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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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Mexican Lasagna With Black Beans and Corn
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Lasagna With Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients: cooking spray5 large flour tortillas ( 10-inch)1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 (15...

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Chicken Salad Hottie
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Chicken Salad Hottie

Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups chopped celery1/2 cup finely minced sweet onions4...

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Basil-Lemon Bow Ties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Basil-Lemon Bow Ties

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8 ounce) packages medium bow tie...

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Roasted Whole Chicken Breasts With Green Stuffing
Main dishMeatPoultry

Roasted Whole Chicken Breasts With Green Stuffing

Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts, not split ( preferably organic)1 lb baby spinach, stemmed...

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Scottish Slumpie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Scottish Slumpie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 teaspoons minced garlic...

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Prairie Land Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Prairie Land Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (8 ounce) bottles...

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Sauteed Salmon With  Pear-Pepper Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sauteed Salmon With Pear-Pepper Salsa

Ingredients: 1 small ripe pears1/2 red bell peppers1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1...

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Curried Squash Pie
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Curried Squash Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely ground Nabisco Triscuits ( salted whole-wheat crackers)3/4 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Macaroni and Two Cheeses
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni and Two Cheeses

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into small cubes5...

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Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Philadelphia Style Velveeta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 unbaked prepared pizza crust ( I make mine in the bread machine)2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (A Midwest Favorite)

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloins ( cut into 3/4 inch slices)saltine crackers, made into meal...

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Autumn Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Autumn Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 500 g pumpkin or 500 g butternut squash4 tablespoons chilli-flavoured olive oil1 large...

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Greek Style Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Greek Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 tablespoons olive oil1 green peppers, cut into 1...

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Turkey Wild Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces long grain and wild rice blend2 cups cooked turkey, cubed2 1/2...

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Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Rice with a Chilean Flair

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati ricewater1 chopped onionsvegetable oil ( for frying)1 peeled and chopped...

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Layered Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Layered Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooking oil8 6-inch corn tortillas2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese1 cup...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Perfect Every Time Bar-B-Q Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut upbarbecue saucesalt and peppergarlic powderseason salt Directions: Bring to...

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Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce (Enchiladas Verdes)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce (Enchiladas Verdes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breastsadobo seasoning, to taste1/2 white onions, chopped4 garlic...

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Oriental Poached Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Oriental Poached Fish

Ingredients: 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, torn in half1 inch long piece fresh ginger, lightly...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Choban Salatasi (Turkish “Shepherd’s” Salad)

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded & diced2 cucumbers, peeled,seeded & diced3 small green peppers...

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Pierogi Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pierogi Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (16 ounce) packages...

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Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 cup uncle ben converted rice1/2 cup sliced green onions1 1/4 lbs boneless...

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Garlic Chicken Kabobs on Rosemary Skewers
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Garlic Chicken Kabobs on Rosemary Skewers

Ingredients: 10 long sturdy rosemary sprigs1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch...

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grilled turkey tenderloin
Main dishPoultryTurkey

grilled turkey tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup apple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2...

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Quick and Easy Breakfast Potato Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Quick and Easy Breakfast Potato Quiche

Ingredients: 5 eggs, beaten3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2...

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Yummy Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Goulash

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey2...

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Cajun Garlic Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Cajun Garlic Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried oregano1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon seasoning...

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Sunset Magazine's Frito Pie
< 30 minsMain dishNorth american

Sunset Magazine’s Frito Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( 7% fat)1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt2...

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Shellfish Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shellfish Paella

Ingredients: 4 lobster tails8 stone crab claws12 large shrimp8 large clams, washed and scrubbed8...

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Fried Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Fried Sandwiches

Ingredients: hamcheesebread ( sandwiches of your choice, ham and cheese are my favorite, experiment!)2...

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Italian Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages, casings removed1/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2...

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Black Raspberry Glazed Chicken With Wild Rice Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Black Raspberry Glazed Chicken With Wild Rice Stuffing

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, flattenedsaltpaprikagarlic powder1/2 cup flour1/2 cup butter7 ounces...

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Curried Fish Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Curried Fish Stew, Goan Style

Ingredients: 2 lbs grouper ( can also use sole, mahi-mahi or other light, non...

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Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup tamari or 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup...

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Mini Meatloaf For One
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mini Meatloaf For One

Ingredients: 1/2 slice bread, crumbled2 tablespoons carrots, finely shredded1 tablespoon celery, chopped1 tablespoon onions,...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

California 1962 Hot Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 3 cups diced cooked chicken2 cups slivered almonds1/4 cup chopped pimientos1 1/2 cups...

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Herbed Tuna Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Herbed Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 1 (66 ounce) cans unsalted red tuna in water2 cups shredded carrots3/4 cup...

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Block Island Scallop Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Block Island Scallop Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh sea scallops1/3 cup dry white vermouth1 garlic cloves, minced2 onions,...

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Honey-And-Spice-Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Honey-And-Spice-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1...

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Isabel's Jewish Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Isabel’s Jewish Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine1 lb Velveeta reduced fat...

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Balsamic Rib-Eye Steak With Bleu Cheese Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Balsamic Rib-Eye Steak With Bleu Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup red wine ( merlot is nice in this)1...

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Apple-Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple-Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 cup apple juice1/2 cup sun-maid dried apples ( cut in chunks)1/2 cup...

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Bangers and Mash with Creamed Onion Sauce
Main dishPorkPotatoes

Bangers and Mash with Creamed Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 2 onions, thinly sliced1 sprig rosemarysalt and pepper1 kg potatoes ( King Edward...

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K D Chili Macaroni and Cheese Con Chipotle
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

K D Chili Macaroni and Cheese Con Chipotle

Ingredients: 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese ( KD)1/2-1 cup chili ( I use...

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"The Woiks" Dilly Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

“The Woiks” Dilly Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons mccormick McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak seasoning1/2 teaspoon dill weed, more...

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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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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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Melanie's Easy and Excellent Chicken and Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Melanie’s Easy and Excellent Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth...

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Cider-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Cider-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 3/4 lbs pork tenderloins ( about 2)1 (12 ounce)...

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Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced16 ounces frozen...

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Sirloin Tips
BeefMain dishMeat

Sirloin Tips

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sirloin tip steaks, cubed2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon oil3 cups sliced...

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Chicken in Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken in Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( I use thighs because they...

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Chicken in Spaghetti Au Gratin
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken in Spaghetti Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages long spaghetti1 cup American cheese, shredded1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Fesenjan (Iranian Special Occasion Dish)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Fesenjan (Iranian Special Occasion Dish)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 small onions, sliced thin3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4...

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Filet Mignon With Mushroom-Wine Sauce - Light Version Weight Wat
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon With Mushroom-Wine Sauce – Light Version Weight Wat

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, divided1/3 cup finely chopped shallots1/2 cup...

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CrabMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Crepes With Mornay Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced2...

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Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, raw, peeled5 cups green tea, divided2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided3...

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Shortcut Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Shortcut Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb beef or 1 lb ground lamb1 onions, diced3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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Fish 'n Chips Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fish ‘n Chips Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) canned tuna, drained2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Tuna Loaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna Loaf

Ingredients: 14 3/4 ounces canned tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1/2...

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