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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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Quick Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts14 ounces chicken broth3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons...

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Sauteed Lemon Chicken Tenders
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sauteed Lemon Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium...

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Ranch Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ranch Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages egg noodles1/4 cup butter1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup ranch...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Marinated Octopus

Ingredients: 2 medium octopus1 cup olive oil1 cup wine vinegar1 large onions1 tablespoon Greek...

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Dinner in a Pumpkin
Main dishMeatVegetables

Dinner in a Pumpkin

Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 lbs ground beef2 tablespoons soy...

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New York Steaks with Red Wine Marinade
BeefMain dishMeat

New York Steaks with Red Wine Marinade

Ingredients: 4 New York strip steaks, trimmed of fat ( 1″ thick)1 1/2 cups...

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Spicy Orange Tofu
Main dishOrangesSoy/tofu

Spicy Orange Tofu

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup soy...

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Chili Parmesan Chicken
Low fatMain dishVery low carbs

Chili Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 teaspoons chili powder1 lb small boneless skinless chicken...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

California Club Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup French dressing2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled6 cups shredded lettuce1...

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Isabel's Jewish Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Isabel’s Jewish Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine1 lb Velveeta reduced fat...

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Panko Fried Oysters for Two
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Panko Fried Oysters for Two

Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh select oysters1 large eggs, slightly beaten or 2 egg whites1...

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Avocado Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Avocado Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice1/4 cup shredded coconut1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Hominy Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Cheesy Hominy Casserole

Ingredients: 61 ounces cannd hominy, drained6 ounces canned chopped green chilies, drained24 ounces sour...

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Black Forest Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Black Forest Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breast halves1/4 lb sliced swiss cheese ( 4 slices)1/4 lb...

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Delicious Corn Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Delicious Corn Dogs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Style Lamb and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 600 g minced lamb1 onions, chopped2 carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Emeril's Wild Mushroom and Onion Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Emeril’s Wild Mushroom and Onion Steaks

Ingredients: 4 (10 ounce) boneless rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thicksalt & freshly ground...

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Chicken Red Pepper Saute for Two
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Red Pepper Saute for Two

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup chicken broth, divided1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper...

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Swiss Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Swiss Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/2 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 1/2...

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Pete's Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pete’s Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 small steak ( already barbequed)2 small onions1 teaspoon minced garlic4 kaiser rolls8...

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Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey mustard2 tablespoons buttermilk1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1 lb uncooked boneless skinless...

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Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Chicken
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken, Avocado and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 avocados, fully ripe15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed4 cups chicken, cooked...

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Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 pound total)2 teaspoons...

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Quick and Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Quick and Easy Clam Sauce For Pasta

Ingredients: 1 onions, minced3 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon flour1 (6 1/2 ounce)...

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Rice Enchiladas
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Rice Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ( Cooked according to package directions)1/4 cup chopped...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter(R) Spread, spread2 plum tomatoes, chopped1...

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Ham and Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 10 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced ( or any potatoes you have...

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Junior League Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Junior League Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, split1/2 cup dry sherry1/4 cup soy sauce2 garlic cloves,...

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Passover Cheese Puff
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Passover Cheese Puff

Ingredients: 6 eggs1 cup matzo meal1 cup milk2 cups cottage cheese4 ounces hard cheese,...

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Pasta With Avocado
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta With Avocado

Ingredients: 400 g pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic2 large avocados1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt...

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George's Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

George’s Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rising yeast1 cup warm water1 cup whole wheat...

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Wild Mushroom Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk, heated1 garlic...

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Herbed Fish and Vegetables Barbecued or Oven Baked
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Fish and Vegetables Barbecued or Oven Baked

Ingredients: 2 (4 -6 ounce) haddock fillets, thawed or 2 (4 -6 ounce) pollock...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Orange Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: salmon1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons honey...

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Wild Rice Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa
ChickenMain dishSalads

Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 teaspoon olive oil1 limes, juice and zest of2 1/2...

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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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Open Sesame Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Open Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1 large lemons, juice of1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/3 cup breadcrumbs1/2...

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Chicken Garlic Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water2 tablespoons warm water1 1/2 tablespoons oil1 1/2 tablespoons sugar1...

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Western Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Western Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/2 cup butter ( not...

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Cheese Sandwich Souffle
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Sandwich Souffle

Ingredients: 8 slices homemade-style white bread, 3 to 4 inches square,crusts removed1/4 lb thinly...

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Gringo Enchiladas (Turkey With White Sauce)
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Gringo Enchiladas (Turkey With White Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cartons sour creamvegetable oil cooking spray2 (4 ounce) cans diced...

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Hamburger Mac Skillet
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Hamburger Mac Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 garlic cloves, minced2 cups macaroni, uncooked1 teaspoon salt...

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Crustless Spinach Pie
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Crustless Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 3 eggs3/4 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons wheat germ1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach1 lb...

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Savory Flavory Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Savory Flavory Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef ( can use ground pork or turkey...

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Baked German Pork Chops
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Baked German Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, aboout 1 1/2 lbs1 garlic cloves, Minced1/8 cup minced onions1...

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So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ( or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)1 tablespoon olive...

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Spiced Orange Yams and Pork Chops
Main dishPorkYam/sweet potato

Spiced Orange Yams and Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans yams1 (6 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1...

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Creamy Meatball Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Creamy Meatball Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or turky, venison, etc)1/4 cup cornmeal1 eggs1 tablespoon...

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Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts, cut in pieces2 (14 ounce) packages frozen broccoli1 (10...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lime and Mint Chicken

Ingredients: 200 g green beans, sliced into thin strips10 cherry tomatoes, halved8 mint leaves,...

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Cream Tuna on Toast
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Cream Tuna on Toast

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna2 tablespoons real butter1/4 cup flour2 1/2 cups milk1...

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Spicy Potato Bumps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Potato Bumps

Ingredients: 6 medium unpeeled baking potatoes1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons parsley flakes1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Easy Tomato-Cheese Pie with Crumb Crust
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Tomato-Cheese Pie with Crumb Crust

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted4 tablespoons...

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Mom's White Wine Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mom’s White Wine Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 cups white wine2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons italian seasoning2 teaspoons sugar1...

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Cioppino
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Cioppino

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery4 garlic cloves, chopped1/2...

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Tuna Spaghetti Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tuna Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced ( use less if...

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Spice Crusted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spice Crusted Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, 24 ounces, boneless, towel dried2 tablespoons coriander seeds,...

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Spicy Meatball Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spicy Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef2 teaspoons finely minced onions1 eggs1/4 cup Italian...

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