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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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Caramelized Grilled Pork
Main dishPorkPork chops

Caramelized Grilled Pork

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops ( 1/4 inch thick)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup shallots, chopped1...

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Salmon Fillets With Orange Basil Butter
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Fillets With Orange Basil Butter

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon orange juice2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil2 teaspoons...

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Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles3/4 lb chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch...

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Cheesy Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 single boneless chicken breasts2 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese, thin6 teaspoons plain flour1/2...

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Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs rolled pork loin roast2 baking apples1 large onions1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Erica's Broccoli and Chicken Stir-fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Erica’s Broccoli and Chicken Stir-fry

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts6 teaspoons soy sauce6 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Turkish Beef Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Turkish Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 kg lean beef, cut in 2 cm cubes1 large yellow onions, chopped1...

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Grilled Jerk Chicken With Pineapple-Rum Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Jerk Chicken With Pineapple-Rum Glaze

Ingredients: 10 -12 chicken pieces ( pat dry very well)2 tablespoons oil3 garlic cloves,...

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Meatballs Italiano
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs Italiano

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 lb Italian sausage ( hot or mild, casings...

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Seared Italian Marinated Breast of Chicken With Tomato and Basil
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Seared Italian Marinated Breast of Chicken With Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced...

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Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon
Main dishPastaPenne

Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked penne pasta1 lb fresh spinach, washed, dried, stemmed,...

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Pasta With Caramelized Onion Trio
Main dishOnionsPasta

Pasta With Caramelized Onion Trio, Arugula, With Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped leeks1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions1/4 cup...

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Sweet and Sour Beef
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sweet and Sour Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 pinch salt1 pinch pepper1 (10 ounce) cans chicken and rice...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tofu Maki (Vegetarian Sushi)

Ingredients: 6 sheets nori4 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice1 lb extra firm tofu, drained2...

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Hollywood Chicken
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hollywood Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon flour2/3 cup milk1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken...

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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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Phyllo Pizza Sonoma
CheeseMain dishPizza

Phyllo Pizza Sonoma

Ingredients: 10 sheets phyllo pastry6 tablespoons unsalted butter1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/3 cup sundried tomato...

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Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon creole seasoning3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 cup...

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Minute Rice Five Spice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Minute Rice Five Spice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( lean is great, as you don’t need to...

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Honeyed Chicken and Pineapple
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Honeyed Chicken and Pineapple

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup cornstarch3 cups vegetable oil2 teaspoons grated pared...

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Rustic Salmon Pie
Main dishSalmonSavory pies

Rustic Salmon Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cold cubed butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 eggs (...

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Ground Beef and Gluten Free Biscuits (Gluten Free)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Gluten Free Biscuits (Gluten Free)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped2 tablespoons rice flour1...

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Day After Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) Turkey Wellington
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Day After Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) Turkey Wellington

Ingredients: 1 small onions, diced1 lb mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil4 sheets premade puff...

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Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tuna steakspeanut oil or vegetable oil, for searingsalt1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Pork Chops Sweet and Garlicky
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Pork Chops Sweet and Garlicky

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon...

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Braised Balsamic Chicken With Garlic and Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Balsamic Chicken With Garlic and Onions

Ingredients: 6 pieces bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces...

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Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces1 tablespoon curry powder1 (440 g) cans skim evaporated milk1...

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Tuscan Sausage
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Tuscan Sausage, Spinach and Cannellini Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage links or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links1...

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Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishSalmon

Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded or sliced thin)2 tablespoons extra...

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Cashew Mushroom Stroganoff
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Cashew Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 cups cashew nuts, toasted2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 medium onions, sliced ( about...

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No Meat Baked Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

No Meat Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1 green peppers1 onions1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup1 (15...

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Chicken Kebabs with Herb Potato Salad
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Chicken Kebabs with Herb Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken breasts2 cloves garlic, minced2 sprigs thyme1 lemons, juiced3 tablespoons olive...

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Main dishMeatPork

Marinated Pork Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons white sugar2 tablespoons minced onions2 cloves garlic, minced2...

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Simple Italian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 -3 1/2 lbs frying chickens, cut up1 tablespoon fresh...

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Sirloin Tip Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Sirloin Tip Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken gravy ( instant type, my favorite brand, see photos)1/2 teaspoon...

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Terong Belado (Eggplant with Chilli Sauce)
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Terong Belado (Eggplant with Chilli Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants or 4 small eggplants, halved5 tablespoons coconut oil4 shallots, chopped3...

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Simple Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Simple Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 small onions ( chopped)1 bell peppers ( chopped)2 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons...

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Easy Rice Main Dish
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Rice Main Dish

Ingredients: 1 large onions ( diced)2 garlic cloves ( minced)1 lb ground beef1 (16...

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Favorite Meatballs and Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Favorite Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken2...

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Pan-roasted Sirloin with onions and peppers
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan-roasted Sirloin with onions and peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black peppersalt3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Spanakopita
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spanakopita, Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 10 sheets phyllo pastry2 lbs spinach, washed,stems cut off and coarsely chopped,placed in...

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Easy!!! Easiest Chicken Dinner Ever
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy!!! Easiest Chicken Dinner Ever

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders, raw1 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Campbell's Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Campbell’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 cup frozen...

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Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Captain’s Linguine

Ingredients: 6 ounces linguine or 6 ounces pasta, of your choice1 cup green peas,...

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Mediterranean Crab Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Mediterranean Crab Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat, picked over1/2 cup black olives, sliced1 (7 ounce)...

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BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sirloin Tips in Wine

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef sirloinmeat tenderizer4 tablespoons oil, for browning3/4 cup Burgundy wine2 1/2...

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Lobster-Scallop Sesame Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Lobster-Scallop Sesame Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat1/2 lb cooked scallops1/2 lb snow peas1/2 head napa...

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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rotini
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rotini

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3-4salt and pepper1/2 cup chopped...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Hanoi Bun Bao

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak, cut into thin slices and pounded2 tablespoons...

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Delmonico Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Delmonico Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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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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Microwave Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Microwave Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 eggplants ( about 1 lb)1 eggs2 tablespoons milk1 cup dry breadcrumbs3/4 teaspoon...

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Light Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Light Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon parsley flakes1/4...

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Cream of Chicken Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Cream of Chicken Potato Bake

Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, washed and sliced 1/2-inch thick1 medium onions, peeled & sliced2...

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Tofu ' Creamy' Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tofu ‘ Creamy’ Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces firm silken tofu, drained ( but not pressed)2 garlic cloves1 1/2...

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Easy Garlic and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Garlic and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 single chicken breasts2 -3 tablespoons butter ( at room temp,soft but not...

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Beef Stroganoff Crepes
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Stroganoff Crepes

Ingredients: 12 prepared crepes1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced ( can use more)1 onions, finely...

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Rice and Artichoke Hearts Baked
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Rice and Artichoke Hearts Baked

Ingredients: 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 cup cooked brown rice, chilled1...

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Chorizo and Pork Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Chorizo and Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground pork1 lb chorizo sausage, casings remove and cumbled4 slices...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

BBQ Beef Cups

Ingredients: cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup barbecue sauce1...

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