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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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Lemon Herbed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Herbed Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup ketchup or 1/4 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons lemon...

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Quick chicken coq au vin
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Quick chicken coq au vin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 kg chicken fillets, cut into pieces200...

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Quick Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco...

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Cabbage Soup II
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Cabbage Soup II

Ingredients: 1 heads of cabbage ( medium to large)1 large onions or 3 small...

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Low Fat Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients: 5 medium zucchini ( 6 to 8 inches each)1 teaspoon olive oil4 scallions,...

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Herbed Chicken-N-Veggie Packet Dinner
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Chicken-N-Veggie Packet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 chicken thighs2 tablespoons prepared Italian dressing1/4...

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Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup...

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Lighter Beef Stroganoff
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Lighter Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon beef broth2 cups...

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Very Easy Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Very Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided 1 1/2...

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Low Carb breaded Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Carb breaded Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 eggs, slightly beatenpork rinds, crushed ( spicy or...

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Cavatini
BeefMain dishPasta

Cavatini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 lb hot sausage1 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 green...

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Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, ready cut1 lb white mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup butter3 cups chopped...

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Quicky Potluck Casserole
CasserolesHigh calciumMain dish

Quicky Potluck Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/8 ounce) packages parmesan cheese, noodle dinner ( or Instant fettuccine...

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Maple-Mustard Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Maple-Mustard Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) boneless lean pork loin roast1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces4 tablespoons soy sauce4 teaspoons...

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Spinach Carrot Loaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach Carrot Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced & steamed until tender, cool1 lb frozen...

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Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh parsley,...

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Turkey Chili Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Chili Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 teaspoon chili powder7 ounces uncooked macaroni noodles2 teaspoons oil2...

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Mama's Turkey Marsala (Or Chicken)
Main dishMeatPoultry

Mama’s Turkey Marsala (Or Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast, sliced or pounded thinly1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2...

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Mexican Goulash
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Mexican Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk pork sausage1 cup diced onions1 cup diced green peppers2 cups...

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Saucy sausage casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy sausage casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage meat1 red peppers, diced1 green peppers, diced2 cups zucchini, diced1/2...

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Swiss Mushroom Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Swiss Mushroom Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup flour6 tablespoons chilled butter, sliced 1/4 inch thick1/2 cup aged swiss...

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Pork Chop Veggie Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop Veggie Bake

Ingredients: 4 large boneless pork chops1 (10 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 (10...

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Leek 'n  Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Leek ‘n Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean lamb stew meat, cut in to 1 1/2 inch cubes1...

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Burgundy Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Burgundy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled1/2 teaspoon pepper2 lbs...

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Beef And Pork Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef And Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced1 cup minced onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1 1/2 cups soft...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups cooked rice1 lb ground beef3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and...

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Italian White Beans With Turkey
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Italian White Beans With Turkey

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried...

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet and Sour  Meatballs)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Oriental Sweet and Sour Meatballs)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef ( I use all ground beef)1/2 lb ground pork1...

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Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Olives

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs chicken3 tablespoons peanuts or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions,...

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Pomfret Amti (Curry from the west coast of India)
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Pomfret Amti (Curry from the west coast of India)

Ingredients: 2 medium pomfret fish, cleaned and sliced1 raw mangoes ( peeled, you can...

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Steak (Or Chicken) Fajitas
Main dishMeatNorth american

Steak (Or Chicken) Fajitas

Ingredients: 3/4 lb top sirloin steaks2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 garlic cloves,...

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Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce...

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Company Steak With Bearnaise Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Company Steak With Bearnaise Butter

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves ( or...

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Country Style Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Style Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 4 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons...

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Beef and Cabbage Bake
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Cabbage Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ( I use 1 box Uncle Ben’s Wild...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 soft taco-size flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind2 teaspoons butter or...

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Okra Stir-Fry
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Okra Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut into cubes1/2 red bell peppers, cut into cubes1/2...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Raisins, Nuts n’ Bulgur

Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur2 cups boiling water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 cup golden...

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Warmed Chicken Sandwiches - Crock Pot or Oven!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Warmed Chicken Sandwiches – Crock Pot or Oven!

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups smoked chicken or 3 cups cooked...

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Orange Spiced Pork Chops
CitrusMain dishPork

Orange Spiced Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops, bone in ( about 1/2-inch thick)2 teaspoons vegetable oil,...

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Najla's Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Najla’s Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced (optional)2 whole boneless skinless...

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Easy Chicken Teriyaki
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Easy Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( red, white,...

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Baked Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Fish

Ingredients: 6 grouper fillets ( about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter...

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Country Style Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Country Style Steak

Ingredients: 4 pieces cube steaksflourvegetable oil1 envelope lipton beefy mushroom soup mixwater Directions: Heat...

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Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb all white meat lean ground turkey1/2 yellow onions ( finely chopped)1/4...

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Ham and Swiss Stromboli
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ham and Swiss Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) packages refrigerated French bread dough6 ounces thinly sliced deli ham6...

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Cheat's Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts - in a Jar!
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheat’s Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts – in a Jar!

Ingredients: 250 g couscous1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 4 ounces melted butter4 teaspoons...

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Chicken Salad Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Salad Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed or coarsely shredded cooked chicken1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped...

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Inside out Ravioli
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Inside out Ravioli

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon salad oil1...

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Skillet Macaroni Pizza
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Macaroni Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (26 1/2 ounce) cans italian sausage spaghetti sauce3...

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Easy and Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy and Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepperliquid shortening...

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Grilled Miso Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Grilled Miso Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sake2 tablespoons mirin2 tablespoons miso, preferably white miso2...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Steeped Salmon With Chive and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) thin salmon fillets, skin removedwater1 lemons, sliced1 small onions, sliced3/4...

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Chicken Ranch Wraps
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Ranch Wraps

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix1...

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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Drunken Shrimp a La Greque

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons ouzo1 tablespoon brown sugar2 garlic...

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Lu's Chicken Barley Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Lu’s Chicken Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped3 carrots, peeled and...

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grilled wasabi tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

grilled wasabi tuna

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds2 teaspoons wasabi powder2 teaspoons ground pepper1 teaspoon garlic...

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Country-Style Peppered Pork and Bread Stuffing
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Country-Style Peppered Pork and Bread Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 1/2 loaves crusty country-style white bread, cut into 1/3 to 1/2 inch...

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Fish Stew Southern Style
FishMain dishStews

Fish Stew Southern Style

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes,...

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