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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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Beans Bourguignonne
BeansMain dishStews

Beans Bourguignonne

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 large carrots, in half rounds1 large potatoes,...

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Dilly Beloved Chicken Bake
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dilly Beloved Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons fresh dill2 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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Gnudi
Eggs/dairyMain dishSide dishes

Gnudi

Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1...

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Tuna and Arugula (Rocket) Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna and Arugula (Rocket) Pasta

Ingredients: 400 g dry spiral shaped pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 red onions, thinly sliced2...

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White Cheddar and Macaroni
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

White Cheddar and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup white breadcrumbs2 cups whipping cream1/8 teaspoon...

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Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth1 cup medium grain...

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Cranberry-Orange Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Cranberry-Orange Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce1/3 cup orange juice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon2...

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Ww Chicken Pepper Steak With Hash Browns
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ww Chicken Pepper Steak With Hash Browns

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice2 minced garlic cloves4 boneless skinless...

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Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 large skinless chicken fillets1 cup breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped...

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Sticky Chicky
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sticky Chicky

Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar ( or cider vinegar)1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup sugar2...

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Korroke with Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Potato Croquettes with Eas
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Korroke with Tonkatsu Sauce (Japanese Potato Croquettes with Eas

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced1/4 lb ground beef1/2 medium onions, finely chopped1...

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Cheese Frenchee
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Frenchee

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk8 slices white...

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Tex-mex skillet chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tex-mex skillet chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt2...

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Family-Style Chicken Pot-Pie (Tyler Florence)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Family-Style Chicken Pot-Pie (Tyler Florence)

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plusmore all-purpose flour, for dusting1 tablespoon salt2 cups...

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Chicken Spidini
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Spidini

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup lemon juice ( fresh)1...

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Baked Eggs With Lentils
EggsMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Eggs With Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green lentils2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Creamy  Tex Mex Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Tex Mex Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine3 cups shredded cooked...

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Chicken Green Bean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Chicken Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup milk1 -2 teaspoon...

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Octopus-N-Cheese
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Octopus-N-Cheese

Ingredients: 4 hot dogs1 (7 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup...

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Poppy Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Poppy Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup,...

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Ez Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ez Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked and drained hamburger1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Japanese Grilled Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Japanese Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon grated gingerroot1 tablespoon cracked black...

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Darthlaurie's Taco Casserole With Black Beans
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Darthlaurie’s Taco Casserole With Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 package taco seasoning1/4 cup water1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black...

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Green Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Green Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers2 (10 ounce) packages mixed...

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Bamia
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Bamia

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil2/3 cup sliced white onions2 teaspoons minced garlic1 1/2...

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Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers ( may mix colors)16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped...

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Ham and Pineapple Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Pineapple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked1 jar processed cheese or 1 jar mexican processed...

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Jack Daniel's Grilled Chuck Roast
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Jack Daniel’s Grilled Chuck Roast

Ingredients: 1/3 cup jack daniel whiskey1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/3 cup soy sauce1/3...

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Spicy Minced Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Spicy Minced Pork

Ingredients: 700 g pork mince, finely ground2 medium green peppers, halved and sliced in...

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Rosemary Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Rosemary Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons crushed...

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Roasted Salmon and Rhubarb
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roasted Salmon and Rhubarb

Ingredients: 1 lb rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces ( about 3 1/2 cups)1/3...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Cabbage Borscht

Ingredients: 9 cups water1 Spanish onions, sliced1 carrots, sliced1 large cabbage, shredded2 medium potatoes,...

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Chicken With Toasted Walnut and Coriander Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Toasted Walnut and Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 chicken breasts (either with bone or boneless)...

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Chinese Tuna Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Chinese Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans tuna1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded2 carrots, shredded1 red...

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Polenta With Butternut Squash
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta With Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 3 lbs butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled3 tablespoons olive...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pork Steak

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil4 pork steakssalt and peppergarlic powder1 large onions, chopped1 cup...

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Chicken Asparagus Melt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Asparagus Melt

Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oil5 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 small tomatoes,...

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Chicken Tostadas
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Tostadas

Ingredients: 3/4 cup salsa1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 small white onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Spicy Italian Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spicy Italian Patties

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1...

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Quick Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Quick Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ( 3 oz)6 tablespoons unsalted...

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Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs chicken ( cut up)2 medium onions ( sliced thin)2...

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Sesame Flank Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Sesame Flank Steak

Ingredients: 2 flank steaks1 cup dry red wine3/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup sesame...

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Spring Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spring Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and...

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Weight Watcher Oven Fried Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Weight Watcher Oven Fried Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh haddock or 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets or 1...

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice14 ounces chicken broth5 tablespoons mccormick california style...

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Swiss Ham Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Swiss Ham Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions2 cups cubed cooked ham8...

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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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Halloumi and Couscous Cakes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Halloumi and Couscous Cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked couscous180 g halloumi cheese1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated1/2 cup...

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Green Enchiladas
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Green Enchiladas

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas1/2 cup cooking oil2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese3/4 cup chopped...

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Sweet and Spicy Kidney Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Sweet and Spicy Kidney Beans

Ingredients: olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 small onions, choppedsaltpepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 pinch cinnamon1/4...

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Sunday Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sunday Chicken

Ingredients: 1 large lemons1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon creole seasoning1...

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Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined ( tails intact.)1/4 cup butter1 cup freshly...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheesy Golden Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded3 cups grated carrots2 eggs, beaten2/3...

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Pizzeria Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizzeria Burgers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pizza sauce, divided1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1...

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Spaghetti Sauce to Die For
BeefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti Sauce to Die For

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium white onions, chopped ( l cup)1 green peppers,...

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Creamy Chicken Fusilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chicken Fusilli

Ingredients: 3 cups fusilli3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine2 -3 chicken breasts, cut...

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Pasta With Pancetta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Pancetta, Broccoli or Broccoli Rabe and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided3 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened1 medium...

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Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp and Feta
CheeseMain dishShrimp

Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp and Feta

Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, cut into eighths3 tablespoons olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon...

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Braised Beef Pot Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Braised Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin, 1″ thick1 tablespoon olive oil, or canola oil2 onions, cut...

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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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