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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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Spicy Ground Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Ground Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always...

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Mean Chef's Chicken With Marsala
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mean Chef’s Chicken With Marsala, Mushrooms and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breastskosher saltpepper3 tablespoons olive oil6 ounces cremini mushrooms...

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Mom's Tangy Beef Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Mom’s Tangy Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cans green beans1 can corn...

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CasserolesMain dishTuna

Cream Cheese Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) cups macaroni, cook and drain1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Zucchini Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSquash

Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced2 eggs, beaten2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs8...

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Baked Turkey Enchiladas
Main dishMeatPoultry

Baked Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sour cream2 cups salsa2 cups cheddar cheese,...

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Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli16 ounces rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Hot Hoagies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Hoagies

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix6...

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Gravy With Sausage or Hamburger
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Gravy With Sausage or Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger or 1 lb breakfast sausage1/4 cup floursalt & pepper3 -3...

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Peppered T-Bone Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Peppered T-Bone Steaks

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) beef t-bone steaks3 tablespoons steak sauce4 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme,...

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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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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Grand Marnier

Ingredients: 3/4 cup Grand Marnier1 1/4 cups apricot jam3/4 cup distilled white vinegar3 tablespoons...

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Pita Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pita Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil1...

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Ginger Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ginger Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/4 cup...

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Aunt Verna's Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Aunt Verna’s Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup dry quick oats1/2 cup diced onions1 eggs1 (8...

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Chicken in Blue
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Chicken in Blue

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red bell peppers, diced2 boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Shrimp Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon creole seasoning2 tablespoons olive...

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South Beach Steak Diane
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

South Beach Steak Diane

Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin, about5 tablespoons trans free margarine, i use smart...

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Condimentsetc.Main dish

Wende’s Lemon Pepper Fajitas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb stir fry chicken meat1/2 lb stir fry beef meatlemon peppercooking oil1...

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Glazed Balsamic Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Glazed Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh orange juice3 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons...

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Mexican Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Mexican Macaroni

Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni1 cup diced tomatoes1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained1...

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Spaghettini With Checca Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghettini With Checca Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta4 scallions, coarsely chopped (...

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Coca-Cola Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Coca-Cola Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb sirloin steaks, boneless2 tablespoons oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Lime-Garlic Chicken With Guacamole Noodles
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime-Garlic Chicken With Guacamole Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 teaspoon garlic powder2/3 cup lime wine...

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Spinach Triangles
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Spinach Triangles

Ingredients: 250 g frozen spinach1/2 cup diced bacon ( I buy mine from supermarket...

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Nanny's Tomato Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Nanny’s Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 gallon tomato juice4 large potatoes1 onions,...

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Louisiana Baked Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Louisiana Baked Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 lb peeled deveined med. shrimp3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons...

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Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescents
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescents

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Carne Asada Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Carne Asada Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup olive oil, plus2 tablespoons...

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Greek Rice with Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Greek Rice with Spinach, Feta and Black Olives

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removedsea salt4 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Spaghetti With Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green bell peppers,...

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Creamy Chilli Butternut Squash
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chilli Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash1 large red onions2 courgettes10 pieces sun-dried tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Rice Veracruz
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice Veracruz

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/4 cup frozen corn1/2 jalapenos, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 medium...

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Peach Honey Baked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Peach Honey Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon fillets5 peaches3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon dry mustard (...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Basil Walnut Butter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup toasted walnuts2 cups basil leaves, gently packed1 clove garlic, peeled and...

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Cold Cellophane Noodles and Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cold Cellophane Noodles and Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 3/4 ounce) packages cellophane noodles ( or bean-thread)2 cups cooked chicken,...

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Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Potatoes Stuffed With Ham and Gruyere

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons smashed garlic, about 2 cloves1/2 cup 2%...

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Artichoke Hearts
FrenchMain dishPasta

Artichoke Hearts, Green Peas and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted ( can also use canned...

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Chicken Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Chicken Burger

Ingredients: 250 g ground chicken100 g mushrooms, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 onions, diced1 large...

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Super Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Chicken, Broccoli ‘n Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut in small bite size pieces)1...

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Brie
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Brie, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin ( or skinless if you prefer)6 ounces...

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Pecan Chicken with Banana Salsa
Main dishSalsasSauces

Pecan Chicken with Banana Salsa

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 eggs,...

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Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin

Ingredients: 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese1 (3 ounce) packages star kist canned salmon1 tablespoon...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Creamy Vegetable Pie
Main dishSavory piesVegetables

Sun-Dried Tomato Creamy Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves1 leeks3/4 cup semi...

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Oriental Chicken and Mango
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oriental Chicken and Mango

Ingredients: 1 cup pre-sifted flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold water1 cup...

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Seafood Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Seafood Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants, each cut in half lengthwise ( about 3 pounds)cooking spray1...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pounded Pork Loin With Orange-Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, trimmed of fat ( 1 1/4 pounds)3...

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Crispy Honey Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Crispy Honey Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch salt1 pinch pepper1 eggs, lightly beaten2/3 cup water1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Jo Mama’s Rosemary Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork chops ( I use boneless loin chops)2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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AppetizersBeefMain dish

Skewered Beef Strips with Spicy Honey Glaze

Ingredients: 1 lb beef top sirloin steaks1/3 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons white vinegar1 teaspoon...

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Jean's Canned Brunswick Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Jean’s Canned Brunswick Stew

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 can whole kernel corn1 can creamed corn1...

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Shabbat Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Shabbat Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onions2 whole cloves1 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon...

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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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Pistachio-Crusted Pork With Plum Sauce and Fried Leeks
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pistachio-Crusted Pork With Plum Sauce and Fried Leeks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken stock1/3 cup oyster sauce1/3 cup plum sauce1/4 cup mirin1/4 cup...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice With Beef

Ingredients: 1/4 cup salad oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup chopped celery1 1/2 cups long...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Fettuccini Alfonso

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 1/2 cups soymilk1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon...

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Three Meat Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Three Meat Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large sweet onions, chopped1 lb ground beef1/2 lb bulk...

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Turkey Vatapa
Main dishStewsTurkey

Turkey Vatapa

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon peanut oil1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onions3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced...

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Chiles Rellenos
CheeseMain dishRice

Chiles Rellenos, Not Fried

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups corn1 cup manchego cheese, grated6...

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Fish in Spicy Pecan Sauce
FishFruitMain dish

Fish in Spicy Pecan Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup minced onions4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced celery1 teaspoon...

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