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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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Macaroni and Two Cheeses
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni and Two Cheeses

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes5...

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Blender Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blender Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, broken up1 eggs1/2 cup water1 small onions, quartered1 stalk celery,...

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Smoked Sausage and Cabbage
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Smoked Sausage and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages kielbasa1 head cabbage1 onionslawry’s salt and pepper Directions: Cook...

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Marinated  Grilled New York Strip Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Grilled New York Strip Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 smashed garlic cloves2 tablespoons McCormick’s Montreal...

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Provencal Pasta With Basil and Anchovy
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Provencal Pasta With Basil and Anchovy

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper3 garlic cloves, crushed...

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Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced2 cups spaghetti sauce, bottled or homemade1 1/2 cups...

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Williamsburg Lodge Crabmeat Salad
CrabMain dishShellfish

Williamsburg Lodge Crabmeat Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs backfin crab meat ( or artificial crabmeat)2 cups celery, diced2/3 cup...

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Parmesan Sage Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Sage Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs ( I use Progresso garlic and herb)1 cup grated...

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Crispy Eggplant With Spicy Tomato Feta Cheese Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSquash

Crispy Eggplant With Spicy Tomato Feta Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced ( about 1 pound)salt2 eggs2 tablespoons...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

plain old meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped beef1/2 lb chopped veal1/2 lb chopped pork ( this is...

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Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages small elbow macaronicooking spray1 cup prechopped onions1 cup preshredded...

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Corn Crust for Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Corn Crust for Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/3 cup butter or...

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Ham Chili Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Ham Chili Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked ham ( cubed)1 red bell peppers ( chopped)1 medium onions...

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Meal-In-One Macaroni Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Meal-In-One Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/2 lb smoked sausage...

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Hearty Family Size Turkey Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hearty Family Size Turkey Sandwich

Ingredients: 675 g loaf round pumpernickel bread or 675 g sourdough bread1/4 cup Miracle...

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Easy Steak Diane
BeefEggs/dairyMain dish

Easy Steak Diane

Ingredients: 4 steak fillets3 cloves garlic, crushedfreshly ground black pepper50 g butter4 spring onions,...

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Super Grilled "cuban" Midnight Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super Grilled “cuban” Midnight Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise5 tablespoons Italian dressing4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise4 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2...

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Vegetarian  Greek Stuffed Zucchini
Main dishSquashVegetables

Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 zucchini ( 10 inches long)1/4 cup dry sherry2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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World's Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

World’s Best Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed2 quarts water4 chicken bouillon cubes1 (12 ounce)...

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Brown Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Brown Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups basmati rice2 tablespoons ghee1 small onions, chopped2 cinnamon sticks8 cloves8...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves1 cup olive oil,...

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Chicken Meatball and Noodle Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Chicken Meatball and Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs3/4 teaspoon salt ( or less)1/2 teaspoon pepper1 lb...

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Ooh - La - La Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Ooh – La – La Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken1 (6 ounce) bags baby...

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Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad
BeefMain dishSalads

Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup walnut halves2 tablespoons sugarcanola oilsalt1 lb beef tenderloin1/4 cup canola oil2...

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Curly Noodle Pork Supper
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Curly Noodle Pork Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 1/4 inch strips1 medium sweet red peppers,...

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Beef Lentil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Beef Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb 95% lean ground beef1 quart water48 ounces tomato juice1 cup dry...

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Old Fashion Tuna-Potato Chip Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Old Fashion Tuna-Potato Chip Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups noodles1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup...

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Beef and Noodle Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Noodle Skillet

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch...

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Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch...

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Baked Italian Oysters
Main dishSeafoodShellfish

Baked Italian Oysters

Ingredients: 1 cup butter1/2 cup olive oil4 cups breadcrumbs1 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Porotos Granados
CornMain dishStews

Porotos Granados

Ingredients: 1 lb dried cranberry beans or 1 lb lima beans ( cranberry preferred)3/4...

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Hamburger Cabbage Gravy over Steamed Potatoes
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Cabbage Gravy over Steamed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 large sweet onions1/2 head green cabbage, diced mediumsalt...

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Maple Pork Chops
Low in...Low sodiumMain dish

Maple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, thick-cut1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons cider vinegar2...

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Cheater Sweet and Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Cheater Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 1 box frozen breaded chicken nuggets ( about 20 per package)1 green peppers...

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Scottish Slumpie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Scottish Slumpie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 teaspoons minced garlic...

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Darlene's Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Darlene’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes lasagna noodleshot water, to cook noodles1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Lemon Chive Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lemon Chive Fettuccine

Ingredients: 6 ounces fettuccine1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons chives, chopped1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated2...

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Schroom Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Schroom Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Nutty Barley Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Nutty Barley Bake

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2...

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Spinach in Puff Pastry Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach in Puff Pastry Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed1 1/2 lbs frozen spinach, thawed and drained3...

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Sesame Steak Kabobs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sesame Steak Kabobs

Ingredients: 10 bamboo skewers ( 7-inch)1/2 cup soy sauce4 cloves garlic, forced through a...

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Chicken Rigatoni
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Rigatoni

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained1 (6...

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To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fettuccine pasta1 cup butter1 1/2 cups heavy creamsalt and pepper1...

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Pickle Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Pickle Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of leftover pickle juice, from a 12 oz. jar of...

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Chicken Caruso and Rice
ChickenLong Grain riceMain dish

Chicken Caruso and Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice ( not minute rice)4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Sweetie Ziti
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Sweetie Ziti

Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta8 ounces frozen broccoli florets3 quarts water2 teaspoons olive oil,...

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Meal-in-one Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal-in-one Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening1 cup chopped celery2 medium onions, chopped1 lb hamburger meatsalt and...

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Taco Filling  (oamc)
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Taco Filling (oamc)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 cups onions, finely chopped12 garlic cloves, minced4 jalapenos (...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Teresa’s Veal -or-Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 1 lb veal scallops (pounded thin) or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts...

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Campbell's Verde Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Campbell’s Verde Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell creamy chicken verde soup1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy Cheesy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 sliced onions1 green peppers, slicedsalt and pepper4 slices...

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Flint's Original Coney Island
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Flint’s Original Coney Island

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( not lean)1/2 lb beef hot dogs, ground up (...

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Skillet Meatball Goulash
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Meatball Goulash

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1 medium onions, chopped1 (12 ounce) jars beef...

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Daddy's Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Daddy’s Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni & cheese dinner mix1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Light Chicken Marsala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Light Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken...

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Angel Chicken Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Angel Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Lee’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground lean pork1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs2...

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Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein
Main dishMeatPork

Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean pork, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, chopped (optional)1/4 cup cornstarch2...

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Shrimp Sauce Piquant
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Sauce Piquant

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 1/4 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped green bell...

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Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon...

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