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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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Lentil Salad Italiano
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Lentil Salad Italiano

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, uncooked3 cups water1 bay leaves2 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons wine vinegar1/2...

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil450 g chicken breast fillets, trimmed, cut into 1cm-thick strips3...

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Citrus Steak
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped round steaks4 ounces mushrooms, drained2 cups onions, cut into strips1...

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Country Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Country Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 3 chicken legs, skinned and separated into pieces1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil2 cups...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients: 3 quarts watersalt4 lbs fresh peas, shelled ( 4 cups shelled)1/4 cup extra...

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Taco Salad Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Taco Salad Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup salsa, plus2 tablespoons salsa, divided1/4 cup chili...

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Shrimp Scampi ala Norelllaura
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Scampi ala Norelllaura

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1 clove elephant garlic or 3 cloves regular...

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Greek Inspired Beef with Feta Cheese and Vegetables
BeefMain dishMeat

Greek Inspired Beef with Feta Cheese and Vegetables

Ingredients: marinade1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Broccoli Chicken Dijon (south Beach Diet)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Broccoli Chicken Dijon (south Beach Diet)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon light soy sauce4 cups broccoli florets1 garlic...

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Mexican Fish
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Fish

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets ( or any firm fleshed fish such...

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Deluxe Italian Cheeseburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Deluxe Italian Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1/4 cup chili sauce1 onions, peeled,chopped and cooked1 clove...

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Brie and Green Chilie Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Brie and Green Chilie Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon minced shallots1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chicken stock or...

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Carole's Friend Marilyn's Artichoke Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Carole’s Friend Marilyn’s Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise ( or Hellman’s)1 cup...

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Curried Chicken with Apricots
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Curried Chicken with Apricots

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 ounces dried apricots, cut in half1/4 cup raisins...

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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) bottles Russian salad dressing1/2 tablespoon garlic...

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Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Saute
Eggs/dairyMain dishPasta

Easy Olive and Mushroom Pasta Saute

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( of coarse what else lol!)1 onions, chopped1...

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Baked Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Fish

Ingredients: 6 grouper fillets ( about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter...

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Asian Dinner in a Pouch
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Asian Dinner in a Pouch

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 cup rice ( your choice)2 cups chopped bok choy2...

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Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1/2 cup pine nuts1 tablespoon minced garlic1/2 onions, diced2 tablespoons...

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Pea or Bean soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pea or Bean soup

Ingredients: 8 cups water2 ham hocks or 2 ham bone, with some meat left...

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Bleu Cheese Sauce for Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Bleu Cheese Sauce for Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter (1/8 lb.) or 1/4 cup margarine ( 1/8 lb.)4 tablespoons...

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Quick Cube Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Quick Cube Steaks

Ingredients: 2 -4 beef cube steaks1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, chopped1 (1 ounce) package...

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Red Curry Noodles
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Red Curry Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 large garlic cloves, minced3 large shallots, thinly sliced3 Thai...

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Bacon Wrapped Steak With Balsamic Onion Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Steak With Balsamic Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil2 medium onions, sliced thin1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup...

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Sausage and Peppers Italiano
CasserolesMain dishPork

Sausage and Peppers Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links1 large onions, cut into rings2 large green...

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Grilled Chicken Legs with Gubbins Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Chicken Legs with Gubbins Sauce

Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticksoilsalt and pepper2 ounces butter3 tablespoons English mustard2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar4...

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Karin's Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Karin’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 2 kg pumpkin ( about 4 lbs)1 large onions, chopped2 -3 cloves garlic,...

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Hot Sub Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Sub Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 round kaiser rolls1 lb deli ham, thinly sliced1 lb hard salami1 lb...

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Oven Potatoes Tray (Saniat Patates Ba El-Lahma Fi Al-Forn)
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven Potatoes Tray (Saniat Patates Ba El-Lahma Fi Al-Forn)

Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes3 -4 large onions1 -2 lb stew meat ( beef)1 -2...

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Karaage-Japanese Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Karaage-Japanese Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sake2 teaspoons fresh...

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Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/3 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin2 canned chipotle chiles in...

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Shrimp in Garlic Espanol
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Garlic Espanol

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped2 bay leaves1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1 lb...

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My Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

My Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 ready-made pie crusts2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup10 1/2...

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Turkish Spinach
Main dishRiceVegetables

Turkish Spinach

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, diced4 fresh diced tomatoes1 freshly squeezed lemons2...

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BBQ Chicken With a Zing
Condimentsetc.Main dish

BBQ Chicken With a Zing

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup mustard1/4 cup white vinegar1/4 cup fresh...

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Applesauce Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Applesauce Pork Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork loin roastsalt and pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup applesauce3...

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Baked Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper3 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons cooking oil1...

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Hominy - Green Chile Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Hominy – Green Chile Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cans yellow hominy or 2 cans white hominy, drained8 ounces sour cream1...

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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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Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Black-Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups dried black-eyed peas2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks3...

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Southwestern Veggie Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Veggie Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth7 1/4 ounces diced tomatoes,...

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Easy 5 Star Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy 5 Star Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup...

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Krapt and Sausage  (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Krapt and Sausage (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)

Ingredients: 1 lb hard sausage ( Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage, Etc.)1 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut,...

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The Lady's Macaroni and Cheese - Paula Deen
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

The Lady’s Macaroni and Cheese – Paula Deen

Ingredients: 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained2 cups grated cheddar cheese3 eggs, beaten1/2...

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Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast1 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 large eggplants,...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Tofu Scramble

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh tofu, mashed ( waterpacked type, soft or medium)1/4 cup nutritional...

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Oyster Stew in Three Minutes
Main dishShellfishStews

Oyster Stew in Three Minutes

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans oysters ( I like Daufuski’s brand)1 (12 ounce) cans...

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Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows

Ingredients: 1 red bell peppers1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hoisin sauce ( available in the Asian food section)2 tablespoons seasoned...

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Acorn Squash with Sausage
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Acorn Squash with Sausage

Ingredients: 2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 medium onions, peeled...

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Greek Phyllo-Wrapped Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Greek Phyllo-Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 egg yolks1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped green...

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Fay's One Pot Macaroni and Mince
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Fay’s One Pot Macaroni and Mince

Ingredients: 500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken200 g elbow macaroni (...

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Chicken Athena
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Athena

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces6 cloves garlic,...

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Diabetic Pizza Pockets
CheeseMain dishPizza

Diabetic Pizza Pockets

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans prepared pizza crust1/4 cup jarred pizza sauce1 cup shredded...

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Chorizo-potato Tostadas
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Chorizo-potato Tostadas

Ingredients: 24 ready to use tostadas2 medium potatoes, already cooked and diced in small...

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The Classic Steak and Kidney Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

The Classic Steak and Kidney Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon beef drippings or 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks,...

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Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( fusilli, penne or your favorite pasta)1 large butternut squash2...

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Duke City Turkey Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Duke City Turkey Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups bite-sized pieces cooked turkey1 cup bite-sized pieces green apples1/2 cup chopped...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Tofu Casserole with Pork

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 lb boneless pork shoulder, sliced 1/4 inch thick across...

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Cheese Muffin Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Muffin Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup ripe olives, sliced1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2...

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