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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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Easy Shake 'n Bake Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Shake ‘n Bake Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packets Shake-and-Bake1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 eggs1 small onions, chopped...

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Balsamic Chicken Breasts With Peppers and Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Balsamic Chicken Breasts With Peppers and Onions

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper4 tablespoons olive oil4 cups thinly sliced...

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Easy Meatloaf With Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf With Gravy

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup ( or more)1 lb...

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Homemade "beenie-Weenie"
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Homemade “beenie-Weenie”

Ingredients: 8 hot dogs1 (16 ounce) cans baked beans1 tablespoon butter Directions: Slice your...

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Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 leeks, white and pale green parts halved, washed, thinly...

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 cup cooked chicken, diced1 (10 3/4...

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Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Kidney Beans and whole wheat pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Kidney Beans and whole wheat pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil6 green onions, with tops,chopped1 large red onions or 1...

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Easy Marinated Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 balsamic vinaigrette Directions: Place chicken breasts in flat...

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Crusty Catfish Delight
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Crusty Catfish Delight

Ingredients: 1 lb catfish fillets4 medium sized tomatoes3 1/2 ounces orzo pasta3 sage leaves,...

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Easy Bacon Pie
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bacon Pie

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded swiss cheese1/3 cup chopped...

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Pasta Shrimp Toss
Main dishPastaShrimp

Pasta Shrimp Toss

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces spaghetti6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions or...

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Avocado Basil Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Avocado Basil Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta or 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni2 medium avocados,...

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TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork butt, cut into...

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Pork Chops With Cranberry-thyme Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Cranberry-thyme Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter2 (5 ounce) boneless pork chops1/3 cup dry white wine1/3 cup...

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Artichoke and Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Artichoke and Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped3/4 cup grated...

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Maple-Mustard Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple-Mustard Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons white vinegar4 skinless chicken breast...

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Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 heads garlic, separated and peeled1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil, dividedsalt...

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Hearty Twice Baked Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Hearty Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 large baking potatoes1/2 lb bulk pork sausage1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Spicy Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken legs with thigh or 6 chicken breasts2 tablespoons canola oil or...

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Music Parents Famous Frito Pie
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Music Parents Famous Frito Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Chicken and Penne Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Penne Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil ( or as needed0)6 boneless chicken breastssalt and...

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Parslied Mushroom Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Parslied Mushroom Patties

Ingredients: 3 slightly beaten eggs3 cups fresh mushrooms, about 8 oz,coarsely chopped1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Mom's Potato Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine4...

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Blueberry-Onion Sauced Pork Tenderloin
BlueberriesMain dishPork

Blueberry-Onion Sauced Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3/4-1 lb pork tenderloins2 tablespoons butter, divided2 medium onions, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Hot Tamale Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Tamale Meatballs

Ingredients: 4 cups tomato juice, divided3/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided2 tablespoons chili...

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Chicken and Rice Mexican Style
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Rice Mexican Style

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup white rice2 cups water1 (1 1/4...

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Tofu and Broccoli Stir-fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Tofu and Broccoli Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut butter1 tablespoon hot water1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon low sodium...

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Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers With Cheese
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers With Cheese

Ingredients: 6 large green peppers1 lb beef, Ground1/2 cup onions, Chopped1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 (3/4 ounce) package dried mushroom gravy mix ( you’ll...

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Sukiyaki Big Bowls
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sukiyaki Big Bowls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2...

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Black Bean and Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Bean and Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 medium onions, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Chicken With Salsa and Couscous
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken With Salsa and Couscous

Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked rice or 3 cups couscous2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup...

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Dee's Shepherd's Pie
EnglishMain dishOne Dish meal

Dee’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped4 teaspoons butter1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup frozen peas and...

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Open-Faced Cordon Bleu
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Open-Faced Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to...

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Haystacks (Or Chinese Sundaes)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Haystacks (Or Chinese Sundaes)

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Turkey Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Turkey Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey1 1/3 cups matzo meal2 eggs2 cloves garlic, minced1 (16...

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Broccoli with Sauce (Amish)
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli with Sauce (Amish)

Ingredients: broccoli2 cups chopped onions4 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt2 cups milk1/4 lb mild cheddar...

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Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, boned and skinned,and cut into thin slices1 egg whites2...

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Mongolian Beef and Bok Choy
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Mongolian Beef and Bok Choy

Ingredients: 3 cups flank steaks, thinly sliced against the grain1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly...

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Ghee Rice
Main dishPastaRice

Ghee Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, soaked in water1/4 tablespoon ghee (optional)1 tablespoon oil2...

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Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Italian Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 lb Italian sausage1/2 lb ground beef1 cup onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Pepperoni Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pepperoni Penne

Ingredients: 3/4 lb penne rigate1/2 lb pepperoni ( Sliced or stick)2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime Cumin Chicken

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless chicken breasts ( skin on)1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup fresh...

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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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Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped red onions2 teaspoons minced...

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Tofu Tacos
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Tacos

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, chopped or 1 tablespoon onion powder2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed...

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Easy King Ranch Dish
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy King Ranch Dish

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks2 medium tomatoes, diced3/4 cup low-fat sour...

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Thai Inspired Pork Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishPork

Thai Inspired Pork Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons...

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EZ Macaroni Surprise
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

EZ Macaroni Surprise

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb ground beef2 -3 tomatoes, diced1 -2 box macaroni and cheese...

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White Four-Cheese Vegetable Pizza
BroccoliMain dishPizza

White Four-Cheese Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (12 inch) prepared unbaked pizza crusts1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 large portabella...

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Tortoiseshell Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Tortoiseshell Tofu

Ingredients: 2 cups dashi (see recipe 77195) or 2 cups low-fat chicken broth1 1/2...

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Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

Ingredients: 2 filet mignon steaks ( 4 oz.)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb fresh...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Coconut Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 onions, diced1 green chilies, seeded and finely diced (optional)2 cloves...

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Onion-Y Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Onion-Y Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of onion...

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Artichoke Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Artichoke Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 large garlic cloves, peeled2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and...

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Beer and Cheese Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Beer and Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup minced carrots1 cup minced celery1 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini1 lb cooked lean ground beef, 17% fat1/2 cup onions1/2 cup...

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Sweet Potato Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups...

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Tomato
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tomato, Mushroom and Chickpea Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 package fresh mushrooms,...

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Pomegranate Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pomegranate Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 1 large pomegranates, seeds removed or 1/2 cup pomegranate juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1...

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