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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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Vegetable Medley Bake
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Medley Bake

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix1 can cream of mushroom...

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Turkish Sulu Patates ("watery" Potatoes)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Turkish Sulu Patates (“watery” Potatoes)

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( cubed)2 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 tomatoes ( see step 1...

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Large Vegetable and Cheese Strata
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Large Vegetable and Cheese Strata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped1 cup scallions, finely chopped3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Mighty Good Moussaka

Ingredients: 6 medium zucchinivegetable oil cooking spray6 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped finely4...

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Curried Kielbasa and Black Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Curried Kielbasa and Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon curry powder ( I use the...

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Polish Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Polish Salad

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes2 carrots2 stalks celery2 tomatoes2 hard-boiled eggs1 dill pickles1/3 sweet onions1...

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Spring Med Salad
< 30 minsMain dishSalads

Spring Med Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bags romaine lettuce, salad mix2 1/2 ounces bags baby spinach4...

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Korean Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Korean Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon3 -4 pork tenderloins1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon grated onions1...

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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped cooked chicken meat8 tablespoons butter, softened1/4 cup cream1/2 cup grated...

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Chicken Pizza Packets
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Pizza Packets

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons olive...

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Easy Cheesy Calzone
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Easy Cheesy Calzone

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup mozzarella...

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Donna's Dinner
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Donna’s Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( I like...

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Stacy's Favorite Vegetable Beef Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Stacy’s Favorite Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon vegetable oil3...

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Uncle Bill's Macaroni With 3 Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Uncle Bill’s Macaroni With 3 Cheese

Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni8 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk,...

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Strawberry Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Strawberry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed rosemary1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8-1/4 teaspoon sea...

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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 saute with lemon dill and feta
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken saute with lemon dill and feta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons lemon pepper1 cup chopped...

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Chicken Pizzola
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Pizzola

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lean ham, diced1/2 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced1/2 red peppers, finely diced1...

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Beef Skewers
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Skewers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon brown sugar2 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Balsamic Sirloin Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Balsamic Sirloin Steaks

Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil1 teaspoon Dijon...

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Lemon Chicken Pasta (7 Points)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Chicken Pasta (7 Points)

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons whole grain mustard2 tablespoons honey4 skinless chicken breasts, on the bone1...

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Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney...

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Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 thick boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black...

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Tuscan Sausage
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Tuscan Sausage, Spinach and Cannellini Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage links or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links1...

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Grilled Salmon With Sicilian Tomato Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Grilled Salmon With Sicilian Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing2 tablespoons onions, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Tomato Pasta Sauce With Feta Cheese
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tomato Pasta Sauce With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 6 -8 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped6 garlic cloves ( more or less...

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Cheese Potato Puff
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Potato Puff

Ingredients: 12 potatoes, made into mashed potatoes2 cups cheddar cheese1 cup milk2 beaten eggs...

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Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa  (Flautas Con Pollo)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)

Ingredients: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled4 cups cooked chicken, shredded24 corn tortillas8 roma tomatoes,...

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Cajun Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cajun Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs3 green onions, snipped1 eggs1 tablespoon cajun...

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Kadai Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kadai Chicken

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken50 g ghee25 -35 g ginger-garlic paste8 whole red chilies5 g...

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Spaghetti In A Light Olive and Tomato Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Spaghetti In A Light Olive and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: olive oil3 cloves garlic, chopped ( large)3 large fresh tomatoes, diced16 green olives,...

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Stove Top Chicken in Mustard Sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Stove Top Chicken in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 tablespoon olive oil ( will depend on...

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That One Stuff
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

That One Stuff

Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli, chopped4 -5 cloves garlic, sliced1/2 large red onions, diced1 pint...

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Cheesy Pasta Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheesy Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 5 cups pasta, cooked29 ounces spaghetti sauce1 lb ground turkey, cooked and drained1...

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Broiled Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Broiled Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup scallions, chopped1 tablespoon fresh parsley1 garlic cloves, minced2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4...

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Nanny's Simple Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Nanny’s Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni2 lbs of longhorn colby cheese, sliced to about 1/8...

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Panang Beef With Fragrant Thai Basil
BeefCoconutMain dish

Panang Beef With Fragrant Thai Basil

Ingredients: 400 ml coconut milk1 tablespoon red curry paste2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter1 tablespoon...

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Lasagna by Mom
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna by Mom

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1/4 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic,...

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Prawns Caramelised With Honey and Orange
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Prawns Caramelised With Honey and Orange

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp or 24 large prawnssalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Breasts With Cheese Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts With Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts2 egg whites1/2 cup plain flour1/4 cup dry breadcrumbscanola oil...

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Mom's Stove Top Tuna-Noodle Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Mom’s Stove Top Tuna-Noodle Dinner

Ingredients: 12 ounces small shell pasta ( shells, small ziti, macaroni)1 (7 ounce) cans...

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Hearty Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Hearty Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1 cup cooked chicken breasts, cutup1 -10 ounce...

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Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined ( tails intact.)1/4 cup butter1 cup freshly...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken parts1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Hearty Chicken Cacciatore
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 tablespoon...

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Whole Stuffed Cabbage
BeefGround beefMain dish

Whole Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, with their liquid1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1...

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Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves2 teaspoons poultry seasoning ( or less)1 teaspoon white...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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Cantonese Style Prawns with Mango
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Cantonese Style Prawns with Mango

Ingredients: 250 g king prawns20 g green peppers, cut into medium sized cubes20 g...

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Red Flannel Hash
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Red Flannel Hash

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked corned beef, shredded or chopped2 cups boiled potatoes, diced1 cup...

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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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Fifteen Minute Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Fifteen Minute Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs of your favorite steak ( New York, Rib-eye, Sirloin for...

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Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1 1/2 cups portabella mushrooms,...

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Zucchini Crescent Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Crescent Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini, unpeeled1 cup coarsely chopped onions1/4 cup margarine or...

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Shrimp Stir-Fry II
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Stir-Fry II

Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium shrimp or 3/4 lb large shrimp, cooked2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup...

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Ryan's Irish Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Ryan’s Irish Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen hash browns ( diced style)1/2 cup melted margarine1 can cream...

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Pork Chops (Kotlet Schabowy)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops (Kotlet Schabowy)

Ingredients: 4 medium pork chopssaltpepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram2 ounces plain flour1...

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Turkey Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Tacos

Ingredients: 8 super-size taco shells ( Old El Paso or Ortega brands)2 tablespoons extra...

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Avocado Cashew Enchiladas
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Avocado Cashew Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 Hass avocadoes1 limes, juice of4 green onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped finely1/4...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Crepes
Low carbLow sodiumMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Crepes

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1 1/4 cups milk2 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken2/3...

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