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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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Cashew Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon cornstarch1 garlic cloves, minced4 chicken breast halves, cut...

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Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pasta2 lbs firm tomatoes, chopped1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced2...

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Tex-Mex Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Tex-Mex Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (14 ounce) cans Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with...

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Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine1/2 cup butter2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup...

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Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Supper

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 medium onions, diced1 3/4 cups apple juice32 ounces sauerkraut, drained3...

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Tuna Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream soup1/2 cup...

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Roast Beast (Ok
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Roast Beast (Ok, Beef)

Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) top sirloin roast2 medium onions, quartered and separated2 lbs carrots,...

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Smothered Hot Dogs
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Smothered Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 1/2 small onions, minced1 (12 ounce) cans beer1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup chili...

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Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced spring onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon...

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Country Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Country Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 medium yellow onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced or 4 teaspoons minced garlic...

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Gringo Enchiladas (Turkey With White Sauce)
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Gringo Enchiladas (Turkey With White Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cartons sour creamvegetable oil cooking spray2 (4 ounce) cans diced...

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Kittencal's Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Kittencal’s Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 unbaked pie pastry ( use 9 or 10-inch deep-dish pie shells)1/3 cup...

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Sausage Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Sausage Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green...

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Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pineapple preserves1/3 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup coarse-ground mustard15 -17 large unpeeled...

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Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed, 1/2-1-inch cubes1/2 cup butter (...

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Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, raw, cut into cubes ( aloo)1 cup peas ( matar)1/2...

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Quick Gourmet Stir-fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Gourmet Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages Green Giant white and wild rice with french style...

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Spanish Chicken With Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon butter2 pinches saffron threads1 1/2 cups white rice3...

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Roquefort Blue Cheese Chicken - OAMC
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Roquefort Blue Cheese Chicken – OAMC

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts, halved if desiredsalt and pepper, to taste1/4 lb butter2 pints...

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Grilled Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 flank steaks, 1/2 inch thick ( about 1 1/2 pounds)3 garlic cloves,...

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Awesome Low Carb Salmon Patties
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Awesome Low Carb Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 14 3/4 ounces salmon, drained1/2 cup pork rinds ( finely ground)1/4 cup minced...

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Peasant Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Peasant Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 6 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, very thinly sliced ( 2 lbs)3 large onions,...

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Irish Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 1/4 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch pieces1...

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Cheese-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishYam/sweet potato

Cheese-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potatoes1 medium Spanish onions1 cup peas1 cup broccoli florets1 garlic...

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The  Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 lb of real good ground chuck or 1 lb ground beef round...

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Wastebasket Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Wastebasket Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes1 cup coarsely...

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Meatloaf Minis
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Meatloaf Minis

Ingredients: 1 cup green bell peppers, finely chopped1 cup celery, finely chopped1 cup rolled...

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Homemade Hamburgers
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Homemade Hamburgers

Ingredients: 7 lbs lean ground beef2 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs6 eggs4 small onions1 teaspoon...

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Fillet of Fish in Wine
FishMain dishSeafood

Fillet of Fish in Wine

Ingredients: 1 lb fish fillets, frozen or fresh1 tablespoon margarine1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Easy Shepherd's Pie
EnglishMain dishMeat

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2/3 cup yellow onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto
Main dishPorkPork loins

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 onions, cut into chunks1/2 cup...

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Southwestern Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix1/2...

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The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)
Main dishPizzaShrimp

The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)

Ingredients: 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust ( like Boboli)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup prepared...

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Caesar Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Caesar Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloinssalt and pepper1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1/2 cup...

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Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Barefoot Contessa’s Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped yellow onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh...

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Simple
ItalianMain dishPizza

Simple, Easy Pizza

Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Sturgeon with Mushroom and Thyme Reduction

Ingredients: 4 sturgeon fillets ( 6 to 7 ounces)1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic2 tablespoons...

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Wimpies
BeefGround beefMain dish

Wimpies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar4 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup...

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Slippy Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Slippy Burgers

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2...

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sloppy joe meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

sloppy joe meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs2 eggs ( beaten)1 can Manwich sloppy...

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Cheesy Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 Italian sausages1 (750 ml) jars pasta sauce3 cups pasta3 cups water1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Szechuan Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg whites1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon dry sherry1...

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Johnny Marzetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages egg noodles1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped1...

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Braised Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Braised Beef Stew

Ingredients: 4 -6 tablespoons oil1/2 cup floursalt and pepper2 lbs beef, cut in cubes2...

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Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1 eggs1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup crushed corn...

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Beef - Cornbread Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef – Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 teaspoons mccormick hot shot seasoning ( OR 1 tsp...

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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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Bourbon Pork Tenderloins
Main dishPorkPork loins

Bourbon Pork Tenderloins

Ingredients: 3 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup Bourbon1/2 cup brown sugar1/4...

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Meal in a Mug
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal in a Mug

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups water1 cup pork and beans ( or any...

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Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons dried parsley1 teaspoon salt1/3...

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Chicken Cheddar Pie
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cheddar Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed...

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Low Fat Spicy Cheesesteak Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Low Fat Spicy Cheesesteak Sandwich

Ingredients: 12 slices lean roast beef1 medium onions1 small red bell peppers, sliced1 small...

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Scalloped Oysters
Main dishSeafoodShellfish

Scalloped Oysters

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) containers fresh standard oysters2 cups saltine crumbs3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Syrian Beef Kabobs
BeefMain dishMeat

Syrian Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 lbs fatty ground beef, like chuck4 tablespoons tomato paste2/3 cup minced onions2...

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Supreme  Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Supreme Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (3 ounce) packages cream...

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Karen's Kid Friendly Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Karen’s Kid Friendly Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1/2-1 cup brown sugar Directions: Put salmon in...

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ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken and Linguine in Creamy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked spinach linguine or 1/2 lb regular linguine4 tablespoons butter, divided2...

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Kielbasa and Rice
Main dishMeatRice

Kielbasa and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb smoked sausage3/4 cup water3/4 cup converted rice1...

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Rachael Ray's Spanakopita Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Rachael Ray’s Spanakopita Burgers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling1 tablespoon butter2 garlic...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Quick and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, chopped and steamed until crisp tendersalt3 cups chopped cooked chicken1/2...

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