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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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Costa Rican Jalapeno Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Costa Rican Jalapeno Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 medium onions1 -2 jalapeno peppers1 chicken bouillon cubes1 tablespoon butter or 1...

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Cajun Shrimp Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Cajun Shrimp Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Amanda’s Birthday Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons buttersaltpepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup orange...

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Simple Bul Go Gi
BeefMain dishMeat

Simple Bul Go Gi

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, sliced thin1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup white sugar1/4...

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Easy Shepherd's Pie
EnglishMain dishMeat

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2/3 cup yellow onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Garlic-Crusted Sourdough With Cheddar
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Garlic-Crusted Sourdough With Cheddar

Ingredients: 3 cups water2 medium garlic cloves, peeled2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature1/4 cup...

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Arroz Imperial Con Pollo - Imperial Rice With Chicken
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Imperial Con Pollo – Imperial Rice With Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken breasts ( or chicken thighs)6 slices bacon, cut into sliversolive...

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Quick And Easy Pork Chops
Main dishPineapplePork

Quick And Easy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup pineapple juice2...

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Ww 6 Points - Herbed Beef Burgers
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Ww 6 Points – Herbed Beef Burgers

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread ( 1-ounce slices)1 lb lean ground beef (...

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Eve's Brie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Eve’s Brie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked,rinsed,and drained8 -10...

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Black Eyed Peas With Herbs
AfricanBeansMain dish

Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, cleaned and picked through2 tablespoons olive oil1 dried...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Kim’s Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb ground pork2 slices bread1/4 cup milk1 eggs1/4...

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Low carbMain dishSide dishes

Baked Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages Polish sausage or 1 (16 ounce) packages turkey sausage1...

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Spinach Carrot Loaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach Carrot Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced & steamed until tender, cool1 lb frozen...

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Macaroni and Corned Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Corned Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans corned beef, crumbled1 cup macaroni ( cooked and drained)1/4...

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Apple Spiced Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Apple Spiced Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped2 -4 garlic cloves, minced2 fresh sage leaves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Macaroni Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Macaroni Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup butter...

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Betty Crocker Italian Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Betty Crocker Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages of jenny-o Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1-inch...

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Hawaiian Chicken and Pears
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hawaiian Chicken and Pears

Ingredients: 4 fresh anjou pears or 4 canned pears1 lb chicken, sliced into 2...

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The Ultimate Salmon Fillets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

The Ultimate Salmon Fillets

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets1/3 cup sour cream (light is fine) or 1/3 cup...

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Quick Tamale Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTex Mex

Quick Tamale Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (29 ounce) cans hot tamales, undrained1 (15 ounce) cans chili with beans1...

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Greek Beef and Orzo (lighter recipe)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Beef and Orzo (lighter recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained1...

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Cheese 'n Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese ‘n Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups shredded...

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Turkey or Chicken Tettrazzini (Oamc)
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Turkey or Chicken Tettrazzini (Oamc)

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2/3 cup milk1 (16 ounce)...

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Libbie's Creamed Spiced Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Libbie’s Creamed Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken, cut up1 cup onions1 teaspoon mustard seeds5 whole cloves5 whole...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Zesty Turkey Wrap

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey1/4 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup finely chopped...

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Leprechaun Quiche
Eggs/dairyLunch/snacksMain dish

Leprechaun Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen creamed spinach1 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls1 cup...

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Smothered Cornish Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Smothered Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, split1/2 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup...

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pasta
CasserolesChickenMain dish

pasta, chicken and sage casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped2 large onions, coarsely chopped2 cloves...

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Chicken With Orange-Soy Salsa (Light)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Orange-Soy Salsa (Light)

Ingredients: 6 small chicken breasts, cut in small pieces3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Baked Butternut Squash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Butternut Squash, Raisin and Pine Nut Lasagna

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups fat-free evaporated milk2 -3 medium garlic cloves, minced1/3...

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Black Bean and Corn Tacos
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup salsa ( about)2...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke
AppetizersCasserolesMain dish

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke

Ingredients: 2 medium yellow squash ( or Zukes if you prefer)1 onions, diced2 garlic...

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups chopped cooked chicken30 ounces broccoli, chopped and cooked3 cups cooked rice1...

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Tofu Tso's for  Average Joes
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Tso’s for Average Joes

Ingredients: 12 1/3 ounces extra firm tofu2 eggs2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vegetarian chicken bouillon...

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Tex-Mex Haystacks
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Haystacks

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes,...

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Cast Iron Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cast Iron Steak

Ingredients: 12 ounces rib eye, between 1/2 and 1 inch thickolive oilkosher saltfresh ground...

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Cheesy Beef and Egg Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheesy Beef and Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef8 ounces Velveeta cheese ( I use about a...

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Ma Po Tofu
Main dishStewsTurkey

Ma Po Tofu

Ingredients: 500 g ground turkey500 g firm tofu, Diced1 small white onions, Diced2 garlic...

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Pork Chops With Sauerkraut and Apple
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Sauerkraut and Apple

Ingredients: 4 pork chopsolive oil or butter1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed with fresh water and...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Marinated Veggie Kebabs

Ingredients: 2 bell peppers, cut into 1 inch chunks2 small eggplants, cut into 1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super BBQed Toasted Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 small mushrooms, sliced thinly8 slices bread1 tomatoes4 slices ham, thin1/2 red capsicums,...

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Italian Marinated Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Italian Marinated Steak

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon sea...

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Hollywood Chicken
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hollywood Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon flour2/3 cup milk1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken...

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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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Parmesan Chicken Breasts With Lemon  (no Tomatoes!)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Parmesan Chicken Breasts With Lemon (no Tomatoes!)

Ingredients: 25 g breadcrumbs ( preferably Panko)75 g freshly grated parmesan cheese2 spring onions,...

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Pasta and Spinach
CheeseMain dishPasta

Pasta and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb short tubular pasta ( ziti, rigatoni, etc.)2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 lb...

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Hamburger Budget Stretch
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Budget Stretch

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 cups oatmeal1/4 cup onions, grated1 eggs Directions: Mix and season...

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Golden Potato Soup
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Golden Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup onions, finely chopped1/4 cup celery, finely chopped1 medium carrots,...

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Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 24 ounces salmon fillets1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground...

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Low-Carb Pork Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Low-Carb Pork Stew

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork, cut into cubes ( boneless country-style ribs work well)2 tablespoons...

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Beef and Mac Skillet
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Beef and Mac Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 medium onions, chopped1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped1 cup...

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Pudina Paneer
AsianLunch/snacksMain dish

Pudina Paneer

Ingredients: 1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped3 onions, finely sliced250 g panir1/4 teaspoon turmeric...

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Nutty Chicken Spanakopita
AppetizersGreekMain dish

Nutty Chicken Spanakopita

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dough1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground chicken2 eggs1 bunch fresh...

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Carne Asada Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Carne Asada Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup olive oil, plus2 tablespoons...

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My Favorite Beef Paprika
BeefEggs/dairyMain dish

My Favorite Beef Paprika

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, 1/2 inch thick3 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium...

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Always Perfect Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Always Perfect Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1 (1 ounce) packet...

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Best Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Best Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (1/2 lb) salmon fillets1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup margarine2 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Eggless French Toast
BreakfastLow fatMain dish

Eggless French Toast

Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas1 cup soymilk2 tablespoons molasses or 2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 teaspoon...

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Chicken Vino Bianco - Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...

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