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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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Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling3 lemons, washed and thinly sliced2 lbs salmon...

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Mexican Chicken Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Mexican Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Spicy Chicken Bow Tie Pasta in Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Chicken Bow Tie Pasta in Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta3 chicken breasts2 cups low sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon...

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Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles3/4 lb chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch...

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Taco Filling
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Taco Filling

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean or...

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Baked Chicken With Herbs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken With Herbs

Ingredients: 2 whole chicken, cut in quarters or eighths1 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons tarragon, divided4...

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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic1 small...

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French Onion Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

French Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet onions2 tablespoons butter8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms2 cups shredded swiss...

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Beef and Orzo Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Beef and Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes2 cups thickly chopped carrots1...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Ala Mayo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup mayonnaise ( Miracle Whip preferred)3/4...

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Meat and Macaroni Pie - Pastitsio
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meat and Macaroni Pie – Pastitsio

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente or 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked2 tablespoons...

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Salmon Macaroni Scallop
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon Macaroni Scallop

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dry...

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Tandoori Chicken Wraps Without the Tandoor
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Tandoori Chicken Wraps Without the Tandoor

Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat plain yogurt, divided13 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenders if...

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Quick Turkey and Stuffing Roll-ups
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Quick Turkey and Stuffing Roll-ups

Ingredients: 1 lb deli sliced turkey1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup3/4...

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Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef3 tablespoons chopped cilantro1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Asian Chicken Meatballs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Asian Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground chicken breast ( raw)1 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts,...

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French Toast Tuna Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

French Toast Tuna Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Crabmeat Salad Deli Style

Ingredients: 1 lb imitation crabmeat, flaked1/2 cup diced red onions1/2 diced green bell peppers1/2...

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Amaretto Chicken With Creamed Noodles
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Amaretto Chicken With Creamed Noodles

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1...

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Roasted Beef and Vegetables
Beef roastMain dishYam/sweet potato

Roasted Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard1...

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Grandpa's Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandpa’s Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks, cubedgarlic saltpepperflour2 tablespoons olive oil1 large green peppers, Diced2...

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Tex Mex Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Tex Mex Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornmeal1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed1/2 lb ground sirloin1 medium onions,...

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Taco Macaroni Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Macaroni Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 1/2 cups water1/3 cup yellow onions2 -3 garlic...

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Tex-mex Cheeseburgers With Chili-lime Mayo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tex-mex Cheeseburgers With Chili-lime Mayo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind1/2 teaspoon chili powder2 tablespoons fresh lime...

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Chicken and Rolled Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Rolled Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 1 1/2-2 lbs. total)2 quarts...

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Turkey and Beef Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Turkey and Beef Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( I use 90/10%)1 lb ground turkey (...

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Creamy Swiss Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Swiss Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Deluxe Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Deluxe Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into...

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Salisbury Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Salisbury Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs 85% lean ground beef1/2 small red onions, fine dice1/2 cup...

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Goldfish Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Goldfish Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut in 1 inch pieces1 1/2 cups goldfish...

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Barley and Pine Nut Casserole
CasserolesGrainsMain dish

Barley and Pine Nut Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked barley1 1/2 cups 8 vegetable juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2...

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 cup ketchup1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef3/4 cup...

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Hoisin Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Hoisin Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork1 head broccoli, cut up8 -10 baby carrots1 cup...

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Best Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb steak (any cut) or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover...

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7 Layer Tortilla Pie
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

7 Layer Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed3/4 cup chunky salsa2 garlic...

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Baked Steak with Pan Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Baked Steak with Pan Gravy

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/4 lb) boneless chuck steaks, cut 1 1/2 inches thick2 tablespoons...

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Welsh Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Welsh Chicken, Leek and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 lb fresh leeks, chopped1 lb broccoli, chopped1 cup chicken stock1/2...

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Skillet Shrimp Scampi With Fettuccine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Skillet Shrimp Scampi With Fettuccine

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fettuccine pasta1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and halved3 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Creamy Turkey Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Creamy Turkey Melt

Ingredients: 1/2 cup red onions, chopped5 tablespoons butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese1/3 cup sour...

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Provencal Steak and Veggies
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Provencal Steak and Veggies

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (1 lb) beef sirloin steaks, cut into 1 inch...

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Moroccan Grilled Chicken (sbd)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Moroccan Grilled Chicken (sbd)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon...

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Tangerine Tuna (marinade)
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tangerine Tuna (marinade)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup fresh tangerine juice4 slices tangerine zest ( 1/2...

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Chow Mein Hot Dish
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chow Mein Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef2 stalks celery, sliced thin1/4...

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shrimp with wilted spinach
Main dishShellfishShrimp

shrimp with wilted spinach

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup sliced scallions2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons...

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Tonight: Mini Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tonight: Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy, divided1 cup water2 lbs lean ground beef1...

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Creamy Poblano Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Creamy Poblano Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone- in, 1/2 thick2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons southwest Emeril’s...

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Red Snapper Marinated with 3 Kinds of Chilies in Banana Leaves
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Red Snapper Marinated with 3 Kinds of Chilies in Banana Leaves

Ingredients: 5 guajillo chilies5 pasilla chiles5 ancho chilies1 onions, chopped5 cloves garlic, chopped6 tomatoes,...

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Grilled Burgers With Garden Vegetables
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grilled Burgers With Garden Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup basil leaves, finely minced1 fresh red chili peppers,...

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Steak Fajitas (Citrus Garlic Chile Marinated Skirt Steak)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Fajitas (Citrus Garlic Chile Marinated Skirt Steak)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon orange zest1 tablespoon grated lemons, rind of1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/4...

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Thai Curry Stir Fry
Low cholesterolLow sodiumMain dish

Thai Curry Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons...

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Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooked rice1 tablespoon plain yogurt ( yoghurt)1 small bananas Directions: Peel...

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Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup fresh corn kernels ( about 2...

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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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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Golden Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced4 bone-in chicken breasts1/3 cup liquid honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons...

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Macaroni and Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Macaroni and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Pizza Spaghetti Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pizza Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti2 eggs1/2 cup milk1 can your favorite spaghetti sauce1 can of...

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Greek Phyllo-Wrapped Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Greek Phyllo-Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 egg yolks1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped green...

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My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc  if You Want)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

My Favourite Pasta Sauce (Oamc if You Want)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork2 medium onions, chopped2 bell peppers, chopped...

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground turkey2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped small1...

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Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium tomatoes1 cup low fat cottage cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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