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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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Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi)

Ingredients: 14 ounces penne pasta ( or other short pasta)2 lbs asparagus4 ounces butter...

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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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Crab Cannelloni
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Cannelloni

Ingredients: 1/2 lb phyllo dough1 cup cooked spinach1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese3 green onions,...

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Mild and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups...

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles ( bean threads)1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup...

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup caesar salad dressing ( bottled & divided)2 cups French...

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Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry
BeefMain dishMeat

Yummy Scrummy Braised Beef With Red Wine and Cranberry

Ingredients: 1 kg braising steak2 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons oil3 onions, thinly sliced300 ml red...

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Reduced-Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Reduced-Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants4 -6 ounces tomato sauce1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Enchiladas De Zucchini
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Enchiladas De Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 dozen corn tortillas2 tablespoons oil1 lb ground beef1 yellow onions, minced2 -4...

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Pasta in Danish Butter Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Pasta in Danish Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta1/2 cup unsalted butter2 tablespoons minced onions2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Leek and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Leek and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, sliced1 lb low fat cottage cheese2 leeks, cut into 1/2...

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Roast Beef With Gravy
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Roast Beef With Gravy

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs beef roast1 -2 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1 (2 ounce) packets...

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Nachos Arizona Style
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Nachos Arizona Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beefsalt and pepper, to taste1/2 large red onions, chopped1...

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Pepperoni Pizza Pita
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pepperoni Pizza Pita

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pizza sauce1 whole pita bread ( 6 inches)6 pepperoni slices2 fresh...

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Quick and tasty Minestrone
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Quick and tasty Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed3 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 (250...

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Beef Lombardi
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Lombardi

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (10 ounce)...

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Thai Red Pork Curry With Corn and Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Thai Red Pork Curry With Corn and Peas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil2 tablespoons red curry paste1 lb diced lean pork1 cup...

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Chipped Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chipped Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans mushroom soup1 cup cheddar cheese, diced1 tablespoon instant...

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Lasagna Rolls With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Rolls With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 8 uncooked lasagna noodles4 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 (8 ounce)...

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Chicken Strips
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast tenders2 cups milk2 eggs, beatensalt & pepper3...

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Vietnamese clay pot pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Vietnamese clay pot pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 whole shallots, chopped1...

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Best Ever Potato Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Best Ever Potato Soup

Ingredients: 10 cups water4 tablespoons ham soup base2 cups diced cooked ham1 3/4 cups...

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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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Ham And Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham And Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 can cream of...

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Peachy Stuffed Peanut Butter Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peachy Stuffed Peanut Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/8 inch thick1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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OAMC Spaghetti Pie
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

OAMC Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( more or less)1 lb Italian sausage2 (26 ounce) jars...

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the new grilled cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

the new grilled cheese

Ingredients: 3 -4 slices American cheese2 soft taco-size flour tortillas2 tablespoons butter Directions: butter...

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Cabbage Roll Bake
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Cabbage Roll Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked ground turkey breast1 1/2 lbs cabbage, all varieties, chopped14 1/2...

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spaghetti puttanesca
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

spaghetti puttanesca

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil6 cloves chopped garlic1 can anchovies, drained32 ounces crushed tomatoes...

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Egg Foo Yung
ChineseMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg Foo Yung

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beatensalt and pepperfive-spice powder, a good pinch (optional)3 tablespoons sunflower oil4...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Toasted’s Favorite Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breastsAunt Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Saltolive oil1 medium onions1...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Rigatoni Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Eggplant (Aubergine) Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, cut in 1/4 inch slices ( about 1 pd)3 tablespoons olive...

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2 Pot Stove Top Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
BeefGround beefMain dish

2 Pot Stove Top Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef3 cups cabbage, chopped1/2 cup onions1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Marzetti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Marzetti

Ingredients: 12 ounces wide egg noodles2 lbs ground beef ( or 1 pound)1 cup...

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Oven Fried Cinnamon Honey Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Cinnamon Honey Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon pepper1 eggs2 tablespoons...

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Coca Cola Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Coca Cola Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork loin18 ounces Coca-Cola1/2 large onions, chopped1/2 green bell peppers, chopped1...

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Filipino Chicken Adobo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces3 -4 cloves garlic, minced (I prefer to smash...

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Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets ( Any Flavor)

Ingredients: 2 cups of your favorite potato chips ( try sour cream & onion...

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PawPaw's One-Hour Lonesome Dove Stew
BeefMain dishStews

PawPaw’s One-Hour Lonesome Dove Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 small onions, chopped1 (29 ounce) cans whole new potatoes1...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Fusilli and Cream Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic, minced5 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup...

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Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Carb Mexi Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons taco seasoning ( I prefer...

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Pizza Burritos
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Pizza Burritos

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 (14 ounce) cans pizza sauce8 ounces mozzarella...

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Firehouse Honey-Mustard Chicken
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Firehouse Honey-Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup Worcestershire sauce18 slices bacon1 small onions,...

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Cheesy Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice, cooked1 lb fresh spinach, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cloves...

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Country Ham and Biscuit Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Ham and Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 6 frozen biscuit dough1 cup tiny peas, thawed1 1/2-2 cups ham, cut into...

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Buttermilk Mushroom Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Mushroom Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter4 bone-in chicken breasts ( skin on or removed)seasoning salt (...

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Chicken fried Hamburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Chicken fried Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meatflourCrisco Directions: roll hamburger into patties.rinse one hamburger patty.lay in...

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Vegetarian Butternut Squash Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Butternut Squash Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb butternut squash, steamed and mashed1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped2...

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Broccoli Pasta in a Fresh Tomato Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli Pasta in a Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 ounces pasta ( Fusili works best!)1/2 cup broccoli florets2 -2 1/2 cups...

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Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas
< 60 minsDiabeticMain dish

Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce1/2 cup salsa8 corn tortillas ( 6inch)1/2 lb lean...

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Polish Sausage and Rice "one Dish"
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Polish Sausage and Rice “one Dish”

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice3 cups water2 green bell peppers ( sliced or chunked...

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Beef Tenderloin with Port-Rosemary Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin with Port-Rosemary Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup minced shallots2 cups dry red wine1 1/2 cups...

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Chinese Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken ( about 3-3 1/2 lbs.)2 teaspoons salt4 cloves garlic, peeled2...

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Pizza Dough for Pizza or Calzones (Bread Machine)
BreadsMain dishPizza

Pizza Dough for Pizza or Calzones (Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm beer or 1 cup lukewarm water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1...

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Devil Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Devil Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon onions, diced2 teaspoons...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Layered Hamburger Bake

Ingredients: 6 ounces noodles1 lb hamburger1 cup onions, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1...

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Waikiki BBQ Chicken Dish
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Waikiki BBQ Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvesflour, to coatsalt and pepper1 teaspoon oil1 cup...

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Stove Top Chicken in Mustard Sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Stove Top Chicken in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 tablespoon olive oil ( will depend on...

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Egg Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 6 eggs, hard cooked, cooled and diced1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup Miracle Whip1/4...

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CheeseMain dishPork

Pork with Artichokes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut in thin strips1 can artichoke hearts, squeezed dry...

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