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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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Vegetarian Hawaiian Fried Rice With " Ham"
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Vegetarian Hawaiian Fried Rice With ” Ham”

Ingredients: 2/3 cup sliced mushrooms2 stalks celery, chopped1 large shredded carrots1/2 medium chopped onions1/4...

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Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 thin pizza crust ( refrigerator, boboli, or your favorite)2 cloves garlic, minced1/3...

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Zucchini and Feta with Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Zucchini and Feta with Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise...

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Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb lean ground beef...

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Zucchini Carrot Saute With Gorgonzola and Walnut Cream Sauce
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini Carrot Saute With Gorgonzola and Walnut Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 medium tender carrots, peeled and julienned5 small...

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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Drunken Shrimp a La Greque

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons ouzo1 tablespoon brown sugar2 garlic...

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Garlic Lover's Chicken Tetrazzini
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Lover’s Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 medium broiler-fryer chickens (whatever’s on sale!) or 8 chicken parts ( whatever’s...

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Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages tri-color spiral pasta1 medium red onions1 medium tomatoes, chopped1...

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Vitality Veggie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Vitality Veggie Pasta

Ingredients: 250 g pappardelle pasta1 small butternut squash, peeled seeded and chunked2 tablespoons olive...

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Hazelnut and Courgette (Zucchini) Bake
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Hazelnut and Courgette (Zucchini) Bake

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons sunflower oil4 ounces hazelnuts, roughly chopped1 1/4...

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Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semolina flour1 pinch salt6 large eggs2 tablespoons olive...

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Pasta with Brie
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Brie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb linguine2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic1 cup packed fresh...

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Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Better Than “out of the box” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half waycheese sauce ( see recipe below)1 cup...

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Martini Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Martini Steak

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup dry vermouth2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2...

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Baked Mushroom and Scallops
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Mushroom and Scallops

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 lb large scallops8 ounces fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped1/2 medium onions,...

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Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs roasting chickens1 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped1 head fresh garlic,...

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Santa Fe Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Santa Fe Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground chuck1 onions, chopped2 (1 ounce)...

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Jolean's Italian Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Jolean’s Italian Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained, and tossed with2 tablespoons butter1 lb sage...

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Ukrainian Borscht
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients: 1 link sausage, diced1 onions, chopped1 cup peas1 garlic cloves, peeled and finely...

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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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Tofu and Broccoli Stir-fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Tofu and Broccoli Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut butter1 tablespoon hot water1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon low sodium...

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Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs apples, quartered, cored, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter, unsalted4 pork...

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Brats In Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Brats In Sauce

Ingredients: 1 can beer1/4-1/2 cup butter1 medium onions1 package bratwursts Directions: Simmer brats in...

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Pasta Carbonara Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Pasta Carbonara Salad

Ingredients: 24 ounces shell pasta1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon salt2 cups parmesan cheese1 2/3 cups...

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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups cooked...

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Salmon with Lemon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon with Lemon, Chive Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup clam juice1/3 cup dry white vermouth1/4 cup shallots, chopped1/2 cup whipping...

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Vegan Veggie Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Vegan Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1/2 cup tomato sauce14 ounces extra firm...

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Simple Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Simple Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 small onions ( chopped)1 bell peppers ( chopped)2 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons...

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Mini Glazed Meat Loaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mini Glazed Meat Loaves

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef1/2...

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Colorful Kidney Bean Salad
BeansMain dishSalads

Colorful Kidney Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 yellow bell peppers, in...

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Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups...

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Boston Baked Scrod
FishMain dishSeafood

Boston Baked Scrod

Ingredients: 4 scrod fillets ( 6-8 ounces each)salt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons lemon...

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Pan Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Mushroom Cream Sauce
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Pan Roast Beef Tenderloin with a Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 dash olive oil1 teaspoon butter2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloinsalt and pepper1 clove...

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Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks ( use white dark...

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Low Fat Tomato and Zucchini Summer Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Low Fat Tomato and Zucchini Summer Gratin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur2 lbs zucchini, peeled and thinly sliced2 lbs tomatoes, thinly sliced1...

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Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Swiss Steak

Ingredients: chuck round steaks2 teaspoons oilsaltpepperflour1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup1/4 cup water...

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Brown Gravy
Condimentsetc.European

Brown Gravy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3-1/2 cup flour4 cups hot water1 1/2 tablespoons beef stock1...

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Sue's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sue’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 eggs1 tablespoon oregano, dried1/8 cup onions, finely chopped1 pinch ground...

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Awesome Roast Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Awesome Roast Pork

Ingredients: 2 large garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled1/2 teaspoon black...

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Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage1 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed &,drained1 cup water1...

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Meatballs With Red Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Red Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 large eggs2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely...

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Martin Yan's Lettuce Cups
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Martin Yan’s Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey ( or minced chicken)1 tablespoon oyster sauce1 teaspoon sesame...

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< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Sue Sue’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground round1 large onions, chopped8 ounces of small egg noodles,...

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Salmon and Rice Wrapped in Pastry With Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Rice Wrapped in Pastry With Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup long-grain white rice2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup minced leeks ( white and...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

BBQ’d Cornmeal Crust Pizza with Artichokes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup white flour1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Dried Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dried Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) jars sliced dried beef, cut into bite size pieces1/2 lb...

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Asian Sauced Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Asian Sauced Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or 1/2 pound each ground beef and ground...

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Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick eachfresh ground pepper2...

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Ratatouille Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ratatouille Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, deboned,skinned and split lengthwise into halves1 tablespoon vegetable oil2...

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Italian Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil, divided3 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Three Bean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Three Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, all rinsed and drained1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza
ItalianMain dishPizza

Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/3 cups warm water ( 110 to...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Falafel I

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chickpeas3 crushed garlic cloves1/2 cup finely minced celery1/2 cup finely...

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Moroccan Mushroom Couscous
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Moroccan Mushroom Couscous

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onions, thinly sliced1 clove...

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Sour Cream and Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sour Cream and Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cooked and deboned1 pint sour cream2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell’s...

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp With Greens
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp With Greens

Ingredients: 8 ounces serrano ham or 8 ounces prosciutto1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and...

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Salmon Hash
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Hash

Ingredients: 1 can red salmon, drained and flaked2 cups chopped peeled red potatoes2 tablespoons...

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Orange-Glazed Red Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Orange-Glazed Red Snapper

Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets, 1 pound1/4 cup orange marmalade, can sub apricot if...

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Beef Barley Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Beef Barley Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Barbecued Beef and Potato Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Barbecued Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped2 green peppers, seeded and...

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