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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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Sunny Chicken Paella
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Sunny Chicken Paella

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken in Herbed Gravy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 whole chicken, cut in partssalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon rosemary1...

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Garlic Lovin' Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Lovin’ Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 -4 garlic cloves, pressed2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning4 (4 ounce)...

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Easy Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 unbaked pie crusts2 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes ( or beef)1 cup...

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Ground Pork Tacos
Main dishMeatPork

Ground Pork Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/2 cup diced onions1 tablespoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Marinated Octopus

Ingredients: 2 medium octopus1 cup olive oil1 cup wine vinegar1 large onions1 tablespoon Greek...

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Lori's Beef  and Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Lori’s Beef and Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into bite size pieces6 cups water ( approx)beef...

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Beef and Salsa Burritos
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef and Salsa Burritos

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 (10...

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Pierogie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pierogie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb extra-wide egg noodles1 (15 1/3 ounce) boxes instant mashed potatoes1 large...

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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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Chicken Fried Pork With Milk Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chicken Fried Pork With Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( 1/2-inch thick, 1 1/2 lb total)2 cups all-purpose...

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South of the Border Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

South of the Border Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 jalapenos, minced ( optional or more...

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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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Al Lewis' Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce
CrabMain dishPasta

Al Lewis’ Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach fettuccine, fresh4 tablespoons olive oil6 medium shallots, chopped8 ounces crabmeat,...

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Halupki (stuffed cabbage rolls)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Halupki (stuffed cabbage rolls)

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 1/4 lbs ground beef ( I use ground turkey)salt and...

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Oriental Beef With Broccoli
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oriental Beef With Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cube steaks2 cups frozen broccoli florets4 cloves minced fresh garlic2...

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Lasagna with Pesto Bechamel and Turkey Bolognese
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna with Pesto Bechamel and Turkey Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 stalk celery1 stalk carrots1 large onions2 cloves garlicolive oil1/2...

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Arroz Con Pollo With Salsa Verde (Rice and Chicken Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Con Pollo With Salsa Verde (Rice and Chicken Casserole)

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper4 teaspoons fresh ground cumin1 1/2...

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Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Caribbean Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks1 tablespoon lime juice3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon jamaican jerk spice...

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Brunchable Wee Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Brunchable Wee Pizzas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb Canadian bacon, cut into small dice4 6 inch pita breads3 plum...

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Polish Style Cabbage and Noodles
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Polish Style Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, sliced thin1 small onions, chopped and sauteed16 ounces cream-style cottage...

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Heavenly Chicken OAMC
Main dishMeatPoultry

Heavenly Chicken OAMC

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1/2 cup sliced scallions2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons...

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Iowa Stuffed Pork Chops with Sweet Apple Dressing
ApplesMain dishPork

Iowa Stuffed Pork Chops with Sweet Apple Dressing

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1...

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Hamburg Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburg Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/2 cup onions, chopped fine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2/3 cup milk1/3...

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Pomarola Sausages - Argentinean Way
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pomarola Sausages – Argentinean Way

Ingredients: 4 sausages2 small onions ( or 1 big onion)1 bunch green onions1 red...

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Mushroom-Bacon Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mushroom-Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti ( or linguini)1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 ounces diced...

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Easy Tuna Tetrazzini
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Easy Tuna Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drained2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Cedar Plank Pork Loin
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Cedar Plank Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions: Start...

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Cajun Shrimp over Coconut Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Cajun Shrimp over Coconut Rice

Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons olive oil1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning,...

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Cornmeal Pancakes With Spicy Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornmeal Pancakes With Spicy Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup polenta3 eggs, lightly beaten200 ml milkmelted butter1 tablespoon olive...

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Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 large egg whites2 tablespoons water3/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon ground red...

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Lemon Coriander Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Coriander Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper3 garlic cloves, minced3 lemons, juice and...

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shrimp with wilted spinach
Main dishShellfishShrimp

shrimp with wilted spinach

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup sliced scallions2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons...

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Black Pepper Crab
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Black Pepper Crab

Ingredients: 1 medium crab, cut into piecesoil ( for deep frying)100 g butter2 teaspoons...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecued Beer Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger6 -8 minced garlic cloves1 (12 ounce) cans beer...

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Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce
Main dishSaucesSweet sauces

Pepper Steak with Brandy Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt4 (5 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks,...

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Roasted Turkey Breast
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Roasted Turkey Breast

Ingredients: 2/3 cup minced garlic ( I use the jar stuff)1/3 cup fresh coarse...

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Smoked Turkey Sausage With Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Smoked Turkey Sausage With Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1/2 lb reduced-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into...

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Stuffed "Chicken Birds"
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed “Chicken Birds”

Ingredients: 8 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 lb mushrooms,...

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Corkscrew Pasta with Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Corkscrew Pasta with Shrimp, Sugar Snap Peas, and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces fusilli3/4 lb sugar snap peas (...

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Deb's Spaghetti Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2...

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Salmon Basmati Rice Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon Basmati Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bags baby spinach3 cups cooked basmati rice or 3 cups...

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Greek Bean Soup (Fasoulada)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Greek Bean Soup (Fasoulada)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 medium onions, sliced2 medium carrots, diced2 medium celery ribs,...

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Pork Chops Merlot
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Merlot

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup red...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Heather Locklear’s Chicken Tarragon

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon...

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Vegetable Curry
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Curry

Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets1 small green bell peppers1 small red bell peppers1 small...

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Shelly's Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shelly’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper2 beef bouillon cubes1 -2 tablespoon...

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Thai Citrus Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced ginger1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons light soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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Potatoes Romanoff
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Potatoes Romanoff

Ingredients: 1/3 cup water2 tablespoons chicken soup powder6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced,potatoes of...

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Chicken Royale
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Royale

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved4 ounces boursin cheese, quartered ( or other...

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Glunk
BeefGround beefMain dish

Glunk

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1/2 cup chopped onions1 box macaroni and cheese mix1 can...

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Linguine with Salmon and Mushrooms
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Linguine with Salmon and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3/4 inch piecessalt...

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Three Cheese Cavatini
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Three Cheese Cavatini

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta ( or similar shape pasta)28 ounces spaghetti sauce...

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Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe)
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb brown rice pasta1 lb hot Italian chicken sausage4 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Cauliflower with Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cauliflower with Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower1 cup chopped white raw chicken meat2 egg whites, lightly beaten1...

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Broccoli Sauce for Pasta
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1/4...

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All Meat Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

All Meat Casserole

Ingredients: 2 kg beef gravy ( diced 1-inch cubes)500 g skirt steaks ( diced...

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Simple Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Simple Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 small onions ( chopped)1 bell peppers ( chopped)2 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Tender Thin Steaks With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 -5 thin-sliced New York strip steaks ( 1/4 inch thick)2 crushed garlic...

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Oven Baked Potato Wedges
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 4 red potatoes3/4 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 teaspoon...

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