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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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Greek Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 pieces lasagne pasta, uncooked1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onions, finely diced2 garlic...

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Shrimp for One
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp for One

Ingredients: 8 -10 large cooked shrimp2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon of chopped garlic1/4 cup...

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Ukrainian Varenyky With Onion Butter (Perogies)
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Ukrainian Varenyky With Onion Butter (Perogies)

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt, to taste2 teaspoons cooking...

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Chicken Jambalaya
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Chicken Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut in strips1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Thai Tuna Burgers With Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Thai Tuna Burgers With Ginger-Lemon Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 2 kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced1/4 medium red onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons rice vinegar1...

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Cinnamon Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cinnamon Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup almonds, slivered2 garlic cloves, minced4 -6 boneless skinless chicken...

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Rib Eye Steak With Spicy Cream A1 Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rib Eye Steak With Spicy Cream A1 Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream1/2 cup A-1 Steak Sauce ( original or...

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Chicken Stew With Shallots
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Chicken Stew With Shallots, Cider and Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 cup shallots, sliced1 teaspoon curry powder1/3 cup all-purpose...

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Bow Tie Pasta and Vodka Sauce
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Bow Tie Pasta and Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup bow tie pasta, uncooked1/3 cup onions, diced1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup...

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Tangy Sliced  Pork Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tangy Sliced Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce ( I use...

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Four Pasta Beef Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Four Pasta Beef Bake

Ingredients: 8 cups uncooked pasta ( 4 different shapes)2 lbs ground beef2 medium green...

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Italian Sausage With Fusilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Italian Sausage With Fusilli

Ingredients: 4 Italian sausages2 tablespoons olive oil1 red onions, cut into wedges2 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken, Stuffing, and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts1 tablespoon poultry seasoning3 (6 ounce) packages Kellogg’s croutettes (...

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Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Luby’s Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken "sorta" Cacciatore
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken “sorta” Cacciatore

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 tablespoon olive oil1 green...

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How to Get Kids to Eat their Veggies Spaghetti Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

How to Get Kids to Eat their Veggies Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce ( I use Del Monte Garlic and...

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Garlicky Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlicky Steak

Ingredients: garlic cloves, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( cracked or coarsely ground)1/4 teaspoon...

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Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced1 large carrots, sliced (...

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Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 lbs large shrimp1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) envelopes Italian salad dressing mixhot...

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Pork Chops With Apples and Bacon
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Apples and Bacon

Ingredients: 12 slices of thick-sliced thick slab bacon, halved6 small sweet apples, cut in...

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Teriyaki Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Teriyaki Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons ketchup1 (1 lb) pork tenderloins Directions:...

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Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup pepitas1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon...

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Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Sweet Spice-Rubbed Swordfish

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheesy Asparagus And Ham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flour2 cups milk1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese1/4 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Warm Ziti Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked ziti pasta1/4 cup chopped fresh basil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

$25,000 Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs veal, cut up2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon...

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Turkey
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Turkey, Bacon Pasta Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil1...

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Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cleaned & trimmed6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese,...

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Hearty Vegetable Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Hearty Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/2 cups sliced onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup carrots,...

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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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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Teenagers Delight

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup diced onions1/4 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) packages...

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Chicken Pie for Three
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pie for Three

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/3 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening2 tablespoons ice water2 small carrots, sliced1...

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New Orleans Shrimp Toss
Main dishShellfishShrimp

New Orleans Shrimp Toss

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1...

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Improbable Vegetarian Mexican Pie
BeansMain dishSavory pies

Improbable Vegetarian Mexican Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups leftover Mexican rice 2 cups beans, cooked 1/2 cup corn, cooked...

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Penne With Sausage And Veggies
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Sausage And Veggies

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb Italian sausage, cut in 1...

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Basil Shrimp and Feta Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Basil Shrimp and Feta Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onions, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb prawns, peeled...

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Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty French bread or 2 submarine-style hard rolls, split lengthwise3/4 cup...

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Too Good to Be Good for U--  Turkey Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Too Good to Be Good for U– Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast4 slices whole wheat bread, soaked in1/4 cup...

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Chipotle Peach Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chipotle Peach Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray1/2 cup peach preserves ( can use low sugar or all...

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Baked Pork Chops with Vegetable Rice
CasserolesMain dishPork

Baked Pork Chops with Vegetable Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil4 -6 pork chops, trimmed1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1...

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Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken and Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans prepared pizza crust ( Pillsbury)1/2 cup caesar salad dressing6...

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Black Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Black Risotto

Ingredients: 10 ounces cuttlefish or 10 ounces whole squid1/2 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped3...

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Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta3 boneless chicken breasts ( skinned and chopped)1 tablespoon cornstarch2/3...

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Greens and Bean with Sausage
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Greens and Bean with Sausage

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 head escarole2 cans cannellini...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Creamy Vegetable soup

Ingredients: 1/2 large onions2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped1 cup...

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Ground Beef Sukiyaki
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Sukiyaki

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 tablespoons sugar1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup A-1 Steak...

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Tacos in a Bag
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos in a Bag

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix4 (1/2 ounce) packages...

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Amazingly Good Chicken Salad
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Amazingly Good Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts ( bone in)Kraft mayonnaise ( to taste)2 teaspoons Good Seasonings...

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Chicken Breast a La Mvp
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast a La Mvp

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cornflour1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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Pork Chops Mole
Main dishPork chopsStews

Pork Chops Mole

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil4 pork chops, each approx 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup...

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Mojo Marinated Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mojo Marinated Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Mexican Rice With Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Rice With Chicken

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, crushed2 onions, chopped1 lb skinless chicken breasts, diced2 cups water1...

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Breast of Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Breast of Chicken, Garlic, Chickpeas and Sauce Verdure

Ingredients: 3 ounces skinless chicken breasts4 plum tomatoes, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chickpeas,...

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Pollo Pulqueros (Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Pollo Pulqueros (Chicken, Tomatillo, and Jalapeno Stew)

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, cut into 1/4 inch rounds4 medium red potatoes, cut into...

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Sassy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Sassy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup3 tablespoons ketchup3...

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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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Couscous with Almonds
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Couscous with Almonds

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked1 1/2 cups boiling water1 cup carrots, diced1 large...

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Main dishPoultryVegetables

Lemon Chicken with Red Peppers and Snow Peas

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red peppers ( , or...

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Shaker Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Shaker Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves1/3 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 lb boneless...

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Mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Mom’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package wide egg noodles2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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