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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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Homemade Marinara Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic6 lbs coarsely chopped peeled tomatoes...

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Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Chianti
Main dishMeatPoultry

Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Chianti

Ingredients: 1 link hot Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled1/2 cup Stove Top stuffing...

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Pizza Bianco
CheeseMain dishPizza

Pizza Bianco

Ingredients: prepared pizza crust ( frozen bread dough, Boboli, homemade, whatever you have)1 1/2-2...

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Turkey Marsala- Using Leftovers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Marsala- Using Leftovers

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed1 tablespoon cooked turkey, very finely chopped1 tablespoon turkey...

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Oriental Poached Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Oriental Poached Fish

Ingredients: 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, torn in half1 inch long piece fresh ginger, lightly...

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Pan Seared Moroccan Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pan Seared Moroccan Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon garlic,...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon-Glazed Onions

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, such as vidalia, cut in wedges8 slices thick hickory...

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Pina Colada Shrimp and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Pina Colada Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned, deveined1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup pineapple juice1 (20...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Sour Cream Chili Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce or 1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Chicken With Orzo and Veggies
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken With Orzo and Veggies

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large red onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, smashed1 sweet...

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Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Vienna Beef)
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Chicago Style Hot Dogs (Vienna Beef)

Ingredients: vienna beef hot dogspoppyseed bunsyellow mustardbright green relishfresh onions, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 kosher...

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Chile Macaroni Con Queso Style
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Macaroni Con Queso Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes ( with...

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Honey Garlic Shrimp over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages fresh linguine1 tablespoon water1 (1 lb) bag frozen vegetables...

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Stove Top Chicken Lasagna Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Stove Top Chicken Lasagna Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins, all...

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Maple-barbecued Chicken Drumsticks
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple-barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons Crisco cooking...

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Frankfurter Vegetable Stir-fry
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Frankfurter Vegetable Stir-fry

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil1/2 cup sliced onions1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup thinly sliced...

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Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloins
Main dishPorkPork loins

Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloins

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Veggie Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Veggie Quiche

Ingredients: 9 inches pie shells8 -10 slices vegetarian pepperoni1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese1/2...

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Chimichangas-turkey
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Chimichangas-turkey

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 package lowrys fajita seasoning mix ( or any brand)1/4...

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Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce1...

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Gnocchi Parisienne
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Gnocchi Parisienne

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ( 1/2 stick)1 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour3 large...

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Lemon Glazed Vegetables
EuropeanMain dishVegetarian

Lemon Glazed Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 kg baby potatoes, boiled and halved1 kg steamed cauliflower florets1 kg snow...

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Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) skinless turkey breast, bone in2 garlic cloves, cut into slivers1/2...

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Hamburger Helping Mix (In a Jar)
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Helping Mix (In a Jar)

Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder1 cup cornstarch1/4 cup beef bouillon powder2 tablespoons...

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Rellenos Jaibas
CrabMain dishShellfish

Rellenos Jaibas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked crabmeat4 asparagus spears, blanched1 fresh tomatoes, cut in thin sections1/4...

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Pasta With Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely chipped1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in...

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Breaded Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breaded Lemon-Garlic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs ( use only dry, fresh will not stick)1/2...

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Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 500 g filet of beef, trimmed of all visible fat and sinew4 tablespoons...

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Chicken - Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken – Piccata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons...

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Peach Dump Chicken - OAMC
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peach Dump Chicken – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces ( 4-6 pieces)1/2 tablespoon orange zest1/3 cup orange...

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Spicy  Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon...

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Creamy Apricot Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken thighs1 (14 ounce) cans apricot nectar1 (1 1/4 ounce) packets...

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Yummy Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Goulash

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey2...

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Mountain Raclette
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Mountain Raclette

Ingredients: 1/2 lb raclette cheese12 new potatoes3/4 lb cooked sausages, of your favorite variety1...

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Great Sauteed Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Great Sauteed Vegetables

Ingredients: 7 asparagus spears, cut 1 inch long2 carrots, cut 1/2 inch long1 medium...

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Main dishSaladsSoups & stews

Pork Goulash soup

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided1 lb pork, cubed4 medium potatoes,...

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Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions

Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts, split and skinned1 medium green bell peppers or 1...

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Zucchini Pie
Low carbMain dishSavory pies

Zucchini Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup grated romano cheesesalt & freshly ground black pepper4 eggs1/2...

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Manly Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Manly Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 green peppers4 cloves garlic1 yellow peppers2 white onions1 green...

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BeefBeef roastMain dish

Garlic Horseradish Sirloin Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs top sirloin roast4 garlic cloves, slivered1/4 cup light mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared...

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Mouthwatering Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Mouthwatering Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground turkey1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Vegetarian Veggie Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Vegetarian Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers1/4 cup chopped green bell...

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Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked potatoes2 cups milk or 2 cups beef broth4 tablespoons butter...

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Mom's Goolash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Goolash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 roll breakfast sausage ( like Jimmy Dean)1 lb macaroni1...

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Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled1/2 cup canola oil6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon hot...

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Charmie's Meatloaf With Pineapple Topping
BeefGround beefMain dish

Charmie’s Meatloaf With Pineapple Topping

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup crushed Ritz crackers1/3 cup milk1/4 cup chopped...

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Sauteed Scallops with Mustard
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Sauteed Scallops with Mustard

Ingredients: 12 big scallops2 tablespoons olive oil6 tablespoons whipping cream6 ounces spinach leaves (...

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Burritos with Chicken and Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishSauces

Burritos with Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain rice1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1...

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Steak With Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Steak With Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, cut into stir-fry sized strips ( not hamburger meat, obviously)1...

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Maple-Dijon Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Maple-Dijon Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/2 cup applesauce1/4 cup crisp bacon, crumbled1/2 teaspoon poultry...

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Easy Kidney Bean  and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Easy Kidney Bean and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups grated cheddar cheese ( or to taste)1 large onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Barefoot Contessa Pork Loin - Ina Garten
Main dishPorkPork loins

Barefoot Contessa Pork Loin – Ina Garten

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) pork loin, bone in, Frenched and tied ( about 5...

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Creamy Beef and Potato Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Beef and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, divided2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced2 zucchini,...

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Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ultimate Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breastscajun seasoning8 slices bacon, cooked in advance if...

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Fake-baked Ziti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fake-baked Ziti

Ingredients: 2 cups marinara sauce ( I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

New England Deep Fried Clams

Ingredients: 1 eggs, separated1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter, melted1/2 cup flour, sifted1...

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Redfish Courtbouillon
Main dishSaltwater fishStews

Redfish Courtbouillon

Ingredients: 6 lbs redfish fillets4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups onions, chopped2 green...

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Burgundy Meatball Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Burgundy Meatball Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, i use ( pork,veal,beef combo)1 cup fine soft bread...

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Simple Hamburger Helper
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Simple Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup3/4 cup milk3...

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Risotto aux Champignons
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Risotto aux Champignons

Ingredients: 125 g butter1 onions, chopped375 g mushrooms, diced500 g risotto rice ( eg....

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