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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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Saucy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 bone-in 3/4 inch pork loin chops ( I like boneless,same thickness)2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Scaloppine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Scaloppine

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon...

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Pesto Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pesto Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless pork chops2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons pesto sauce ( I use...

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Orange Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Orange Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 navel oranges1 teaspoon olive oil1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins ( trimmed and...

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Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shells and Cheese Stove-Top Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 cup water2 packages...

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Golden Fried Tofu Bites
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Golden Fried Tofu Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb medium firm tofu ( the kind packed in water)2/3 cup all-purpose...

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Southwest Potato Lentil Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Southwest Potato Lentil Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils, uncooked2 medium potatoes, in small cubes1 cup chopped/shredded carrots1/2-1 cup...

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Spaetzle Cheese Noodles
Lunch/snacksMain dishSauces

Spaetzle Cheese Noodles

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 onions, sliced in small rings3 ounces...

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Tex-Mex Goulash
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Goulash

Ingredients: 4 ounces macaroni ( can use corn or rice pasta)1 lb lean ground...

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Chicken Noodle Bake
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Chicken Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese1/2 cup light cream cheese1/2 cup nonfat sour...

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Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 bone in skinless chicken breasts2 (10 2/3 ounce) cans cream of...

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Meatballs With Red Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Red Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 large eggs2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely...

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Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chicken breasts ( cubed)1 1/2 cups hot water2 teaspoons chicken...

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Hawaiian Chicken Luau
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Hawaiian Chicken Luau

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts ( skinless/boneless)2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil2 teaspoons minced garlic4...

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Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

Ingredients: 2 filet mignon steaks ( 4 oz.)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb fresh...

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Mexican Cubed Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Mexican Cubed Steaks

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 teaspoon vegetable oil4 cubed steaks1 (8 ounce) jars picante...

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Calico Beans
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Calico Beans

Ingredients: 1 onions1 -4 garlic cloves1/2-1 lb ground beef1 (24 ounce) cans baked beans...

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Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1 small onions, diced2 teaspoons gingerroot, chopped2...

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Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 large onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix1...

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Herbed Roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Herbed Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds1/2 large lemons, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves,...

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Southern Living Pinto Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Southern Living Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh dry pinto beans, sorted and rinsed*1 smoked ham hock1 (10...

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Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped & peeled2 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1/4...

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Farmer's Market Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Farmer’s Market Casserole

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced1 large onions, thinly sliced1 -2 medium...

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Tamale Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Tamale Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon chili powder1/2...

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No Cream Vegetarian Carbonara
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

No Cream Vegetarian Carbonara

Ingredients: 112 g dry fettuccine pasta1 eggs, lightly beaten3 tablespoons light ricotta cheese1 teaspoon...

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Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Moroccan Chicken and Summer Squash Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt3/4 teaspoon fresh...

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Ginger-soy Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

Ginger-soy Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu ( cut into 1 inch cubes)1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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Macaroni With Kale and White Beans
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni With Kale and White Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs kale1/3 cup vegetable broth or 1/3 cup chicken broth3 tablespoons...

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Samosa Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Samosa Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1/2 teaspoon...

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Vegan One Pot Pasta
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegan One Pot Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup sliced onions1 cup sliced mushrooms1 (29 ounce) cans...

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Marinated Thai Chicken Kebabs
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Marinated Thai Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce3...

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 24 1/2 ounces Steak-ums or 24 1/2 ounces shaved rib eye steaks4 -5...

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Asian Salmon Cakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Asian Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb poached salmon, chilled and flaked2 cups panko1/3 cup scallions, chopped1/4 cup...

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Easy Beefy Crescent Squares
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Beefy Crescent Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups pasta sauce1 cup mozzarella cheese1 can crescent rolls...

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Mustardy Fish Fillets
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Mustardy Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 white fish fillets ( sole,catfish, cod)2/3 cup chicken stock1...

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Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray3 ounces frozen french fries ( Alexia Oven Fries,...

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Tuscan Braised Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tuscan Braised Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork chops ( 4 thick ones)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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Chicken Savoy
Main dishMeatVery low carbs

Chicken Savoy

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 can chicken broth4 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves minced...

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Honey Garlic Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Honey Garlic Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon mrs. dash...

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Quick Fish Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Quick Fish Pie

Ingredients: 8 fluid ounces skim milk or 8 fluid ounces low-fat soymilk2 tablespoons plain...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Ranch Style Lentils

Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils2 teaspoons salt5 cups water, divided1 lb lean ground beef2...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizza Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten8 ounces pizza sauce, divided1 cup cracker crumbs1/2 cup grated...

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Ham and  Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOven

Ham and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled cubed and boiled3 cups cubed ham1 small onions, chopped1...

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Shrimp Bourbon
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Bourbon

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp ( you can use 2 lbs. of frozen shrimp...

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Galley Ho Skillet Supper
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Galley Ho Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 lb lean ground beef3/4 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/4...

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Taco Potato Shells
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Potato Shells

Ingredients: 3 large baking potatoes1 tablespoon butter, melted1 lb ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Gourmet Chicken With Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Gourmet Chicken With Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup onions, minced1 tablespoon butter3 cups fine noodles2 3/4 cups chicken broth1/2...

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Chicken With Bacon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Bacon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme2 large chicken...

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Seashell Shrimp Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Seashell Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces shell pasta1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix8 ounces small shrimp,...

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Teriyaki Glazed Beef Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Teriyaki Glazed Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs beef, top cut into 1-inch cubes or 1 1/4-1...

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Chili Lime Chicken
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Chili Lime Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons garlic granules1 tablespoon ground cumin2 tablespoons...

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Alpine Turkey or Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Alpine Turkey or Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked chicken2 cups sliced celery2...

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Pasta
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Pasta, Chicken With Spice

Ingredients: 1 lb penne3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves,...

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Fettuccine Alfeta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccine Alfeta

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled2 cups...

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Tuna and Parsley Tagliatelle
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna and Parsley Tagliatelle

Ingredients: 400 g dried tagliatelle pasta noodles6 tablespoons olive oil2 small onions, finely chopped4...

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Yummy Easy Scalloped Chicken Casserole
CasserolesLow cholesterolMain dish

Yummy Easy Scalloped Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) packages scalloped potatoes mix1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 3/4 cups boiling...

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Picky Mike's Goulash
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Picky Mike’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground...

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Chicken Saltimbocca
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices prosciutto1/3 cup butter1 cup white wine4 slices...

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Almond Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Almond Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 5 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts ( diced)1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup plain yogurt1...

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Pepperoni Pizza Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pepperoni Pizza Bake

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wide egg noodles2 1/4 cups pizza sauce, divided1 cup...

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