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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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Kahlua Paradise Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kahlua Paradise Chicken

Ingredients: 2 3/4 lbs frying chickens1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup Kahlua1/4 cup red wine...

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Barbecue Chicken Bundles
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecue Chicken Bundles

Ingredients: 4 (12 ounce) whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved8 ounces cheddar cheese, chunks16...

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Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh tomatoes, cut in 3/8 inch dice1 tablespoon onions, minced1 tablespoon...

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Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( Cooked and cubed or shredded…whatever you prefer)1/2...

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Jambalaya with sausage (rice cooker recipe)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Jambalaya with sausage (rice cooker recipe)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut oil1 large onions, chopped1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced (...

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Savory Baked Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Savory Baked Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or more if you prefer the breasts more creamier)1/4...

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Chicken Enchiladas Supreme
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas Supreme

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey meat1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Meatless yet    Meaty Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatless yet Meaty Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 vidalia onions ( chopped)2 cups fresh mushrooms ( sliced)2 -3 garlic cloves...

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Apricot-Chicken Rice Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Apricot-Chicken Rice Salad

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups cold water1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon curry powder1 1/2 inches fresh...

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Chicken Breasts With Herb Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Herb Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped garlic2 cups baby spinach1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped...

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Stewed Hamburger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stewed Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 beef bouillon cubes1 cup...

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Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes6 1/4 cups water3 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 lb...

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Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Pinto Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 diced onions3 celery ribs, diced3 cups Mexican-style stewed tomatoes3...

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Chicken Fried Rice II
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Chicken Fried Rice II

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, diced, cooked1 tablespoon soy sauce1 cup long grain rice, uncooked1/3...

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Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 egg yolks1/4 cup...

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Pizza Casserole - Easy and Kid-Pleasing
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Casserole – Easy and Kid-Pleasing

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles1 lb ground beef1/3 cup onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray
Main dishPastaStews

Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 3/4 lb Italian sausage1/2 lb ham steaks, diced1/4 lb pepperoni, diced15 ounces diced...

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Easy Beef Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions1 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms1 (10...

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Deep Dish "pizza"
Main dishMeatPizza

Deep Dish “pizza”

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped meat, cooked and drained8 Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, Homestyle1...

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Pineapple Chicken Legs
ChickenMain dishOranges

Pineapple Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs with thigh1 teaspoon vegetable oil1/3 cup chopped onions1 cup crushed...

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Thai Roast Pork With Pineapple
Main dishPineapplePork

Thai Roast Pork With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 pineapple8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 cup fresh coriander, chopped1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4...

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The Best Meat Tacos
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

The Best Meat Tacos

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground meat1 -2 potatoes1 1/2 teaspoons salt3/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon...

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Summer Fresh Pasta
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Summer Fresh Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta ( cooked according box directions)1/4 cup extra virgin...

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Even Easier Chicken Broccoli  or Spinach Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Even Easier Chicken Broccoli or Spinach Alfredo

Ingredients: 26 ounces alfredo sauce1 cup half & half light cream3 -6 minced fresh...

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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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Salmon With Tarragon Cream Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Tarragon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1 lb salmon fillets1/2...

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Pecan Crusted Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6-8 ounce)2 egg whites2 teaspoons...

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Lemon Tarragon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons ( rinsed)4 fresh garlic cloves5 -6 sprigs fresh parsley3 tablespoons diced...

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Penne Pasta With Tomatoes
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Pasta With Tomatoes, Herbs and Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onions, diced6 cloves garlic, minced28 ounces...

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Ragout of Chicken Legs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ragout of Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 4 even-sized chicken legs with thigh1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2...

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Penne with Caramelized Onions and Fontina
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne with Caramelized Onions and Fontina

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 onions, sliced ( l lb approx)1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/2...

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"cuban" Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

“cuban” Burgers

Ingredients: 4 hamburger patties4 hamburger buns1/2 lb thinly sliced ham1/2 lb sliced cheese (...

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Beef Enchiladas
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, sliced1 sweet green peppers, sliced1 sweet red peppers...

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Indonesian Bahmi Goreng
Main dishPastaVegetables

Indonesian Bahmi Goreng

Ingredients: 250 g pork, diced & fried500 g egg noodles ( specifically Chinese egg...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Vermont Fiddlehead Pie

Ingredients: 1 uncooked 9-inch pie shells2 cups fiddleheads, coarsely chopped ( can substitute broccoli...

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Easy Cranberry  Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 -3 pork chops, 1 inch thick1 garlic cloves, mashedsaltpepper1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup...

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Aaron Tippin's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Aaron Tippin’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package corn tortillas1 (15 ounce) cans chili beans1 (8 ounce) packages shredded...

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Crock Pot Family Favorite Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Crock Pot Family Favorite Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced1 1/2 cups...

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Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cast Iron Skillet Cajun Chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 skinless chicken breasts1 vidalia onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 tablespoons butter2 -3...

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Chelo (persian Steamed Rice)
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Chelo (persian Steamed Rice)

Ingredients: 2 cups iranian ricesalt4 teaspoons butter, melted4 raw egg yolksfreshly ground black pepperdried...

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Potato
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Potato, Blue Cheese and Mushroom Bake

Ingredients: 5 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 1/2 cups whipping cream1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Ham and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ham, sliced 1/2 inch thick1 tablespoon bacon fat2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Cheese Brat Stew
Main dishMeatStews

Cheese Brat Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb bratwursts, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 1/4 lbs potatoes, peeled,...

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Herb-Crusted Roast Beef
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

Ingredients: 4 1/2-5 lbs boneless rump roast2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons...

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Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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Carolina Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Carolina Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can canned corn niblets1 cup onions, chopped1 can tomato...

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Orange-Herbed Roast Turkey
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Orange-Herbed Roast Turkey

Ingredients: 1 oranges1 tablespoon light-brown sugar or 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar substitute1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Creamed Chicken or Turkey
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamed Chicken or Turkey

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 1/2 cups...

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" Trini" Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

” Trini” Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (...

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Tacos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (8 ounce) cans kidney beanslettuce, shreddedtomatoes, dicedcheese, shreddedavocados, dicedoilcorn...

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Turkey Vegetable Stroganoff
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Vegetable Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms2 cups...

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Creamy Garden Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Creamy Garden Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 cups...

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Spicy Rice and Corn
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Rice and Corn

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) boxes Rice-A-Roni1 (8 3/4 ounce) cans cornsaltblack pepperred cayenne pepperpaprika...

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Mexican Casserole - Fast and Easy
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Casserole – Fast and Easy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce1 (10...

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Grand Central Strata
BreakfastLow carbMain dish

Grand Central Strata

Ingredients: 6 -7 slices Italian bread, leftover ( You can use 6-7 slices sourdough...

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Cream and Seafood Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Cream and Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream2 cups half-and-half1/4 cup butter1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 clove...

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Fried Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Fried Sandwiches

Ingredients: hamcheesebread ( sandwiches of your choice, ham and cheese are my favorite, experiment!)2...

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One-Step Crab Quiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

One-Step Crab Quiche

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie crusts, fluted1/4 cup finely chopped vidalia onions1/4 cup finely diced...

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Stuffed Poblanos
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed Poblanos

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breastsoilonion powdergarlic powderpoultry seasoningpaprikacumin2 -3 ounces cream cheese, softened2...

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Ritz and Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ritz and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 -3 cooked and cubed chicken breasts8 ounces sour cream2 cans cream of...

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