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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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Beef Stroganov (Sauteed Beef in Sour-Cream Sauce)
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Stroganov (Sauteed Beef in Sour-Cream Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mustard powder1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups...

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Calypso Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Calypso Shrimp

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon fresh ginger1 teaspoon chopped garlic3/4 tablespoon curry...

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Pasta With Three Peas Great for Summer
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Three Peas Great for Summer

Ingredients: 12 ounces orecchiette ( little ear-shaped pasta)8 ounces bacon, chopped8 shallots, trimmed, quartered2...

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Baked Chicken in Wine Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Chicken in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce1/2...

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Beef Tips and Gravy
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Tips and Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat or 2 lbs round steaks or 2 lbs...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Rolls

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry1 tablespoon pizza sauce or 1 tablespoon tomato paste2 slices...

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Tomato Sauced Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tomato Sauced Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 thick cut pork chopssalt and black pepper1/4...

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Italian Gravy and Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Gravy and Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef3 slices white bread ( water soaked)2 eggs2/3 cup grated...

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Creamy Tofu Pasta
Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Creamy Tofu Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, chopped fine1/4 cup finely chopped...

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Onion Burger Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Onion Burger Melt

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced onions4 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground...

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Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks ( room temperature)1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Coconut Chicken (Clone of Cheesecake Factory's Bang Bang Chicken
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Coconut Chicken (Clone of Cheesecake Factory’s Bang Bang Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb chicken breast tenders1 tablespoon chicken broth1...

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Roast Pork Tenderloin With Dried Cherries and Rosemary
Main dishMeatPork

Roast Pork Tenderloin With Dried Cherries and Rosemary

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1/2 cup dried cherries1/3 cup dry red wine1/4 cup...

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Quick Taco Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Quick Taco Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups instant cooked rice1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix1 lb...

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Grilled Maple-Cider Glazed Pork and Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork loins

Grilled Maple-Cider Glazed Pork and Squash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 medium onions, chopped1 cup maple syrup1/2 cup cider vinegar1...

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Beer Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Beer Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( with no bones)1 cup mushrooms, sliced1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Tex- Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex- Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons gebhardt chili powder2 -3...

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Jalisco Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Jalisco Pork

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 tablespoon...

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Italian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Italian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 -2 medium eggplants1/2 cup uncooked rice1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Rigatoni Martino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Martino

Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...

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Oriental Chicken Kebabs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oriental Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons chili sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons...

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Outstanding Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Outstanding Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend1 cup chopped green...

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Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules ( or less)1 (10 ounce) packages...

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The " Cheesiest" Cheese Free Casserole Ever!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

The ” Cheesiest” Cheese Free Casserole Ever!

Ingredients: 1 1/4 pre-cooked cold diced chicken breasts ( leftover chicken works great)1 cup...

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Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney...

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Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta or 8 ounces quality regular bacon, minced15 dry lasagna noodles1...

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Chicken and Macaroni Pasta Bake!
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Macaroni Pasta Bake!

Ingredients: 2 -3 chicken breasts ( sliced)2 cups macaroni or 2 cups elbow macaroni,...

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Farfalle with Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Farfalle with Chicken, Asparagus and Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb farfalle pasta ( bow-tie)6 ounces cooked chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 inch...

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Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Corny Sloppy Joe Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce1...

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Basil-Lemon Bow Ties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Basil-Lemon Bow Ties

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8 ounce) packages medium bow tie...

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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 3/4 pound1 clove garlic, halved1 medium...

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Yummy Easy Hotdish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Easy Hotdish

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 small onions, chopped fine1 small green peppers, chopped fine1...

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Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen (German Sauerkraut Pie)
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen (German Sauerkraut Pie)

Ingredients: 2 cups thick german bacon, diced (Speck) or 2 cups thick bacon, diced...

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Greek Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Greek Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions6 ounces tomato paste1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Beef Spinach Hot Dish
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Spinach Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Beefed up Biscuit Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefed up Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1...

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Baked Grits
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Baked Grits

Ingredients: 1 cup quick grits3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 lb Velveeta cheese1/2 cup oleo4...

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Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( hamburger)2 1/2 cups tomato juice1/2 cup onions,...

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Veggie Chicken Wraps
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 8 ounces spreadable cream cheese with vegetables4 8-inch flour tortillas2 cups shredded romaine...

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Chicken Rigatoni
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Rigatoni

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained1 (6...

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Winter Vegetable Cobbler
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetarian

Winter Vegetable Cobbler

Ingredients: 1 turnips, peeled and cut into bite-size wedges1 potatoes, peeled and diced (...

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Mexican Prune-Chipotle Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Mexican Prune-Chipotle Pork

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork, cut in chunks20 pitted prunes1 large fresh tomatoes1/2 cup canned...

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Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins, wholeDijon mustard1 (17 1/3 ounce) packages frozen puff...

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Singapore Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Singapore Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork ( or beef or poultry)5 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons...

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Ground Beef and Noodle Bake
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef and Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (...

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ole' mole chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

ole’ mole chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup slivered almonds1 dried New Mexico chiles or 1...

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Ratatouille With Italian Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Ratatouille With Italian Sausage

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 large onions, thinly sliced4 garlic cloves, chopped1 medium eggplants,...

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Arizona Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Arizona Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup prepared...

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Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Greek Pizza on Phyllo With Feta and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 12 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces...

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Parmesan- Dijon Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan- Dijon Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard2 -4 tablespoons white wine1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 cup grated...

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Gnocchi with parsley olive pesto and cherry tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Gnocchi with parsley olive pesto and cherry tomatoes

Ingredients: 250 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half10 pimento stuffed olives1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drain3 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup...

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Nana's Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Nana’s Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 package French onion soup mix1 can cream of mushroom soup1 1/2 cups...

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Ginger Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ginger Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 small onions ( chopped)2 teaspoons garlic ( minced)salt and pepper...

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Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee

Ingredients: 2 cups diced eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided4 teaspoons vegetable...

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Chili Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Chili Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans,...

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Kramer Chicken Piccata With Tarragon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kramer Chicken Piccata With Tarragon

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 2 whole chicken breasts1 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced16 ounces frozen...

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Gyro Burger
Low carbMain dishMeat

Gyro Burger

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) hamburger patties1/2 cup sour cream1 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 cup unpeeled...

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Peppercorn Crust
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Peppercorn Crust

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons crushed...

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