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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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Risotto in a Pressure Cooker
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Risotto in a Pressure Cooker

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sweet butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup finely minced onions1 1/2 cups...

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Hootin' Holler Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishVery low carbs

Hootin’ Holler Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce7 1/4 ounces cream of...

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Giada's Chicken Spezzatino (stew)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Giada’s Chicken Spezzatino (stew)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 celery ribs, chopped1 carrots, peeled and chopped1 small onions,...

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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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Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce8...

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Veal Pie
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Veal Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 onions, chopped1 lb zucchini, sliced1/2...

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Lapa's prawn
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Lapa’s prawn, udon noodle stir fry

Ingredients: 6 ounces udon noodles6 cups water1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb long beans or...

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Eight Layer Tortilla Stack
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Eight Layer Tortilla Stack

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 3/4 cups chopped bell peppers ( any color)1/2 cup...

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< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Nutty fish

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup spicy brown mustard1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1/4 cup shredded coconut1...

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Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli With Oyster Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli With Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, sliced against the grain3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon dry...

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Souper Simple Chicken Soup
Chicken breastMain dishSoups & stews

Souper Simple Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, with bones and skin attached2 whole carrots, cleaned, not skinned,...

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Three Cheese Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Three Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1/3 cup flour2 cups milk ( I’ve...

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Sun-Dried Tomato
Main dishPoultryTomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Three-Cup Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Three-Cup Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame oil20 garlic cloves, minced ( yes, twenty!)10 slices thin fresh...

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Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja

Ingredients: 2 jalapeno chiles4 roma tomatoes1 small white onions, stem end untrimmed and cut...

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Baltimore Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Baltimore Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 8 ounces crabmeat, shell pieces removed ( backfin recommended)1 large eggs1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Chicken Dinner in a Dish and a Dash
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Dinner in a Dish and a Dash

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves, about 7 oz each6 tablespoons Italian salad dressing2...

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Hash Browns Dinner
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hash Browns Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen hash browns1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 lb cooked ground beef1...

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Grilled Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter1/3 cup water4 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1...

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Shepherd's Pie With Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Shepherd’s Pie With Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes1 tablespoon buttersalt and pepper1/2 cup yogurt1/2 cup chives, freshly minced1/2...

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Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken1 1/4 cups shredded...

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Kittencal's Easy Moist Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Kittencal’s Easy Moist Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 2 salmon steaks ( about 1-inch thick)2 tablespoons lemon juice ( can reduce...

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Chicken Breast Spanaki
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast Spanaki

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 stalks fresh green onions, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 lb...

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Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp, Pepper and Mango Kabobs in Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup lime...

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Freddie Krueger's Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Freddie Krueger’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package flour tortillas, torn up1 lb hamburger meat, browned and drained1 can...

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Prawns (Shrimp) in Tamarind Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Prawns (Shrimp) in Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 onions, sliced very fine2 red chilies, seeded and sliced...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Roasted Vegetable Salad With Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients: 4 cups water6 red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes1 sweet potatoes or...

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Firecracker Burgers With Cooling Lime Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Firecracker Burgers With Cooling Lime Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef4 sesame seed rolls, split and toasted1 cup mixed...

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Chicken Masala
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Masala

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging2 tablespoons canola oil1...

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Parmesan Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Parmesan Fish

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 lb fish steaks, mahimahi,tuna,halibut,etc,approximately...

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San  Francisco Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

San Francisco Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( I use boneless)3 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons chicken broth...

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Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breastCrabMain dish

Spinach Crab Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/4 cup finely chopped celery3...

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Ham 'n Noodles Hot Dish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham ‘n Noodles Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages medium noodles, cooked and drained2 cups cubed cooked ham2...

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Shrimp With Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp With Roasted Red Pepper Cream

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages vermicelli1 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained1 (8...

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Penne With Turkey Meatballs
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs2 tablespoons whole milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup...

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Bergie's Best Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bergie’s Best Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck or 2 lbs sirloin1 1/2 cups grated raw potatoes5...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Southwestern Kung Pao

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 lb pork tenderloins2 teaspoons hot chili paste, divided3 tablespoons...

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Easy Jerk Chicken or Pork Marinade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Jerk Chicken or Pork Marinade

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, coarsely chopped3 medium scallions, coarsely chopped2 habanero peppers (substitute with...

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7 Layer Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

7 Layer Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1 cup corn2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped onions1/2...

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Italian Shepherd's Pie
Main dishMeatVegetables

Italian Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon italian...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Tartiflette — the indulgent version

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, boiled,peeled,and thinly sliced1/2 lb bacon, cubed2 onions, finely chopped1 lb...

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Sweet Sour Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Sweet Sour Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb dory fillets or 1 lb similar fish1 egg whites1 teaspoon cornstarch1...

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Salisbury Steak With Dill Stroganoff Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak With Dill Stroganoff Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1/2 cup onions, minced1/3 cup ketchup1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Slow-Cooker Enchiladas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Slow-Cooker Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans1 (15...

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Pollo San Salvador
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo San Salvador

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons...

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Low Carb Sausage
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb Sausage, Mushroom and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups diced cooked chicken1 lb pork sausage1 stalk celery, chopped fine1...

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Garlic Cheese Noodles
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Cheese Noodles

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely1 -2 cup milk1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated1/2...

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Baked 4 Cheese Spaghetti
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Baked 4 Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs spaghetti1/2 lb imported fontina, coarsely shredded ( 2 cups)1/2 lb...

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Kentucky-Style Oven Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kentucky-Style Oven Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces1/2 cup white...

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Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken and Dumplings, Grandma Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 -4 lbs chicken pieces1 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs,...

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Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages

Ingredients: 500 g pork sausage links1 sliced carrots1 onions, chopped1 apples, thinly sliced2 teaspoons...

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Kielbasa and Potato Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Kielbasa and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10...

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Shrimp Etouffe
Main dishShrimpStews

Shrimp Etouffe

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups celery, finely diced1 cup green bell peppers or 1 cup...

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Soybean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Soybean Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups soybeans1 medium onions5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon8 ounces feta cheese1...

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Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne pasta1/8 cup fresh rosemary, minced4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons olive oil3/4...

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Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Hoisin and Honey Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hoisin and Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 5 scallions1/4 cup oyster sauce2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 teaspoon ginger,...

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Dave's Perfect Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dave’s Perfect Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces extra virgin olive oil1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Vegetable Shrimp Fried Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons sesame oil1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and...

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Canadian Living's Macaroni and Cheese With Ham
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Canadian Living’s Macaroni and Cheese With Ham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, chopped1 cup diced cooked ham1/3 cup flour3 cups milk1...

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