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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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Veggie Medley
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Veggie Medley

Ingredients: 1 carrots4 -5 mushrooms1 red potatoes1 head broccoli1 stalk celery1/2-3/4 yellow squash1/2-3/4 zucchini1/2...

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Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, raw, peeled5 cups green tea, divided2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided3...

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Thai Chicken and Noodles
Main dishMeatPoultry

Thai Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 cup prepared oriental style salad dressing1 lb skinless chicken breast halves, cut...

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Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 egg yolkssalt & fresh...

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Spinach and Feta Crepes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and Feta Crepes

Ingredients: 2 -3 bunches spinach1 onions, finely choppedfeta cheese, crumbled ( as much as...

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Stove-Top Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stove-Top Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 eggs1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons catsup1...

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Lemon Chicken Linguine
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken Linguine

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 breasts)1/4...

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Teresa's 10-Minute Seafood Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Teresa’s 10-Minute Seafood Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 lb raw deveined/peeled shrimp1/4 lb raw sea scallops or 1/4 lb bay...

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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup...

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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped3 cups of coarsely chopped cabbage1 (28...

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Roast Chicken With Rumrunner's Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Chicken With Rumrunner’s Glaze

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 medium onions, thinly sliced6 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 cup chicken...

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Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned6 ounces fresh snow...

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Rajun' Cajun Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rajun’ Cajun Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2-3/4 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4...

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Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch-thick cut on the diagonalolive oil, for brushing...

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Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli16 ounces rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium waxy potatoes, unpeeled1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 large...

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Greek Summer Chicken Kebabs
Main dishMeatPoultry

Greek Summer Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 -3 lemons, juice of1/4 cup fresh...

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Blue Cheese and Provolone Burgers With BBQ Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Blue Cheese and Provolone Burgers With BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/2 teaspoon liquid...

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Half-Time Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Half-Time Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast, cut into 3-inch chunks1 medium...

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Chicken and Sweetcorn Pie
ChickenMain dishSavory pies

Chicken and Sweetcorn Pie

Ingredients: 1 sheet shortcrust pastry400 g cooked chicken breasts200 g sweetcorn1 pint 1% low-fat...

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Orange Chile Noodles
< 60 minsMain dishSide dishes

Orange Chile Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles or 12 ounces spaghetti1/2 cup vegetable oil3...

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Vitality Veggie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Vitality Veggie Pasta

Ingredients: 250 g pappardelle pasta1 small butternut squash, peeled seeded and chunked2 tablespoons olive...

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Vegetable Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup uncooked barley2...

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Salisbury Steak With Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Salisbury Steak With Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1 tablespoon prepared...

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Eggplant and Diced Tomatoes over Angel Hair
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Eggplant and Diced Tomatoes over Angel Hair

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoesfresh parsley ( about 1...

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Simple Enchiladas Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Enchiladas Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 cups grated cheddar cheese ( or more to...

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Firecracker Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Firecracker Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained1 teaspoon beef...

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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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Arroz Con Pollo 1 Dish Meal
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Con Pollo 1 Dish Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch strips3 tablespoons cooking oil1/2...

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Swedish Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Swedish Pizza

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastryolive oil1/4 lb bacon1 small yellow onions or 1...

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Chicken Provencal With Potatoes and Carrots
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Provencal With Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken1/3 cup flour1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1/2 teaspoon...

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Shrimp With Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp With Tomatoes, Wine and Basil

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water1/2 kosher salt1 cup ice cubes1 1/4 lbs large shrimp1...

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Cheese Steak Crescent Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Cheese Steak Crescent Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls8 ounces cooked beef, thinly...

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Grilled Salmon with Charred Tomato Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Charred Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, about 1/2 pound2 jalapeno peppers2 poblano chiles1 small onions, peeled1/4 cup...

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Creamy Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Creamy Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 thick1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon butter...

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Orange Chicken with Fruited Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Orange Chicken with Fruited Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( I use brown rice)1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken...

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Bacon Swiss Squares
BreakfastEggs/dairyMain dish

Bacon Swiss Squares

Ingredients: 2 cups biscuit mix or 2 cups baking mix1/2 cup cold water8 ounces...

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Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice2 cups broccoli florets1 cup carrots, thinly sliced6 ounces...

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Angel Hair with Spicy Eggplant Sauce
Main dishPastaVegetables

Angel Hair with Spicy Eggplant Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 lb eggplants, peeled and cubed ( about...

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Dads Egg Rolls
Kid FriendlyMain dishMeat

Dads Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked pork, shredded6 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup shredded carrots1 tablespoon minced...

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Sabra Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sabra Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces ( 8 pieces)1/2 cup fresh orange juice1/2 cup dry...

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Broiled Lemon Herb Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Broiled Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 lemons, wedged1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced...

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Seafood Paella With Artichokes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seafood Paella With Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon saffron threads2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup diced onions4 cloves...

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Beef With Tomato Gravy
BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef With Tomato Gravy

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes ( you can really...

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Four Cheese Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Four Cheese Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (1 ounce) package spring vegetable soup mix, like Knorr1/2...

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Lamb Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 teaspoons minced red onions1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Baked Clams alla Reggiano

Ingredients: 12 fresh littleneck clams, shucked,shells set aside1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, reggiano1...

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Sausage Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Sausage Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bulk sausage ( I like to use mild)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2...

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Walnut Ham Linguine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Walnut Ham Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine or 1 (16 ounce) packages thin spaghetti2 -4...

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Ground Beef and Texas Bean Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Texas Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans or 1 (15 ounce)...

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Picnic Roast Beef and Pepper-Jack Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Picnic Roast Beef and Pepper-Jack Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 lb roast beef, sliced thinly1/2 lb jalapeno jack cheese8 slices thick whole...

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Worlds Best Chicken Stir-Fry  for Two
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Worlds Best Chicken Stir-Fry for Two

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced boneless chicken breasts1/2 sliced red bell peppers1/2 sliced green bell...

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Matzoh Brei
HealthyLow sodiumMain dish

Matzoh Brei

Ingredients: 1 sheet matzohs 1 eggs butter 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 pinch cinnamon...

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Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Stout
BeefMain dishStews

Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Stout

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 bay leaves2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1...

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Apple Butter Steak
ApplesBeefMain dish

Apple Butter Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks4 tablespoons apple butter2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients: 1 (2 2/3 ounce) envelopes Shake-and-Bake, extra crispy coating mix1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4...

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 cup cooked chicken, diced1 (10 3/4...

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Pizza Crust
Low cholesterolMain dishPizza

Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour2 tablespoons active dry yeast1 cup hot water1 teaspoon salt3...

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Sweet and Sour Chicken
AsianLow fatMain dish

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch3 teaspoons baking...

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Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Saute
Eggs/dairyMain dishPasta

Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Saute

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( of coarse what else lol!)1 onions, chopped1...

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