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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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Chicken in Mustard Sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 garlic cloves, smashed1 small onions, very finely...

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Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)

Ingredients: 1 large cabbage, with big leaves, core removed175 g long grain rice50 g...

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Macaroni and Fontina Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Macaroni and Fontina Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, thinly sliced1 garlic cloves, minced4 small orange...

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Chinese Five Spice Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Five Spice Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 large pork chops1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken in a Skillet

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups chopped onions1...

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Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups water3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/2 cups onions, diced2 tablespoons...

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Goat Cheese Pita Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetarian

Goat Cheese Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pita bread ( 6 1/2 inch diameter)1/3 cup prepared marinara sauce3 ounces...

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Sylvia's Best 7 Layer Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sylvia’s Best 7 Layer Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes1 medium onions1/2 cup peas1 piece sausage1 cup carrots1 (10 3/4...

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Hanukkah Brisket
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Hanukkah Brisket

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) fresh beef brisket1/4 teaspoon pepper1 dash salt1 tablespoon flour3...

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Beef and Tofu in Oyster Sauce
BeefMain dishSoy/tofu

Beef and Tofu in Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch...

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BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup smucker’s natural-style peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4...

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Chicken Gizzards-N-Gravy
For 1 or 2Main dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Gizzards-N-Gravy

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb chicken gizzards, with hearts is good1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Chunky Italian Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Chunky Italian Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 carrots, chopped2 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil450 g chicken breast fillets, trimmed, cut into 1cm-thick strips3...

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Cajun Seafood Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Cajun Seafood Stew

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 lb hot Italian sausage1 lb white fish fillets, cut...

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Lite Spinach Souffle
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Lite Spinach Souffle

Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs1 tablespoon butter ( for the souffle dish)1 (10 ounce)...

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Sloppy Jacques
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Jacques

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans French...

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Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes ( skinless & boneless)0.5 (11 ounce) cans...

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Beer Can Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs chicken1 can beer ( your choice, I prefer to use...

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Savory Mushroom Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Savory Mushroom Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon dried savory1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 1/2...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Mini Italian Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 cup milk1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 lbs lean...

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Creamy Burrito Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Creamy Burrito Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 medium yellow onions, chopped1...

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Vegetarian Pizza Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetarian Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded1/3...

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Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Giouvarlakia Avgolemono (Rice Meatballs in Egg-Lemon Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread ( crusts removed, soaked in milk & squeezed...

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Vegetable Soup Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Soup Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground turkey or 8 ounces beef1/2 cup onions, diced2 cups...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Pan-Grilled Steak with Balsamic Peppers

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) steaks2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/4 cup olive...

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Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan-Fried Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons paprika2 rib eye steaks...

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Apple Braised Salmon With Citrus Spiced Couscous
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Apple Braised Salmon With Citrus Spiced Couscous

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, seasoned withsalt and pepper7 ounces couscous1/2 lemons, juice...

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Italian Skillet Meal
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1...

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Grill Pork  With Rosemary and Lavender
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Grill Pork With Rosemary and Lavender

Ingredients: 4 pork loin or 4 rib chops, about 3/4-inch thick1 teaspoon kosher salt1...

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Almond Coated Basa
FishMain dishSeafood

Almond Coated Basa

Ingredients: 3/4 cup ground almonds 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/4...

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Pork and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Pork and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 1/2 inch slices3 slices bacon, diced1 medium...

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Beef Goulash (Czech)
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Goulash (Czech)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, cut into cubes ( can also use 1/2 pound...

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Oaxacan Tacos
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oaxacan Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steaks, cut into thin stripssalt and pepper1/4 cup vegetable...

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Mother Brown's Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mother Brown’s Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 cup ketchup1 1/2 cups tomato juice1...

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Shrimp and Crab Scampi
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Crab Scampi

Ingredients: 12 16-20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined7 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over1 cup...

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Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!)
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Kadai Paneer (Cottage Cheese on the Wok!)

Ingredients: 200 g panir ( tofu)2 large onions2 red capsicums1/2 cup tomatoes, paste of1...

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Stuffed Portabella Italian
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Portabella Italian

Ingredients: 2 large portabella mushrooms ( stems and gills removed)1 (8 ounce) chicken breasts6...

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Szechuan Fried Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Szechuan Fried Rice

Ingredients: 250 g long-grain basmati rice1 carrots, washed, peeled and chopped1/4 cup French beans,...

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Honey Glazed Salmon With Asparagus
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Honey Glazed Salmon With Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard1 tablespoon melted butter1 teaspoon Worcestershire saucesalt and...

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Zucchini-Garlic Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini-Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wagon wheel macaroni1/2 lb bacon, diced1 onions, chopped4 -6...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Make your own Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas2 cups monterey jack cheese2 cups chicken or 2 cups beef1...

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Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground pork1/2 cup green peppers, diced1/2 cup...

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Turkey Noodle Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs1 teaspoon saltfresh noodles2 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces tubetti (about 2 cups uncooked) or 8 ounces ditalini ( about...

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Simple Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Simple Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 cup...

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Two-bean Sloppy Joes ( Vegetarian )
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Two-bean Sloppy Joes ( Vegetarian )

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 (15 1/2 ounce)...

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer

Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes ( about 1 lb/500 g)8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (...

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Reuben and Swiss Casserole Bake
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Reuben and Swiss Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 1/2-1 lb corned beef, cooked and chopped1/4 cup thousand island dressing ( Kraft...

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Seared Salmon With Orange Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Salmon With Orange Glaze

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets1 tablespoon sesame oil3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce1/4...

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You Won't Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

You Won’t Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced1...

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Zesty Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Zesty Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1 lb ground beef2 eggs, beaten1 cup instant mashed...

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Chungking Noodles With Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Chungking Noodles With Pork

Ingredients: 200 g ground pork2 tablespoons light soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon cornflour1 teaspoon...

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Leftover Prime Rib Hash
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Leftover Prime Rib Hash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 medium potatoes, cubed into bite sized pieces ( or 2...

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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese1 -2 clove...

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Easy Chili Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetarian

Easy Chili Soup

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup10 ounces milk1 (14 ounce) cans mixed chili...

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Grilled Herb Shrimp and Mango Salsa
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Grilled Herb Shrimp and Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced1 medium yellow onions, finely chopped1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf...

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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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Steak and Mushroom San Juan
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak and Mushroom San Juan

Ingredients: 2 lbs top round steaks1/2 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

No Blues BBQ Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu1 cup barbecue sauce4 whole wheat hoagie rollssauteed onionsdiced...

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