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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 Creamy Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup0.5...

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Mexican Tamales
Main dishMeatPork

Mexican Tamales

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork roast5 dried ancho chiles2 whole jalapenos1 whole bulbs of garlic2...

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Vegetarian Spaghetti Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked2 eggs1/2 cup skim milk3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese8...

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Cajun Low-Fat Baked Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Cajun Low-Fat Baked Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets ( I like Talapia)butter-flavored cooking spray2 teaspoons cajun seasoning1/4 cup...

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Jerk Sauce for Grilled Chicken
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Jerk Sauce for Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons jalapenos (...

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Grilled Herbed Shrimp on Mixed Greens
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Grilled Herbed Shrimp on Mixed Greens

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried basil...

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Turkey Almondine
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Almondine

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice3 cups cooked turkey breast, cubed, skin removed2 (10...

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Thai Chicken Noodles
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Thai Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced2 tablespoons white wineoil8 garlic cloves, sliced6...

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Super Spicy Brown Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Super Spicy Brown Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 boneless pork chops ( 1/2-1 “inch” thick)1/4 cup spicy brown mustard (...

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Pork With a Parmesan Crust
Main dishMeatPork

Pork With a Parmesan Crust

Ingredients: 4 pork medallions or 2 pork fillets1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly...

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Zucchini Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients: 16 ounces linguine1 large zucchini1 carrots1 tablespoon garlic, chopped1/4 cup olive oilparmesan cheese...

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Chicken Parisienne
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parisienne

Ingredients: 2 -4 whole boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 cup sour cream1/2 cup cooking...

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Corny Chicken Tacos
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Corny Chicken Tacos

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cumin1 dash onion powder1 dash...

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Tuna With Tomato Caper Basil Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna With Tomato Caper Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick6 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cups onions, chopped2...

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French Peasant Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

French Peasant Supper

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil2 boneless center cut pork chops ( about 3/8 in....

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Kuska Biryani - A treat at parties!
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Kuska Biryani – A treat at parties!

Ingredients: 1 cup rice2 cups water2 bay leaves2 -3 cloves2 cardamoms1 piece cinnamon2 tablespoons...

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Salmon Cutlets in Indian Creamy Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Cutlets in Indian Creamy Sauce

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets2 onions2 garlic cloves1 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk1 (14...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter(R) Spread, spread2 plum tomatoes, chopped1...

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Mediterranean Vegetable Pie
Main dishVegetablesVegetarian

Mediterranean Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled 1/4 inch slices1 teaspoon salt1 large onions, sliced1 green...

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Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped2 cups onions, chopped4 tablespoons vinegar4 tablespoons...

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Indonesian Fried Rice - Nasi Goreng
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Indonesian Fried Rice – Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked rice2 tablespoons oil1 eggs, lightly beaten5 shallots, peeled and...

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Broccoli with Sauce (Amish)
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli with Sauce (Amish)

Ingredients: broccoli2 cups chopped onions4 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups milk1/4 lb mild cheddar...

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Southwestern Chicken Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Southwestern Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breasts1 small white onions, chopped3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed...

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Doris Hensler's Quick Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Doris Hensler’s Quick Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 3 celery ribs, chopped1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Thai Noodles With Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Thai Noodles With Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles1 1/2 teaspoons oil1 teaspoon minced garlic5 Thai...

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Momma's Texas Hash
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Momma’s Texas Hash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 medium onions1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoeschili powder, to...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

Mostaccioli Bake

Ingredients: 1 box mostaccioli noodles3 Italian sausages1 fresh zucchini ( sliced)1 cup fresh mushrooms...

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< 15 minsAsianMain dish

Stir-fry Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1/4 cup chopped green onions1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger1...

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Sylvia's Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sylvia’s Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2 lb) frying chicken, each cut into 8 pieces4 teaspoons salt4...

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Country-Style Ribs
Main dishMeatPork

Country-Style Ribs

Ingredients: 2 lbs country-style pork ribs1 1/2 cups jack daniel’s tennessee hickory mesquite grilling...

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Vegetable Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and...

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Fried Salmon Patties
BreakfastMain dishSalmon

Fried Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans pink salmon2 tablespoons flour2 large eggs ( slightly beaten)1...

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Campbell's Green Bean Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Campbell’s Green Bean Bake

Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked green beans1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Kentucky Hot Brown Strata
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Kentucky Hot Brown Strata

Ingredients: 1 (1 -1 1/4 lb) country bread (1 loaf) or 1 (1 -1...

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Kaccy's Chimichangas
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Kaccy’s Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, seasoned your way (I use Mexican seasoning) or...

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Devil's Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Devil’s Steak

Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks, 1/22 tablespoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon...

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Main dishSide dishesStews

Scottish Beef in Whisky Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, preferably aberdeen angus1/2 ounce butter1 large onions, chopped3...

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Grilled Navajo Chicken on Fettuccine
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Grilled Navajo Chicken on Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 slice bacon, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup yellow onions, minced2 teaspoons chili...

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Tandoori Chicken Stir-Fry
< 15 minsAsianMain dish

Tandoori Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil1 lb chicken, cut into 1 inch strips1 1/2 cups sliced...

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Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl
Main dishMeatPork

Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 teaspoon vegetable oil4 tablespoons minced garlic1 (3 ounce) packages...

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Drake Hogestyn's Salad Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Drake Hogestyn’s Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 1 unbaked 12-inch pizza crust3/4 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup sour cream1 cup chopped...

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Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled6 tablespoons...

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Mamaw's Potato Stuff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mamaw’s Potato Stuff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1/2 cup onions, chopped4 cups mashed potatoes, buttered well2 (14...

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Swiss Garden Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Swiss Garden Wraps

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt or 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt2 1/2 teaspoons...

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Grilled Tofu With Peanut Sauce
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Grilled Tofu With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb tofu2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4...

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Beef n' Potato Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef n’ Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups frozen potato hash browns1 lb lean ground beef1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Italian Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil, divided3 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Greek Pasta and Beef
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Greek Pasta and Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Barley Lentil Soup
GrainsMain dishSoups & stews

Barley Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 large carrots, chopped1...

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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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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Spicy Chicken And Peppers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Chicken And Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips1 1/2 cups...

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Country Baked Chicken - Rich and Tasty!
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Baked Chicken – Rich and Tasty!

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper3...

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Sesame Pork Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Sesame Pork Casserole

Ingredients: 1 kg pork, diced2 tablespoons plain flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, cut...

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Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Rosemary Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups half-and-half cream1...

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Delicious Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Delicious Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 12 ounces total1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped...

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Caribbean Pork and Mango Stir-Fry
FruitMain dishPork

Caribbean Pork and Mango Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloins ( about 1 pound)2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon jamaican jerk...

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Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat1/4 cup low sodium...

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Fish with Green Chilies
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish with Green Chilies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mild fish fillets ( cod, sole, etc.)1 large onions, thinly...

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Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons butter3 -4 cups chopped cooked chicken1 can...

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