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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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Creamy Chicken-pasta Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Creamy Chicken-pasta Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced1 cup sliced celery1 cup shredded carrots...

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Pancit Bihon
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pancit Bihon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked pork ( see note)3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves,...

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Crescent Tuna Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Crescent Tuna Melt

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/4 cup minced onions1...

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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles2 tablespoons olive oil500 g lean ground chicken2 garlic cloves,...

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Monterey Chicken II
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Monterey Chicken II

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves, boned and skinnedsalt and pepperflour1/2 cup butter or 1/2...

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Chicken Breasts With Crumbled Bacon and Mozzarella
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Crumbled Bacon and Mozzarella

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts8 slices bacon, crumbled ( I used the already cooked...

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Baked Stuffed Butternut Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Baked Stuffed Butternut Squash, Vegetarian

Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeds scooped out2 tablespoons sunflower oil1...

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Ecuadorean Quinoa and Vegetable Soup
GrainsMain dishSoups & stews

Ecuadorean Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw quinoa2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups chopped onions1 teaspoon salt1 cup...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Garlic Spices

Ingredients: 16 uncooked large shrimp, , tails intact ( , tails intact)5 tablespoons dry...

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Spicy Nasi Goreng
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 10 ounces long grain rice, rinsed2 eggs, beaten3 garlic cloves2 red chilies, thinly...

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Triple Cheesy -Saucy-Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Triple Cheesy -Saucy-Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 16 lasagna noodles, from a 16 oz. package ( I use Barilla)1 onions,...

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Layered Chicken Taco Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Layered Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix1/2 cup water4 cups...

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Tofu Tso's for  Average Joes
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Tso’s for Average Joes

Ingredients: 12 1/3 ounces extra firm tofu2 eggs2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vegetarian chicken bouillon...

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Frosted Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Frosted Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom...

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Salmon in Parchment
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in Parchment

Ingredients: 8 ounces thin spaghetti1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons fresh...

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June Cleaver's Tv Land Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

June Cleaver’s Tv Land Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck2 eggs1 teaspoon celery seeds1 teaspoon onion powder1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Wild Rice Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken

Ingredients: 1 package uncle ben’s wild rice mix1 package dry onion soup mix1 can...

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Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Skillet
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin1 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup finely crushed...

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Spicy Chili-Cheddar Burrito Pockets
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Spicy Chili-Cheddar Burrito Pockets

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal1 (15 ounce) cans hormel spicy chili with beans1/2...

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Indian Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Indian Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( with skin on)2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon cayenne powder16...

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Broccoli Casserole for kids!!!!
BroccoliCasserolesMain dish

Broccoli Casserole for kids!!!!

Ingredients: 1 package frozen broccoli, cooked1 can creamy chicken soup1 package mild shredded cheddar...

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Easy Breakfast Egg Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Easy Breakfast Egg Casserole

Ingredients: 6 slices white bread, torn into pieces1 lb bulk pork sausage, cooked and...

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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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I Can't Wait for Chole
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

I Can’t Wait for Chole

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons chopped garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Nathan's Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Nathan’s Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 eggplants1 onions4 tablespoons olive oil3 -6 garlic cloves, crushed ( I use...

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Ginger Stir Fried Beef
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Ginger Stir Fried Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks2 eggs, beaten3/4 cup cornstarch1/2 cup wateroil1/2 cup carrots,...

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Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard
GrainsMain dishSoups & stews

Barley and Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots3...

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Stuffed Pasta Shells
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or sausage)2 lbs ricotta cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella...

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Oriental Pork Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Oriental Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs pork shoulder1 cup apple juice or 1 cup apple cider2...

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Brie  Burger
BeefMain dishTurkey

Brie Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper4 slices brie cheese1 granny...

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Pancit
Main dishPastaPork

Pancit

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup shrimp, boiled, cleaned and sliced...

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Chinese-style Tofu "Sauce"
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Chinese-style Tofu “Sauce”

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic2 small red...

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Cod fish Casserole (portuguese style)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cod fish Casserole (portuguese style)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cod1 cup olive oil4 -5 large onions ( sliced)3 tomatoes...

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Green Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant rice1 cup boiling water2/3 cup milk1 can cream of...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Papa’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs frying chickens ( cut up)4 large sweet red peppers ( cut...

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Mongolian Lamb Meatballs With Spicy Sauce
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mongolian Lamb Meatballs With Spicy Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g ground lamb1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger2 garlic cloves, crushed1 small onions,...

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Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Self crusting quiche
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Self crusting quiche

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/4 pint cream1/2 pint milk2 tablespoons melted butter1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking...

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Main dishPoultryTurkey

Tasty Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ground turkey1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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Nice Thai Burritos
Main dishPastarice and grains

Nice Thai Burritos

Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked 1 cup broccoli, cut up into small...

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Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange and Lemon
BeefMain dishStews

Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange and Lemon

Ingredients: 800 g lean beef, cubed1 teaspoon olive oil2 red onions, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Elswet's Smothered Piggy Baked Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elswet’s Smothered Piggy Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved2 garlic cloves, finely sliced1/4 cup whole...

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Oaxacan Tacos
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oaxacan Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steaks, cut into thin stripssalt and pepper1/4 cup vegetable...

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Plain Spaghetti Parmesan
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Plain Spaghetti Parmesan

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti2 cups parmesan cheese, grated2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)pepper or...

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Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Low Carb Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground pork1/2 cup green peppers, diced1/2 cup...

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Giant Meatball Sub
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Giant Meatball Sub

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten1/3 cup milk1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup soft...

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Greek Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup sliced black olives1/2 cup red onions, sliced...

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Chicken With Peppers and Onions
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Peppers and Onions

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 green bell peppers, sliced into...

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Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) rotisserie roasting chickens3/4 cup medium yellow onions, chopped ( about...

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Jerk Seasoned Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Jerk Seasoned Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin steaks, Trimmed and discard excess fat from steaks...

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Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones ( about 2...

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Hamburger Skillet Meal
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1 lb hamburger meat3 tablespoons onions, chopped1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon...

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Poor Woman's Pie
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Poor Woman’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 small onions, diced1/2 green peppers, diced1 (15 ounce) cans mixed...

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Chicken in Yoghurt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Yoghurt

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 shallots, finely chopped2 1/2-3 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces1...

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Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean boneless pork ( any cut will work)1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Easy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed500 g...

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BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Sweet Pepper and Feta Strata

Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup roasted...

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Gail's Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Gail’s Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup ketchup1 cup mustard1/2 cup tomatoes, diced (optional)1...

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Green Curry Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Green Curry Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into small pieces1 (14 ounce) cans light...

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Kidney Bean
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Kidney Bean, Barley, and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup pearl barley2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed...

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