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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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Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: 3 large egg whites ( sometimes I just use two eggs)1/4 cup soy...

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Cream of Coconut Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cream of Coconut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onions1/4 cup carrots, shredded3 garlic...

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Gehaktballen: Dutch meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Gehaktballen: Dutch meatballs

Ingredients: 1 cup lean ground beef1 eggs2 slices white bread, crusts removed1 small onions,...

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Spanish Rice Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning, divided1 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Hot
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hot, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumettes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup apricot preserves or 1/2 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons rosemary, minced or...

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Layered Chicken Taco Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Layered Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix1/2 cup water4 cups...

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Broccoli Chapati Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Broccoli Chapati Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 chapati1/4 cup butter2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1 cup raw broccoli, stems &...

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Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Lemony Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant couscous2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock,...

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Orange Lacquered Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Orange Lacquered Tofu

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Braggs liquid aminos2 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons...

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Ma Po Tofu (Spicy Szechwan Bean Curd)
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Ma Po Tofu (Spicy Szechwan Bean Curd)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef (authentic) or 1/2 lb pork3 inches fresh ginger, peeled...

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Oven Roasted Bbq Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Roasted Bbq Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 pieces bone-in chicken breasts, with skin or 6 -8 pieces chicken...

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Nice Thai Burritos
Main dishPastarice and grains

Nice Thai Burritos

Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked 1 cup broccoli, cut up into small...

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Chicken L'orange
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken L’orange

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Kittencal’s Taco Salad for a Crowd

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2 cups...

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Cheesy Pizza Macaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Pizza Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/3...

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Crab Cakes Like Joe's Crab Shack
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes Like Joe’s Crab Shack

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dry...

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cajun oven fried chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

cajun oven fried chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk1 tablespoon salt-free cajun seasoning ( such as spice hunter)1/2...

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Polynesian Pineapple Turkey and Noodles
Main dishPastaTurkey

Polynesian Pineapple Turkey and Noodles

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed1 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons peanut oil1...

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Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney...

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Highland Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Highland Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream sherry1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4...

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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10 Minute Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

10 Minute Paella

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 lb small shrimp or 1/2 lb bay scallops2 garlic cloves,...

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Meatball Pizza
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Meatball Pizza

In the world of homemade pizzas, the meatball pizza stands out as a unique...

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Spaghetti With Tomato and Feta Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Tomato and Feta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano ( Mediterranean is best)1/2 lb mushrooms,...

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Tagliatelli With a Creamy Smoked Salmon Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Tagliatelli With a Creamy Smoked Salmon Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g tagliatelle pasta noodles250 g smoked salmon1 (40 g) cans concentrated tomato...

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Breakfast Pizza Squares
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Breakfast Pizza Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls6 eggs3 teaspoons...

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Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Portabella Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients: 32 inches fat-free flour tortillas1/2 cup reduced-fat monterey jack cheese1/2 cup kraft free...

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Greek-Style Lemony Chicken Breasts With Kalamata Olives and Feta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek-Style Lemony Chicken Breasts With Kalamata Olives and Feta

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( bone-in)8 large fresh minced garlic cloves ( can use...

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BreakfastMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu and Scallions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger, minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use peanut)1 lb tofu,...

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Mexican Cornbread Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mexican Cornbread Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages Mexican cornbread mix1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green...

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Cheese Steak Crescent Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Cheese Steak Crescent Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls8 ounces cooked beef, thinly...

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Tex-Mex Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tex-Mex Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup chunky style salsa1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Cheese and Mushroom-Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheese and Mushroom-Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced10 ounces sliced mushrooms1...

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Settler's Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Settler’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup flour4 ounces butter2 teaspoons vinegar1 tablespoon milk1 carrots, grated1 onions, grated1...

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Aunt Dina's One Dish Meal
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Aunt Dina’s One Dish Meal

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chopped meat1 small chopped onions1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce5...

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Easy Luncheon Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Easy Luncheon Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rice1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of onion soup1 (10...

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Pork steak and onions
Main dishMeatPork

Pork steak and onions

Ingredients: 3 -4 pork steaks, bone in3 large onions, sliced wedge stylesaltpeppergarlic powderwater Directions:...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Easma Kufta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped finely1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground...

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Ranch Turkey Pasta Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ranch Turkey Pasta Dinner

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta8 tablespoons butter or 8 tablespoons margarine1 (3...

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Lasagna Style Bow-Tie Pasta
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Style Bow-Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta, farfalle1 tablespoon oil1 small onions, chopped8 ounces lean...

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Sicilian Pizza Dough
Eggs/dairyMain dishPizza

Sicilian Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water ( 105 F to 115 F)2 (1/4 ounce) package...

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Persian Chicken Pilaf
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Persian Chicken Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in...

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Christmas Corn Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Christmas Corn Bake

Ingredients: 2 eggs ( beaten)2 cups cream-style corn ( 1 can)1 cup Minute Rice1/2...

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Curried Eggs
EggsEggs/dairyMain dish

Curried Eggs

Ingredients: 1 medium onions2 teaspoons flour1 -2 cup milk or 1 -2 cup milk...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Trout Almondine

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds4 (8 ounce)...

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Country Style Ground Beef Meat Pie
Low sodiumMain dishSavory pies

Country Style Ground Beef Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie3 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, minced2 stalks celery, chopped2...

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Mediterranean Vegetable Pie
Main dishVegetablesVegetarian

Mediterranean Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled 1/4 inch slices1 teaspoon salt1 large onions, sliced1 green...

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East Asian Style BBQ Chicken (Or Broil)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

East Asian Style BBQ Chicken (Or Broil)

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons light soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Mark and Shannon's Vegetable Stir Fry
Main dishPastaVegetables

Mark and Shannon’s Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 head bok choy, chopped1/2 head broccoli, separated into florets4 large spinach leaves,...

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Penne Pasta With Mushroom Clam Sauce and Cheeses
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Pasta With Mushroom Clam Sauce and Cheeses

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta or 1 lb any tubular type pasta3/4 cup whipping...

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Mexican Rotini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Rotini Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini noodles1 lb sausage (cooked, drained of all grease...

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Spinach Salmon Roast With Feta and Ricotta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spinach Salmon Roast With Feta and Ricotta

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) salmon fillets, center cut with skin removed1 cup ricotta cheese1...

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Mom's Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)
ChickenMain dishStews

Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed ( boneless thighs if you can find...

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Mushroom Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 (10 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces,...

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Baked Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs2 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 -2 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons...

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Swiss Chicken Cutlets in Oregano Wine Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Swiss Chicken Cutlets in Oregano Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 slices swiss cheese, thin4 (4 ounce) chicken cutlets, 1/4 inch thick2 tablespoons...

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Steak Sauce London Broil
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Sauce London Broil

Ingredients: 3/4 cup A-1 Steak Sauce1 1/2 lbs top round london broil beef or...

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Hamburger Oven Meal
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Oven Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, sliced thinly4 -5 carrots, sliced4 -5 potatoes, peeled and...

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Karen's Kid Friendly Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Karen’s Kid Friendly Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1/2-1 cup brown sugar Directions: Put salmon in...

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Szechuan-Style Stir Fry Chicken With Peanuts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Szechuan-Style Stir Fry Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons sake1...

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