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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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Thunder and Lightning
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Thunder and Lightning

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups chickpeas, cooked ( garbanzo beans)1...

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Cincinnati Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Cincinnati Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1 inch cubes ( 5...

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Beer Sauced Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beer Sauced Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs2 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Mom's Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Mom’s Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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Pepper-Crusted Salmon With Pinto Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Pepper-Crusted Salmon With Pinto Beans, Corn and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces boneless skinless salmon fillets1 tablespoon paprikasalt and pepper, to taste2...

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Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix6 boneless skinless chicken...

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Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce8 ounces shredded Mexican...

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Italian Hunter's Chicken
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Italian Hunter’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour ( for coating)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1...

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Tortellini Caesar
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini Caesar

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked1 bag romaine lettuce3/4 cup caesar salad...

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Surf and Turf Barbecue Skewers
Main dishMeatSeafood

Surf and Turf Barbecue Skewers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Chow Yuk
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Chow Yuk

Ingredients: 1 kg turkey breast, cut into strips5 stalks celery, chopped1 large onions, coarsely...

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Virginia Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Virginia Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup oil1 1/4 cups vinegar1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon garlic...

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Tofu Carrot Cacciatore
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Tofu Carrot Cacciatore

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, coarsely chopped ( 2 cups)1 large green...

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Zucchini Garlic Chicken Skillet
Main dishSquashVegetables

Zucchini Garlic Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced10 -12...

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Chili Chicken Strips
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 3/4 cup corn chips, crushed ( sometimes I use chili-cheese chips)2 tablespoons dry...

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Paprikash Csirke (Paprika Chicken)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paprikash Csirke (Paprika Chicken)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Leftover Ham Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Leftover Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons flour1 cup...

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Caribbean Pork Bowl
Main dishPorkPork loins

Caribbean Pork Bowl

Ingredients: 4 -6 tomatillos, quartered1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped1/2 cup white onions, chopped1/2...

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Easy Hamburger Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beefseasoning1 can chunky vegetable soup1 can refrigerated crescent dinner...

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Bacon Wrapped Steak With Balsamic Onion Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Steak With Balsamic Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil2 medium onions, sliced thin1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Montreal Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup mccormick montreal steak sauce4 hamburger bunssalt and...

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7 Layer Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

7 Layer Salad

Ingredients: 1 head lettuce, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1 cup celery ( I leave this...

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Tomato Basil Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, sliced3 ounces sliced prosciutto,...

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Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...

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Pasta with Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta with Broccoli, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta ( such as orzo, small shells or elbow...

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Sausage Crouton Casserole - OAMC
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage Crouton Casserole – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fully cooked smoked link sausage, sliced1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon...

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Baked Chicken With Lemon and Herbs
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Chicken With Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1 1/2...

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Pasta with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch thick...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak-Low Carb

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1/3 cup finely chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons...

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Wild Mushroom Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil4 button mushrooms, sliced4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 portabella...

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Mexicali Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Mexicali Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chopsoil, for browning1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Browned Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 cups long grain rice2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 (10 ounce)...

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Turkey Joes (sloppy joes)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Joes (sloppy joes)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey1/2 medium bell peppers, chopped1/2 medium sweet red peppers,...

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Chili Dusted Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chili Dusted Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Grilled Skirt Steak With Avocado-Tomato Salsa
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Skirt Steak With Avocado-Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup fresh lime juice ( about 8 limes)1 garlic...

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Quick Chicken and Barley Stew
Main dishPastarice and grains

Quick Chicken and Barley Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon...

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Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large potatoes2 cloves garlic2 ounces soy chorizo1/2 cup salsa1/2...

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Cubed Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cubed Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cubed steak1 small onions, chopped1 -1 1/2 cup water1 (10...

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Fiesta Enchilada Bake
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Fiesta Enchilada Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey1 (10 1/3 ounce) boxes Taco Bell home...

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Grandmother Merrill's Chili Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Grandmother Merrill’s Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large onions1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes1/2...

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Jamaican Pork Skillet
Main dishPorkPork chops

Jamaican Pork Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 well-trimmed center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick3/4 teaspoon...

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Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 unbaked prepared pizza crust ( I make mine in the bread machine)2...

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Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 large skinless chicken fillets1 cup breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped...

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Easy to Slice Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy to Slice Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2/3 cup evaporated milk, undiluted ( Pet brand preferred)1 eggs1 cup cracker crumbs1...

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Cabbage and Yukon Gold Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Cabbage and Yukon Gold Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced peeled yukon gold potatoes or 1 lb baking potatoes1 1/2...

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Champagne Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Champagne Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 cup sliced fresh...

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Potato and Arugula Pizza
Main dishPizzaPotatoes

Potato and Arugula Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough1 1/4 lbs potatoes4 tablespoons olive oilsalt2 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Chicken with Avocado
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Avocado

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic salt1 eggs1 tablespoon water1 cup...

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Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons smashed garlic, about 2 cloves1/2 cup 2%...

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Kahlua Mole Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kahlua Mole Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour3/4 cup Kahlua1 cup chili sauce1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup...

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Ham and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ham, sliced 1/2 inch thick1 tablespoon bacon fat2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Mexican Jack Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Jack Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( may substitute ground turkey)1 cup chopped celery1...

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Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)
BreadsMain dishPizza

Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water2 teaspoons sugar1 1/4 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Mushroom Sour Cream Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Mushroom Sour Cream Pie

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh mushrooms1 9 inch pie shell3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Red Lentil Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons trimmed and chopped green onions1/3 cup seeded, diced green bell peppers1/3...

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Spicy Orange Tofu
Main dishOrangesSoy/tofu

Spicy Orange Tofu

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup soy...

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Turkey Meatloaf With Spinach and Bacon
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Meatloaf With Spinach and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey10 ounces frozen chopped spinach1/3 cup chili sauce1/4 cup...

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My Oven "fried" Chicken and Biscuits
ChickenMain dishPoultry

My Oven “fried” Chicken and Biscuits

Ingredients: 6 chicken pieces, preferably bone-in skin on breasts1 1/2 cups biscuit mix1/3 cup...

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Bolla's Peanut Stew
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Bolla’s Peanut Stew

Ingredients: 2 green peppers, sliced into strips1 medium onions, sliced into strips2 tablespoons oil1...

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