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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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Easy Hamburger Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Easy Hamburger Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( hamburger)1 cup chopped onions1 cup grated carrots1 (10...

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Oven Fried Pecan Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven Fried Pecan Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped1/3 cup...

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Perfect Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Perfect Pasta, Pesto, and Beans

Ingredients: 3 cups pasta, of your favorite shape ( I like small shells.)3 cups...

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Roast Chicken With Italian Seasonings
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Chicken With Italian Seasonings

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, peeled5 -6 lbs whole chickensolive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Quicker Corn dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Quicker Corn dogs

Ingredients: 1 (11 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated cornbread twists dough8 wooden craft sticks1 package...

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Japanese Tonkatsu
< 60 minsAsianMain dish

Japanese Tonkatsu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup sake ( rice wine)1 tablespoon ginger1 tablespoon sugar6...

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Easy Saucy Applesauce Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Saucy Applesauce Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 cups applesauce1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground...

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FishLunch/snacksMain dish

PAKSIW NA ISDA (Boiled Pickled Fish and Vegetables)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bangus or 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, dressed1/2 cup...

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Mushroom Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 large eggs2 tablespoons skim milk1/4 cup ketchup3/4-1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black...

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Sriracha-Glazed Chicken and Onions over Long-Grain Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Sriracha-Glazed Chicken and Onions over Long-Grain Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups fluffy cooked white rice or 2 cups cooked fluffy cooked brown...

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Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dry mustardsalt and...

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Pasta Mexicana
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Mexicana

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spinach pasta ( green)1 1/2 cups cubed tomatoes1 cup cucumbers, cut...

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Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 ounces...

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Midwestern German Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Midwestern German Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and...

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Chicken Hurry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Hurry

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs cut-up chicken1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup water1/4 cup packed brown sugar1...

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Korean-Style Noodles With Vegetables (Chap Chae)
Main dishPastaVegetables

Korean-Style Noodles With Vegetables (Chap Chae)

Ingredients: 5 -6 ounces bean thread noodles ( very thin bean thread style, sold...

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Denise's American Chop Suey
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Denise’s American Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef2 (10 1/2...

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Pan Seared Steaks With Balsamic Onions
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan Seared Steaks With Balsamic Onions

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large red onions, large, peeled & cut into 1/2...

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Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Shrimp With Hot Chili Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine1 tablespoon soy...

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Pouch Potatoes Italiano
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Pouch Potatoes Italiano

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 smoked turkey sausage, sliced 1/4-inch...

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Easy Salmon Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta1 1/2 cups whipping cream1 (7 3/4 ounce) cans red...

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Stuffers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped small1/2 green peppers, chopped small1 (8...

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Sesame-Sauced Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sesame-Sauced Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 chicken...

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Pork Tenderloin with Low Fat Lime Cream Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin with Low Fat Lime Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons minced onions4 tablespoons minced shallots1 cup dry...

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BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Diana’s Mexican Fila Rolls

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs cooked and shredded beef or 2 1/2 lbs pork or...

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Chicken Ole
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Ole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Whiskey-Pepper Grilled Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Whiskey-Pepper Grilled Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry red wine1/4 cup whiskey or 1/4 cup rye whiskey6 garlic...

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Corned Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Corned Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken1 (2 lb) boxes rotini pasta1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground red...

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Chicken and Pasta Primavera
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Italian seafood soup

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 1/4 cups onions, chopped2 tablespoons garlic, chopped4 teaspoons oregano,...

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Reuben Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free thousand island salad dressing1 cup fat free sour cream1...

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Salmon (Microwave-Cooked)
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon (Microwave-Cooked)

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless salmon fillets or 1 -1 1/2 lb salmon...

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Famous Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Famous Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, toasted1/2 cup milk1/2 cup onions1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper1/2...

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Macadamia Nut Crusted Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Macadamia Nut Crusted Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat1/4 medium red onions, finely diced1/4 medium red bell peppers,...

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BBQ Seasoned Sausage BURGERS
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

BBQ Seasoned Sausage BURGERS

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2 seasoned...

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Famous 21 Club's Steak Diane
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Famous 21 Club’s Steak Diane

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless shell steak or 16 ounces New York strip steaks or...

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Feta Mint Cheeseburgers
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Feta Mint Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon cumin2 ounces feta cheese2...

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Company Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Company Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1 (4 ounce)...

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Red Snapper Baked with Orange
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Red Snapper Baked with Orange

Ingredients: 2 (2 lb) red snapper, cleaned2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped parsley1/8 teaspoon fresh...

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Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 apples, peeled, cored and diced3 tablespoons...

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Baked Rice and Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Baked Rice and Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice1 cup tomatoes1 medium onions1 quart boiling water5 tablespoons sugar2...

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Savory Crab Cheesecake
CrabMain dishShellfish

Savory Crab Cheesecake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup onions, chopped ( about 1 medium)1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter1...

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Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper40 large spinach leaves2 (8...

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Crazy John's Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Crazy John’s Shrimp in Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons finely chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon flour1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Gyro-Style Pork Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 cup lemon...

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Tuscan Style Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Tuscan Style Chicken

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb boneless skinless...

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Spicy Vegetable Roll-Ups
Main dishVegetablesVegetarian

Spicy Vegetable Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 cup garbanzo flour3/4 cup cold water3 tablespoons olive oil1 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Clean Up Pulled Pork
CasserolesMain dishPork

Clean Up Pulled Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup pulled pork or 1 cup other leftover pork1 slightly tired red...

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Finger Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Finger Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless sirloin steaks1 eggs1 cup milk1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1...

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Thai Stir-Fried Chile Beef
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Stir-Fried Chile Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb lean sirloin steaks, partially frozen1 inch fresh gingerroot, minced1 tablespoon brown...

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Super Tuna Noodle
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Tuna Noodle

Ingredients: 1 lb mini penne pasta or 1 lb egg noodles1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Chicken Saltimbocca Aka Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Saltimbocca Aka Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 thinly pounded chicken breasts, aboutsalt and pepper6 -8 slices prosciutto1 1/2...

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Ishi's Holiday  Broccoli Casserole (No Rice)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ishi’s Holiday Broccoli Casserole (No Rice)

Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh broccoli1 (10 ounce) cans campbell cream of mushroom soup1 cup...

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Southwest Chili Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Chili Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 teaspoons chili powder1 (16...

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Tater Tot Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tater Tot Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken or 2 lbs bite size chicken pieces1 medium onions,...

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Indian Corn Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Indian Corn Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 lb ground beef2...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Steak with Parmesan-Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed garlic2 teaspoons dried basil leaves1 teaspoon black pepper2 well-trimmed beef...

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Bad Hunter Stew Aka Setian Stew
Main dishStewsVegetables

Bad Hunter Stew Aka Setian Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup water, plus1/2 cup water, see note1 ounce dried wild mushrooms, such...

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