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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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Sarah's Famous Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sarah’s Famous Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup evaporated milksalt and pepper2...

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Stir-Fry Pita Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Stir-Fry Pita Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 ounces chicken tenders1 onions, thinly sliced1 red bell peppers, cut into strips1/2...

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Kittencal's Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Kittencal’s Turkey or Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 unbaked pie pastry ( use 9 or 10-inch deep-dish pie shells)1/3 cup...

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Ground Beef Garden Saute
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Ground Beef Garden Saute

Ingredients: 1/2 cup slivered almonds1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, frozen do not thaw until you read recipe...

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Green Chile Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1 cup canned diced green chiles, drained1...

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Yummy Cincinnati Chili
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 onions, diced1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce)...

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honey maple pork chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

honey maple pork chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons maple syrup1/8 teaspoon allspice4 (6 ounce) pork loin chops...

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Harvest Pumpkin Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Harvest Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 2 small sugar pumpkin3 cups chicken stock3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup dried adzuki beans1 bouquet garni ( thyme, parsley, and bayleaf)2 small...

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Roast Chicken Stuffed with Herbed Potatoes
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Roast Chicken Stuffed with Herbed Potatoes

Ingredients: 12 sprigs parsley, large stems removed4 cloves garlic, peeled1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, washed and trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2...

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Pasta Escargot
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta Escargot

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 shallots, sliced thinly1 garlic cloves, chopped2 (7 ounce) cans snails,...

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Round Steak in Beer
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Round Steak in Beer

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks1/2 cup flour, to roll meat in1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Meatloaf in an Onion
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatloaf in an Onion

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef2 large egg whites1/4 cup tomato sauce1/8 teaspoon...

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Fish Stew Southern Style
FishMain dishStews

Fish Stew Southern Style

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (28 ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes,...

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Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken

Ingredients: 8 bone in chicken breast halvessalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oil2 lemons2 onions,...

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Confetti Cauliflower

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 medium cauliflower, break into florets1 -2 teaspoon water (...

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Pepperoni Angel Hair
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pepperoni Angel Hair

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta, uncooked and broke into thirds1 small...

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad With Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishSalads

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad With Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, julienne-cut1 1/4 cups carrots, julienne-cut1 cup sliced onions,...

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Simple Greek Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Simple Greek Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( italian-marinated works well)8 cups chopped lettuce (...

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Perfect Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Perfect Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 (3 -7 lb) whole chickens8 potatoes6 carrots2 onions4 stalks celery1 (8 ounce)...

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Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 cups corn1/2 cup chopped bell peppers1/2 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon butter6 thick...

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Meatballs With Apricots
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Apricots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped1...

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Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Emerald Dragon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin10 ounces broccoli florets ( about 3...

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Roadhouse Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Roadhouse Burgers

Ingredients: 4 ounces sliced baby portabella mushrooms1/4 cup sliced green onions1 tablespoon roasted garlic1...

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Ham and Cheese Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes1 large onions, chopped fine3 -4 teaspoons butter1/4 cup milk1...

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Taco Filling (Ground Beef)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco Filling (Ground Beef)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon oregano2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon garlic...

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Emaw's Salmon Patty Project
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Emaw’s Salmon Patty Project

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans pink salmon1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Barbecue-Style Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue-Style Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup finely chopped green...

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quick 'n' easy pizza
Low cholesterolMain dishPizza

quick ‘n’ easy pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Tofu Fettuccini Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Tofu Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 cups fettuccine pasta12 ounces soft silken tofu, drained1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Scarpariello - Rachael Ray
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Scarpariello – Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper1 teaspoon poultry seasoning2 tablespoons...

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Cheesy Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 1/4 lbs)1 medium tomatoes,...

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Tuscan Vegetable Ragout
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tuscan Vegetable Ragout

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and then cut...

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Triple Cheese Spinach and Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Triple Cheese Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic3 carrots,...

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Jambalaya Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Jambalaya Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fat1 tablespoon flour1 lb ham, cooked and chopped1 cup cooked shrimp1...

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Oven-Fried Cheesy Italian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven-Fried Cheesy Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup Bisquick baking mix1/3 cup grated...

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Cornbread Salad II
BreadsMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornbread Salad II

Ingredients: 16 ounces cornbread-muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk1 lb bacon1/2 cup sweet pickle juice1...

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Chicken and Apple Skillet Supper
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Apple Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons vegetable oil2 golden delicious apples, unpeeled,thinly sliced ( it’s important to...

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Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Creamy Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained ( cook until only firm-tender, do not...

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Wintry Beef Vegetable Stew With Fluffy Herb Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Wintry Beef Vegetable Stew With Fluffy Herb Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs lean stewing beef or 2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck,...

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Vegetable Ramen
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Vegetable Ramen

Ingredients: 1 yellow onions ( finely chopped)2 roma tomatoes ( peeled and chopped)1 serrano...

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Baked Swedish Meatballs (Tyler Florence)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Swedish Meatballs (Tyler Florence)

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ( I used french bread)3/4 cup milk6 tablespoons unsalted...

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Superior Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Superior Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix ( I use Liptons)2 lbs...

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Coconut Green Herb Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Coconut Green Herb Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 shallots2 bay leaves1 stalk curry leaves2 1/2 cups rice...

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ole' mole chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

ole’ mole chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup slivered almonds1 dried New Mexico chiles or 1...

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Chinese Hash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Hash

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 small onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped1/2 cup raw rice (...

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Dreamy Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Dreamy Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages spaghetti, cooked and drained1 lb ground beef1/2 cup sour...

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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages veggie burgers2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 cup finely chopped onionslemon...

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Kahlua Paradise Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kahlua Paradise Chicken

Ingredients: 2 3/4 lbs frying chickens1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup Kahlua1/4 cup red wine...

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Mabu Dofu (Spicy Tofu)
Main dishPorkSoy/tofu

Mabu Dofu (Spicy Tofu)

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb veggie crumbles1/2 onions1...

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Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Tomato Hominy Harmony

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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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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Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes1 cup diced onions1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup unsweetened...

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Main dishMeatPork

serrano pork

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork ( cubed)4 serrano chilies3 roma tomatoes3 cloves garlic1 small...

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Parmesan Chicken Fingers or Filets
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Parmesan Chicken Fingers or Filets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon...

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Beef and Cabbage Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Beef and Cabbage Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/4 lbs beef stew meat2 yellow onions, sliced2 -3...

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Mashed Rutabaga With Carrots and Orange

Ingredients: 1 small rutabagas4 carrots2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted1...

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Chicken Breast Amandine
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast Amandine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 boneless chicken breasts, about 1 lb ( with skin)1/4...

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