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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 Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 boxes tri-color spiral pasta4 chicken breasts ( or pre-cooked chicken)2 jars sliced...

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Pan Seared Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pan Seared Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick center cut boneless pork chops4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegarsalt...

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BeefMain dishMeat

T-Bone Steak With Breaded, Fried Green Peppers

Ingredients: 1 large green peppers, chopped into six pieces5 tablespoons parsley1/4 cup breadcrumbs1 large...

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Scrambled Tofu
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 bunch green onions, chopped1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans peeled...

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Grandma Hornsby's Homemade Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Grandma Hornsby’s Homemade Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup all-purpose flour1 eggs, slightly beaten Directions: Mix and sift...

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Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions

Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks, trimmed of all excess fat6 tablespoons rice...

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Meat Crust Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Meat Crust Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef3 -4 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese1 cup pizza...

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Salmon Nuggets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon ( or flake up some leftover salmon)1/4...

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Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 450 g vine rippened cherry tomatoes1/2 teaspoon caster sugar1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic...

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Easy Spicy Baked Cajun Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Easy Spicy Baked Cajun Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons creole seasoning 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Taco with Corn Salsa

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked baby shrimp1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti con Panodero Crudo (Pasta with Uncooked Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pasta2 lbs firm tomatoes, chopped1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced2...

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Saucy Beef Strips
Main dishMeatPasta

Saucy Beef Strips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, lightly pound to tenderize3/4 cup butter1 -2 garlic...

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Turkey Meatballs and Ricotta Bake With Penne
Main dishPenneTurkey

Turkey Meatballs and Ricotta Bake With Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta3 cups grated mozzarella cheese1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese7...

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TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork butt, cut into...

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Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti

Ingredients: 6 tomatoes8 basil leaves, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon finely...

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Light Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Light Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef round steak, trimmed and cut into 4 serving portionsnonstick cooking...

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Orange Ginger Pork and Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Orange Ginger Pork and Veggies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, sliced2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium green bell...

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Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves1/4 cup fresh basil leaves2 large shallots, peeled (...

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Pork Tenderloin and Pasta in Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pork Tenderloin and Pasta in Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons oil2 cups sliced mushrooms2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Beef Soup With Noodles
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Beef Soup With Noodles

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1...

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Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) containers lemon yogurt ( about 1 1/4 c.)2 tablespoons fresh...

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Italian Chicken and Artichokes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, undrained2 garlic cloves, minced6 chicken breasts1...

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Super-Quick Velveeta Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Super-Quick Velveeta Lasagna

Ingredients: 16 ounces oven-ready no-boil lasagna noodles1 (28 ounce) jars favorite spaghetti sauce1 lb...

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Broccoli Leek Quiche
Main dishPorkSavory pies

Broccoli Leek Quiche

Ingredients: 1 package knorr leek soup mix1 (10 ounce) packages broccoli, thawed drained and...

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Chicken Yogurt Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Chicken Yogurt Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped fine4 cups chicken, cooked and torn into small...

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Mango-Mustard Salmon
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Mango-Mustard Salmon

Ingredients: 1 mangoes5 ounces mango nectar1 tablespoon mustard seeds1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons yellow...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roasted Chicken with Peppers

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut up3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Stuffers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped small1/2 green peppers, chopped small1 (8...

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Low Fat Chicken Stroganoff
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon paprika4 chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon butter ( lower fat...

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Ham and Swiss Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Swiss Casserole

Ingredients: 15 cups egg noodles3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus3 tablespoons vegetable oil7 1/2 cups...

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Unlikely Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unlikely Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/3 cup all-fruit...

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Mediterranean Tuna Loaf
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Mediterranean Tuna Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh raw tuna1/2 cup couscous1/2 cup boiling water3 garlic cloves, minced1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Italian Shrimp Fettuccine

Ingredients: 3/4 lb shrimp ( about 2 1/2 cups)8 ounces fettuccine pasta ( cooked...

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Fisherman's Wharf Grilled Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Fisherman’s Wharf Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise8 slices sourdough bread ( thick slices)1/2 cup crumbled blue cheesepepperchopped...

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Rainbow Couscous Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Rainbow Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous1 cup boiling water1 small red onions1 red peppers2 carrots, finely...

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Mexican-Style Pasta With Chicken and Peppers
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican-Style Pasta With Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth1 minced garlic cloves1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Chilli Chicken With Ginger and Red Peppers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chilli Chicken With Ginger and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornflour ( Cornstarch)55 ml light soy sauce1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon sweet...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Melange of Pumpkin, Vegetables, and Fruit

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lb pumpkin, chunks preferably from a small sugar pumpkin,cut...

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Chorizo and Pork Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Chorizo and Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs ground pork1 lb chorizo sausage, casings remove and cumbled4 slices...

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Sopa De Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup)
CornMain dishSoups & stews

Sopa De Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup)

Ingredients: 8 cups fresh corn kernels (if frozen, use 2 packages 10 ounces each...

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Beef Ramen Stir Fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Ramen Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 lb beef, cut into strips1/2 cup red bell peppers, cut into strips1/2...

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Beef Patties with Chimichurri Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Beef Patties with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients: 1 eggs2/3 cup corn flakes, crushed1/3 cup Spanish onions, minced1/3 cup light sour...

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Tuna Mignon With Tomato Sherry Vinaigrette
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Mignon With Tomato Sherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) tuna fillets1/8 cup poppy seeds1/8 cup ground pepper1/4 cup shallots,...

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Hamburger Baked Bean Hotdish
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Baked Bean Hotdish

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/2 lb ground beef1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1...

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Baked Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers1 lb hamburger1 tablespoon margarine1 (28...

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Meal in a Spud
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Meal in a Spud

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1 1/2 cups cooked chopped ham1 cup cooked chopped broccoli2...

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Orecchiette Pasta With Peas
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orecchiette Pasta With Peas, Ham and Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette3 tablespoons butter1 small white onions, diced ( about 1/2 cup)1/2...

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Sauteed Salmon With  Pear-Pepper Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sauteed Salmon With Pear-Pepper Salsa

Ingredients: 1 small ripe pears1/2 red bell peppers1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1...

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Zucchini Hot Dish
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Zucchini Hot Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded zucchini1 medium carrots, sliced,approximately 1/2 cup1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Country Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) frying chickens, cut upCrisco shortening1/2 cup milk1 eggs1 cup...

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Supper
BeefMain dishMeat

Supper

Ingredients: 1 whole round steaks ( any thickness desired)1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Burgundy Beef Loaf

Ingredients: 1 cup Burgundy wine1/4 cup finely chopped celery1 garlic cloves1 bay leaves1 1/2...

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Cheesy Pizza Macaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Pizza Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/3...

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Chicken With Blue Cheese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken breast fillets1 tablespoon olive oil250 g creme fraiche100 g blue...

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Hoisin Five-Spice Chicken Legs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Hoisin Five-Spice Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs-thighs, thighs and drumstick separated1/2 cup hoisin sauce1 teaspoon five-spice powder...

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Spaghetti With Ground Turkey
Main dishSpaghettiTurkey

Spaghetti With Ground Turkey

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey, packages come in about 1 1/4 lbs (...

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Bbq Spareribs
BeefMain dishMeat

Bbq Spareribs

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs country-style spareribs ( I always use beef ribs for this...

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Pasta Mezzanotte
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Mezzanotte

Ingredients: salt1 lb angel hair pasta1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Pork Medallions in Wine Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Pork Medallions in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloins2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon saltblack pepper...

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