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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Club

Ingredients: 4 slices peasant bread ( or any other favorite bread)6 -8 slices turkey2...

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Coriander and Lime Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Coriander and Lime Chicken

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, plusextra fresh coriander, to garnish2 teaspoons...

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Fish Kebabs With Low Fat Tartar Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Fish Kebabs With Low Fat Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g boneless firm white fish fillets2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise2...

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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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Coconut Chicken Curry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Coconut Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil700 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly1 onions, sliced thickly3...

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Spanish Stew With Vegetables and Olives
Main dishPork loinsStews

Spanish Stew With Vegetables and Olives

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch...

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Red Snapper With Lemon Butter
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper With Lemon Butter

Ingredients: 3 lbs red snapper filletsfloursalt and pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Pork Chops Merlot
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Merlot

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup red...

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Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 1/2 lbs...

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Chicken Sausage Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken1 lb sausage1 box long grain rice2 cans cream of...

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Luby's Cafeteria Chicken Durango
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Luby’s Cafeteria Chicken Durango

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Shrimp and Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shrimp and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces raw shrimp ( peeled, deveined, de-tailed and, chopped)2 eggs, slightly beaten10...

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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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Custard-Style Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Custard-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb macaroni1 tablespoon butter1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon dry mustard3 cups grated sharp...

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Elaine's Brisket
BeefMain dishMeat

Elaine’s Brisket

Ingredients: 6 lbs beef brisket1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce1 package dry...

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Maryland Crab Cakes With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Maryland Crab Cakes With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil ( or vegetable oil)2 scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced1 celery...

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Easy Cheeseburger Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Roast Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Glaze
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roast Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Glaze

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins1 (16 ounce) cans unsweetened tart red cherries1/2-1 cup cherry...

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Caesar Chicken and Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Caesar Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups raw penne pasta2 cups cooked chicken, cut up3/4 cup creamy caesar...

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Chicken Tandoori
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Tandoori

Ingredients: 4 whole skinless chicken breasts, split1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

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Apricot Pork Medallions
Main dishPorkVegetables

Apricot Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, sliced in 1 inch slices1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon butter1/2...

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Stir-Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir-Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Squash

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin stripsground black pepper2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Mustard Glazed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mustard Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef12 saltine crackers, crushed1/2 cup milk1 small onions,...

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Steak and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishMeat

Steak and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks1/3 cup floursalt and pepper1 tablespoon mustard powder2 -3 tablespoons...

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Killer Provolone-Stuffed Pesto Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Killer Provolone-Stuffed Pesto Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 (1/2 ounce) package dry pesto sauce mix1...

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Chicken-asparagus Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chicken-asparagus Bake

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages of vegetable spiral shaped pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 red...

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Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Greek-Style Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium chopped onions2 teaspoons dried oregano ( or to...

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Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cuban Hamburgers (Fritas)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup milk ( I use skim with good results)1/2...

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Chicken and Peppers from Epirus
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken and Peppers from Epirus

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted3 lbs skinless chicken breast halves, obvious fat removed3 large...

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Volcanic Tomato Pulao
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Volcanic Tomato Pulao

Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain basmati rice, washed and soaked3/4 cup fresh tomato paste2 -3...

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Chicken in Tomato Artichoke Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Tomato Artichoke Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 lb)1 tablespoon olive oil15...

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Kristina's Potato Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Kristina’s Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, unpeeled, boiled in skins, diced2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped2 medium tomatoes,...

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Chicken and Broccoli Braid
BreadsChickenMain dish

Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Ingredients: 2 cups diced,cooked chicken meat1/2 cup red bell peppers, chopped1 cup shredded cheddar...

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BeefFruitMain dish

Tangerine Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry wine1/2 teaspoon pepper1 egg...

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Tuna Teriyaki Salsa
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Teriyaki Salsa

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks5 tablespoons sweet style teriyaki sauce3 medium size ripe...

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Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth

Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels1 onions1 -2 celery ribs1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic cloves2 cups...

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Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ranch salad dressing1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( I...

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Italian Skillet Supper
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Italian Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium chopped onions1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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Pork Chops in Honey-Mustard sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Pork Chops in Honey-Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) center-cut pork chops, trimmed ( 3/4 inch thick)salt and pepper2...

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Cilantro Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Ketchup
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Cilantro Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Ketchup

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon...

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Cauliflower Pie
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Cauliflower Pie

Ingredients: 1 package crescent rolls1/2 cup butter1 inch thick slice American cheese, shredded2 eggs1/4...

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General Tso's Chicken III
ChickenMain dishPoultry

General Tso’s Chicken III

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless chicken breasts2 teaspoons dark soy sauce2 teaspoons rice wine or...

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Pork Chop Rub
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chop Rub

Ingredients: 1 dash onion powder1 dash garlic powder1 dash oregano1 dash dried chives2 teaspoons...

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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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Hamburger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger, Rice and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 onions, diced1 tablespoon garlic, minced2 tablespoons flour1 cup water1/2...

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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined4 garlic cloves1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Penne Pasta with Roasted Veggies
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Pasta with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) eggplants, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small butternut squash, peeled,seeded,and cut...

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Chinese Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Chinese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb steak1 green bell peppers1 onions4 cups elbow macaroni1 (19 ounce) cans...

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Tomato Broccoli Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Broccoli Chicken

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 lb boneless skinless...

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Diet Coke Sloppy Joes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Diet Coke Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot1 cup diet...

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Bean Stew With Cornmeal-Cheddar Dumplings
BeansMain dishStews

Bean Stew With Cornmeal-Cheddar Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic3 -5 tablespoons oil1 -2...

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Tangy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tangy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans sauerkraut1 envelope onion and mushroom soup mix2 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Provencal Steak and Veggies
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Provencal Steak and Veggies

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (1 lb) beef sirloin steaks, cut into 1 inch...

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Beef in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs sirloin, sliced into thin strips3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons safflower oil4...

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Slum Gullian
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Slum Gullian

Ingredients: 1 slice round steaks1 can mushrooms1 chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 can...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

7-Vegetable Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut in 2 or 3...

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Iowa Stuffed Pork Chops with Sweet Apple Dressing
ApplesMain dishPork

Iowa Stuffed Pork Chops with Sweet Apple Dressing

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1...

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It's Too Easy Cheeseburger Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

It’s Too Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 cups water2/3 cup ketchup1 (8 ounce)...

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Southwestern Pasta -- Practically Fat Free
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Pasta — Practically Fat Free

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt1 lb rotelle pasta or 1 lb other pastas ( I...

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Oriental Beef Noodle Bowl
BeefMain dishMeat

Oriental Beef Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 1/2 lb flank steaks1 (7/8 ounce) package mccormick brown gravy mix1 cup shredded...

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