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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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Ground Beef Noodles in Sour Cream
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Noodles in Sour Cream

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter, melted1 lb ground beef3 cups noodles, uncooked3...

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Somerset Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Somerset Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken portions2 ounces butter1 medium onions, peeled and diced1 ounce flour3/4 pint...

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It Tastes Like Beef Wellington
BeefGround beefMain dish

It Tastes Like Beef Wellington

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 onions, chopped coarsely1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1...

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Meatball Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 small sweet onions, diced1 small green bell peppers, diced1 clove garlic, pressed1...

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Breast of Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Breast of Chicken, Garlic, Chickpeas and Sauce Verdure

Ingredients: 3 ounces skinless chicken breasts4 plum tomatoes, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chickpeas,...

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Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 5 bell peppers, mince the tops of the peppers1 (16 ounce) packages ground...

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Alsatian Tempeh Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Alsatian Tempeh Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Chicken with Red Lentils
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Red Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 -2 clove garlic, chopped2 cups red...

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Thai Fish Cakes With Noodle Salad
FishMain dishSeafood

Thai Fish Cakes With Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 2/3 cup coriander, loosely packed1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed4 red Thai...

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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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German Spareribs and Sauerkraut
Main dishMeatPork

German Spareribs and Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs pork spareribs, cut into serving pieces1 large onions, sliced5 cloves...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Spicy Thai Beef Salad with Lemongrass-Mint Vinaigrette and Nuts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon red...

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California Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

California Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta ( or similar shaped pasta)2 lbs lean ground beef1...

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Breakfast Pork Hash
BreakfastMain dishPork

Breakfast Pork Hash

Ingredients: 1 cup leftover cooked pork ( shredded or diced. I used a shredded...

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Reuben Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Reuben Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup rye breadcrumbs1/2 cup Russian salad dressing or...

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Chinese Chicken Bites With Dipping Sauce
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chinese Chicken Bites With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken4 scallions, finely chopped1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Baked Game Hens
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Game Hens

Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens1 apples, sliced1 onions, sliced1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon soy sauce...

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Easy Weeknight Skillet Rice and Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Easy Weeknight Skillet Rice and Sausage

Ingredients: 2 (8 7/8 ounce) packages of ready to serve cooked yellow rice1 (14...

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Artichoke
Main dishPizzaVegetarian

Artichoke, Olive and Goat’s Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: 25 cm prepared pizza crust1/3 cup italian pasta sauce150 g marinated artichokes, quartered70...

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Picante Meatball Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Picante Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 1/2 cups picante sauce1 cup crushed tortilla chips1 eggs,...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice With Beef

Ingredients: 1/4 cup salad oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup chopped celery1 1/2 cups long...

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Mary's Baked Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mary’s Baked Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic1/2 cup onions3 slices bread3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Warm Bruschetta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Warm Bruschetta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, cut into cubesnonstick cooking spray1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Wild Mushroom Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk, heated1 garlic...

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Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites
< 30 minsAppetizersMain dish

Balsamic Glazed Sausage Bites

Ingredients: 6 sweet Italian sausage2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup balsamic vinegar Directions: Fill a...

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So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ( or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)1 tablespoon olive...

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Spaghetti Castellammare
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Castellammare

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 shallots, finely chopped3 garlic cloves,...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Gourmet Baked Crab

Ingredients: 2 crabs, boiled or steamed4 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs1 lemons, juice only2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Fried Cube Steaks
BeefBreakfastMain dish

Chicken Fried Cube Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs cube steaksmeat tenderizer3 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons black pepper2...

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Poached Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Poached Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fish fillets1 tablespoon fresh parsley, choppedsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup tamari or 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup...

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Rolled Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rolled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1 cup...

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Creamy Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Creamy Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni ( uncooked)5 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed1 2/3 tablespoons...

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1 cup long grain rice ( not instant)1...

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Chicken Risotto in Microwave
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Risotto in Microwave

Ingredients: 4 shallots, sliced1 medium onions, medium size chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups arborio...

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Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)
AppetizersFishMain dish

Thai Country Style Fish (Pla Nai Suan Rot Det)

Ingredients: 500 g fish ( any white meat fish)5 shallots5 large garlic cloves2 coriander...

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FishMain dishPasta

Sicilian-Style Sardine Pasta With Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves1...

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Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans apricot halves1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon...

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Toasted Orzo With Peas and Parmesan
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Toasted Orzo With Peas and Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup onions, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, minced...

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Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Chili Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages spaghetti1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced1 (16 ounce)...

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Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs chuck roast1 medium onions, peeled and sliced1 -2 lb carrots,...

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Chicken Pesto Pillows
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Pesto Pillows

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed8 ounces...

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Easy Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Easy Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef6 tablespoons rice2 eggs1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon oregano1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Low-Fat Chicken Parmesan
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low-Fat Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken pieces1 (16 ounce) jars marinara sauce8 ounces shredded...

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Marvelous Vegetable Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Marvelous Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes1/4 cup olive oil6 cups...

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Pesto Chicken Breast With Summer Squash
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Chicken Breast With Summer Squash

Ingredients: 4 meduim boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons homemade/purchased pesto sauce2 cups finely...

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Pork with Rice
CasserolesMain dishPork

Pork with Rice

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork loin roast, sliced in 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon oil2 cans...

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Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/4 cup pine nuts1 -2 medium fresh garlic cloves1/8-1/4...

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Butternut Squash With Pistou
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Butternut Squash With Pistou

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves2/3-1 cup basil leaves3 lbs butternut...

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Crispy Baked Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Crispy Baked Fish

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs ( ground fine with...

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East Asian Style BBQ Chicken (Or Broil)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

East Asian Style BBQ Chicken (Or Broil)

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons light soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, sliced into thin crescents1 pinch sugar...

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Hobo Beans
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Hobo Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 onions, chopped1 lb bacon, cooked crisp2 (10 ounce)...

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The Best Moussaka!
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

The Best Moussaka!

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef1 onions,...

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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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Baked Tubini With Roasted Chicken and Three Cheeses
ChickenMain dishPenne

Baked Tubini With Roasted Chicken and Three Cheeses

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1 cup chicken broth ( reduced...

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Sausage
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 2 inch slices1 large...

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Fish Masala
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish Masala

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder1 tablespoon garlic,...

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Balsamic Vinegar Pan Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Balsamic Vinegar Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons honey1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon...

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Crab Stuffed Fish
CrabFishMain dish

Crab Stuffed Fish

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided1 celery ribs, finely chopped1 small onions, finely chopped1/4 cup...

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