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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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Chicken Curry With Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Curry With Apples

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless...

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Monterey Chicken I
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Monterey Chicken I

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese2 eggs, beaten1...

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Company Casserole
CasserolesMain dishMeat

Company Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages egg noodles1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2...

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Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Sweet Red Pepper-Provolone Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup provolone cheese, finely cubed1/4 cup diced sweet red peppers1/4 cup finely...

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Cowboy Pie
Main dishSavory piesSoy/tofu

Cowboy Pie

Ingredients: 1 (220 g) packages smoked tofu1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 onions, diced1 (420 g)...

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Oyster Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Oyster Stew

Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk1 quart half-and-half2 pints oysters ( w/ Liquor)1/8-1/4 cup lightly-salted...

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Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Mustard-seed chilli prawns

Ingredients: 20 large uncooked prawns ( , 1kg)1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric2 red Thai chile,...

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Lime and Ginger Grilled Salmon
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Lime and Ginger Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind1/4 cup lime juice ( about 1 large...

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Heavenly Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Heavenly Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup scallions, sliced4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine4 tablespoons flour2 cups...

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Dill Pickle-Layered Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Dill Pickle-Layered Meatloaf

Ingredients: 4 slices rye bread2 eggs, beaten1 cup milk1 (4 ounce) cans chopped mushrooms,...

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Santa Fe Pasta Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Santa Fe Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta4 1/2 quarts water1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2...

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Green Death Tuna Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Green Death Tuna Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans tuna, drained and shredded3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise1 avocados, mashed1...

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Smoky Sausage White Bean Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings
< 60 minsMain dishStews

Smoky Sausage White Bean Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions, chopped3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 lb...

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Dill Chicken With Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dill Chicken With Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dill weed1 pinch pepper1/4 teaspoon fresh minced...

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Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 8 -9 chicken pieces2 cups tomatoes, fresh ( or if using canned tomatoes,...

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Chili Dog Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Dog Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix3 tablespoons yellow mustard6 tablespoons water10 hot dogs4...

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Green Chile Chicken Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Green Chile Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 2 cans cream of chicken soup1/2 can corn, drained2 cans pre-cooked chicken or...

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Coco's Strata
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Coco’s Strata

Ingredients: 4 -5 slices bread ( I use regular white bread)1 lb bulk sausage...

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Taco Foldovers
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Foldovers

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts ( or 2 rounds of your...

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Pizza Loaf
< 60 minsKid FriendlyMain dish

Pizza Loaf

Ingredients: 1 Pillsbury refrigerated crusty french loaf2 eggs or 1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg...

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Wazoo's Pick Me Up Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Wazoo’s Pick Me Up Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups radiatore, uncooked4 1/2 cups frozen tiny broccoli florets2 cups chickpeas, drained12...

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Hungry Jack Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Hungry Jack Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans3/4 cup...

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Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Glaze  (Low Fat and Delicious!)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Glaze (Low Fat and Delicious!)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded to about 1/3-inch thickness)2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Macaroni and Cheese for Grownups
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni and Cheese for Grownups

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 yellow onions, diced2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed2 tablespoons...

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Mediterranean Steaks
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Mediterranean Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lean rib eye steaks, 1 inch thick1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1...

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Perogy Lasagna (Oamc)
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Perogy Lasagna (Oamc)

Ingredients: 12 cooked lasagna noodles2 cups cottage cheese1 eggs1 teaspoon onion salt1 1/2 cups...

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Onion Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Onion Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 envelope dry onion soup mix8 slices jalapeno jack...

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Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 large zucchini2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup onions, chopped3/4 lb...

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Bears' Style Sub
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Bears’ Style Sub

Ingredients: 1 Italian bread, 12 inches section2 ounces genoa salami2 ounces mortadella2 ounces hot...

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Gorgonzola and Sage Sirloin Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Gorgonzola and Sage Sirloin Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/4 cup red wine2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 shallots, minced1 -2...

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Tasty Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tasty Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1 lemons, juice...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Savory Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red salmon ( do not use pink salmon)1...

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New England Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

New England Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts4 cups chicken broth12 white pearl onions1 1/2...

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Sandwiches from Roast Leftovers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sandwiches from Roast Leftovers

Ingredients: cooked beef or pork, leftovers1 cup ketchup1/4 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup brown sauce...

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Asian Beef Skewers - 3 Points
AppetizersBeef steaksMain dish

Asian Beef Skewers – 3 Points

Ingredients: 3 scallions, sliced2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated peeled1...

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The Best Pepper Steak Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Best Pepper Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut into bite size strips1...

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Cajun Chicken and Linguine
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken and Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels
AppetizersLasagnaMain dish

Macaroni and Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles2 1/4 cups milk3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dried onion flakes2...

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Marmalade Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Marmalade Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone in,about 3/4 inch thick1 tablespoon oil, for browning1/4 cup...

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Have Some Heart
Main dishMeatPork

Have Some Heart

Ingredients: 1 pork heart1 teaspoon salthot water, to cover2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 large...

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Maple Baked Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Maple Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pure maple syrup1/3 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons cider vinegar1...

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Grandma's Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Grandma’s Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni ( uncooked)1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese ( shredded)2 eggs2 1/2...

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Simple Cheesy Baked Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Simple Cheesy Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried ziti pasta1 lb ricotta cheese ( part skim)3 cups shredded...

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Shrimp Enchiladas With Goat Cheese and Chipotle Cream
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Enchiladas With Goat Cheese and Chipotle Cream

Ingredients: 1 cup diced leeks, white and light green parts ( thoroughly washed)1/2 cup...

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Scalloped Potato With French Onion Base
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Scalloped Potato With French Onion Base

Ingredients: 6 -7 potatoes2 ounces French onion soup mix ( 1 packet)1 (300 ml)...

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Solo Spam and Pineapple Pilaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Spam and Pineapple Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 ounces Spam, cut into bite size cubes ( about 1/2 cup)1/2 cup...

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Pesto Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pesto Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/3 cup pesto sauce1/3 cup Dijon mustard1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, plus...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Foil Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients: 4 white-meat chicken quarters or 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup corn oil1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Knottsberry Farm Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Knottsberry Farm Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb hot sausage1 small onions, chopped1 large carrots, grated3...

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My Mom's Chiles Rellenos
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mom’s Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients: 12 poblano chiles1/2 lb chihuahua cheese or 1/2 lb asadero cheese or 1/2...

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Crab Imperial
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Crab Imperial

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells2 large eggs, well beaten10 saltine...

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Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves, chopped ( we use WAY...

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Tofu With Onions
Main dishSoy/tofuTomatoes

Tofu With Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs firm tofu, Wildwood4 teaspoons curry powder2 limes, juice of3 ounces olive...

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Curried Fish Fingers
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Fish Fingers

Ingredients: 500 g firm white fish fillets1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprikapepper2...

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Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon olive oil (...

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Red Snapper With Thyme
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Red Snapper With Thyme, Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 shallots, chopped2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons...

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Chicken With Cashew Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Cashew Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup cooked long grain and wild rice blend ( I...

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Good Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Good Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) thawed,drained,chopped broccoli1 can cream of mushroom soup3/4 cup mayonnaise2 well...

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Creamy Poblano Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Creamy Poblano Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone- in, 1/2 thick2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons southwest Emeril’s...

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Tasty Tuna Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tasty Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium apples, grated1 can tuna in water, drained well1/4 cup chopped celery1/4...

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