga (Flavoured Meat and Potatoes)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Niku-Jaga (Flavoured Meat and Potatoes)

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes ( about 450g)200 g beef (I use thinly sliced fillet...

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Hoppin' John - Cajun Style
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hoppin’ John – Cajun Style

Ingredients: 3 -4 slices bacon1 cup uncooked rice1/2 cup water1 (11 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Shabnam Curry
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Shabnam Curry

Ingredients: 150 g mushrooms150 g green peas2 medium onions ( grated)2 medium tomatoes (...

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Vegetable Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Tomato Basil Coulis
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetable Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Tomato Basil Coulis

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts1 ounce julienne vegetablessalt & pepper4 ounces tomato puree1 clove...

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Cashew Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cashew Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup cubed process American...

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Puff the Magic Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Puff the Magic Salmon

Ingredients: 6 salmon steaks, 3/4 inch thick1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt and pepper2 egg whites3/4...

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Awesome BBQ Pork Chops and Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Awesome BBQ Pork Chops and Beans

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) cans pork and beans2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 cup barbecue sauce4...

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Tofu Stuffed Zucchini
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tofu Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 zucchini1 small onions2 tomatoes, peeled2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons flour8 ounces tofu, blended2...

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Lemony Chicken Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemony Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or vegetarian chicken breasts)1 large lemons1 -2...

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Beef-Coconut Sates
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Beef-Coconut Sates

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup flaked coconut1...

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10-Layer Poor Man's Lasagna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

10-Layer Poor Man’s Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2-1 3/4 lbs hamburgersalt and pepper1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon italian seasoning1/2 onions,...

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Taco Soup II
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Taco Soup II

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned2 cups celery, chopped2 cups carrots, chopped2 (10 1/4...

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Fried Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Fried Breaded Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3/4-1 lb pork tenderloins2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ( I...

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Meatless Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Meatless Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce1/2 lb lasagna noodles, cooked and then put into...

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Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice
BeefMain dishWhite rice

Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon red wine1/2 teaspoon sugar450...

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Mustardy Fish Fillets
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Mustardy Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 white fish fillets ( sole,catfish, cod)2/3 cup chicken stock1...

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Cold Peanut Soba Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cold Peanut Soba Noodles

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons water1 clove garlic,...

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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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Garden Tuna Melts
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Garden Tuna Melts

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped onions1/4...

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Paula Deen's Chicken Divan
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Paula Deen’s Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped broccoli or 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen...

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Golden Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Golden Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers1/4 cup onions8 mushrooms2 cups shredded cheddar...

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Vegetarian Meatloaf
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ingredients: 5 eggs1 pint cottage cheese1 -1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock powder1 onions, finely...

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