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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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Chicken Noodle Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Noodle Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken pieces ( I use drumsticks)1 packet chicken noodle soup1 teaspoon...

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Curried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Curried Chicken

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, halved3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups onions, Sliced1 tablespoon water1...

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Mexican Cheddar Skillet Chicken
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Mexican Cheddar Skillet Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, coarsely chopped ( about 1-1/4 lb.)2 tablespoons...

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Beer and Lime Marinated Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Beer and Lime Marinated Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/3 cup beer3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon minced fresh...

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Crispy Artichoke Meatballs
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Crispy Artichoke Meatballs

Ingredients: 8 large artichokes1 lemons, halved1/2 lb ground beef8 large scallions, minced2 cups flat...

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Chicken Stir Fry
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons soy sauce1 clove garlic,...

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Jo Mama's Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Jo Mama’s Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs stew meat, cut up1/4 cup flour4 boiling potatoes, cut into bite-size...

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3 Cheese Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

3 Cheese Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed8 ounces cream-style cottage cheese8 ounces sour cream1/2...

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Baked Pasta with White Mushroom Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Baked Pasta with White Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups milk1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions2 -3 spring onions ( depending on...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

San Antonio Special

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beefsalt and pepper1 (16 ounce) jars salsa1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Garlic and Cheese Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Garlic and Cheese Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 cup butter5 garlic cloves, minced1 cup grated Fontina cheese1/2 cup...

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Runza
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Runza

Ingredients: 2 loaves bread dough1 lb hamburger1/2 heads of cabbage ( chopped)1/2 medium onions...

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Spaghetti Squash Italiano
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Squash Italiano

Ingredients: 2 small spaghetti squash ( 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)4 ounces mozzarella...

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Wheat Free
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Wheat Free, Milk Free, Egg Free, Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts3 teaspoons egg substitute3 -4 tablespoons water1/2 cup polenta4 garlic clovesolive...

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Penne With Lemon Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne With Lemon Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta1 -3 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small white onions, diced1 lb...

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Chicken With Prosciutto
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Prosciutto, Rosemary and White Wine

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 bone in chicken breast halves, cut in half crosswise3...

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Uncle Bill's Ahi Ahi Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Uncle Bill’s Ahi Ahi Tuna

Ingredients: 1 lb very fresh tuna, cut 1 inch thick ( 2 steaks)2 tablespoons...

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Abaranger Dino Curry
BeefMain dishPork

Abaranger Dino Curry

Ingredients: 4 cups steamed japanese rice2 onions2 potatoes2 carrots1 clove garlic1/4 lb japanese curry...

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Tostada Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Tostada Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained1...

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Greek Baked Fish
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Baked Fish

Ingredients: 800 g firm white fish fillets ( ocean perch)8 medium potatoes, boiled1/4 cup...

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Balsamic Chicken With Thyme
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken With Thyme

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive...

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Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Traditional Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 lb bulk pork sausage3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce2...

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Chicken Tenders With Spicy Rice and Red Peppers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Tenders With Spicy Rice and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cilantro2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon hot paprika or 1 teaspoon...

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Mediterranean Spinach Patties
EuropeanMain dishVegetables

Mediterranean Spinach Patties

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 package frozen chopped spinach ( thawed and squeezed dry)3 eggs,...

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Zucchini Burgers (no
BeefGround beefMain dish

Zucchini Burgers (no, not vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 medium zucchini, coarsely grated1/2 cup finely chopped onions2...

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Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup
Main dishNorth americanSoups & stews

Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Cuban Shrimp Stew
Main dishShrimpStews

Cuban Shrimp Stew

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon cumin1 1/2...

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Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 1/2 lbs plum...

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Aunt Isse's Sandwich Spread
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Aunt Isse’s Sandwich Spread

Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs1 can Spam1/4 green peppers1/4 medium onionsenough mayonnaise, to moistengrated parmesan...

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Healthy Turkey Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey breast1 cup chopped onions4 egg whites1 cup chunky salsa1/2...

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Burger Elegance With Mushroom Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burger Elegance With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs 90% lean ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 medium onions,...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Sweet and Hot Pork Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into small pieces1...

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Succotash - Quick
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Succotash – Quick

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen baby lima beans, thawed1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Light Chicken Enchiladas
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans fat-free cream of chicken soup1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Easy Bake Oven Deep Dish Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Easy Bake Oven Deep Dish Pizza

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking powder1 dash salt1 teaspoon margarine2 1/4 teaspoons...

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AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Danish (Fars) Meatballs

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean pork, minced up to 10 times, it must be very...

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Easy Ham and Bean Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained3 ounces diced lean ham1...

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Vegetable Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Vegetable Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into thin strips2 carrots, pared and cut...

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Baked Chicken Reuben
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Chicken Reuben

Ingredients: 4 whole broiler-fryer chicken breasts, halved and boned1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 (16...

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Carrot Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Carrot Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chilled...

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Sloppy Joe Turnovers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Sloppy Joe Turnovers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon...

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Good Ol' English-Style Beer-Battered Fish 'n Chips
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Good Ol’ English-Style Beer-Battered Fish ‘n Chips

Ingredients: 1 lb white cod fish fillets2 cups flour1 eggs5 ounces milk5 ounces beer,...

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Football Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Football Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons shortening1 medium onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans diced...

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Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants2 bell peppers, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 medium zucchini, sliced2 medium...

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Roast Pork With Fennel
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roast Pork With Fennel

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1/4 cup Dijon...

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Pasta Alla Carbonara
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta Alla Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 lb prosciutto, thinly sliiced and chopped...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup diced...

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Impossible South Western Chicken Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Impossible South Western Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken1 cup frozen corn, medley mix1 envelope taco...

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Hot Corn
CasserolesCornMain dish

Hot Corn

Ingredients: 3 (11 ounce) cans shoe peg corn1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup...

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Tomato Cream Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions4 fresh jalapenos, seeds & tops removed1/4 cup pine nuts1/4...

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Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1/2 onions, chopped1 peeled apples, cored and chopped3 tablespoons white wine...

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Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel

Ingredients: 1 head fennel5 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 clove garlic,...

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Caramelized Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Caramelized Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in stripssalt and pepperolive oil flavored cooking...

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Jazzed up Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Jazzed up Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked yolk-free wide egg noodles2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water,...

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Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery ribs1 cup diced green bell peppers1/3...

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711 Kirkwood's Barley Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

711 Kirkwood’s Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2...

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Brown Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Brown Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups basmati rice2 tablespoons ghee1 small onions, chopped2 cinnamon sticks8 cloves8...

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Canadian Prairie Tourtie're
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Canadian Prairie Tourtie’re

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground lean pork1 small yellow onions, chopped...

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Simply Elegant Steak and Rice
Low sodiumMain dishMeat

Simply Elegant Steak and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tenderized boneless beef round steak1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large...

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Marinated Lentil Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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