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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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Grandma Smith's Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Grandma Smith’s Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray4 (8 ounce) butterfly pork loin chops1 1/2 cups fine...

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Shrimp With Feta Cheese
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced onions3 tablespoons olive oil3 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped1/3 cup dry white...

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Mom's Vegetable Soup With Chicken or Beef(German Gemuse Suppe)
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Mom’s Vegetable Soup With Chicken or Beef(German Gemuse Suppe)

Ingredients: 1 round beef bones (soup bone) or 1 whole chickens8 cups water1 bay...

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Baked Chicken With Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken With Wine

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken parts, rinsed and dried1/2 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and...

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Persian Lentil Rice - Addes Pilaf
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Persian Lentil Rice – Addes Pilaf

Ingredients: 200 g red lentils8 ounces long-grain rice or 8 ounces basmati rice200 ground...

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Cheesy Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 1/4 lbs)1 medium tomatoes,...

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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined4 garlic cloves1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Carrot-Zucchini-Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 1/2 cups carrots, grated1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated1 onions, finely...

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Garlic Prawns
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Garlic Prawns

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb prawns or 1 lb shrimp,...

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Penne with Pancetta
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne with Pancetta

Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta or 4 ounces bacon, diced1/4 cup olive oil2 medium onions,...

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Pasta With Ricotta Pesto
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Ricotta Pesto

Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh basil1/4 cup fresh parsley1 garlic cloves1/4 cup olive oil1 cup...

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Lamb Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 teaspoons minced red onions1/4...

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Smothered Beef and Onions
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Smothered Beef and Onions

Ingredients: 4 cube steaks ( about 1 lb.)1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine,...

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Citrus Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Citrus Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness1/4 cup extra virgin...

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Peanut Szechuan Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Peanut Szechuan Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine2 cups broccoli florets or 1 (10...

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Marinated Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Marinated Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken1 1/2 cups sherry wine1/2 cup low sodium soy...

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Amish Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Amish Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onionsLawry’s Seasoned Saltblack pepper1 tablespoon dark...

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Rotisserie Roast Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Rotisserie Roast Pork

Ingredients: 1 boneless roast pork2 fresh garlic cloves, cut in halfseasoning saltgarlic powder1 teaspoon...

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Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta  - Low Fat
Main dishPastaShrimp

Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta – Low Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined8 ounces pasta, any kind2 garlic cloves, minced3...

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Mexican Potato Corn Cakes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mexican Potato Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick ( about...

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Yankee Goulash Ziti
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Yankee Goulash Ziti

Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces ziti pasta or 12 -16 ounces rotelle pasta, cooked1 (32...

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Manicotti Ole'
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Manicotti Ole’

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1...

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Orange Lemon Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orange Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice1 cup fresh orange sections, diced1/2 cup fresh lemons,...

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Cooking Light Beef-Broccoli Lo Mein
Beef steaksChickenMain dish

Cooking Light Beef-Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients: 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti ( about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)1 teaspoon dark...

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Deviled Swiss Steak
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Deviled Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 2 x 3 inch pieces or...

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Asparagus
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Asparagus, New Potato and Chive Frittata

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked new potatoes, washed and very thinly sliced ( about 4...

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Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce
ItalianMain dishMeat

Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb veal ( or boneless chicken breasts)saltpepper2 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...

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Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs
Main dishMeatPoultry

Indonesian Lime and Wine Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine, halved ( some for the raisins & some for...

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Mexican Tamale Pie
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal2 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 onions, chopped1/2 cup red bell peppers1/2...

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Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fantastic Apricot Cold Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped red onions1/4 cup dried apricot halves, cut in quarters1/4 cup...

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Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Pecorino and Pepper

Ingredients: 1 lb dried spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cups freshly grated pecorino...

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Crescent Tuna Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Crescent Tuna Melt

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/4 cup minced onions1...

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Grilled Chicken With Mango Habanero Glaze
Main dishSaucesSweet sauces

Grilled Chicken With Mango Habanero Glaze

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 mangoes, ripe, chopped1/2 teaspoon ginger ( grated fresh or ground)1/2...

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Easy Chicken Parmesan
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce2 cups mozzarella cheese1...

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Eggplant Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice ( well-seasoned)1 large eggplants, peeled and thinly...

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Pork Stew With Celery
Main dishPork loinsStews

Pork Stew With Celery

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless pork loin2 small onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Fettuccine Carbonara
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Fettuccine Carbonara

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced mushrooms1 cup diced lean ham1 small onions, diced1 teaspoon crushed...

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Buttermilk Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Buttermilk Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk ( with 2T vinegar,...

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Spunkies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spunkies

Ingredients: 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves1 garlic cloves, chopped6 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Cabbage, Water Chestnuts ‘n Celery Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups celery, sliced on the diagonal 3/4 inch slices2 cups cabbage, thinly...

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Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup chopped onions1 cup frozen green peas2 teaspoons olive...

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Fettuccine With Leeks and White Beans
BeansMain dishPasta

Fettuccine With Leeks and White Beans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb leeks, white parts only, sliced and cleaned2 (15...

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Chicken With Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Pot Pie Style
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken With Smashed Baby Red Potatoes Pot Pie Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast...

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Tangerine Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tangerine Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup tangerine juice, freshly squeezed6 tablespoons honey4 cloves garlic,...

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Meat Pie (Tourtiere)
Main dishPorkSavory pies

Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 large baking potatoes1 large onions, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Mexican Chef Salad
BeansMain dishSalads

Mexican Chef Salad

Ingredients: 1 head lettuce1 onions, chopped4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped4 ounces cheddar...

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Vegetarian Tofu Stir-Fry
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegetarian Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 package firm tofu2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 medium onions,...

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Easy Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces or 3 lbs chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) cans condensed...

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Chicken With Delicious Spicy Tomato Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Delicious Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes ( preferably Mexican-style)1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup...

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Salsa Sour Cream Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Salsa Sour Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 package taco seasoning mix1 cup salsa1/4 cup sour...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoked Sausage Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb kielbasa, cut in coins12 ounces dark...

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Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 5 bell peppers, mince the tops of the peppers1 (16 ounce) packages ground...

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Caramelized Apple and Chicken Saute
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Caramelized Apple and Chicken Saute

Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

HUNTERS STEW (Bigos)

Ingredients: 50 g butter2 onions, peeled and chopped1 jar sauerkraut1 can tomatoes, peeled1 small...

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Seasoned Chicken with Soup Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Seasoned Chicken with Soup Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders or 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into strips2 tablespoons...

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Vegetable Turkey Tacos
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Vegetable Turkey Tacos

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package ground turkey8 taco shells1 tablespoon olive oil or 1...

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Baked Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles1 lb ground beef1 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 lb...

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Fast Breakfast Quesadilla
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Fast Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas ( can use corn)1 eggs1 slice ham ( any meat)1...

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Deb's Beefy Mac
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Beefy Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic2 cups cooked macaroni1 (26...

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