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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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Ranch Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Ranch Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, trimed, bite size3 cups water2 large carrots, sliced2 medium...

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Marmaliga
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Marmaliga

Ingredients: 2 cups water2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup unsalted butter...

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Lick the Plate Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lick the Plate Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon vinegar2 teaspoons sea salt...

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Chicken Bang Bang

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs poached chicken breasts3 ounces rice noodles, broken into small pieces3...

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Rosemary Rib Eye Roast With Currant Beef Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Rosemary Rib Eye Roast With Currant Beef Gravy

Ingredients: 4 lbs trim beef rib eye roast2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Ww Chicken Pepper Steak With Hash Browns
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ww Chicken Pepper Steak With Hash Browns

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lime zest2 tablespoons lime juice2 minced garlic cloves4 boneless skinless...

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Ham and Pineapple Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Pineapple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked1 jar processed cheese or 1 jar mexican processed...

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Shakespeare 'n' Bake Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shakespeare ‘n’ Bake Chicken

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers ( 10...

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South African Stir Fry
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

South African Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil1 large onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 (15 ounce)...

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Casserole Italiano
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Casserole Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons minced onions3/4 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 10 -12 ounces bow tie pasta8 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered1 (14...

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Braccioli
BeefMain dishMeat

Braccioli

Ingredients: 8 sprigs parsley, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons...

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Quick And Easy Pork Chops
Main dishPineapplePork

Quick And Easy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup pineapple juice2...

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Barbecue Flavored Beef Squares
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Barbecue Flavored Beef Squares

Ingredients: cooking spray1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Shrimp and Scallop Stroganoff
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, raw1 lb sea scallops1/2 lb mushrooms3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Homemade Ravioli

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( un-bleached)1/2 cup semolina flour4 eggs1 teaspoon salt...

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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic1 small...

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Pasta with Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Peas and Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( we like penne)1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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One-Pot Chicken and Spaghetti
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

One-Pot Chicken and Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves1 cup onions ( chopped)2 cups celery ( chopped)1 cup...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Crispy Sesame Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed1 teaspoon sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon...

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Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops With Orange Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops With Orange Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 oranges3/4 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 cups whipping cream1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup...

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Vegetable Ragout
FrenchMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Ragout

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups onions, chopped2 medium carrots, sliced...

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Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza

Ingredients: 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons diced onions1 cup...

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Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons onions, chopped2...

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Grilled Greek Pork Chops
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Grilled Greek Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dried...

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Chicken Waldorf Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 apples, mixture of red and gren1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup sliced...

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Diabetic Herb Roasted Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Diabetic Herb Roasted Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 scallions, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Special Fried Rice)
AsianBreakfastMain dish

Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Special Fried Rice)

Ingredients: 4 cups cooled cooked rice1 crushed garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste1 tablespoon soya...

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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts With Thyme Gremolata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts With Thyme Gremolata

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black peppersalt1/2 cup extra...

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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 pinch cilantro1 pinch rosemary12 whole wheat lasagna noodles1...

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Pioneer Turkey Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Pioneer Turkey Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packaged wild rice mix1 1/4 cups cooked turkey, in 1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super BBQed Toasted Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 small mushrooms, sliced thinly8 slices bread1 tomatoes4 slices ham, thin1/2 red capsicums,...

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Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Brown Butter Spaghetti With Greek (Mizithra) Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated mizithra cheese8 ounces spaghetti4 tablespoons butter ( do not substitute...

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Pork Chops (Kotlet Schabowy)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops (Kotlet Schabowy)

Ingredients: 4 medium pork chopssaltpepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram2 ounces plain flour1...

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My Mother's Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mother’s Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken legs ( or you could use assorted pieces, bone-in)1/2...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Spaghetti a la Grandma Key

Ingredients: 1 large chicken1 teaspoon garlic salt12 ounces linguine ( I know – doesn’t...

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Breaded Beef
BeefMain dishMeat

Breaded Beef

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) rump roast or 1 (4 lb) boneless bottom round roast4...

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Chicken and Biscuits
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Biscuits

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups chicken...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Sizzling Chopped Sirloin With Sauteed Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chopped sirloin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons...

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Cowboy Steak 'n Veggie Stew
Main dishStewsWeeknight

Cowboy Steak ‘n Veggie Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick2 teaspoons dried...

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Savory Baked White Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Savory Baked White Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillets, Skinless2 small onions, sliced into half rings1 tablespoon...

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Kittencal's Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Kittencal’s Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta1 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced1 small summer squash, sliced...

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Beef Barbecue Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Barbecue Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 bottle barbecue sauce1 cup grated cheese1 (16 ounce) cans pork...

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Cornmeal Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornmeal Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups water2 eggs1 cup cornmeal1 lb ground beef2 stalks celery, chopped1/2 cup...

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Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole roasting chickens1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon olive...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Spaghetti With Garlic, Hot Pepper And Parsley

Ingredients: 3/4 lb spaghetti1/2 cup virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon crushed hot...

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Baked Pasta With Asparagus
CheeseMain dishPasta

Baked Pasta With Asparagus, Lemon, and Mascarpone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 lbs asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces8 scallions, sliced2 lemons,...

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Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Hamburgers with Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 4 slices Italian bread, 1/2 inch-thick cut on the diagonalolive oil, for brushing...

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Pork and Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes tri-color spiral pasta ( or any macaroni)1 cup cooked...

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Roast Salmon With Spiced Coconut Crumbs
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roast Salmon With Spiced Coconut Crumbs

Ingredients: 2 ounces butter ( 50g)8 green cardamom pods, seeds removed and finely crushed3...

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Pasta With Tomato and Pesto
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Tomato and Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry pasta, i use scoobi doos1 -2 clove garlic, finely minced2...

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Balsamic Mustard Chicken with Potatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Balsamic Mustard Chicken with Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic,...

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Carne Desmechada (Shredded Flank Steak)
BeefMain dishMeat

Carne Desmechada (Shredded Flank Steak)

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs flank steaks1 large potatoes, peeled and cubed1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Grandmas Simple Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandmas Simple Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1 (16 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce with meat1 (8 ounce)...

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Mediterranean Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mediterranean Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb red potatoes, sliced3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 medium...

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No-Fuss Taquitos
AppetizersBeefMain dish

No-Fuss Taquitos

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans libby’s roast beef in gravy or 1 lb leftover...

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Beef and Hominy
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Beef and Hominy

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground beef2 stalks celery, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced2 medium onions, chopped1...

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Carne Asada Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Carne Asada Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup olive oil, plus2 tablespoons...

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Grown up Grilled Cheese
GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Grown up Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced thin ( Monica would never use anything but...

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