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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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Cuban Shrimp Stew
Main dishShrimpStews

Cuban Shrimp Stew

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon cumin1 1/2...

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Strawberry Margarita Swordfish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Strawberry Margarita Swordfish

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarita mix3 tablespoons tequila (optional)3 tablespoons lime juice1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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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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Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Creamy Clam Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, chopped finely2 cloves minced garlic2 tablespoons butter4...

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Dianne's Flavorful Chicken Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Dianne’s Flavorful Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons butter2 chicken breasts ( about 1/2 lb)1/2...

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Kikkoman Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Kikkoman Chops

Ingredients: 3 pork chops, with bone3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 onions, cut into pieces (...

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Easy Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breasts1 (16 ounce) bags mixed vegetables1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Especially Easy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Especially Easy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons...

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4th of July Grilled Salmon *or Chicken!*
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

4th of July Grilled Salmon *or Chicken!*

Ingredients: 2 -8 salmon steaks (4-6 oz. ea., or a couple large filets) or...

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Chili Mac
< 30 minsFor 1 or 2Main dish

Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce1 lb ground beefpasta Directions: Cook ground beef and...

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Avocado B-L-T Burgers With Caramelized Chipotle Onions
BeefGround beefMain dish

Avocado B-L-T Burgers With Caramelized Chipotle Onions

Ingredients: 1 large sweet onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce ( Tabasco)1 tablespoon...

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Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes, Lemon and Capers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

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Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta, uncooked1 (26 1/2 ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti...

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Grandma Smith's Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Grandma Smith’s Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Roast Lamb with Potatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Roast Lamb with Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) leg of lamb3 lbs potatoes1 teaspoon olive oil2 lemonssalt and...

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Microwave Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Microwave Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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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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Rachael Ray Lemon Chicken (30 Minute Meals)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rachael Ray Lemon Chicken (30 Minute Meals)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into...

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Pork Tenderloin With Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin With Sweet and Tangy Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium1/2 teaspoon fresh...

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Skillet Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Skillet Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Ethan's Kimchi Seafood Papaya Bowl
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Ethan’s Kimchi Seafood Papaya Bowl

Ingredients: 1/2 lb small scallops1/2 lb salmon, small squares ( no skin)1/2 lb halibut,...

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Chili Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Chili Pizza

Ingredients: 1 premade pizza dough2 cups chili ( I use mine #99698)3 cups of...

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Eggplant Stir-Fried with Pine Nuts
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Eggplant Stir-Fried with Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch, plus1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided2 tablespoons flour8 ounces eggplants, peeled and...

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Provencal Pasta With Basil and Anchovy
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Provencal Pasta With Basil and Anchovy

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper3 garlic cloves, crushed...

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Cedar-Planked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cedar-Planked Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder1 teaspoon gray salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper4 (6...

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Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce, Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons fresh...

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Koftas
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Koftas

Ingredients: 500 g lamb mince or 500 g beef mince1 purple shallots, sliced thinly3...

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Pork Loin Chops With Cinnamon Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Loin Chops With Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 (4 ounce) boneless center...

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Hoisin Five -Spice Chicken Pieces
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hoisin Five -Spice Chicken Pieces

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces ( thighs drumsticks)1/2 cup hoisin sauce1 teaspoon Chinese five...

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Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil - Kao Pad Krapao
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil – Kao Pad Krapao

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai red chili...

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Mom's Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, browned & drained1 small onions, choppedsalt & pepper2...

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Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb 97% lean ground beef1 (11 ounce) cans low-fat cream of mushroom...

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Australian Tuna Bake
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Australian Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cheese, shredded1 cup crushed corn flakes12 ounces canned tuna4 tablespoons butter,...

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CoconutMain dishShrimp

Shrimp With Spiced Masala and Coconut Milk

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons garam...

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Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...

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Basil Artichoke Fettuccini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Basil Artichoke Fettuccini

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed2 red...

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Slum Gullian
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Slum Gullian

Ingredients: 1 slice round steaks1 can mushrooms1 chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 can...

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Sour Cream and Ground Beef Layered Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Sour Cream and Ground Beef Layered Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic1/4...

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Ww Hawaiian Turkey Loaf  (Weight Watchers 6 Points Per Serving)
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Ww Hawaiian Turkey Loaf (Weight Watchers 6 Points Per Serving)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange juice5 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons chopped onions3/4 red peppers or...

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World's Best Meatloaf Recipe
BeefGround beefMain dish

World’s Best Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients: 750 g beef mince ( depending on the amount of people being fed)1...

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Farmer's Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Farmer’s Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chopsfloursalt and pepper4 potatoes, sliced1 large onions, sliced1 clove garlic,...

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Cube Steak Florentine
BeefMain dishMeat

Cube Steak Florentine

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 (2 7/8 ounce) cans...

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Rice Congee With Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Rice Congee With Chicken

Ingredients: 8 cups good chicken stock1 cup rice, I prefer short-grain but long-grain works...

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Black Bean and Tamale Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Black Bean and Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans whole corn, drained1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Yummy Yamma Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Yummy Yamma Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon black pepper4 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons...

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Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground pork1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Browned Beef Tongue
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Browned Beef Tongue

Ingredients: 1 beef tongues1 eggs2 tablespoons milksifted whole wheat bread crumbssalt Directions: Cut beef...

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Fantastic Feta Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fantastic Feta Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons lemon juice,...

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Healthy Spinach Pie
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Healthy Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach1 cup nonfat cottage cheese3 eggs1/4 cup lowfat...

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Chicken Breasts with Mustard-Caper Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Mustard-Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about2 pounds total)1/4...

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Steph's Chicken tortilla soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Steph’s Chicken tortilla soup

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breastsMexican seasoning2 cans black beans2 cans Rotel Tomatoes ( spicy...

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Smoked Salmon Pizza
Main dishPizzaSalmon

Smoked Salmon Pizza

Ingredients: 1 prepared pizza dough ( your favorite dough)3 ounces cream cheese6 -8 ounces...

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Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice
BeefMain dishWhite rice

Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon red wine1/2 teaspoon sugar450...

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30 Minute Mini Meatloaves
Condimentsetc.Main dish

30 Minute Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper1 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1 1/2...

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Easy Taco Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Taco Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 package taco seasoning mix4 ounces cheddar cheese...

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Zucchini-Feta Bake
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini-Feta Bake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur1 cup boiling water1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced1 large carrots, sliced (...

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Butternut Squash Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen butternut squash puree, thawed or 4 cups pureed...

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Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2...

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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Pasta With Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Pasta With Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons orange juice1...

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