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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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Three Cheese Spinach Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Three Cheese Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Minute Rice1 1/2 cups boiling water1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup mozzarella...

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Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive...

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Shrimp With Hot Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp With Hot Sauce, Szechuan Style

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined3 tablespoons cooking oil ( total amount...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Marinated Octopus

Ingredients: 2 medium octopus1 cup olive oil1 cup wine vinegar1 large onions1 tablespoon Greek...

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Lime-Garlic Chicken With Guacamole Noodles
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime-Garlic Chicken With Guacamole Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 teaspoon garlic powder2/3 cup lime wine...

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Hearty Mexican Spaghetti
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Mexican Spaghetti

Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1 lb lean ground...

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Guatemalan Chicken with Pineapple (Pollo en Pina)
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Guatemalan Chicken with Pineapple (Pollo en Pina)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 -3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Twist

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round ( may substitute with hamburger, ground chuck, ground sirloin)barbecue...

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Ranch Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Ranch Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup shredded carrots1 lb boneless chicken breasts, broiled,...

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Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup pearl barley8...

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Tunnu Aurudici (sauteed Sweet and Sour Tuna Steaks)
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tunnu Aurudici (sauteed Sweet and Sour Tuna Steaks)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 fresh tuna steaks, 1/2 inch thick1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2...

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Herb Chicken with Warm Vinaigrette
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Herb Chicken with Warm Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning1...

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Shrimp With Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp With Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup garlic cloves, peeled ( about 2 large heads of garlic)1 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Carrot Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice2 cups water1/4 cup roasted...

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Meat and Macaroni Pie - Pastitsio
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meat and Macaroni Pie – Pastitsio

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente or 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked2 tablespoons...

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Crispy Crumbed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Crispy Crumbed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter3/4-1 cup finely ground salted soda crackers, crumbs or 3/4-1...

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Two Cheese Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Two Cheese Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup diced tomatoes1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup...

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Tomato Lima Bean Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Lima Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 onions, finely chopped4 cloves garlic, smashed1/4 teaspoon...

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Santa Fe Pasta Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Santa Fe Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta4 1/2 quarts water1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2...

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Artichoke Gratin
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Artichoke Gratin

Ingredients: 1 lb artichokes1 cup milkbutter ( for pan)1/2 cup heavy cream1 clove garlic,...

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The Best Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

The Best Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, Melted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Portabella Pizza With Peppery Greens
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Portabella Pizza With Peppery Greens

Ingredients: 4 fresh portabella mushrooms, stems removedolive oil flavored cooking spray2 tablespoons crumbled feta...

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Santa Fe Chicken With Saffron Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Santa Fe Chicken With Saffron Rice

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 onions, chopped1 dash Worcestershire sauce1 dash lime juice1...

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Easy Tomato-Cheese Pie with Crumb Crust
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Tomato-Cheese Pie with Crumb Crust

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted4 tablespoons...

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Penne With Smoked Salmon and Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Penne With Smoked Salmon and Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb pennecoarse saltfresh ground black pepper8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1...

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Williamsburg Lodge Crabmeat Salad
CrabMain dishShellfish

Williamsburg Lodge Crabmeat Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs backfin crab meat ( or artificial crabmeat)2 cups celery, diced2/3 cup...

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Australian Tuna Bake
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Australian Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cheese, shredded1 cup crushed corn flakes12 ounces canned tuna4 tablespoons butter,...

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Baked Chicken Chimichangas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves...

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Sesame Seitan - Vegan
Main dishOne Dish mealVegan

Sesame Seitan – Vegan

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 cup tempura flourice water1 (8 ounce) boxes white wave seitanhot...

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Sausage Patty on a Bun
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage Patty on a Bun

Ingredients: 4 large lean pork sausage, any flavor4 eggs4 hamburger buns ( I use...

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Almond-Orange Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond-Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1/2...

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Chipotle Beef Enchiladas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Chipotle Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour2 cups beef broth ( 1 can)2 cups enchilada...

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Kielbasa With Pineapple and White Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Kielbasa With Pineapple and White Beans

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) cans pineapple chunks ( undrained)2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans...

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Salmon Trilogy (Part I): Potato Baked Salmon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon Trilogy (Part I): Potato Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 3/4 lb salmon fillets, fresh and without skin, about 1-1 1/2 inch thick1...

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Kittencal's Enchilada Stack
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Enchilada Stack

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 large onions,...

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Pittsburgh Steelers Roethlis-Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pittsburgh Steelers Roethlis-Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 lb bulk pork sausage6 onion hamburger buns18 slices cooked...

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Chicken Fingers - Buffalo Style
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Fingers – Buffalo Style

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed corn flakes1 tablespoon finely snipped parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1 lb boneless...

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Penne With Peas and Prosciutto
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta2 cups fresh peas1 tablespoon butter1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into...

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Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Ala Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, roasted until golden brown4 cups spinach, well packed cups of...

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Poultry Poppy Seed Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWhite rice

Poultry Poppy Seed Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 lb sliced mushrooms1 can...

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Basil Lamb Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Basil Lamb Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 yellow onions, chopped2 lbs ground lamb1/2 cup fresh mint...

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Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 large green bell peppers3 minced garlic cloves1 cup chopped sweet onions1 medium...

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Pierogie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pierogie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb extra-wide egg noodles1 (15 1/3 ounce) boxes instant mashed potatoes1 large...

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Grilled Chicken-Blueberry Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken-Blueberry Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup rice wine vinegar2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger2 cloves...

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Texas Beef and Bean Fiesta
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Texas Beef and Bean Fiesta

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck, cooked and drained of any grease1/2 cup diced onions,...

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Best Ever Potatoes
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Best Ever Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs thawed hash browns1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup...

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Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine1 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onions3...

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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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Portabella Mushroom With Spinach and Feta Lasagna (Vegetarian)
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Portabella Mushroom With Spinach and Feta Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 9 -10 lasagna noodles, uncooked1 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice, undrained...

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Corn and Crab Fritters With Garlic Aioli
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Corn and Crab Fritters With Garlic Aioli

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels removed or 1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Gilda

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken legs or 2 lbs chicken thighs, w/skin on1/2 cup olive...

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Home Style Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Home Style Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup honey1/2 cup...

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Ritzy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cooked chicken, diced1 1/2 cups celery, chopped1 cup onions, chopped1 1/2 cups...

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Ranch Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Ranch Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 medium red potatoes1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup ranch dressing1 cup shredded...

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Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns2 tablespoons scallions, chopped2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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Caribbean Pork 'n Rice
CaribbeanMain dishOne Dish meal

Caribbean Pork ‘n Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into chunks1 tablespoon oil1 white onions, chopped2 carrots,...

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Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken, Mushroom, and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice2 tablespoons oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into...

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Chicken and Pasta in Wine Cheddar Sauce
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken and Pasta in Wine Cheddar Sauce

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup flat pasta noodles2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/3...

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Chili-Rubbed Chicken With Roasted Garlic Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili-Rubbed Chicken With Roasted Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons melted butter4 tablespoons flour4 teaspoons chili powder4 boneless chicken breasts12 garlic...

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