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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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Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Pasta With Sardine Sauce (Pasta Con Sardine Siciliano)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sardine fillets1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1...

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Meatless (But Very Cheesy) No Boil Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Meatless (But Very Cheesy) No Boil Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 teaspoon oil1 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti...

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Cowboy "this-N-That" Hearty Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Cowboy “this-N-That” Hearty Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili-ready tomatoes1...

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Italian Pork Hoagies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Pork Hoagies

Ingredients: 6 hoagie rolls, split1/2 cup pizza sauce12 slices cooked pork ( I use...

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Macaroni and Peas
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Peas

Ingredients: 1 small onions2 garlic clovesolive oilred pepper flakesblack pepperitalian seasoning ( mix of...

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Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup flour3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil4...

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Cavatelli With Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cavatelli With Broccoli

Ingredients: 6 ounces cavatelli (spirals) or 6 ounces rotelle pasta ( spirals)1 tablespoon olive...

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Tuna Italian
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Italian

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1 (6...

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Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs blade steaks or 2 lbs round steaks, cut in strips 2...

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Mexican Chicken Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Mexican Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Sloppy Joe Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Sloppy Joe Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( MAY SUB. WITH GROUND TURKEY)3/4 cup frozen corn...

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Tasty South Beach Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tasty South Beach Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( can use LEAN turkey)1/4 cup better’n eggs...

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Pan-Grilled Salmon on Toast With Scallion Mayonnaise
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pan-Grilled Salmon on Toast With Scallion Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 6 scallions4 teaspoons olive oil1 lb salmon fillets, skinned and bones removed (...

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Salsa Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Salsa Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 sweet green peppers, finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4...

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Salisbury Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Salisbury Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs 85% lean ground beef1/2 small red onions, fine dice1/2 cup...

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Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup capers1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 lbs tuna, cut into 1 inch...

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Uncle Bill's Mediterranean Style Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Uncle Bill’s Mediterranean Style Pizza

Ingredients: 3/4 cup tomato sauce, of your choice15 inches prepared pizza crust1/3 cup sliced...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Marinated Veggie Kebabs

Ingredients: 2 bell peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks2 small eggplants, cut into 1...

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Chicken Marsala for Two
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Marsala for Two

Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 cup button mushrooms, sliced ( i...

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Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake
BeefMain dishMeat

Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 lbs steak, cubed1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 cloves minced...

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Rosemary and Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Rosemary and Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas

Ingredients: burrito size flour tortillas ( the very large ones)3/4 lb smoked cheddar cheese1...

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Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles ( I used the kind you don’t have to boil)3...

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Chicken in Italian Dressing
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Italian Dressing

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breastsmayonnaiseItalian breadcrumbsItalian dressing ( Wishbone) Directions: Put mayonnaise on chicken...

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Dressing in a casserole or a bird
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Dressing in a casserole or a bird

Ingredients: 8 cups soft bread, cut in cubes1 medium onions1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Italian “Hamburger Helper”

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box pasta, any bite-size shape1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon garlic...

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Glazed Tofu Sandwiches With Jicama Slaw
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Glazed Tofu Sandwiches With Jicama Slaw

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) blocks extra firm tofu, drained, split horizontally2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly1...

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Broiled Cheddar Tomato Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Broiled Cheddar Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted on both sides in broiler3 large tomatoes,...

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BBQ Pasta salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

BBQ Pasta salad

Ingredients: 1 package wagon wheel macaroni1 cup chopped cooked chicken breasts1 can mandarin oranges,...

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The Easiest Asian Pork Dinner
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

The Easiest Asian Pork Dinner

Ingredients: 1 kg pork, marbled with a little fat1 cup ketjap manis ( thick...

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Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (rotkohlrouladen)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (rotkohlrouladen)

Ingredients: 1 small red cabbage2 tablespoons margarine2 onions, finely chopped1 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 lb...

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Polish Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Polish Salad

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes2 carrots2 stalks celery2 tomatoes2 hard-boiled eggs1 dill pickles1/3 sweet onions1...

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Salmon With Cilantro and Roasted Serrano Aioli
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Cilantro and Roasted Serrano Aioli

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed1 garlic cloves4 serrano...

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Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Tasty Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 eggs1 large...

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Ritzy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cooked chicken, diced1 1/2 cups celery, chopped1 cup onions, chopped1 1/2 cups...

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Mom's Greek Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Greek Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 cups white rice, cooked1/3 cup chopped parsley2 cloves...

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Colorful Layered Salad
Main dishSaladsVegetables

Colorful Layered Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups washed and torn salad greens8 ounces boiled ham, diced2 ripe tomatoes,...

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Jollof Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Jollof Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces2 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, chopped16 ounces canned tomatoes, cut...

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Low cholesterolMain dishPizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt2 packets active...

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South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1/4...

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Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb onions, as thinly sliced as possible3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4...

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Raspberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Raspberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons seedless red raspberry preserves4 slices sourdough bread2 tablespoons chopped pecans1 -2...

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Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and butterflied with tail shell left onsea saltfresh...

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Vegetarian San Choy Bau
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian San Choy Bau

Ingredients: 8 dried dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water 30 mins chopped1 iceberg...

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Layered Mexicasserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Layered Mexicasserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green peppers2 1/2 cups...

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Barbe Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbe Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 tablespoon instant minced onion1 (12 ounce) cans flakey...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 quart sliced fresh zucchini1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves,...

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Salsa Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Salsa Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( cut into bite sized pieces)1 (16...

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Indian Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Indian Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon coriander1...

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Sesame Flank Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Sesame Flank Steak

Ingredients: 2 flank steaks1 cup dry red wine3/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup sesame...

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Spaghetti Al Limone ( With Lemon )
LemonMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Al Limone ( With Lemon )

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti8 ounces heavy cream2 teaspoons butter1 lemons, juice of4 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano...

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Low Carb Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small cabbage ( about 3 cups cooked)1 (16 ounce)...

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Dad's  Summertime Fruit  Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Dad’s Summertime Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese ( may use low-fat)2 -3 tablespoons nonfat plain...

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Coconut Garlic Shrimp
Main dishShrimpWhite rice

Coconut Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp ( cooked 2 minutes and peeled)1/4 cup olive oil2...

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Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Toss

Ingredients: 5 green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2...

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Spaghetti with Bacon and Peas
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Bacon and Peas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb diced bacon1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon chopped onions2 (14 ounce) cans...

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Awesome Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Awesome Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, minced1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup rolled oats1...

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Bleu Krab Quiche
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Bleu Krab Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced into rings1 tablespoon butter1 unbaked pie crusts1 cup...

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Beef Fillet With Herb Crust
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Fillet With Herb Crust

Ingredients: 4 (180 -200 g) beef steak fillets, best quality possible ( 4 x...

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One-Pot Dinner
BeefGround beefMain dish

One-Pot Dinner

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped...

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