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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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Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit for a Sheik (Sheik Al Mihshee)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Fit for a Sheik (Sheik Al Mihshee)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, sliced and unpeeled ( 2 lb)1 lb ground lamb or...

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Citrus-Roasted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Citrus-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated2 tablespoons lemon juice...

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Everything Jambalaya or "Jambalika"!
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Everything Jambalaya or “Jambalika”!

Ingredients: 2 cups enriched white rice1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, once around the...

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Chicken Croquettes and Mushroom Sauce
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Chicken Croquettes and Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 stalk celery, cut into 1...

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Stir Fry Shrimp With Garlic Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Stir Fry Shrimp With Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soya sauce1/4 cup water3 tablespoons rice wine ( Dry Sherry will...

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Penne Alla Panna
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Alla Panna

Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta, cooked250 -400 ml cream200 g cooked ham or 200...

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Unique Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Unique Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs ( panko also works)1 eggs,...

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Mushroom Strip Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Mushroom Strip Steaks

Ingredients: 2 (1/2 lb) boneless New York strip steaks1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (10...

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Thai Lettuce Wraps
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders, sliced thin2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced4...

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Bev's Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Bev’s Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 2 coho salmon fillets or 2 sockeye salmon fillets3 -4 tablespoons maple syrup...

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Three Cheese Cavatini
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Three Cheese Cavatini

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta ( or similar shape pasta)28 ounces spaghetti sauce...

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Finnish Lihakaalilaatikko - Meat and Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Finnish Lihakaalilaatikko – Meat and Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, shredded1/4 cup minced onions2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons dark corn syrup...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal in One

Ingredients: 4 cube steaks1 (8 ounce) packages macaroni noodles1 package onion soup mix1 (12...

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Hot Stuffed Bell Peppers
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers2 medium onions, chopped1 lb...

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They will beg for it Beer Cheese Soup
Eggs/dairyMain dishSoups & stews

They will beg for it Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups potatoes, chopped1 1/2 cups onions, chopped1 cup carrots,...

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Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)
BeefMain dishMeat

Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced beef rib eye ( korean stores sell the right cut)1/2...

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Penne With Spinach and Feta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Spinach and Feta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter6 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup pine nuts5 garlic cloves, minced2 (10...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

African Piri – Piri Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb boneless venison, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces...

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Bolognese
Main dishMeatVegetables

Bolognese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 slices thick cut bacon, diced1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Cucumber Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Cucumber Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 -3 large cucumbers, peeled,seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces3 tablespoons canola...

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Simple Shepherd's Pie (or "Cheese Casserole")
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Shepherd’s Pie (or “Cheese Casserole”)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (8 ounce) cans tomato saucesaltground black pepperonion powdergarlic...

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Spice-Crusted Chicken Breasts With Lemon-Cucumber Raita
Main dishMeatPoultry

Spice-Crusted Chicken Breasts With Lemon-Cucumber Raita

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds2 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds2 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds1/2...

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Chicken Chili-Mac
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Chili-Mac

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta3 cups sliced cooked chicken2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions,...

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Turkey-black bean burritos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey-black bean burritos

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked, shredded turkey1 can black beans ( do not drain)1 (8...

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Easy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 slices swiss cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Eleanor's Hot Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Eleanor’s Hot Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cut up cooked chicken2 cups chopped celery1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons grated...

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Vegan Baked Tofu Strips
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegan Baked Tofu Strips

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup cold water2...

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Caribbean Chicken Picadillo in Tortillas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caribbean Chicken Picadillo in Tortillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, dicedolive oil, divided, as needed1 cup onions,...

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Pounded Pork Chop for Two
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pounded Pork Chop for Two

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork chops ( I use thick chops from Costco and one...

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Low Fat Mini Meatloaves
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry1...

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Chilaquiles with Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chilaquiles with Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups fried corn tortilla strips ( directions follow)vegetable oil ( for frying)4...

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Potato Lasagna
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 peeled and sliced red potatoes1 (10 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup1 lb...

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Portabella Chicken With Creamy Rosemary Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Portabella Chicken With Creamy Rosemary Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 large portabella...

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Herb Rub Skillet Pork Chops
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Herb Rub Skillet Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, thin1/3 cup dried parsley flakes1/4 cup dried marjoram1/4 cup...

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Spicy Roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup1 1/2 tablespoons...

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German Style Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

German Style Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 -3 1/2 lbs boneless pot roast, either rump, chuck, round1 1/4 ounces...

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Plum Wonderful Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Plum Wonderful Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs meaty skinless chicken pieces ( i use thighs and legs...

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Great Turkey Meatloaf
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

Great Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey3/4 cup oatmeal1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Iranian Rice With Potato Crust and Saffron
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Iranian Rice With Potato Crust and Saffron

Ingredients: 1 cup rice4 cups water1/4 teaspoon saffron1/2 teaspoon warm water2 small potatoes1/4 cup...

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Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts8 ounces tomato sauce1 dried ancho chiles or...

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Aussie Swiss Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Aussie Swiss Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets, skin removed ( about 200g each)seasoned all-purpose flour90 g...

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Chicken Asparagus Melt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Asparagus Melt

Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oil5 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 small tomatoes,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Lamb Chops in Wine Sauce (Lebanese recipe)

Ingredients: 6 large lamb chops1/4 cup ketchupflour1/2 cup white winebutter1/2 cup mushroomssaltblack pepper1 teaspoon...

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Sausage Spanish Rice With Bacon
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Sausage Spanish Rice With Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of mild breakfast sausage ( or spicier if you wish more...

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Big John's Southern Buttermilk Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Big John’s Southern Buttermilk Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs ( Fine)1/4 cup onions, finely...

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ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked sweet potatoe2 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, frozen do not thaw until you read recipe...

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Baked Salmon With Herbs
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Salmon With Herbs

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs4 garlic cloves, minced6 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons...

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Meatloaf for Meatloaf Haters
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatloaf for Meatloaf Haters

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 lb ground pork1 medium onions4 green onions1 stalk celery1...

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Morg Kebab (Iranian Skewered Chicken)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Morg Kebab (Iranian Skewered Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken, jointed3 onions, grated3 lemons, juice of60 g ghee or...

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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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Chicken Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Chicken Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups...

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Tournedos Charlemagne
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Tournedos Charlemagne

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 large shallots, minced3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, mincedsalt and pepper1 teaspoon...

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Noodles
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Noodles, Cabbage and Onions – Halushki

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 1/2 cups broad egg noodles1 1/2 cups onions4 tablespoons unsalted...

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Paprika Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paprika Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika, to taste1...

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Vegetable Samosa Pie
Main dishSavory piesYam/sweet potato

Vegetable Samosa Pie

Ingredients: 18 ounces new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into small chunks12 ounces sweet potatoes,...

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Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breaststo taste olive oil or to taste clarified...

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Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chicken broth20 cloves garlic2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil8 chicken...

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Bonfire Warmer Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Bonfire Warmer Soup

Ingredients: 1 carrots, sliced1 onions, chopped4 slices bacon, chopped1/2 ounce butter1 teaspoon curry powder1...

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Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas With Cilantro Cream Sauce
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas With Cilantro Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded1...

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