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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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Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves8 slices provolone cheese or 8 slices mozzarella cheese8 ounces...

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Ranch Style Pinto Beans
Main dishPorkSide dishes

Ranch Style Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb dry pinto beans1 tablespoon olive oil1 large Spanish onions4 cloves minced...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Tomatoes Garlic and Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces ( about 3)1/2...

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light...

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Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/3...

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Meatballs With Egg-Lemon Sauce (Youverlakie Me Avgolemono)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Egg-Lemon Sauce (Youverlakie Me Avgolemono)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon fresh mint, finely chopped1...

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Jessica's Tuna Nut Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Jessica’s Tuna Nut Salad

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna1/4 cup pecans, chopped1/4 cup Miracle Whip...

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Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 lbs large shrimp1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) envelopes Italian salad dressing mixhot...

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Southwest Chicken Bundle
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Southwest Chicken Bundle

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, frozen3 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated3 ounces...

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Tex-mex Meatloaf
ChickenGround beefMain dish

Tex-mex Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 eggs1/3 cup mild salsa1/4 cup dry seasoned dry...

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My Homemade Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

My Homemade Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles, cooked to al dente1 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce (...

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Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Asian Glazed Salmon With Oriental Salad

Ingredients: 6 pieces salmon3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce6 teaspoons oyster saucefresh ground...

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Main dishMeatPork

Marinated Pork Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons white sugar2 tablespoons minced onions2 cloves garlic, minced2...

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Ziti and Sausage
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Ziti and Sausage

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked ziti pasta ( or other small tube pasta)1/2 lb Italian...

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Guinness Chops with Onion Gravy
BeefMain dishPork

Guinness Chops with Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 8 thick pork blade steaks or 8 sirloin steakssalt & freshly ground black...

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Frankfurter Cheese Bake
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Frankfurter Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 lb noodles, cooked and drained3/4 cup grated cheese1 tablespoon flour1 pinch salt1/2...

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Chicken Pot Pie Filling - Dairy Free
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie Filling – Dairy Free

Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts1 1/2 cups chicken stock3 sprigs parsley2 sprigs celery leaves1...

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Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheeseburger Meatloaf With Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon house seasoning ( garlic powder, black pepper, and...

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Pretty Penne
ChickenMain dishPenne

Pretty Penne

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes or strips2 tablespoons butter1...

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Chili Tuna Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Chili Tuna Pizza

Ingredients: 2 pieces pita bread ( flat bread)pizza sauce1 medium onions1 teaspoon garlic1/2 large...

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Abuela's Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Abuela’s Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken breasts5 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon sugar4 tablespoons tomato paste1/4 cup green...

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Shrimp-And-Broccoli Noodle Salad 30 Minutes or Less!
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp-And-Broccoli Noodle Salad 30 Minutes or Less!

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets with 2-inch-long stems ( 4 cups)4 ounces...

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Solo Honey Lime Chicken and Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Honey Lime Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken breasts, diced1 cup dry pasta ( I like rotini)2...

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Stuffed Savory Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Stuffed Savory Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 large pork chops ( about 7″ x 1-inch thick)1/2 cup cubed dry...

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Chicken Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic ( or to taste)1 green...

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Smothered Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Smothered Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs2 eggs2/3 cup milksalt and pepper2 tablespoons minced...

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Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil2...

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Southwestern Stuffed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Southwestern Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese ( about 2 oz.)1/2...

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Rigatoni Martino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Martino

Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...

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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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Pork Chimichurri Kebabs
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chimichurri Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 3/4 inch cubes4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Pumpkin Bread Mushroom Stuffing

Ingredients: 6 cups cubed pumpkin bread1 cup chopped celery1 cup butter or 1 cup...

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Crab Fettuccine
CrabMain dishPasta

Crab Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 cup lump crabmeat1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup half-and-half1/4 cup creme fraiche1 tablespoon...

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Cinnamon Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cinnamon Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup almonds, slivered2 garlic cloves, minced4 -6 boneless skinless chicken...

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Hot Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 1/2 cups grated cheddar...

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Cashew Chicken Salad With Mandarin Oranges
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Cashew Chicken Salad With Mandarin Oranges

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger1 tablespoon low sodium soy...

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Asian Grilled Beef Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Asian Grilled Beef Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup water3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons rice vinegar1...

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Chippy Chicky
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chippy Chicky

Ingredients: 1 large chicken, cut up1 eggs, beaten1 cup margarine, meltedcrushed potato chips (...

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Super Fast Low Fat Pizza Crust
Main dishNorth americanPizza

Super Fast Low Fat Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 2 cups white flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder12 ounces beer...

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Grilled Brats
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Brats

Ingredients: 6 large uncooked bratwursts2 large onions, sliced1 large green peppers, sliced2 (12 ounce)...

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Boarding House Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Boarding House Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup green...

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Stir-fried Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir-fried Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, cut in thin strips1 egg whites2 teaspoons cornflour3 tablespoons...

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Indiana-Style Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Indiana-Style Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger meat2 eggs1/2 cup ketchup, and1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup onions, chopped1/2...

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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Kittencal’s Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat...

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Easy Chicken Divan
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Microwave Potato Cheese Soup
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Microwave Potato Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup chopped...

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Italian Chicken and Sausage Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Chicken and Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves1 onions, chopped1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2...

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Chicken Bombay  (Lighter)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Bombay (Lighter)

Ingredients: 1/8 cup olive oil1/4 cup mustard1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Turkey Meatballs in Wine Sauce
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Meatballs in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 egg whites1 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons nonfat milk3/4...

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Creamy
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy, Cheesy Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( can use half ground pork)3 tablespoons onion...

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Greek Butter-Bean Salad
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Butter-Bean Salad

Ingredients: 4 ripe plum tomatoes2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 small...

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CasserolesMain dishPenne

Penne With Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil ( divided)1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 teaspoon minced garlic3...

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Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed2 tablespoons butter, divided3 large shallots, sliced,divided1...

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Mickey D's Chickie Nuggets
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mickey D’s Chickie Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons salt1 eggs1...

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Home Style Beef Cubes
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Home Style Beef Cubes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil2 lbs boneless beef cubes1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons flour2 garlic cloves,...

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Grandmas Simple Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandmas Simple Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1 (16 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce with meat1 (8 ounce)...

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Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce2...

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Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini and Summer Squash Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 lb zucchini, sliced1 lb yellow squash, slicedsalt & freshly ground...

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Roast Chicken in Kikko-Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Chicken in Kikko-Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) frying chickens6 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce, divided1 teaspoon garlic powder,...

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Uncle Bill's Ahi Ahi Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Uncle Bill’s Ahi Ahi Tuna

Ingredients: 1 lb very fresh tuna, cut 1 inch thick ( 2 steaks)2 tablespoons...

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