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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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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons ( whichever kind you like)1/3 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Very Lemony Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Very Lemony Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons white wine1/2 cup fresh...

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Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake
CornMain dishVegetables

Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic1 small...

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ChickenMain dishSalads

Caesar My Way

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 lb pork tenderloins8 ounces fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons...

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Fruity Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fruity Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken1 cup mandarin oranges in light syrup2 cups cabbage coleslaw...

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Vicki's Shrimp and Crab Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Vicki’s Shrimp and Crab Pasta

Ingredients: 1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Tri-Color Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tri-Color Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages tri-color pasta2 cups frozen green peas2 plum tomatoes or...

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Chicken Latkes
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Latkes

Ingredients: 175 g chicken breast fillets, skinned700 g baking potatoes1 onions2 egg whites1 tablespoon...

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Baked Pork and Apple Meatballs (Gary Rhodes)
ApplesMain dishPork

Baked Pork and Apple Meatballs (Gary Rhodes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons butter1 large onions, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Chicken Linguine
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Linguine

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine2 tablespoons butter, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup...

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French Quarter Shrimp Creole
Main dishShellfishShrimp

French Quarter Shrimp Creole

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 green bell peppers, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Quick and Easy Tuna Cakes
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Quick and Easy Tuna Cakes

Ingredients: 400 g potatoes, peeled and diced1 (185 g) cans tuna in water or...

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Tomato and Smoked Gouda Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Tomato and Smoked Gouda Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (13 7/8 ounce) refrigerated tube pizza dough ( such as Pillsbury)cooking spray1...

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 6 small boneless chicken breast halves6 stalks asparagus3 ounces colby cheese1 cup plain...

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1 cup frozen peas and carrots1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Apple Braised Salmon With Citrus Spiced Couscous
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Apple Braised Salmon With Citrus Spiced Couscous

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, seasoned withsalt and pepper7 ounces couscous1/2 lemons, juice...

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Basil Chicken Parmigiana
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Basil Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked rotini whole wheat pasta4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3...

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Shelly's Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shelly’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper2 beef bouillon cubes1 -2 tablespoon...

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Rice Crust Pizza With Italian-Seasoned Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Rice Crust Pizza With Italian-Seasoned Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil2 egg whites, lightly beaten (...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Flour Tortilla Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( 3 lbs)1 1/2 quarts water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules or...

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Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients: 1 onions1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1/4 lb penne pasta1/2 cup roasted red peppers2...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fast n’ Easy Creole Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips1 (14 ounce)...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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Mushroom and Quinoa Pie
GrainsMain dishSavory pies

Mushroom and Quinoa Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 brown onions, finely chopped3 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon lemon pepper1 teaspoon garlic ( crushed)1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Parmesan Potato Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Parmesan Potato Soup

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, cubed3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Hamburger Chow-Mein
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Chow-Mein

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger, browned1 small onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Herbed Roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Herbed Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds1/2 large lemons, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves,...

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Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages kraft macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup butter...

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Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 1/2 ounce) cans Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked3/4 cup seasoned...

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Chicken Ranch Wraps
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Ranch Wraps

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix1...

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Spicy Tofu Salad
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Spicy Tofu Salad

Ingredients: 750 g tofu, drained1 small red Spanish onions1 carrots1 green peppers2 tablespoons peanuts,...

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Sophisticated Grilled Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sophisticated Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 vidalia onions, dicedcayenne pepperblack pepper2 slices whole wheat bread ( I use...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Garbanzo Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 (15 ounce) cans...

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Linguini With Artichoke Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Linguini With Artichoke Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons flour2 cups chicken broth or 2...

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Simple Tuna Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Simple Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta shells or 12 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained12 ounces canned...

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Easy Chicken Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) boxes instant chicken stove top stuffing mix2 cups boneless chicken,...

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Easy Chicken Satay
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Easy Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup...

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EuropeanMain dishMeat

Yorkshire Puddings

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk, at room temperature2 eggs1/2 cup water,...

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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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Can't Stop Eating It Scrumptious Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Can’t Stop Eating It Scrumptious Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour1 -2...

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Pasta Quesadilla
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Pasta Quesadilla

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry pasta2 cups grated monterey jack cheese4 ounces diced green chilies1...

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown basmati rice1 cup water1 teaspoon sea salt2 small carrots1/2 red...

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Baked Barbecue Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1 small onions, cut into slices1 1/2...

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Green Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant rice1 cup boiling water2/3 cup milk1 can cream of...

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Pork Chops With Roasted Peppers and Potatoes
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Roasted Peppers and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 pork chops ( about 1 lb/500g, 3/4-inch or 2cm...

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ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked sweet potatoe2 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon...

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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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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, rotini pasta (1/2 regular box) or 1/2 lb pasta...

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Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas
BeefMain dishMeat

Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh snow peas1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks3 tablespoons dry sherry3 tablespoons...

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Beef Casserole Italiano
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Casserole Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon...

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Chicken With Garlic Bread Crumbs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Garlic Bread Crumbs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 tablespoon parsley1/4 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Chicken Salsa Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Chicken Salsa Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts1 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or 1 enough...

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Sloppy Joe Turnovers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Sloppy Joe Turnovers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon...

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Spicy Meat and Cheese Stromboli
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Meat and Cheese Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, refrigerated ( recommend Pillsbury)24 slices pepperoni6 slices provolone cheese6 slices...

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Greek Bean Soup
CheeseMain dishSoups & stews

Greek Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup carrots, chopped4...

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2 Layer Baked Ziti
BeefGround beefMain dish

2 Layer Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground beef1...

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Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water2 cups low sodium chicken broth (cans or box) or...

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Easy Tomato Basil Tart
Main dishSavory piesTomatoes

Easy Tomato Basil Tart

Ingredients: pie crusts ( I use Pillsbury ready to bake pie crusts)8 ounces shredded...

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Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 175 g plain flour1 pinch salt25 g parmesan cheese, finely grated85 g butter,...

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