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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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Rice Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups uncooked rice1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (10...

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South Beach Apricot-Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

South Beach Apricot-Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 1 cup smuckers light sugar-free apricot preserves1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup I...

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Easy Taco Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Easy Taco Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans whole...

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Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers ( may mix colors)16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped...

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Cast Iron Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cast Iron Steak

Ingredients: 12 ounces rib eye, between 1/2 and 1 inch thickolive oilkosher saltfresh ground...

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Hula Swordfish Express  T-J
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Hula Swordfish Express T-J

Ingredients: 2 trader joe’s swordfish steaks, in our freezer case1/2 cup trader ming’s soyaki1...

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Edith's Low-Salt Spaghetti Sauce for One
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Edith’s Low-Salt Spaghetti Sauce for One

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb ground beef1/4 large yellow onions, chopped1/4 lb fresh...

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Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced...

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Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed fat-free saltine crackers1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprikasaltblack pepperpaprika1/2 cup egg...

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Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Aroz con Pollo (chicken with rice)

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut up2 tablespoons cooking oil1 1/2 cups long grain...

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Chicken in Lime and Chilli Marinade
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken in Lime and Chilli Marinade

Ingredients: 400 g chicken tenderloins1/3 cup lime juice1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons finely...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Crabmeat Salad Deli Style

Ingredients: 1 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked1/2 cup diced red onions1/2 diced green bell peppers1/2...

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Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie
CheeseMain dishTomatoes

Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie

Ingredients: prepared pastry dough ( to fit a for a 9-inch pie plate)4 large...

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Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 3 cups spiral shaped pasta2/3 cup milk1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed1/4 teaspoon dry...

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Awesome
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Awesome, Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 package Italian sausage ( hot or mild depends on how you like...

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Rolled Flank Steak With Blue Cheese Stuffing
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rolled Flank Steak With Blue Cheese Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, for the steak1/2 cup chopped shallots1/4-1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/4-1/2...

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Garlic Rosemary Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1...

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Kraut Burgers
EuropeanGermanMain dish

Kraut Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground2 medium onions, sliced1 small heads of cabbagesalt & pepperto...

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One Dish Italian Chicken With Rice
Low fatMain dishOne Dish meal

One Dish Italian Chicken With Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 cup chopped onions2 cups...

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Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 4 uncooked chicken breasts1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup salsa1/8...

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Chicken Kebabs in Cola Cardamom Marinade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Kebabs in Cola Cardamom Marinade

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 pounds)1 (12 ounce) cans Coca-Cola3...

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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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Turkey and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped2 cups cooked rice2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green...

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Little Sicilian Meatloaves
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Little Sicilian Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 (14 ounce) jars garlic and onion pasta sauce ( 1 3/4...

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Baked Two-Cheese Penne (With Ingredients of Own Choice)
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Baked Two-Cheese Penne (With Ingredients of Own Choice)

Ingredients: 2 -6 ounces dry penne pasta1 1/2-4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated2/3-2 tablespoon olive...

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Easy Pleasing Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup water2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, finely diced1 (6 1/4...

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Rice Wine-Steeped Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Rice Wine-Steeped Fish

Ingredients: 2 cups rice wine or 2 cups dry sherry2/3 cup water2 tablespoons light...

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Coffee and Soy Sauce Roast Beef
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Coffee and Soy Sauce Roast Beef

Ingredients: 1 (3 -5 lb) beef roast ( any kind)garlic powdersaltpepper1/4 cup flouroil1 cup...

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Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick) or 4 blade-cut pork chops (...

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Crab Strata
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Strata

Ingredients: 6 large eggs2 cups half-and-half3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped drained...

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Farfalle With Prosciutto
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Prosciutto, Spinach, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced10...

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Capellini With Hot Garlic Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Capellini With Hot Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup minced onions1/2 red bell peppers,...

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lemon parsley chicken rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

lemon parsley chicken rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons butter4 pieces chicken breasts, cut into strips1/3 cup lemon...

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Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)
BeefMain dishMeat

Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)

Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin steaks, thinly sliced6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 pears, peeled, cored,...

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Club Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Club Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mustard-mayonnaise blend4 flour tortillas ( 10 inch)1/2 lb thinly sliced smoked...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

King Ranch Chicken- from scratch

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon chili powder ( homemade, if possible)3...

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Tuna Salad Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Salad Salad

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna ( I love Kimmel’s from the PNW, I...

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No Cream Vegetarian Carbonara
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

No Cream Vegetarian Carbonara

Ingredients: 112 g dry fettuccine pasta1 eggs, lightly beaten3 tablespoons light ricotta cheese1 teaspoon...

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Tofu-Veggie Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Tofu-Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb turkey sausage, crumbled1 (28 ounce) jars...

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Pasta and Zucchini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta and Zucchini

Ingredients: 12 ounces angel hair pasta2 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced6 tomatoes, cubed1/3 cup...

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Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts A-Deux
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts A-Deux

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, deboned, pounded flat ( individual portions, not a whole breast)2...

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Chicken Finger Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Finger Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon basil1 tablespoon olive...

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Peppered Fish in Herbed Butter
FishMain dishSeafood

Peppered Fish in Herbed Butter

Ingredients: 4 white fish filletspepper, freshly ground60 g butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon parsley,...

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Beef and Bacon Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Beef and Bacon Casserole

Ingredients: 750 g chuck steaks, trimmed4 slices bacon, trimmed12 baby onions, peeled & halved4...

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Vegetarian Potato Lasagna
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian Potato Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups water, salted3 cups baby spinach, washed ( 5 1/4 ounce bag)2...

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Five Star Chile Rellenos Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Five Star Chile Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated6 ounces monterey jack cheese,...

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Vegetable Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and...

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Thai Style Corn Fritters
CornMain dishSide dishes

Thai Style Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 420 g drained corn kernels310 g creamed corn4 eggs230 g drained chopped water...

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Champagne Poached Alaska Salmon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Champagne Poached Alaska Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) alaska salmon steaks or 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon...

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Sobrebarriga a La Brasa(Colombian Style Flank Steak)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sobrebarriga a La Brasa(Colombian Style Flank Steak)

Ingredients: 6 ounces beer1 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/2 green...

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Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts2 papayas ( firm and not quite ripe)2 red capsicums1/2 cucumbers1/2...

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Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken...

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Mushroom Artichoke Shrimp Scampi
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Mushroom Artichoke Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: 16 medium mushrooms2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 cup butter, melted1 lb jumbo shrimp (...

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Beefy Mushroom Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Beefy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions8 ounces sliced mushrooms4 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons beef...

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Sauerkraut Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sauerkraut Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Ala King in 30 Minutes
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Ala King in 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 8 large refrigerated biscuits ( Pillsbury “Grands” Flaky Layers work well)cayenne powder or...

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Hidden Valley Ranch Orange Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hidden Valley Ranch Orange Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (1 ounce) package hidden...

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Grandmother's Hot Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandmother’s Hot Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped1/2 cup slivered almonds or 1/2 cup chopped...

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