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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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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 105 g grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup dried herbs ( of your...

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Michael's Sloppy Cheeseburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Michael’s Sloppy Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger meat10 ounces Cheez Whiz1 tablespoon steak seasoning ( to taste)...

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The $10
BeefGround beefMain dish

The $10,000 Burger

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh...

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Spicy Pizza Sausage
Main dishPizzaTurkey

Spicy Pizza Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 1/3 lbs ground lean pork1/2 cup dry red wine3...

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Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1...

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Hamburger and Rice-a-roni
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger and Rice-a-roni

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (7 ounce) boxes Rice-A-Roni2 tablespoons butter2 1/2 cups water Directions:...

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Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts ( skinless, white meat)1/2...

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Deadly Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deadly Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices bacon ( I use maple-smoked)3 -4 tablespoons flour1...

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Embarrassing Enchilada Casserole
< 30 minsCasserolesMain dish

Embarrassing Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages tortilla chips1 large onions, chopped1 (1 lb) can chili...

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Cumin-Curry Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Cumin-Curry Pork Roast

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin roast1 large garlic cloves, sliced2 tablespoons brown...

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Linguine with Red Peppers
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Linguine with Red Peppers, Green Onions and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 red bell peppers, cut into strips6 green onions, cut...

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Sesame Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Sesame Fish

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon milk1 tablespoon sesame...

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Chicken Garbage Pale
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Garbage Pale

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes, thinly sliced and peeled1 small onions, frenched1 tomatoes, sliced1/2 lb...

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Country Chicken Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Chicken 'n Peaches
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken ‘n Peaches

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper1/4 cup butter1 large onions, finely...

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Penne With Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Penne With Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 1/2 teaspoons ground...

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Creole Dump Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creole Dump Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup bell peppers1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Red Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Red Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb smoked ham (about 2 cups) or 1/2 lb...

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Vegetable Italian Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Italian Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced1/3 cup onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons olive...

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Taco Filling
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Taco Filling

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean or...

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Pork Tenderloin With Costa Rican Coffee Glaze
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin With Costa Rican Coffee Glaze

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger2 garlic...

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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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Mum's Beef or Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mum’s Beef or Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 500 g round steaks, cut into bite sized pieces ( or use chicken...

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Grilled Miso Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Grilled Miso Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sake2 tablespoons mirin2 tablespoons miso, preferably white miso2...

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Tequila Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Tequila Pork Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork loin roastsalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups gold...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Pasta and Crab Meat Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes pasta, cooked1 cup Miracle Whip ( light)1/2 cup Italian...

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Shrimp and Apple Curry With Golden Raisins
ApplesMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Apple Curry With Golden Raisins

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped peeled granny smith apples3/4 cup chopped shallots2/3 cup...

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ChickenMain dishStews

Argentine Chicken Stew (Cazuela Gaucho)

Ingredients: 2 chicken, cut upflour ( for dredging)olive oil ( for sauteing)3 large carrots,...

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Chicken Pasta Grande
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Pasta Grande

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped3/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup carrots, grated2 celery ribs, chopped3...

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Bread Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Bread Soup

Ingredients: 200 g bread2 onions, chopped1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons butter1 liter stocksalt, to tastepepper,...

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Beef and Bean Chimichangas
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup diced green sweet peppers1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Patatas a Lo Pobre (Modification on a Traditional Spanish Dish,

Ingredients: 3 green peppers, in small pieces1 (7 1/4 ounce) jars red peppers (...

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Smothered Sweet-And-Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Smothered Sweet-And-Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs chicken legs1 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons...

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Italian Ricotta Tomato Pie
CheeseMain dishPizza

Italian Ricotta Tomato Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups baking mix ( Bisquick)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/3...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -4 pork tenderloins2 green apples, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch thick...

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California BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

California BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive...

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Turkey Stroganoff Noodle Toss
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Stroganoff Noodle Toss

Ingredients: coarse salt3/4 lb extra-wide egg noodles3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups...

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Pork Chop Dinner Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chop Dinner Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) packages loose-pack frozen green beans, thawed4 cups sliced peeled potatoes1...

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Mark Bittman's Crunchy Curried Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Mark Bittman’s Crunchy Curried Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs skinless white fish fillets ( like cod, catfish or perch)1...

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Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb boned rump roast1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1...

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Honey and Herb Grilled Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Honey and Herb Grilled Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup beer1/2 cup honey1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons onion...

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Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish

Ingredients: 2 (150 g) fish fillets ( about 150g each I like to use...

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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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Country Sausage Mac Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Country Sausage Mac Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk sausage1 1/2 cups milk12 ounces cheddar cheese ( cut into...

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Baked Tofu With Mushroom Gravy
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Baked Tofu With Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 15 ounces soft silken tofu1 tablespoon butter1/2 large white onions or 1/2 large...

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BeefMain dishSalads

Sauteed Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine lettuce1 bunch watercress1/2 English cucumbers1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled1 red...

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Baked Haddock Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Haddock Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs haddock, cut into about 3-inch chunkssalt and pepper, to taste4...

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Pork Chops With Savory Mushroom Stuffing
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops With Savory Mushroom Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons thinly-sliced green onions1 (8 ounce) packages fresh mushrooms,...

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Soupa Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Soup)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Soupa Avgolemono (Egg-Lemon Soup)

Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth3/4 cup rice or 3/4 cup orzo pasta3 eggs1 lemons,...

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Just an Egg
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Just an Egg

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 slice breadunsalted buttersalt and pepperpaprika or Tabasco sauce Directions: Butter both...

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Salt-Fried Rib-Eye Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Salt-Fried Rib-Eye Steak

Ingredients: 2 (7/8 lb) rib eye steaks ( should be 1-1/4 inches thick (1-3/4...

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Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 cups ripe roma tomatoes or 4 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped large1/3 cup...

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Bell Pepper-Zucchini Fajitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOnions

Bell Pepper-Zucchini Fajitas

Ingredients: 8 fajita-size whole-wheat flour tortillas1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil1 thinly sliced red peppers1...

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English Muffin Artichoke Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

English Muffin Artichoke Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 package English muffins ( I use whole wheat or oat bran)3/4 cup...

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Polish Sausage and Rice "one Dish"
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Polish Sausage and Rice “one Dish”

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice3 cups water2 green bell peppers ( sliced or chunked...

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Mom's Taco Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Mom’s Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained1 package taco seasoning1 can kidney beans1...

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Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens

Ingredients: 8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil1/2 cup boiling water1 cup yellow cornmeal1 dash...

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Moroccan Chicken With Almond Couscous
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Moroccan Chicken With Almond Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon...

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Hamburger Cream Gravy
BreakfastGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb ground beef3 tablespoons minced...

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Linguini with Scampi
Main dishPastaShrimp

Linguini with Scampi

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages linguine3/4 cup butter1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined4 cloves...

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