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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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Real Southern Chicken Fried Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Real Southern Chicken Fried Steaks

Ingredients: 4 -6 cube steaks3 cups flour, it’s better to have too much than...

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Spanish Rice And Hamburger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spanish Rice And Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 cup green peppers, chopped1 cup rice1...

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My Mom's Mulligan Stew
Low proteinMain dishStews

My Mom’s Mulligan Stew

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Spam, cut up in small dices1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Greek Garbanzo Stew
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Greek Garbanzo Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Meatless Italian Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatless Italian Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked & drained ( Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta)16 ounces...

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Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice ( unsweetened)1/4 cup honey4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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5 Minute Cheesy Enchilada Grande for 1
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

5 Minute Cheesy Enchilada Grande for 1

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken or 1/2 cup cooked pork or 1/2 cup...

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Rice with beef and eggs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice with beef and eggs

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups rice1 -2 lb minced beef ( the amount added as...

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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishRice

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/4-1/2 ounce dry onion soup...

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Mexican Bean Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mexican Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans1...

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Dove Breasts and Wild Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dove Breasts and Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 10 dove breasts1/2 lemons, juice ofsaltpepper1 celery ribs1/2 lb mushrooms4 scallions ( green...

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Fettuccine With Leeks and White Beans
BeansMain dishPasta

Fettuccine With Leeks and White Beans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb leeks, white parts only, sliced and cleaned2 (15...

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Creamy Mexican Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Creamy Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons flour1...

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Beef Pepper Steak For Two
BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef Pepper Steak For Two

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) filet of beefsalt and pepper4 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons...

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Crustless Zucchini Pizza
Main dishPizzaSquash

Crustless Zucchini Pizza

Ingredients: 2 cups grated raw zucchini1 teaspoon salt1 clove garlic, minced1 medium yellow onions,...

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Wild Rice Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Leftover Turkey Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups mixed...

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Portuguese Ham Hock and Cabbage  Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Portuguese Ham Hock and Cabbage Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 (8 ounce) cans chickpeas7 garlic...

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Mexican Chef Salad
BeansMain dishSalads

Mexican Chef Salad

Ingredients: 1 head lettuce1 onions, chopped4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped4 ounces cheddar...

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Garlic Lemon Chicken Breast Fillets
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Lemon Chicken Breast Fillets

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets, skinless1 lemons3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon thyme Directions: Juice lemon.Finely...

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Wiener Schnitzel
BeefMain dishMeat

Wiener Schnitzel

Ingredients: 4 veal cutlets ( 1 cm thick (top round of beef will do))1...

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Salmon Patties with Creamed Peas
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Patties with Creamed Peas

Ingredients: 2 -4 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 -4 teaspoons canola oil or 2 -4 teaspoons...

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Chile Rellenos Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey1 cup chopped onions1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2...

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Muffin-Tin Crab Cakes
CrabEggsMain dish

Muffin-Tin Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat2 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs1/2 red bell peppers, minced3 scallions,...

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Southwestern Chicken Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Southwestern Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breasts1 small white onions, chopped3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed...

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Pork Chops and Corn Dressing
CasserolesMain dishPork

Pork Chops and Corn Dressing

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork loin chops ( 1-inch thick)1 3/4 cups white cream-style corn1/2...

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Alpine Turkey or Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Alpine Turkey or Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked chicken2 cups sliced celery2...

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Sweet-Hot Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sweet-Hot Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 -4 teaspoons sweet-hot mustard8 slices sourdough bread4 slices muenster cheese, about 3/4...

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Root Vegetable Fritters
CarrotsEggsMain dish

Root Vegetable Fritters

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain flour ( all purpose)3 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup grated parsnips1...

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Lasagna Roll-Ups
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 cup ricotta cheese1 eggs,...

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Ratatouille Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Ratatouille Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups uncooked...

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Tater Tots Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tots Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions1 (16 ounce) packages frozen tater tots1 (10...

