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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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Moist Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moist Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes ( dry flakes)2/3 cup...

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Lower Fat Burrito Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lower Fat Burrito Casserole

Ingredients: 9 -12 flour tortillas ( it really depends on how big of a...

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Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes
Main dishMeatPork

Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes

Ingredients: 2 large onions6 pork loin steaks3 tablespoons seasoned flour2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Main dishMeatPork

Barbecued Ribs

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean pork spareribs1 onions, finely chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 cup ketchup2...

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Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)

Ingredients: 3 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt8 black peppercorns1 onions, quartered1 bay leaves1 lb skinless...

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My Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 (13...

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Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise, do not use low fat2 teaspoons spicy...

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Shrimp and Fiddlehead
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Fiddlehead

Ingredients: 1 lb fiddleheads6 ounces linguine, uncooked6 cups water1 3/4 lbs shrimp, fresh or...

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Italian Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked ( either Quick or...

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Linguine with Spicy Shrimp Sauce
Main dishPastaShrimp

Linguine with Spicy Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine3/4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined3 red bell peppers, cut...

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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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Mary's Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Mary’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 can oceanspray jellied cranberry sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Cornbread Salad II
BreadsMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornbread Salad II

Ingredients: 16 ounces cornbread-muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk1 lb bacon1/2 cup sweet pickle juice1...

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Salmon With Mozzarella
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Mozzarella

Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillets3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon butter1 -2 tomatoes4...

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Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese Pizza)
CheeseMain dishPizza

Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese Pizza)

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough ( for 10-12 inch pizza)1 tablespoon garlic oil1/2 small red...

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Bacon Double Cheeseburger Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup milk1 teaspoon garlic...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Tremendous

Ingredients: 1/2 package dry onion soup mix1 cup uncooked rice ( not minute rice)1/8...

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Open Faced Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open Faced Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2...

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Spanish Delight
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Delight

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked wide egg noodles2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped1 large...

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Pasta 'n' Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta ‘n’ Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb any small shell pasta1 large onions, chopped6 cloves crushed garlic (...

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Shepherd's Pie English Style
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Shepherd’s Pie English Style

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes2 teaspoons salt ( divided)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (...

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Spiced Turkey Cutlets
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spiced Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 (2 ounce) turkey cutlets ( each should weigh 2...

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chicken francaise with rice ala chris
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

chicken francaise with rice ala chris

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, dividedall-purpose flour2 eggs, beaten medium lightsalt and pepper6 thin...

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Chicken with Green Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Green Olives

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces1/4 cup minced onions4...

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The Frugal Gourmet's Sour Cream Meatloaf Recipe
BeefGround beefMain dish

The Frugal Gourmet’s Sour Cream Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients: 2 eggs8 ounces sour cream1/4 cup milk1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips2 teaspoons cajun seasoning2...

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Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)
Main dishPotatoesStews

Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, halved and...

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Cheesy Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon...

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Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Coca-Cola1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Chef Tracey's Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Chef Tracey’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream1 tablespoon fresh rosemary1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper8...

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Chicken Green Bean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Chicken Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup milk1 -2 teaspoon...

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages veggie burgers2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 cup finely chopped onionslemon...

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Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry
Main dishRiceVegetables

Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated1...

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Grilled Cherry Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Cherry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops ( 1/2″ thick)1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon...

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Chipped Beef on Toast
BeefEggs/dairyMain dish

Chipped Beef on Toast

Ingredients: 1 (2 ounce) packages dried beef1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour2 cups milk1/8 teaspoon...

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Sweet-Sour Pork 'n' Onions
Main dishMeatPork

Sweet-Sour Pork ‘n’ Onions

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops or 4 rib chops1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 medium...

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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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Creamy
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Creamy, Cheesy, Mushroomy, Leeky, Red Peppery Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium leeks, sliced finely1 can sliced mushrooms, drained3 roasted red peppers packed...

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Tuna Hold-The-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Hold-The-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (...

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The French Dip
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The French Dip

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) sirloin tip roast, trimmed of excess fatground black pepper1 cup...

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Put It Together in 15 Minutes Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Put It Together in 15 Minutes Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/3 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 lbs lean...

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Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) pork tenderloins16 ounces barbecue sauce ( homemade or bottled)1 teaspoon...

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Zucchini Frittata
Main dishOne Dish mealSquash

Zucchini Frittata

Ingredients: 8 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini ( about three pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Shish Taouk - Lebanese Chicken Skewers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shish Taouk – Lebanese Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup olive oil1 lemons, juice...

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Cindy's Stromboli
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Cindy’s Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) frozen bread dough ( thaw overnigh in fridge or 3...

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Garlic Mushroom Pasta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Garlic Mushroom Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed225 g mushrooms, wiped and halved100...

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Chicken Fried Chicken  D-V-O
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Fried Chicken D-V-O

Ingredients: 30 saltine crackers2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons dry potato flakes1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2...

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Cube Steaks Au Poivre
BeefMain dishMeat

Cube Steaks Au Poivre

Ingredients: 4 cube steaks3 tablespoons butter1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper1 teaspoon...

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Spicy Chicken Club Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spicy Chicken Club Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 slices bacon, cooked slightly crisp4...

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Cottage Cheese Enchiladas
ChickenGround beefMain dish

Cottage Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, boiled and shredded or...

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Chicken in Apple and Garlic
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Apple and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 cups white flour4 chicken breasts, cubed2 onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 cups apple...

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Southwestern Spaghetti
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Southwestern Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 1/4 cups water1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Pineapple Chicken Lo Mein
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Pineapple Chicken Lo Mein

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks1 -2 cup of cubed cooked chicken or...

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Charishma's Very Tasty Bhindi Masala
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Charishma’s Very Tasty Bhindi Masala

Ingredients: 1 1/4 tablespoons coriander powder1/4 teaspoon red chili powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 medium...

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AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Uncle Charly’s Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 can salmon, drained3/4 cup mashed potatoes ( minced)2 tablespoons cream2 tablespoons minced...

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Greek Burgers
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Greek Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck4 large thick pita breads4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup unsalted...

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Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 12 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces...

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Another Meatloaf Recipe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Another Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients: 2 eggs, slightly beaten3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1...

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Lemon Pasta E Fagioli
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lemon Pasta E Fagioli

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ditalini, half cooked3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 onions, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

“Chinese” chop suey

Ingredients: 1 bunch celery ( including leafy ends)1 large onions, chopped1 lb ground pork...

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