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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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Pastitsio Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pastitsio Pie

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic ( or to...

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Yummy Chicken Pork Adobo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Yummy Chicken Pork Adobo

Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces1/2 kg pork liempo or 1/2 kg...

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Pizza Di Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pizza Di Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten lightly1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese,...

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Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni ( cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained)1 medium...

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East Asian Pork Strips
Main dishPorkPork chops

East Asian Pork Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons Bourbon1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper4 (4 ounce)...

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Southwest Breakfast Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients: 6 slices white bread, crust removed1 lb pork sausage4 cups colby or 4...

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Herby Apple Mashed Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Herby Apple Mashed Potato

Ingredients: 300 g potatoes, Cubed2 cooking apples or 3 granny smith apples, peeled and...

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Vegetable and Cashew Stir Fry
Main dishRiceVegetables

Vegetable and Cashew Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1 1/2 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup light soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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Schnitzel
Main dishPorkPork chops

Schnitzel

Ingredients: 4 butterfly pork chops1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 cup flour1/2 cup...

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Have Some Heart
Main dishMeatPork

Have Some Heart

Ingredients: 1 pork heart1 teaspoon salthot water, to cover2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 large...

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Festive Cornbread Stew
BreadsMain dishStews

Festive Cornbread Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped1 (16...

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Chopstick Turkey Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chopstick Turkey Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey or 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1...

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(Almost) Grandma Alta's Meatballs--Aka My Favorite Meatball
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

(Almost) Grandma Alta’s Meatballs–Aka My Favorite Meatball

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( GF work great)1/4 cup water2 eggs1...

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Curried Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Curried Sausage

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages brown and serve sausages1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed...

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Baked Chicken And Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken And Gravy

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces, i use legs and thighs1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter,...

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Spicy Crab over Pasta
CrabMain dishPasta

Spicy Crab over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium garlic cloves, pressed1/2 medium green bell peppers, diced...

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To-Die-For Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

To-Die-For Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 (12 ounce)...

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Chicken Breasts With Shrimp Sauce
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Chicken Breasts With Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4 inch thick1/2 cup flour3 teaspoons butter1/4...

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Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini Ribbons With Basil Butter

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini ( 1 1/2lbs)1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Cheese Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Cheese Polenta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup onions, chopped fine3 cups water1 cup yellow cornmeal, mixed...

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Mexican Goulash
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Mexican Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk pork sausage1 cup diced onions1 cup diced green peppers2 cups...

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Crab-Spinach Casserole
CasserolesCrabMain dish

Crab-Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4...

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Chicken with Caramelized Onions
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions, peeled and sliced4 boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon teriyaki...

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Shrimp Satay
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Satay

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon granulated...

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Beef
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Beef, Barley and Dried Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 red onions, diced1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced carrots3...

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Bar-B-Que Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Bar-B-Que Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/2 cup...

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Beer Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Beer Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( with no bones)1 cup mushrooms, sliced1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 230 g macaroni ( uncooked)3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4...

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Pork Chops in Onion Sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Onion Sauce (Schweinekotelett in Zwiebelsosse)

Ingredients: 4 pork chopssalt and pepper1 1/2 tablespoons flour1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Company’s Coming Pasta Casserole for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 lb shell macaroni4 lbs lean ground beef4 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon garlic...

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Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4...

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Meal in a Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal in a Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced1 medium green peppers, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Amish Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Amish Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles, cooked2 cups cooked chicken, cubed2 cups chicken broth ( canned...

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Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Bundles
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Bundles

Ingredients: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce4 1/2 ounces chopped green...

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Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Chicken Bonnie Prince Charlie (Chicken with Drambuie Sauce)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Bonnie Prince Charlie (Chicken with Drambuie Sauce)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 -3 tablespoons drambuie1/2 cup chicken stock1 cup whipping...

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Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow tie)2 cups fresh asparagus, cut-up3 cups...

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Ranch Turkey and Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Ranch Turkey and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked2 cups chopped cooked turkey1 small zucchini, sliced2 small...

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Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Crisp Fried Smelt - Smelts
AppetizersMain dishSaltwater fish

Crisp Fried Smelt – Smelts

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fish fillets, of Smelts which is the name of a family...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Emergency Meatball Sub Dinner

Ingredients: 6 frozen meatballs ( homemade or store bought)1/4 cup pasta sauce, from a...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes8 ounces sauerkraut, drained1 tablespoon sliced green onions1/2 lb pork sausage...

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Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, preferably...

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Pasta With Leeks and Mushrooms
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta With Leeks and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 -4 medium leeks ( at least a pound, total)1 lb mushrooms, slicedsalt...

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Tiger Shrimp With Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Tiger Shrimp With Pasta

Ingredients: 5 tiger shrimp3 1/2 ounces spaghetti or 3 1/2 ounces ribbon pasta1 tablespoon...

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Beef Braciole
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Braciole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 4 thin slices approximately 1/3...

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Mexican Red Snapper Veracruz
FishMain dishSeafood

Mexican Red Snapper Veracruz

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onions, sliced1 large green bell peppers, sliced2 garlic...

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Beefy Pasta
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green...

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Southwest Salad with Red Pepper Mayo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Salad with Red Pepper Mayo

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, torn in bite size pieces1 cup shredded red cabbage1...

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2

Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs1 ounce creamed coconut1 clove garlic, crushed4 tablespoons boiling water1 green...

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Il Bistro Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Il Bistro Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 ounces lasagna noodles, about1/4 cup olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions1 1/2...

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Enchiladas Verdes Suizas
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Enchiladas Verdes Suizas

Ingredients: 2 lbs tomatillos1 dash baking soda3 serrano chilies1 dash sugar1 tablespoon onions, Chopped1...

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Heavenly Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Heavenly Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup scallions, sliced4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine4 tablespoons flour2 cups...

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Perfect Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Perfect Pasta, Pesto, and Beans

Ingredients: 3 cups pasta, of your favorite shape ( I like small shells.)3 cups...

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Almost Instant and Always Fabulous Grilled Cheese!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Almost Instant and Always Fabulous Grilled Cheese!

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread ( high quality if at all possible, sourdough is...

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Meatloaf Wellington With Madeira Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Wellington With Madeira Sauce

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup ketchup2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon ground...

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Tuna-Melt Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Melt Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages corkscrew macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) packages shell pasta3...

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Summertime Crab Salad
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Summertime Crab Salad

Ingredients: salad greens ( any amount desired)2 1/2 cups cold cooked crabmeat, chunks3 hard-boiled...

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Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Easy Enchiladas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or...

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