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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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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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Chorizo Potato Quesadillas
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Chorizo Potato Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 -2 onions, chopped ( to your liking)1 cooked chorizo...

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Cowboy Stew
Low cholesterolMain dishStews

Cowboy Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1...

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Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake

Ingredients: 10 -12 medium baking potatoes1 lb bacon, thickly sliced4 -5 large onions, sliced...

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Grilled Garden Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Grilled Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sliced...

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Boursin Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Boursin Chicken

Ingredients: 5 1/4 ounces boursin cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1/4 cup white...

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Vincent Price Sopa Poblano - Poblano Chile Soup
CheeseMain dishSoups & stews

Vincent Price Sopa Poblano – Poblano Chile Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 lb lean pork, in small cubes1/2 cup chopped onions...

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Easy Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 thawed pork chops1/3 cup honey1/3 cup chili sauce1/3 cup soy sauce,...

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Settler's Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Settler’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup flour4 ounces butter2 teaspoons vinegar1 tablespoon milk1 carrots, grated1 onions, grated1...

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Ginger-Honey Glazed Barbecued Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Ginger-Honey Glazed Barbecued Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce1/3 cup rice vinegar2 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 cup skim milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder4 tablespoons vegetable...

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Pineapple-Black Bean Enchiladas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pineapple-Black Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 large yellow onions, chopped ( about 1 cup)1 medium...

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Tofu in a Mild Oriental  Sauce
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Tofu in a Mild Oriental Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages soft tofu or 1 (14 ounce) packages regular tofu2...

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Christmas Corn Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Christmas Corn Bake

Ingredients: 2 eggs ( beaten)2 cups cream-style corn ( 1 can)1 cup Minute Rice1/2...

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Garlic Ginger Crust Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Ginger Crust Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon2 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons minced garlic1/4 cup lime juice1/2...

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Finger Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Finger Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless sirloin steaks1 eggs1 cup milk1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1...

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Low Carb Taco Bake
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb Taco Bake

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened3 eggs1/3 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning8 ounces...

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Festive Turkey Cups
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Festive Turkey Cups

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough1 (2 ounce) packages turkey gravy mix1...

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Taco Bake
Eggs/dairyMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix1/2 cup milk1/2 cup...

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Deadly Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deadly Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices bacon ( I use maple-smoked)3 -4 tablespoons flour1...

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Hamburger Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped3 stalks celery, sliced thin2 beef...

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef1/2 onions,...

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Merill's Tuna Casserole With Crescent Roll Crust
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Merill’s Tuna Casserole With Crescent Roll Crust

Ingredients: 3 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained3 tablespoons mayonnaise, adjust according to...

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Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped1/4 green peppers, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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California-style Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

California-style Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped1/2 lb white mushrooms, chopped1/2 lb...

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Pseudo-reuben
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pseudo-reuben

Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread ( Or whole wheat)2 slices yves brand meatless deli...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 slices bacon2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Polish Delight Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Polish Delight Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 lbs boneless pork roast or 3 lbs steak, cut...

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Main dishPastaVegetables

Venetian Pasta With Beans

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped1 -1 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Biryani Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Biryani Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces1/2 cup milk1 cup yogurt3 thinly...

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Emaw's Goulash
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Emaw’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 -4...

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Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Topped With Brie
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Topped With Brie

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 pineapple rings ( I used canned, but fresh...

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World's Laziest Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

World’s Laziest Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (32 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce or 1 (32 ounce)...

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Impossibly Easy Oktoberfest Pie Bisquick
EuropeanGermanMain dish

Impossibly Easy Oktoberfest Pie Bisquick

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bratwursts, cooked and cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Veal Stew
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Veal Stew

Ingredients: 4 lbs veal shoulder, cut into cubes1/4 cup flour2 teaspoons saltpepper1/4 cup butter1/3...

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Chicken Crab Casserole
CasserolesCrabMain dish

Chicken Crab Casserole

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped2 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained1 (15 ounce)...

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Beef Pot Pie Filling - Dairy Free
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pot Pie Filling – Dairy Free

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 lbs beef ( cut into...

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Orange Chicken Magic
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Orange Chicken Magic

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken legs2 tablespoons margarine1/2 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange...

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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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Red Snapper Baked with Orange
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Red Snapper Baked with Orange

Ingredients: 2 (2 lb) red snapper, cleaned2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped parsley1/8 teaspoon fresh...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Bulgur

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) frying chickens, cut up1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon...

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Mexican-Style Lasagna
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican-Style Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves4 scallions, coarsely chopped1 dash salt and pepper10 ounces...

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Dodie's Classic Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dodie’s Classic Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne, rigota cooked according to package1 lb bulk Italian sausage, cooked...

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Cheese Sandwich Souffle
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Sandwich Souffle

Ingredients: 8 slices homemade-style white bread, 3 to 4 inches square,crusts removed1/4 lb thinly...

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Microwave Chicken Fricassee
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Microwave Chicken Fricassee

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning4...

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Indian Chicken and Mushrooms in Spiced Tomato Cream
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Indian Chicken and Mushrooms in Spiced Tomato Cream

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 dried red chili peppers4 whole cloves1 cinnamon sticks (...

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German Bean and Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

German Bean and Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon oil1/3 cup onions, chopped2/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch...

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter, divided2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups...

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Birthday Peanut Butter Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Birthday Peanut Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 skinless chicken breasts ( with bone)1 large onions, chopped1/2 cup green...

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Smoky Bacon Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Smoky Bacon Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, very finely chopped1 egg yolks2 teaspoons salt1...

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Japanese Style Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Japanese Style Fish

Ingredients: 4 firm white fish fillets, about 180 g each2 tablespoons oilcornstarch, for dusting...

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Parmesan Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 6)2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2...

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Spaghetti with Olive Oil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chillies

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves garlic, chopped2 hot red chilies, seeds...

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Spinach Feta  Bake
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach Feta Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach ( thawed and squeezed dry)1 cup cottage...

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Ladybug Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Ladybug Chicken

Ingredients: 5 slices bacon1 cup rice, uncooked4 bone-in chicken breast halvessalt and peppergarlic powder1...

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Pork Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2...

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Italian Chicken With Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Italian Chicken With Noodles

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, deboned,skined and split1/2 teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1 onions, chopped4 ounces...

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Ground Beef Oriental
BeefMain dishRice

Ground Beef Oriental

Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped1 cup chopped celery3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup uncooked rice1 lb hamburger1...

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Scottish Slumpie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Scottish Slumpie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 teaspoons minced garlic...

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