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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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Black Bean Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) cans black beans4 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped fine2...

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Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon minced fresh...

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Baked Seafood Au Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Baked Seafood Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 red bell peppers, chopped1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup butter1 cup...

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Orange Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Orange Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2...

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Clancy's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Clancy’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 500 g pork mince500 g beef mince2 onions2 slices bacon1 eggs1 tablespoon curry...

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Quick Rice Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Quick Rice Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked rice1/2 cup water1 -2 slice fat free deli meat, sliced...

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Penne and Smoked Sausage
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne and Smoked Sausage

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb fully cooked...

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Beef Tomato Chow Yuk
Beef steaksLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef Tomato Chow Yuk

Ingredients: 1/2 lb flank steaks or 1/2 lb round steaks, trimmed1 slice fresh gingerroot,...

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Peach Dump Chicken - OAMC
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peach Dump Chicken – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces ( 4-6 pieces)1/2 tablespoon orange zest1/3 cup orange...

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Barbe Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbe Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 tablespoon instant minced onion1 (12 ounce) cans flakey...

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Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, of your choice ( farfalle, fusilli or gemelli are nice...

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Cheeseburger Pockets
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheeseburger Pockets

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)1/4 cup ketchup2...

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Pasticcio
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasticcio

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing1 onions, thinly sliced1 red peppers,...

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Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped finely2 celery ribs, diced2 carrots, diced1 -2 jalapeno peppers,...

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Spinach Basil Salad with Pine Nut Dressing
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Basil Salad with Pine Nut Dressing

Ingredients: 5 ounces toasted pine nuts, pureed1 whole eggs1 large shallots, minced1/4 ounce lemon...

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Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Cheez-It Chicken Tenders
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheez-It Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders2 cups Cheez-It crackers1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garlic salt1...

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Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into strips an inch wide)2 tablespoons...

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Western Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Western Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -5 pork chops ( “1/2 inch” thick)1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce4 -6...

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Dorothy's Baked Mostaccioli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dorothy’s Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, skin removed1 green peppers, cored and thinly sliced1 medium...

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Chicken Parisienne
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parisienne

Ingredients: 2 -4 whole boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 cup sour cream1/2 cup cooking...

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Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pepper and Mango Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 red bell peppers, chopped1/4 green bell peppers, chopped1/4 yellow...

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Sunday Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sunday Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs2 lightly beaten eggs1 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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The Great Australian Meat Pie
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

The Great Australian Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced650 g minced steak1 cup...

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Pork Chops In Grape-Mustard Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Pork Chops In Grape-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick2 teaspoons butter1 cup seedless grapes, halved1/2...

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Chicken Mushroom Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients: 7 ounces wild mushrooms (chanterelle, porcini, shitake) or 7 ounces button mushrooms (...

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Chili Citrus Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chili Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2...

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Paige's College Chicken Divan
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Paige’s College Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 1 head fresh broccoli or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli stems7 -8...

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Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup1 cup salsa1/2 cup...

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Crabby Chicken
Chicken breastCrabMain dish

Crabby Chicken

Ingredients: 2 large b&s chicken breasts3 ounces softened cream cheese4 ounces crabmeat, about half...

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Chicken Chili Taco Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Chicken Chili Taco Stew

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans canned chicken ( white meat)1 green peppers, chopped1 onions,...

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Easy Sweet Pea Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Easy Sweet Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen peaswater, to cover1/2-1 cup chicken broth1 pinch sugar1...

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Top-Secret Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Top-Secret Wraps

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas1/3 cup bottled bacon ranch dressing4 lettuce leaves6 ounces thinly sliced...

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Three-Cheese Garden Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Three-Cheese Garden Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust3 -4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup shredded...

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Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad

Ingredients: 16 green king prawns2 teaspoons peanut oil6 -8 wing beans, cut into thirds...

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Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'goodfellas' Style
Main dishPastarice and grains

Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese – ‘goodfellas’ Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb1 cup sun-dried tomato paste2...

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Glunk
BeefGround beefMain dish

Glunk

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1/2 cup chopped onions1 box macaroni and cheese mix1 can...

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7 Layer Ham Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

7 Layer Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups diced ham1 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli, thawed1...

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10 Minute Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

10 Minute Paella

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 lb small shrimp or 1/2 lb bay scallops2 garlic cloves,...

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Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Cajun-Style Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic1 green...

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Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped...

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No Meat
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

No Meat, Lotsa Heat Pad Thai

Ingredients: 6 anchovy fillets ( well rinsed and drained)1 clove crushed garlic1 tablespoon soya...

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Easy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy, Creamy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Chicken Schnitzel with Noodles
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Schnitzel with Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wide egg noodles3/4 cup frozen peas2 eggs1/4 cup milk1/2...

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Down East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Down East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat ( or any other fresh crabmeat)3 cups unseasoned...

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Zesty Cioppino
Main dishShrimpSoups & stews

Zesty Cioppino

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced2 medium onions, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1 (28...

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Kittencal's Easy Moist Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Kittencal’s Easy Moist Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 2 salmon steaks ( about 1-inch thick)2 tablespoons lemon juice ( can reduce...

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Roasted Vegetable Pitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Roasted Vegetable Pitas

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants1 tablespoon parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon olive oil1/4...

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Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin

Ingredients: 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese1 (3 ounce) packages star kist canned salmon1 tablespoon...

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Tomato Cheesy Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Cheesy Cabbage and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 butter1 small sweet onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium green cabbage, coarsely...

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Favorite Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Favorite Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 cup finely chopped shallots1/4 cup...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -4 pork tenderloins2 green apples, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch thick...

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Low Carb Ricotta Gnocchi
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Low Carb Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ricotta cheese ( you can make your own or purchase)1...

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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 1to1 1/4 lbs)4 slices bacon, cooked...

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Buca Di Beppo Chicken Marsala (Copycat)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Buca Di Beppo Chicken Marsala (Copycat)

Ingredients: olive oil, as needed16 ounces chicken cutlets ( 4 thin pieces)2 ounces low-sodium...

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Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 cups basil leaves, stemmed and chopped1 cup white breadcrumbs1/2 cup pine...

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Sopa de Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Sopa de Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 onions, chopped3 -5 cloves garlic, minced2 stalks celery, chopped...

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Cilantro Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cilantro Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 2 lb. total)1/4 cup lime juice1/2...

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Cottage Cheese Crookneck Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cottage Cheese Crookneck Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large onions2 lbs crookneck yellow squash, sliced1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced4 garlic cloves,...

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