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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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Montreal Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Montreal Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes24 large...

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Polynesian Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Polynesian Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups soft bread, torn in pieces ( torn fairly...

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Potato Sausage
BreakfastMain dishMeat

Potato Sausage

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup potatoes, shredded1/2 cup onions, diced3/4...

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Garlic Ginger Crust Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Ginger Crust Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon2 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons minced garlic1/4 cup lime juice1/2...

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Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined10 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly...

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My Cabbage Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

My Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 kg extra lean ground beef1 carrots2 medium onions ( I use VIdalia...

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American Sub Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

American Sub Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and cooled1 lb turkey ham1 lb cheddar cheese2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Boiled Chicken Supreme

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken or 1 whole chicken parts1 onions, cut in chunks1 sweet...

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South Beach Grilled Rosemary Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

South Beach Grilled Rosemary Steak

Ingredients: 4 boneless beef roast, loins or 4 New York strip steaks2 tablespoons fresh...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Spinach, Olive and Chilli Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed1 medium onions2 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes...

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Cherry Coke Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cherry Coke Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup flour1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt3...

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Company's Coming Layered Ziti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Company’s Coming Layered Ziti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb dry ziti pasta1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon olive oil, for boiling1...

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Pasta with Roast Peppers and Breadcrumbs
< 60 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta with Roast Peppers and Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 2 red peppers, seeded and thinly sliced2 yellow peppers, seeded and thinly sliced2...

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Crunchy Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Crunchy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 cup...

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Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives
Main dishMeatPoultry

Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped lemon rind1/3 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup...

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Vegetarian Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Vegetarian Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 6 potatoes ( Yukon Gold are good if you can get them)1/4 cup...

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Uncle Bill's Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1 large onions, diced1 1/2 cups chopped...

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Chicken With Fettuccine Alfredo
ChickenCondimentsetc.

Chicken With Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta5 tablespoons butter, divided4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and...

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Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Crab-Asparagus Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, real or imitation1/2 lb asparagus, nice thin spears,divided2 medium fresh...

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Pork Larb With Fresh Herbs
Main dishPorkSalads

Pork Larb With Fresh Herbs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil500 g pork mince ( ground mince)1 small red onions,...

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Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 1 eggplants1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs3 tablespoons olive oil1 (6 1/2 ounce) packages...

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Buttery Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttery Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon curry...

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African Meat Potatoes Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

African Meat Potatoes Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter700 g ground veal1 onions, chopped1 1/2 cups water2 celery ribs,...

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Youvarlakia
BeefGround beefMain dish

Youvarlakia

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 lb onions, grated3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon...

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Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 cup red bell...

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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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Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Pasties

Ingredients: Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ( reduced fat)1 lb ground turkey1 coarsely chopped...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Ginger-Lime Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets, skin removed1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oilsaltcracked black...

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Hamburger Mushroom Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Mushroom Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups biscuit mix ( I use Jiffy)2/3 cup water1 lb ground beef1...

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Chicken Stew with Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups sliced carrots1 cup chopped onions1 large green peppers,...

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Turkey Tostadas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers2...

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ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Salad With North African Spices

Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed1/2 teaspoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Coq Au Vin

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips1 (14 ounce)...

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Turkey Scaloppine With Lemon
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Scaloppine With Lemon

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper2 -3 thinly pounded turkey scallopini1/4 cup all-purpose...

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Oven Fried Coconut Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Fried Coconut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce1 (14 ounce) cans light...

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Mushroom Orange Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Mushroom Orange Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops3 tablespoons oil3 green onions, sliced8 fresh mushrooms, sliced2 cloves...

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Chicken Lettuce Rolls
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Lettuce Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon...

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Tofu Ranchero
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Ranchero

Ingredients: olive oil, to saute16 ounces tofu, diced6 cups diced mixed vegetables ( onions,...

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Anchovy Linguini
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Anchovy Linguini

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine4 cloves garlic, minced6 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons chopped...

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Guilty Chicken Shnitzels
Main dishMeatPoultry

Guilty Chicken Shnitzels

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves, pounded til thin1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Czech Goulash With Bread Dumplings
Main dishPorkPork loins

Czech Goulash With Bread Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening1 1/2 lbs pork or 1 1/2 lbs beef, cubed1 medium...

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Vegetable Spaghetti Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti ( whole-wheat works well)28 ounces meatless spaghetti sauce, divided1...

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Awesome Pierogi Casserole
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Awesome Pierogi Casserole

Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 lb bacon, diced1...

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Pork Chops - Southern Style
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops – Southern Style

Ingredients: 2 pork chops1/2 medium onions ( diced)1 -2 slice bacon2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Warm Spicy Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Warm Spicy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken pieces ( about 150g each)1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1...

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Texas Style Sliced Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Texas Style Sliced Steak

Ingredients: 4 lbs round steaks, 2 inch thick1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Spinach and White Beans with Garlic
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and White Beans with Garlic

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces chopped fresh spinach1 (15 ounce)...

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Capital Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Capital Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon oil1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut in parts8 ounces fresh mushrooms,...

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Super Stuffed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Super Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, oblong1 tablespoon butter1 cup milk, heated1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or...

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Hearty Breakfast Skillet
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Breakfast Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes1 (10 ounce) cans diced...

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Corn and Green Chili Tamale Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Corn and Green Chili Tamale Casserole

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) frozen chicken tamales or 6 (4 ounce) beef tamales1 (10...

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Korean Beef Noodles (Seoul Food)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Beef Noodles (Seoul Food)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak3 tablespoons peanut oil1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms or...

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Dijon Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dijon Steak

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks1 tablespoon butter1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy3...

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Spaghetti Sauce for a Large Group
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Spaghetti Sauce for a Large Group

Ingredients: 5 lbs ground beef2 large onions, chopped fine2 large bell peppers, chopped fine9...

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Pork and Spinach Saute
Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Spinach Saute

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork chops, sliced in thin strips1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and...

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Stuffed Artichokes
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef7 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped1 large onions, diced finely2...

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Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime Chicken With Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided...

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Jennifer's Porcupine Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jennifer’s Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup water1/3 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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No-Boil-The-Noodles Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

No-Boil-The-Noodles Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 15 -18 uncooked lasagna noodles1 chicken, cooked, deboned, and cut up1/3-1/2 cup chicken...

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Kremithosoupa (Onion Soup)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Kremithosoupa (Onion Soup)

Ingredients: 2 cups onions1/2 cup olive oil2 potatoes2 cups tomato sauce1 cup watermeat broth...

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