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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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Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli16 ounces rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Easy Macaroni and Soy Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Easy Macaroni and Soy Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni ( or another pasta of your choice)2 tablespoons soy margarine...

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Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons garlic, minced4 small zucchini (about 6 inches long...

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Pork Medallions in Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Medallions in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 (3/4...

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Guinness Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Guinness Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef1 dash pepper1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1 clove garlic, crushed1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Cheese Panini

Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta ( Italian bread)1 1/2 ounces grated grana padana parmigiano1 1/2...

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Barbecued Pork With Chow Fun
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbecued Pork With Chow Fun

Ingredients: 1 lb chow fun rice noodles4 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon light soy...

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Day Before Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Day Before Casserole

Ingredients: 7 ounces macaroni ( uncooked)1 can celery soup1 can mushroom soup1 jar pimientos...

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Spicy Empanadas
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spicy Empanadas

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 1/2 cups vegetable lard1/4 teaspoon saltice water1 lb ground beef2...

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Steamed Pacific Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Steamed Pacific Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs pacific salmon2 tablespoons fresh basil1 tablespoon fresh rosemary1 tablespoon fresh parsley3...

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Foolproof Roast Beef and Vegetable
BeefMain dishMeat

Foolproof Roast Beef and Vegetable

Ingredients: 4 lbs roastred new potatoes, cut in 1/2sweet onions, sliced in quarterscarrots, cut...

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Pork Medallions With Blackberry Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Medallions With Blackberry Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1...

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Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells3 cups ramps, bulbs whole1/4 cup butter4 large...

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Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large green bell peppers1 tablespoon...

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Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Ginger Garlic Prawn (Shrimp) Salad

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup vegetable stock2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons soft brown sugar2...

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Easy Homestyle Low fat Chicken and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Easy Homestyle Low fat Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes bow tie pasta1 can low-fat cream of chicken soup1...

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George Foreman Awesome Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

George Foreman Awesome Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breastsolive oilcoarse saltfresh ground pepperavo classic spicy guacamoleswiss cheeselettucetomatoes4 sandwich...

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Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti

Ingredients: 6 tomatoes8 basil leaves, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon finely...

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Salmon Barley Pilaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Barley Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots, finely chopped1 celery, , finely...

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Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb 97% lean ground beef1 (11 ounce) cans low-fat cream of mushroom...

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Margarita Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Margarita Salmon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tequila1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/8...

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Blue Ribbon Shepherd's Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blue Ribbon Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small yellow onions, diced1 cup whole kernel corn,...

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Mother Brown's Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mother Brown’s Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 cup ketchup1 1/2 cups tomato juice1...

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Apple Stuffed Sausage Patties
BreakfastMain dishPork

Apple Stuffed Sausage Patties

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bulk pork sausage1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 finely chopped onions2...

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Bears' Style Sub
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Bears’ Style Sub

Ingredients: 1 Italian bread, 12 inches section2 ounces genoa salami2 ounces mortadella2 ounces hot...

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Asian Short Ribs With Carrots and Rice
BeefMain dishMeat

Asian Short Ribs With Carrots and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onions, peeled and chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Pear and Blue Cheese Pork Chops
CheeseMain dishPork

Pear and Blue Cheese Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chopsvegetable oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 medium pears, cored, halved,...

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Turkey Pineapple Spinach Meatloaf
Main dishPineappleTurkey

Turkey Pineapple Spinach Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup crushed pineapple,...

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Cashew Chicken and Baby Bok Choy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Chicken and Baby Bok Choy

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup canned broth1/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup...

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Creamy Spinach
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Creamy Spinach, Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves400 g bacon, diced1/2 cup white...

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Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon crushed...

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King Ranch Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

King Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillascooked boneless chicken ( or use canned in a hurry)1 large...

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Lasagna Style Bow-Tie Pasta
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Style Bow-Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta, farfalle1 tablespoon oil1 small onions, chopped8 ounces lean...

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Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( about 1 1/2...

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Decked-Out Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Decked-Out Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 (4 1/2 ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup...

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Chocolate Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chocolate Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ( not frozen)1 teaspoon semisweet cocoa powder or 1 teaspoon...

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Chicken and Preserved Lemon
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Preserved Lemon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil8 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved2 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Mozzarella Hot Sauce Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloins3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce1/4...

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Three Meat Calzone
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Three Meat Calzone

Ingredients: 1/2 cup tomato juice or 1/2 cup V8 vegetable juice1/2 package active dry...

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Chicken Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Chicken Burger

Ingredients: 250 g ground chicken100 g mushrooms, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 onions, diced1 large...

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Goldfish Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Goldfish Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut in 1 inch pieces1 1/2 cups goldfish...

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Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked orecchiette1/3 cup butter1/2 cup chopped shallots3 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup...

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Tuna-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, well drained1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4...

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Baked Reuben - Style Casserole
AmericanCasserolesMain dish

Baked Reuben – Style Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 cup snipped...

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The Best Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

The Best Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw basmati rice, cooked at least 1 day in advance...

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White Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas
Main dishMeatPoultry

White Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken breasts ( or equivalent turkey)8 ounces low-fat cream cheese1 cup...

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Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

Ingredients: 2 filet mignon steaks ( 4 oz.)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb fresh...

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Beef Puff Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Puff Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup milk4 ounces...

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Southwest Potato Lentil Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Southwest Potato Lentil Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils, uncooked2 medium potatoes, in small cubes1 cup chopped/shredded carrots1/2-1 cup...

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T's Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

T’s Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 onions, cut into squares1 green peppers, cut into chunks1/4...

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Beef and Mushroom-topped Potato Wedges
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Mushroom-topped Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 large potatoes2 cups sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped green...

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Spring Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spring Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked lamb, cut in cubes3 cups mashed potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Speedy Chinese Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Speedy Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 5 cups packaged coleslaw mix ( 16 oz)3/4 lb ground chicken ( or...

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Corned Beef Hash Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Corned Beef Hash Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked1 green peppers, chopped1 onions, chopped fine8 ounces cheddar...

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Awesome Paprika Chicken With Creamy Gravy!
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Awesome Paprika Chicken With Creamy Gravy!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground pepper1 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken Hurry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Hurry

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs cut-up chicken1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1...

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Chicken Broccoli Vegetable Saute'
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Broccoli Vegetable Saute’

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli ( cut up)2 tablespoons butter ( divided)4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Prime Rib (Foolproof ) With Au Jus Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Prime Rib (Foolproof ) With Au Jus Gravy

Ingredients: 5 lbs standing rib roast4 garlic cloves, mincedsaltpepperthyme leavesbasil leavesmarjoram leavesWorcestershire saucesliced fresh...

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Mushroom Stuffed Grilled Pork Burgers
Main dishMeatPork

Mushroom Stuffed Grilled Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions2 -3...

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