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Three Cheese Broccoli and Penne Bake
Main dishPastaPenne

Three Cheese Broccoli and Penne Bake

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil ( can use more)2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic3 cups broccoli...

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Brie and Cucumber Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Brie and Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 plain croissants4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened8 ounces brie cheese1 leaf lettuce1/2 English...

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Grilled Skirt Steak Vietnamese Style
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Skirt Steak Vietnamese Style

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon nam pla ( Thai fish sauce)1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black...

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Pork Medallions With Blue Cheese-Chive Stuffing
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Medallions With Blue Cheese-Chive Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut in 1 inch slices1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper2...

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Low Fat Foil Parcel for One
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Low Fat Foil Parcel for One

Ingredients: 100 g fresh button mushrooms1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon finely shredded leeks1 sliced tomatoes1...

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Fettuccine Pepperoni
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Fettuccine Pepperoni

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine1 3/4 ounces packages sliced pepperoni, cut slices in...

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Spicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons cumin1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 1 salmon filletslemon pepper seasoning2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce4 teaspoons granulated...

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All-American Sloppy Joes (Vegetarian)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

All-American Sloppy Joes (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup finely diced onions1 cup finely diced celery1 1/2...

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Lighter Beef and Bean Enchiladas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Lighter Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 10 8-inch 97% fat free flour tortillas1 cup salsa1/2 cup water1 lb lean...

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Roasted Vegetable and Gruyere Quiche
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Roasted Vegetable and Gruyere Quiche

Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed1 red onions, quatered1 red bell peppers, de-seeded...

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Nacho Bread Pizzas
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Nacho Bread Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguettes1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2-1 jalapenos,...

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Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped finely2 celery ribs, diced2 carrots, diced1 -2 jalapeno peppers,...

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Simple Goulash
< 60 minsKid FriendlyMain dish

Simple Goulash

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef1 (16 ounce)...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Wasabi Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1 teaspoon dry hot mustard1 teaspoon water1 tablespoon...

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground turkey2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped small1...

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Polish Sausage in Tomato Sauce (Kielbasa W Sosie Pomidorowym)
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Polish Sausage in Tomato Sauce (Kielbasa W Sosie Pomidorowym)

Ingredients: 50 g butter25 g onions, peeled and finely chopped50 g flour200 ml water...

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Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Creamy Spinach and Tarragon

Ingredients: 10 ounces prewashed spinach2 tablespoons butter3 scallions, including green tops,chopped1 1/2 teaspoons dried...

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Mom's "swiss Steak"
BeefMain dishMeat

Mom’s “swiss Steak”

Ingredients: 4 -5 pieces round steaks ( in single serving pieces)2 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Mushroom Tofu Stroganoff
Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Mushroom Tofu Stroganoff

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dill2...

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Sizzling Steak and Onions
BeefChickenMain dish

Sizzling Steak and Onions, (Vietnam)

Ingredients: 675 g tenderloin or 675 g steak fillets, cut into 3/4 inch cubessalt1/2...

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BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

BBQ Peanut Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup smucker’s natural-style peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4...

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Italian Turkey Sausage Pizza
Main dishPizzaTurkey

Italian Turkey Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry yeast1 1/2 cups warm water ( 105-115F)1 1/2 cups white...

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Oriental Chicken With Cashews
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oriental Chicken With Cashews

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine or 4 tablespoons i can’t believe...

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Indonesian Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Indonesian Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed, and cut into 1 inch pieces3 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken Scampi Risotto
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Scampi Risotto

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into small strips1 eggs1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup...

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Kelly's Moo Shu Pork (Or Beef) Pockets
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Kelly’s Moo Shu Pork (Or Beef) Pockets

Ingredients: 1 lb raw ground pork, can sub ground beef ( not sausage)1 (16...

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Beef N'Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef N’Potato Bake

Ingredients: 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed ( I used the shredded kind)3 tablespoons...

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