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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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Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1...

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Creamy carrot and scallion baked potato topping
CheeseMain dishPotatoes

Creamy carrot and scallion baked potato topping

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain yogurt2 tablespoons sour cream2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 1/2 tablespoons...

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa
ChickenMain dishSalads

Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 teaspoon olive oil1 limes, juice and zest of2 1/2...

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Glazed Balsamic-orange Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Glazed Balsamic-orange Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh orange juice3 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons...

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Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 lb 80% lean/ 20% fat raw ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 teaspoon...

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Pork Loin Chops With Garlic Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Chops With Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 bonless pork loin chops, 1 1/2 in thicksalt and pepper2 teaspoons butter2...

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Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta or 8 ounces quality regular bacon, minced15 dry lasagna noodles1...

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French Style Pate Chinois
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

French Style Pate Chinois

Ingredients: 8 potatoes1 (20 ounce) cans creamed corn2 cans kernel corn2 lbs ground beefgarlic...

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Zita
BeefGround beefMain dish

Zita

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 package hot Italian sausage ( 5 links)2 medium...

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Middle Eastern Green Beans and Tomatoes
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Middle Eastern Green Beans and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, cooked according to package directions3 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped8 ounces spaghetti2...

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Enchiladas Pollo Verde
Main dishMeatPoultry

Enchiladas Pollo Verde

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 onions3 peppercorns1 lb tomatillos, fresh1 clove garlicto taste oil1 tablespoon...

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Stir Fry Chicken and Peppers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir Fry Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin2 cups bell peppers, julienned, I...

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FruitMain dishPasta

Cold Spicy Cashew Noodles

Ingredients: 2 inches dry spaghetti noodles or 2 inches soba noodles, cooked according to...

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Hamburger Heaven
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Heaven

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon celery seeds1/2 tablespoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Baja Black Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Baja Black Beans, Corn and Rice

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked brown rice1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained1...

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Honey Dijon Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Honey Dijon Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium...

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Orange Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Orange Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon peppercooking spray1/2...

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Shortcut Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Shortcut Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb beef or 1 lb ground lamb1 onions, diced3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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Bartolino's Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bartolino’s Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs ( 1 slice)1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Tuscan T- Bone Steak  or  Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
BeefMain dishMeat

Tuscan T- Bone Steak or Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) beef t-bone steaks, cut to an even thickness of...

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Oaxacan Chicken Mole
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oaxacan Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Walnut Chicken Stir-Fry
BroccoliMain dishOne Dish meal

Walnut Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce2...

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Baked Pork Chops With Roasted Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Baked Pork Chops With Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips and Carrots

Ingredients: 4 pork chops6 medium parsnips6 medium carrots15 -20 baby red potatoes1 onions (...

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Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks ( use white dark...

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Layered Tamale Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Layered Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup chopped onions1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/2 ounce)...

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Garlicky Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlicky Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut up and skin removed ( 3 lbs)2 large heads...

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Outstanding Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Outstanding Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend1 cup chopped green...

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Salisbury Steak My Way
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak My Way

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef3 eggs2 (1 ounce) envelopes instant onion soup mix1...

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That's Italian Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

That’s Italian Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2...

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Leftover Turkey Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups mixed...

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Pepper Steak Fettuccine
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Pepper Steak Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless round steak, 1/2 inch thick cut into thin strips1...

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Veggie Medley
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Veggie Medley

Ingredients: 1 carrots4 -5 mushrooms1 red potatoes1 head broccoli1 stalk celery1/2-3/4 yellow squash1/2-3/4 zucchini1/2...

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pasta with peanut sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

pasta with peanut sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter1/3 cup hot water3 tablespoons soy...

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Low Fat Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Low Fat Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) jars reduced-fat spaghetti sauce ( you choose brand)1 (16 ounce)...

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Homestyle Pasta Sauce
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Homestyle Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium onions2 cloves garlic1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)1 lb ground beef1 large...

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Barbecue Beef Pouch Potatoes
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecue Beef Pouch Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/3 medium) lbs potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 lb lean ground...

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Oven Cook Bag Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Oven Cook Bag Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1/2 cup water1 teaspoon sugar1 lb...

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Pork Chops With Star Anise
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Star Anise, Slow Cooked

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray4 thick midloin pork chops, well trimmed1/2 cup chicken...

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Pork Parmesan With Pasta
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Pork Parmesan With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut in bite sized pieces1 eggs1 cup...

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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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CanadianMain dishNorth american

Simple Mozzarella- Vegetable Dish

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine ( I just use olive oil spray)1/2 cup thinly...

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Marinated Rib Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot water3 tablespoons finely chopped onions2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons olive...

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil1 large onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers, chopped2 -3...

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Zelda's Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Zelda’s Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry vermouth, can...

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Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Beef Stew with Cuban Coffee Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb boned rump roast1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1...

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Almond Crusted Salmon with Capers and Lemon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Almond Crusted Salmon with Capers and Lemon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups sliced almonds2 large eggs6 salmon fillets, about 1/2...

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Zubriac
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Zubriac

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles3 (12 ounce) cartons cottage cheese1 lb monterey jack...

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Mom's Thai Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Mom’s Thai Fried Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice ( cold rice is essential so the...

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Grilled Salmon Steak
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon orange rind1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/3 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon...

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Bangkok Beef Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Bangkok Beef Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons long grain rice1 lb lean ground beef5 shallots, thinly sliced3 cloves...

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Penne With Ricotta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Penne With Ricotta

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons parsley ( fresh is possible)1/2 cup...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb Savory Italian Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves garlic, crushedfresh ground black pepper1/4 cup...

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Spicy Ethiopian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Ethiopian Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/8 teaspoon ground allspice2 boneless skinless chicken...

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Tuna over Tomatoes
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna over Tomatoes, Chickpeas and Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup white wine or 1/2...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

plain old meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped beef1/2 lb chopped veal1/2 lb chopped pork ( this is...

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Salmon With Spinach
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Spinach, Mushroom and Tomato

Ingredients: 4 (4 -6 ounce) salmon fillets2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped1 cup sliced...

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Turkey Burgers With Mango Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Burgers With Mango Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey1 teaspoon thymesalt, to tastepepper, to taste1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Fiesta Enchilada Bake
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Fiesta Enchilada Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey1 (10 1/3 ounce) boxes Taco Bell home...

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