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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 Lime and Cashew Nut Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Lime and Cashew Nut Stir-fry

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless chicken thighs, sliced into strips8 ounces fine egg noodles1 tablespoon...

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Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt

Ingredients: 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 medium onions, chopped12 ounces...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Sweet Onion Deep Dish

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter3 lbs coarsely chopped sweet onions ( Texas 1015; Vidalia, or...

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Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce
FruitMain dishPasta

Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cabbage1 medium onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons oil9 ounces pasta (...

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Couscous with Almonds
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Couscous with Almonds

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked1 1/2 cups boiling water1 cup carrots, diced1 large...

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Beef
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef, Vegetable and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: cooking spray ( 5 one-second sprays per serving)2 medium tomatoes, sliced2 medium zucchini,...

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Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon water3/4 cup julienned carrots1...

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Fusilli With Prosciutto and Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fusilli With Prosciutto and Peas

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Penne With Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Cream
Main dishPenneSalmon

Penne With Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb penne or 1 lb other short pasta1 lb asparagus, cut into...

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He-man's Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

He-man’s Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles2 tablespoons butter1 can cream of mushroom soup1...

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Golden Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Golden Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers1/4 cup onions8 mushrooms2 cups shredded cheddar...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Pollo Rio Negro (Marinated Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, about 2 kglemon juice1 onions, cut up2 carrots, sliced1 bay...

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Piccata Chicken Gratin
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Piccata Chicken Gratin

Ingredients: 1 lemons6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed2...

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Clams With Tomato and Basil
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Clams With Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Seafood Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Seafood Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat1 can shrimp1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk2...

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Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

Ingredients: 2 filet mignon steaks ( 4 oz.)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb fresh...

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Darrell's Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Darrell’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 lb hamburger1 (14 ounce) cans mushrooms1 (28 ounce) cans spaghetti...

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Al Lewis' Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce
CrabMain dishPasta

Al Lewis’ Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach fettuccine, fresh4 tablespoons olive oil6 medium shallots, chopped8 ounces crabmeat,...

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Really Really Really
Elbow macaroniMain dishPenne

Really Really Really, Too Easy Kids Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g pasta1 (318 ml) cans condensed soup Directions: Boil pasta according to...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Manicotti Cum Laude

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages manicotti, uncooked1 lb bulk Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh linguine ( about half a package)1/2 lb ground pork, unseasoned2...

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Chicken Chardonnay Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Chardonnay Stew

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package chicken thighsfloursalt and pepper2 tablespoons butter1 cup chicken broth1...

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French Onion Rib Eye Steaks
BeefBeef roastMain dish

French Onion Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1 thinly sliced onions ( about 1/2 pound)2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon sugar1 1/2...

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Sloppy Joes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Kassler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Kassler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Loin, German Style)

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs smoked and cured pork loin20 whole cloves1/2 cup brown sugar1/2...

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Chicken Verde
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Verde

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb skinless chicken thighs, are fine1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Salad with Nutty Topping

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed nuts ( I usually combine equal portions almonds and cashews)1/2...

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Souper Sloppy Joes
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Souper Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell’s condensed tomato soup1/4 cup...

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Macaroni Gratin
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Macaroni Gratin

Ingredients: 200 g large macaroni2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, minced200 ml creme fraiche...

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Easy Chicken Fettuccine
Eggs/dairyMain dishMeat

Easy Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup...

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Almost Fat - Free Spaghetti Bolognese
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Almost Fat – Free Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients: 400 g dried spaghetti or 400 g fettuccine pasta, cooked till al dente1...

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Velvet Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Velvet Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup thinly slices green onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Lemon Chicken 'n Broccoli
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken ‘n Broccoli

Ingredients: 12 ounces kitchen basics chicken stock2 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons flour1 cup sliced...

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Chicken Breasts in Brandy Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts in Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, washed and dried1 teaspoon fresh ground black...

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Succulent Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Succulent Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hellmann or best foods mayonnaise2 tablespoons hellmann deli mustard1 tablespoon honey1...

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Hawaiian Pork Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Hawaiian Pork Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup...

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Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia, Ca

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon mirin2 chopped garlic cloves1 minced scallions1...

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Crusty Garlic Spiced Prime Rib
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Crusty Garlic Spiced Prime Rib

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon...

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Spicy Mexican Beef
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Mexican Beef

Ingredients: 1 medium diced onions1 lb beef stew meat1 minced garlic cloves1 limes, juice...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chantilly Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups mashed potatoes1 cup ham or 1 cup chicken or 1 cup...

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Warm Gnocchi Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Warm Gnocchi Salad

Ingredients: 500 g fresh gnocchi ( 1lb)1 (270 g) jars char-grilled red capsicums, in...

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Ground Cheeseburger Dish
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Ground Cheeseburger Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning1 teaspoon onion...

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The Best Darn Way to Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

The Best Darn Way to Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -2 chicken, cut into pieces1 lb margarine1/2 cup dried parsley flakes3 cloves...

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Chicken Diablo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Diablo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine4 tablespoons mustard3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons curry powder1 roasting chickens, cut...

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Ribbon Oyster Scallop
Main dishSeafoodShellfish

Ribbon Oyster Scallop

Ingredients: 2 cans oyster stew ( frozen or canned)2 (7 ounce) cans oysters1 (3...

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Mader's Hungarian Goulash
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mader’s Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs onions, sliced1/2 cup oil or 5 ounces lard1 1/2 teaspoons paprika2...

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Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Coca-Cola1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped1/4 cup green bell peppers, finely chopped3 tablespoons celery,...

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Mango Cococut Cucumber Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Mango Cococut Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, peeled,seeded,diced1 mangoes, peeled and diced1 -2 tablespoon lime juice1 -2 tablespoon...

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Baked Barbecue Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1 small onions, cut into slices1 1/2...

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Cornbread Salad II
BreadsMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornbread Salad II

Ingredients: 16 ounces cornbread-muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk1 lb bacon1/2 cup sweet pickle juice1...

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Luby's Cafeteria Italian Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Luby’s Cafeteria Italian Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb grated mozzarella cheese3 cups flour, divided1/2 cup dried parsley flakes1/3 cup...

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Italian Meatball Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Meatball Sub

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers1 large onions, diced1 garlic...

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Julie's Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Julie’s Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -2 skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat ( guys like the pounding part)1/2...

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Swiss Steak Salsa
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Swiss Steak Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef eye round1 teaspoon vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon canola...

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Sherry Chicken With Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sherry Chicken With Rice

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halvessalt and pepperpaprika1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 (10...

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Roast Beef
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Roast Beef

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 (2 1/2 lb) beef round roast1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Ground Pork Tacos
Main dishMeatPork

Ground Pork Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/2 cup diced onions1 tablespoon...

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Carbonara Al Franco
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Carbonara Al Franco

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup finely diced prosciutto1 cup sliced mushrooms1 teaspoon minced...

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Chicken With Basil And Parmesan
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Basil And Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup floursalt and pepper4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup...

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