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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  Tex Mex Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Tex Mex Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine3 cups shredded cooked...

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Meatloaf Surprise
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Surprise

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, finely chopped1 small red peppers, cored,deseeded & chopped1 clove...

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Veal and Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Veal and Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs veal, cubes1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice, Corn and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice2 cups corn kernels1 small onions, finely chopped2 cups...

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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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Chicken and Galangal Soup (Tom-Ka-Gai)
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken and Galangal Soup (Tom-Ka-Gai)

Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced into 1 inch pieces ( or may use galangal)1...

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My Mom's Mulligan Stew
Low proteinMain dishStews

My Mom’s Mulligan Stew

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans Spam, cut up in small dices1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Egg
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Egg, Bacon and Hash Browns Casserole

Ingredients: 5 -6 large eggs1/2-1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded sharp cheddar...

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Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon marjoram1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Melange of Pumpkin, Vegetables, and Fruit

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lb pumpkin, chunks preferably from a small sugar pumpkin,cut...

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CasserolesMain dishPork

Broccoli Ham Hot Dish

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli2 cups cooked rice6 tablespoons butter or...

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Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Nam Prik

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs large shrimp1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon minced chili, to taste3 tablespoons...

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Chicken Soup for a Family's Soul
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken Soup for a Family’s Soul

Ingredients: 3 lbs whole chickens1 onions, chopped2 carrots, thinly sliced2 stalks celery, thinly sliced1/2...

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Kid-Friendly Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Kid-Friendly Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb pork chops1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Savoury Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Savoury Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces2/3 cup mayonnaise2...

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Mcdonald Family Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mcdonald Family Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground beef2 -3 large eggs1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (...

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Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Honey and Black Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 40 ml oil500 g round steaks, cut into thin strips1 onions, sliced into...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tips

Ingredients: 1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small onions, chopped3 -4...

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Low Fat Mexican Stroganoff
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Low Fat Mexican Stroganoff

Ingredients: 8 ounces 90% lean ground beef1/2 cup chunky salsa4 ounces mushrooms, undrained1/4 teaspoon...

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Ranch Marinated Oven-fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ranch Marinated Oven-fried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, cutlets bone in,skin off,about 700 g total1 cup buttermilk1/2 envelope...

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Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd's Pie)
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd’s Pie)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced4 sage leaves, chopped1...

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Skillet Moussaka
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Skillet Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground...

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Traditional Tourtiere
BeefMain dishSavory pies

Traditional Tourtiere

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs duck, boned and diced1/2 lb veal, diced1/2 lb beef, diced1/2...

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Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Patty Melts

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon parsley1/4 teaspoon...

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Steak Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Steak Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained1 tablespoon oil1 cup carrots, thinly sliced1/2...

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Stir Fried Oysters with Garlic
Lunch/snacksMain dishShellfish

Stir Fried Oysters with Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb oysters, shucked or defrosted if not fresh1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon oyster...

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Mom's Chicken Contintental
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Chicken Contintental

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut-up fryer1/2 cup seasoned flour1/3 cup olive oil1 (10 1/2...

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Pastina Gasiov
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pastina Gasiov

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, preferably ancine di pepe1/4 cup parmesan cheese3 eggs4 tablespoons butter1/4...

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Chicken Taco Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 packet taco seasoning4 slices monterey jack cheesesour creamsalsahamburger buns...

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Chicken Asparagus Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Chicken Asparagus Pie

Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and diced8 boiling onions or 8 white pearl onions, peeled1/4...

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Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned and peeled grilled shrimp1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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traditional bean soup
Main dishNorth americanSoups & stews

traditional bean soup

Ingredients: 1 kg beans1/2 white onions1/2 avocados6 soft tortillascream2 chiles guajilloswhite cheese1 clove garlic...

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Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Mario Batali’s Fettuccine Bolognese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, chopped2 cups chopped celery6 garlic...

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Outback Steakhouse Queensland Chicken and Shrimp
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Outback Steakhouse Queensland Chicken and Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons butter1/2 pint cream1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (...

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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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Pork Chop Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chop Bake

Ingredients: 2 -6 pork chops2 -6 potatoes, sliced thin1 can cream of celery soup1...

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Buttered Egg Noodles (Best Ever)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Buttered Egg Noodles (Best Ever)

Ingredients: 2 Wyler’s chicken bouillon cubes1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup real butter8 ounces egg...

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Salmon with Mustardy Celeriac Mash
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon with Mustardy Celeriac Mash

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, about25 ounces celeriac, peeled to remove all the...

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Hot Chicken Salad Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken2 cups diced celery1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon grated onions2...

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Chinese Spinach
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Chinese Spinach

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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Chipotle Mussels
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Chipotle Mussels

Ingredients: 4 lbs fresh mussels, washed, discarding dead mussels and broken shells ( about...

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Veggie Lovers Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Lovers Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until al dente and drained and rinsed1 (12...

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Penne Pasta with Roasted Veggies
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Pasta with Roasted Veggies

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) eggplants, cut into 1-inch pieces1 small butternut squash, peeled,seeded,and cut...

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Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, ready cut1 lb white mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup butter3 cups chopped...

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Souper Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Souper Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped (optional)1 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes...

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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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Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!
GrainsMain dishSavory pies

Delicious Vegan Taco Pie!

Ingredients: 1 lb faux meat soy crumbles ( morning star works well)1 package vegan...

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Basic Cooked Lima Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Basic Cooked Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 bag dried lima beans1 smoked ham hocks1 onions, chopped Directions: Soak lima...

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Tortellini Pasta Salad With Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Tortellini Pasta Salad With Shrimp

Ingredients: 9 ounces spinach tortellini2 small zucchini, cooked and sliced2 small tomatoes, cut into...

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Mongolian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mongolian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4...

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Chicken Cakes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 medium red bell peppers, diced4 green...

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Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sauce
ChickenLimeMain dish

Grilled Cornish Game Hens With Jamaican Basting Sauce

Ingredients: 3 Cornish hens ( 1/2 hen per person)1 piece fresh ginger, grated using...

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Robust Winter Chicken Dish
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Robust Winter Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces6 -10 small onions4 teaspoons soy sauce1 lemons, sliced thinly,...

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Pasta With Tomato and Pesto
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Tomato and Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry pasta, i use scoobi doos1 -2 clove garlic, finely minced2...

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Linguine with Garlic and Oil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine with Garlic and Oil

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil5 cloves garlic ( sliced)1 pinch...

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Chicken in Sour Cream
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Sour Cream

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons butter1 cup...

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Grilled Chicken Cheddar Casserole With Mushrooms
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Grilled Chicken Cheddar Casserole With Mushrooms

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray1 lb penne pasta1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 1/2...

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It-Doesn't-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

It-Doesn’t-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until al dente,drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Karen's Kid Friendly Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Karen’s Kid Friendly Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1/2-1 cup brown sugar Directions: Put salmon in...

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