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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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Cola-can Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cola-can Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, giblets removed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (12 ounce) cans...

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Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breaststo taste olive oil or to taste clarified...

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Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Broccoli, and Lemon Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons honey2 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken-Broccoli Packets
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken-Broccoli Packets

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 cups shredded or diced cooked...

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Chef Tracey's Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Chef Tracey’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream1 tablespoon fresh rosemary1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper8...

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Spaghetti With Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh roma tomatoes3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Chinatown Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Chinatown Chicken Salad

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray8 (6 1/2 inch) wonton wrappers ( AZUMAYA brand)2 cups cooked...

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Savory Vegetable and Noodle Kugel
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Savory Vegetable and Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 1/2 lb broad egg noodles2 -3 stalks broccoli1/4 head cauliflower1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Santa Fe Chicken and Rice (Quick)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Santa Fe Chicken and Rice (Quick)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice3/4 lb chicken tenders3 tablespoons oil1 (10 ounce) cans rotel...

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Western Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Western Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3 cups water1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 1/2...

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Lemonato (Pork Dish)
Main dishMeatPork

Lemonato (Pork Dish)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb button mushrooms ( sliced)2 eggs ( beaten)1 whole lemons2 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken and Cornbread Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Cornbread Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 (10...

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Maple Pork Chops
Low in...Low sodiumMain dish

Maple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, thick-cut1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons cider vinegar2...

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Easy Cabbage and Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Easy Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) bags pre-shredded coleslaw mix16 ounces extra-wide egg noodles1/2 cup butter1...

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Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 cup chopped celery3 -4...

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AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Better Than a Restaurant’s Nachos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces tortilla chips ( approx. 25)3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese or...

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Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine or 1/2 lb spaghetti ( I use gf pasta)1 cup...

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Meaty Mushroom Quiche
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Meaty Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) ready-made pie crusts, deep dish ( in the freezer section)1...

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Burritos
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Burritos, Red Bean

Ingredients: 4 lavash bread (whole wheat) or 4 wheat flour tortillas ( lard-free)1 (15...

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Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Alton Brown’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon mustard powder3 cups milk1/2...

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Turkish Spinach
Main dishRiceVegetables

Turkish Spinach

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, diced4 fresh diced tomatoes1 freshly squeezed lemons2...

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Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta, uncooked1 (26 1/2 ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti...

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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup flour2...

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Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon marjoram1/2...

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Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup tamari or 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Special Onion and Bacon Pie

Ingredients: 9 inches uncooked pie shells, , chilled10 medium Spanish onions or 10 medium...

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Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined ( medium or large)4 boneless skinless...

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Chicken 'N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken ‘N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil12 skinless chicken thighs4 cloves minced garlic1 onions, finely chopped2...

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Orient Express Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Orient Express Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 4 oz each)1 cup...

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Souper Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Souper Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms1 sweet onions ( cut in...

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Orange Chile Noodles
< 60 minsMain dishSide dishes

Orange Chile Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles or 12 ounces spaghetti1/2 cup vegetable oil3...

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Easy Fried Rice
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients: raw chicken or pork or beef or shrimp, sliced thinly ( whatever you...

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Houston Tater Tot Hotdish
BeefGround beefMain dish

Houston Tater Tot Hotdish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef0.5 (16 ounce) bags frozen tater tots ( more or...

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Round Steak in It's Own Gravy!
BeefMain dishMeat

Round Steak in It’s Own Gravy!

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) thick round steaks1/4-1/2 cup oilsalt and pepper ( to...

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Chicken Gassi (Mangalorean Chicken Curry)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Gassi (Mangalorean Chicken Curry)

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken1 coconut, grated5 -6 whole red chilies ( use Kashmir chillies...

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Downhome Chicken and Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Downhome Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice1/4 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery4...

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Peppered Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Peppered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 lb shrimp1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon black pepper Directions:...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Monterey Spaghetti

Ingredients: 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces1 eggs1 cup sour cream1/4 cup...

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Coconut Chicken Strips With Creamy Mango Chutney
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Coconut Chicken Strips With Creamy Mango Chutney

Ingredients: 2 large mangoes, peeled and diced1/2 teaspoon peeled minced fresh ginger1 seeded chopped...

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Lou Anne's Noodles Marmaduke
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Lou Anne’s Noodles Marmaduke

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup thinly sliced onions1 garlic cloves,...

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Volcanic Tomato Pulao
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Volcanic Tomato Pulao

Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain basmati rice, washed and soaked3/4 cup fresh tomato paste2 -3...

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Mom's Simmered Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mom’s Simmered Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thicksalt & pepper1 (8 1/2 ounce) cans applesauce1...

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Green Bean Mushroom Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Green Bean Mushroom Pie

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ( about 10 ounces)2 cloves...

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Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Chicken Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Chicken Burger

Ingredients: 250 g ground chicken100 g mushrooms, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 onions, diced1 large...

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gnocchi burro e salvia
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

gnocchi burro e salvia

Ingredients: 2 lbs gnocchi ( handmade or frozen)1/2 cup butter1/2 fresh sage leaves1/4 teaspoon...

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key lime shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

key lime shrimp

Ingredients: 4 key limes or 2 limes4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves chopped...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Eryk’s Dill Pickle Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf, mixture ( ground beef and ground pork)1 medium onions,...

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Mini Tuna Pies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Mini Tuna Pies

Ingredients: 4 eggs1/4 cup milk125 g tuna ( drained)1 onions, finely diced1 teaspoon dried...

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Soybean Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Soybean Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped green peppers1/4...

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Salt and Pepper Prawns with Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Salt and Pepper Prawns with Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon szechwan pepper1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 teaspoons flaked sea salt2 tablespoons rice...

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Soft Beef Tortillas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Soft Beef Tortillas

Ingredients: 10 flour tortillas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 small red onions, minced1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Cheesy Spam Puff
CasserolesHigh calciumMain dish

Cheesy Spam Puff

Ingredients: 5 slices white bread, torn into small pieces1 1/4 cups milk or 1...

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Herbed Tofu Lasagna With Zucchini
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Herbed Tofu Lasagna With Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) packages firm tofu, well-drained1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped1/3 cup fresh...

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Chicken and Spinach Noodles
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Spinach Noodles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth1...

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Smoked Chicken And Salsa Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoked Chicken And Salsa Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded lettuce2 cups shredded smoked chicken1 (4 ounce) cans diced green...

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Turkey a L'orange
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey a L’orange

Ingredients: 2 large oranges1/2 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons brandy2 tablespoons orange marmalade1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Meatloaf With Potato Topping
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf With Potato Topping

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil3 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 carrots, diced1 stalk...

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Fiesta Chili Mac
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Fiesta Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 garlic cloves, minced1 (16 ounce) jars taco bell...

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