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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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Herbed Green Beans
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Herbed Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/4...

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Beef Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped celery...

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Piccata Chicken Gratin
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Piccata Chicken Gratin

Ingredients: 1 lemons6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2...

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Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, cut in bits3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup butter...

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Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Panzanella (Bread Salad)

Ingredients: 3 cups day-old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces or cut into 1...

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Hoisin Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Hoisin Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork1 head broccoli, cut up8 -10 baby carrots1 cup...

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Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( I like to cut mine horizontally in half)300 g...

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My Mom's Chiles Rellenos
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mom’s Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients: 12 poblano chiles1/2 lb chihuahua cheese or 1/2 lb asadero cheese or 1/2...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Solo Chicken Pineapple Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) large boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup green bell peppers, stem...

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Real-deal Penne al limone
Main dishPastaPenne

Real-deal Penne al limone

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1/4 cup butter1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon zest1/2...

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Rice Stew With Daikon (Daikon Zosui)
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Rice Stew With Daikon (Daikon Zosui)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked short-grain rice3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced1 1/2 cups...

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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...

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Jambalaya Casserole for a Crowd
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Jambalaya Casserole for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork butt, cubed1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2...

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Aunt Bee's Lentil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Aunt Bee’s Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced1 lb lentils1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup sliced celery1/2...

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Montreal Salsa Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Montreal Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded out to 1/4 inch thickness1 1/2...

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Unlikely Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unlikely Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/3 cup all-fruit...

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Israeli Chickpea Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Israeli Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, seeded and diced1 green bell peppers, diced3 large ripe plum tomatoes,...

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Company's Coming Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Company’s Coming Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces ( skin removed)1 medium onions, thinly sliced1 cup water3...

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Main dishPastaVegetables

Venetian Pasta With Beans

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped1 -1 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Easy Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted1 package...

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Meat Pie
CanadianMain dishMeat

Meat Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 large onions, chopped1 cup mashed potatoes2 teaspoons ground allspice1 eggs,...

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Fettuccini with Grilled Chicken Breast and Vine Ripened Tomatoes
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Fettuccini with Grilled Chicken Breast and Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon garlic, chopped6 medium mushrooms, sliced...

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Tuna Chilli Risotto (Low Fat)
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Chilli Risotto (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups arborio rice4 cups chicken stock370 g canned tuna, slices in...

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch...

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Italian Fettuccine Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Fettuccine Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1 small onions, finely chopped1 (8 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes,...

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Bleu Krab Quiche
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Bleu Krab Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced into rings1 tablespoon butter1 unbaked pie crusts1 cup...

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Healthy Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 ounce olive oil or 1/2 ounce vegetable oil2 ounces peeled chopped carrots3...

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Beef Braciole
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Braciole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 4 thin slices approximately 1/3...

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Caribbean Cowpeas and Rice
BeansCaribbeanMain dish

Caribbean Cowpeas and Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 onions, chopped1 jalapenos, seeded and minced2...

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Indonesian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Indonesian Meatballs

Ingredients: 3/4 cup potato flakes2 large eggs1/2 cup milk1 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic...

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Potato and onion hash with a fried egg (for one)
BreakfastMain dishPotatoes

Potato and onion hash with a fried egg (for one)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onions, sliced into half moonssalt2 cups waxy potatoes,...

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Cuban Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Cuban Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves ( crushed)4 pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup fresh lime...

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Taco Baked Potatoes
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning4 hot baked potatoes4...

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Segedin Goulash
BeefMain dishMeat

Segedin Goulash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cubed sirloin1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons shortening1/4 teaspoon paprika1/3 teaspoon...

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Blue Cheese Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blue Cheese Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1 lb ground beef1 eggs ( slightly...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shepherd’s Poy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup diced onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced...

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Green Bean and Pearl Onion Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Green Bean and Pearl Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans2 cups white pearl onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Courtney's Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
CheeseMain dishPasta

Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pasta ( I had rotini on hand, but any...

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Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 2 inches thick2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper,...

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Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups semolina flour1 pinch salt6 large eggs2 tablespoons olive...

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Main dishMeatPork

Homemade Polish Sausage

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork ( not too lean)1 clove garlic, minced ( or more...

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Peppered Grilled Basil Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Peppered Grilled Basil Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup...

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Grandma's Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grandma’s Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut upbuttermilk, enough to cover the bird1...

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Stuffed Burger Bundles
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Burger Bundles

Ingredients: 1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix1/3 cup evaporated milk1 lb ground beef1 (10...

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Almond Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup tamari soy sauce or 1/3 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Lemon Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Lemon Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves,...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Dutch Oven Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up3 -4 medium potatoes, cubed1 large onions, quartered3 -4...

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Honey-Grilled Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Honey-Grilled Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin roast2/3 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger3...

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Grilled Salmon Steak
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon orange rind1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 egg yolkssalt & fresh...

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Barbecue Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbecue Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( Perdue preferred)2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Fiesta Taco Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Fiesta Taco Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained2/3 cup water1 (1...

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Mac's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mac’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup minced onions1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Donna's Easy Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishMeat

Donna’s Easy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks ( cut into thin fajita-type strips)3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1...

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Kumquat's Spicy Oriental Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Kumquat’s Spicy Oriental Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons hoisin sauce ( Lee Kum...

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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pork, cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 head bibb lettuce, washed and separated1 ripe mangoes1...

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Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tuna steakspeanut oil or vegetable oil, for searingsalt1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon...

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Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
AmericanMain dishVegetables

Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 3 large green bell peppers5 cups water, Boiling, Salted1 lb lean beef, Ground1/4...

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Melt in Your Mouth Simmered Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Melt in Your Mouth Simmered Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil2 large ripe tomatoes, diced4 green...

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