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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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Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves8 slices provolone cheese or 8 slices mozzarella cheese8 ounces...

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Chicken Thighs Continental
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Thighs Continental

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs1 (1 1/4 ounce) packets dry onion soup mix1...

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Meatballs 'n' Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatballs ‘n’ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1/4 cup rice, uncooked2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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2+5 Challenge-Friendly Real Pasta Sauce
Main dishPastaTomatoes

2+5 Challenge-Friendly Real Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 400 g chopped tomatoes1 onions1 pepper ( bell pepper or capsicum or whatever...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Chicken Burgers with Lemon

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, skinned and boned,grid to a mince or buy ready...

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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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Orange Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Orange Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 navel oranges1 teaspoon olive oil1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins ( trimmed and...

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Boursin Crab Potatoes
CrabMain dishSide dishes

Boursin Crab Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/4 cup...

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Tabouli Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Tabouli Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cut up broiler-fryer chickens2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts, drained1 (15...

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Cottage Beef and Pasta
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cottage Beef and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 onions, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 lb ground beef3...

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Monterey Chicken II
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Monterey Chicken II

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves, boned and skinnedsalt and pepperflour1/2 cup butter or 1/2...

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Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 cup chopped onions4 cups beef broth2 tablespoons beef bouillon1 cup...

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Muffuletta Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Muffuletta Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed1 cup chopped pimento stuffed olives1 cup chopped pitted black...

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Turkey and Bean Burritos
BeansLunch/snacksMain dish

Turkey and Bean Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 garlic cloves, minced1/2-1 cup onions, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Pork with Pineapple
Main dishPineapplePork loins

Pork with Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 lb pork fillets1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cloves garlic, chopped finely3 tablespoons...

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Vietnamese clay pot pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Vietnamese clay pot pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 whole shallots, chopped1...

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Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 500 g filet of beef, trimmed of all visible fat and sinew4 tablespoons...

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Tuna Noodle Crispy
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Crispy

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can tuna1 dash pepper1/2...

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Herby Apple Mashed Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Herby Apple Mashed Potato

Ingredients: 300 g potatoes, Cubed2 cooking apples or 3 granny smith apples, peeled and...

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Low-carb Reuben Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low-carb Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced deli corned beef4 -6 ounces swiss cheese16 ounces sauerkraut4 tablespoons...

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San Francisco Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

San Francisco Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts3 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar1...

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Meatballs that Make Their Own Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs that Make Their Own Sauce

Ingredients: 1 slice whole wheat bread, broken up1 tablespoon water1 lb lean ground beef,...

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Veronica's Pasta Bianc (Pasta and Pork Chops)
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Veronica’s Pasta Bianc (Pasta and Pork Chops)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 large onions ( halved and thinely sliced)3 cloves garlic,...

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Dill
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Dill

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs frying chickensvegetable oil ( for frying)2 1/2 cups flour1 1/4...

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Panfired Chicken Breasts with Oregano Garlic Butter
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Panfired Chicken Breasts with Oregano Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic1/4 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1/4...

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Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 eggs2 1/4 lbs ground beef2 cups breadcrumbs1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon dried...

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Best Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best Fried Chicken

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

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Sausage and Spinach Pastry Puffs
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Sausage and Spinach Pastry Puffs

Ingredients: 3 sausages, diced to 1/2 inch squares ( I prefer sweet)1 onions, diced1...

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Tomato Basil Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Tomato Basil Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages fresh fettuccine1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/4...

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Smithfield Inn's Apple-Cinnamon Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Smithfield Inn’s Apple-Cinnamon Quiche

Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 unbaked pie...

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Chicken in a Garden
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in a Garden

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( can be frozen, just add baking time)1...

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Italian Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Italian Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced1 garlic cloves, smashed1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup skim evaporated...

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Scalloped Tomatoes au Gratin
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Scalloped Tomatoes au Gratin

Ingredients: 4 slices toast2 cans tomatoes1 small onions, chopped fine1 tablespoon brown sugar or...

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Kittencal's Greek Pastitsio
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Greek Pastitsio

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked ziti pasta1/4 cup melted butter1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 pinch...

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Cavatelli With Broccoli and Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cavatelli With Broccoli and Sausage

Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta1 head broccoli, large 1...

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Greek Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Greek Penne

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes penne or 1 (16 ounce) boxes rigatoni pasta5 teaspoons...

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Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped2 cups onions, chopped4 tablespoons vinegar4 tablespoons...

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Zucchini Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSquash

Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced2 eggs, beaten2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs8...

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Japanese Glazed Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishSquashVegetables

Japanese Glazed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced3 garlic cloves, crushed ( suit to taste)3 tablespoons soy...

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Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 cup old fashion rice ( not minute rice)1 (12 ounce)...

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Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 eggs3 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 1/2 cups buttermilk1/2 cup butter, melted1...

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Mexicali Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Mexicali Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chopsoil, for browning1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Special Roasted Veggies!

Ingredients: 2 -3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced1...

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Mexican Yellow Squash With Cubed Pork Steaks
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Mexican Yellow Squash With Cubed Pork Steaks

Ingredients: 2 -3 pork steaks, cubed1 yellow squash, 1/4 in slices1 onions, 1/4 in...

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Chicken a La Louisianne
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken a La Louisianne

Ingredients: 1 chicken, boiled until just tender,then cut into serving pieces1 tablespoon peanut oil6...

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Parchment Wrapped Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Parchment Wrapped Fish

Ingredients: softened unsalted butter or oil or nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the parchment...

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Farfalle with Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Farfalle with Chicken, Asparagus and Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb farfalle pasta ( bow-tie)6 ounces cooked chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 inch...

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Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Beef Kabobs With Apricot Glaze

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans apricot halves1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon...

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Shepherd's Pie (Pate Chinois)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Pie (Pate Chinois)

Ingredients: 6 -8 potatoes2 lbs ground beef1 (8 ounce) packages sliced button mushrooms1 onions...

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Yummy Grilled Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Yummy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup vinegar1 garlic cloves, minced5 -6 drops...

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Creamy Braised Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Braised Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb white pearl onions1 cup thinly sliced onions1/2 cup sliced carrots1/2 cup...

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Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp - Tom Cang Nuong
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp – Tom Cang Nuong

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveinedwooden skewers1 small onions, minced,rinced under cold...

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Light and Luscious Chicken Enchillida Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Light and Luscious Chicken Enchillida Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of...

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Sloppy Joe Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sloppy Joe Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained 1 (14 ounce) cans Manwich...

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Light Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Light Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Parmesan Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Parmesan Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef8 ounces ground pork1 large eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese...

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Calzones
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Calzones

Ingredients: 1 kg all-purpose flour1 pint tepid water1 ounce fresh yeast or 3 packets...

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Beef and Mushrooms
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 piece beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1 slice bacon ( streaky bacon...

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Golabki - Polish Stuffed Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki – Polish Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 -2 head cabbage2 slices stale bread3/4 lb ground beef1 onions, minced2 tablespoons...

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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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