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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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Canadian Bacon And Chicken Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Canadian Bacon And Chicken Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages ziti pastanonstick cooking spray1 lb chicken breasts, diced1 medium...

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Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Florida Crab Cakes With Avocado Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 lb crabmeat1/2 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parsley, chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Clock Watchers Chicken Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Clock Watchers Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 medium onions, chopped1 (14 ounce) cans diced...

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Shrimp Tacos
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peppercorns3 quarts water1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon ground red pepper2 limes, quartered1...

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Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped red onions1/4 cup dried apricot halves, cut in quarters1/4 cup...

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Honey Balsamic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Honey Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup honey3/4 cup crushed corn...

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Mabu Dofu (Spicy Tofu)
Main dishPorkSoy/tofu

Mabu Dofu (Spicy Tofu)

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb veggie crumbles1/2 onions1...

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Quick and Easy Sweet Skillet Beef Strips
BeefMain dishVegetables

Quick and Easy Sweet Skillet Beef Strips

Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into thin strips3 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons low...

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Barbecue Pork Skillet
Main dishPorkPork chops

Barbecue Pork Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless center cut pork chops1/4 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing1/4 cup barbecue...

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Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
EuropeanMain dishSalads

Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken ( I use rotisserie chicken...

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Chile Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Chile Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 shallots, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 red chili peppers, chopped1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups spinach leaves, torn into bite size pieces2 avocados, sliced1 sweet onions,...

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Jack Daniel's Grilled Chuck Roast
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Jack Daniel’s Grilled Chuck Roast

Ingredients: 1/3 cup jack daniel whiskey1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/3 cup soy sauce1/3...

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Pasta With Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup leeks, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh...

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves3 green onions, sliced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb hokkien noodles300 g fresh firm tofu2 tablespoons peanut oil1 eggplants, cut...

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Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, diced in small cubes1 (15 ounce)...

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Pork Chops in Orange-pineapple Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Orange-pineapple Sauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chopssaltpaprika1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Chicken With Water Chestnuts
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken With Water Chestnuts

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise1/2-1 cup...

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Meatball Pasta
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatball Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

South-Of-The-Border Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon brown sugar1/4...

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Serafina's Chicken and Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Serafina’s Chicken and Olives

Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens or 1 whole chicken pieces ( approx. lbs.)3 quarts...

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Balsamic Chicken With Garlic Couscous
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken With Garlic Couscous

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chicken stock2 tablespoons sugar1 clove garlic,...

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Great Grandma's Baked Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Great Grandma’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 lb bacon ( sliced in bite size pieces)1 medium green...

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Mediterranean Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mediterranean Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes, sliced3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 medium...

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"Crispy-Crunchy" Chicken
HealthyLow sat. fatMain dish

“Crispy-Crunchy” Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( Cut each half lengthwise into 2...

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Gorgonzola Ziti
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Gorgonzola Ziti

Ingredients: 16 ounces ziti pasta1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup sliced green onions, DIVIDED2...

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Yummy Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Yummy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/4 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Chestnut and Bacon Risotto With Savoy Cabbage
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Chestnut and Bacon Risotto With Savoy Cabbage

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon olive oil3 1/2 ounces side bacon, cut into...

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Meatless
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Meatless, Microwave, Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups leftover cooked spaghetti1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded romano cheese1/2...

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Rapid Reuben Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rapid Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 20 ounces frozen hash brown potatoes1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 lbs sliced...

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fiery asian pork roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

fiery asian pork roast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce1...

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Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Wilted Greens
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Wilted Greens

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Peruvian Chicken with Spicy Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peruvian Chicken with Spicy Rice

Ingredients: 8 pieces chicken1/2 cup oil1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 hot pepper, chopped...

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Dijon Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dijon Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach1 tablespoon butter2 cloves...

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Spaghetti Squash With Onions
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Spaghetti Squash With Onions, Garlic, and Herbs

Ingredients: 3 lbs spaghetti squash, sliced in half and seeds and fiber removed1/4 cup...

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Quick Tuna Cakes
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Quick Tuna Cakes

Ingredients: 15 saltine crackers2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning2 eggs1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2...

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Rose Marie's Immu-Booster Chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

Rose Marie’s Immu-Booster Chicken

Ingredients: 3 large firm garlic heads, unsprouted1 tablespoon olive oil3 -4 lbs chicken, cut...

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Vegetarian Tofu Stir-Fry
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegetarian Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 package firm tofu2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 medium onions,...

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Three Sisters Harvest Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Three Sisters Harvest Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 -2 cup water or 1 -2 cup vegetable broth...

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Aunt Lulabell's Potato Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Aunt Lulabell’s Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 small onions, chopped1 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons...

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Shameless Canned Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shameless Canned Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) cans boneless chicken1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce1 (10 ounce)...

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Indian Spiced Beef Roast
BeefMain dishMeat

Indian Spiced Beef Roast

Ingredients: 5 lbs rib roast1 1/2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste ( see my recipe)4 tablespoons...

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo2 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Grilled Onion
Main dishPizzaVegetarian

Grilled Onion, Potato and Raclette Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts, 10 inches in diameter, pre-baked4 potatoes2 onions, sliced2 garlic cloves,...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 3/4 cups water1/3 cup ketchup1 teaspoon onion powder1 (8...

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Thai It! You'll Like It!
Main dishPastarice and grains

Thai It! You’ll Like It!

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine or 12 ounces linguine ( can also use rice...

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Creamed Chicken Toppers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamed Chicken Toppers

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup mayonnaise2 cups...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lexington Chicken Spaghetti for 50

Ingredients: 4 baking hens, approximately 5 pounds each16 -20 cups waterceleryonionssalt and pepper8 onions,...

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School Boy Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

School Boy Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon chili powder or 1...

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FishMain dishPizza

onion pizza

Ingredients: 7 onions, cut in strips1/3 cup olive oil10 Italian tomatoes, peeled1/2 teaspoon sugarsalt...

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Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Fresh Mussels in a Creamy Broth

Ingredients: 2 lbs mussels1 onions1 -2 celery ribs1 tablespoon canola oil1 garlic cloves2 cups...

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Bolognese Meat Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bolognese Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons bacon1 carrots,...

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Spanish Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishMeatPork

Spanish Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork chops ( 4 chops approximately 1-inch thick)1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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Felicity's Garlicky Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Felicity’s Garlicky Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts8 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt8 -10 black peppercorns, whole2 lemons,...

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Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and...

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Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2...

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Tomato-basil Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato-basil Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 tablespoons water4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce)...

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Upside-Down Pizza-Style Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Upside-Down Pizza-Style Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup ricotta...

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