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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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Vegetable Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Vegetable Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages ziti pasta or 1 (8 ounce) packages rotini pasta,...

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Apple Crisp Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Crisp Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup apple chips1 cup corn flakes2 tablespoons flour, divided1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1...

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Crustless Cheeseburger Quiche
BeefGround beefMain dish

Crustless Cheeseburger Quiche

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 -2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup mayonnaise3...

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Easy Tamarind Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Easy Tamarind Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, cubed1 onions, chopped3 roma tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon garlic paste1 teaspoon ginger...

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Italian Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Italian Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes, canned2 tablespoons parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Cottage Beef and Pasta
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cottage Beef and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 onions, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 lb ground beef3...

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Low Fat Chilaquiles
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Chilaquiles

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 lb lean ground turkey2 red onions, chopped4 garlic cloves,...

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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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Salmon and Cream Cheese Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Salmon and Cream Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: 1 packet active dry yeast1/4 teaspoon sugar3/4 cup warm water1 3/4 cups all-purpose...

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Pokey Balls and Potatoes
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Pokey Balls and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs hamburger3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice1 eggs, beaten1 (26 ounce)...

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Blue Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Blue Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta (farfalle = bowtie) or 1 lb elbow macaroni (...

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Chicken Crepes With Creamy Tarragon Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Crepes With Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Open Faced Reuben Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open Faced Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon chili sauce or 1 tablespoon ketchup1 tablespoon green onions,...

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Spicy Nasi Goreng
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 10 ounces long grain rice, rinsed2 eggs, beaten3 garlic cloves2 red chilies, thinly...

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Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 large zucchini2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup onions, chopped3/4 lb...

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Apple Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons...

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Taco-Filled Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco-Filled Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix ( 1-1/4...

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Lasagna Bolognese (Lasagna Al Forno)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lasagna Bolognese (Lasagna Al Forno)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, finely diced1/3 cup...

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Slammin Blackened Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Slammin Blackened Salmon

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets ( preferrably fresh but frozen works well too! Just...

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Calypso Island Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Calypso Island Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 -4 lbs chicken pieces1 large onions, chopped ( 1...

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grilled wasabi tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

grilled wasabi tuna

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds2 teaspoons wasabi powder2 teaspoons ground pepper1 teaspoon garlic...

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Saucy Almond Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Saucy Almond Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced1 small onions, diced3 garlic cloves, crushedolive oil1...

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Asian Dinner in a Pouch
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Asian Dinner in a Pouch

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 cup rice ( your choice)2 cups chopped bok choy2...

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Chicken and Almond Pilau
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Almond Pilau

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 large onions, finely...

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Steamboat Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steamboat Steaks

Ingredients: 4 lean boneless beef chuck steakscooking spraysaltpepper4 slices onions, thick slices from a...

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Kahlua Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kahlua Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves ( I prefer with bone)1/2 teaspoon onion salt1 tablespoon...

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Hearty Vegetable Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Hearty Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/2 cups sliced onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup carrots,...

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Romanian Baked White Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Romanian Baked White Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs any white fish fillets2 carrots, chopped1/4 cup parsley1/2 celery root, chopped1...

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Santa Fe Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Santa Fe Chicken

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon chili powder4 roasted green chilies, peeled4...

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Indian Corn Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Indian Corn Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 lb ground beef2...

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Almond Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup tamari soy sauce or 1/3 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Easy Potato Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Easy Potato Soup

Ingredients: 6 -8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 large onions, chopped2 (8 ounce) cartons...

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Chicken Francais
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Francais

Ingredients: 1/4 cup egg substitute1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4...

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Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise, do not use low fat2 teaspoons spicy...

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Dancing Tortilla Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dancing Tortilla Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning1...

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Mcclellanville Lump Crab Cakes
CrabMain dishShellfish

Mcclellanville Lump Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup best quality mayonnaise1 egg whites1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning1/4...

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Hickory Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Hickory Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets1 cup shallots ( in 1/8-inch dice)1 tablespoon...

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Indian Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Indian Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 lb ground beef1...

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Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli16 ounces rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups baby carrots, trimmed ( about 6 ounces)2 cups sugar snap...

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Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 yellow...

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Fish Cakes Fast and Simple
Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Fish Cakes Fast and Simple

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless fish fillets5 large potatoes3 tablespoons chopped onions2 eggs1 tablespoon watersalt...

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Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked potatoes2 cups milk or 2 cups beef broth4 tablespoons butter...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

African Piri – Piri Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb boneless venison, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces...

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Broccoli
CheeseMain dishPasta

Broccoli, Garlic and Rigatoni for Two

Ingredients: 1/3 lb rigatoni pasta, asta1 cup broccoli florets ( tops)2 tablespoons parmesan cheese2...

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Gingered Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Gingered Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, trimmed1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar or...

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Shrimp Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Bake

Ingredients: 24 frozen raw shrimp4 tablespoons butter1/4 cup olive oil10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1...

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Cheese Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped1...

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Low sodiumMain dishSeafood

Venetian Inn Baked Haddock

Ingredients: 4 haddock fillets, preferably frozen icelandic haddock1/2-3/4 cup floursalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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Egg Noodles
EggsMain dishPasta

Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 extra large eggsto taste water, enough to fill half an...

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Baked Alaska Salmon Fillet With Mustard Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Alaska Salmon Fillet With Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets ( 7 oz each)1 1/2 ounces clarified butter1 1/2 ounces...

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Chicken in Gravy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 1/2 ounce) cans artichoke hearts,...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves1 cup olive oil,...

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Artichoke
Main dishPizzaVegetarian

Artichoke, Olive and Goat’s Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: 25 cm prepared pizza crust1/3 cup italian pasta sauce150 g marinated artichokes, quartered70...

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Ground Beef and Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions ( I have done...

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Sloppy Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Sloppy Dogs

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1/3 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Stir Fried Fish with Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g firm fish fillets, cut into pieces2 tablespoons oil2 teaspoons minced ginger1/2...

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African Chicken Curry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

African Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup finely chopped pared apples1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped...

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Kittencal's Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Kittencal’s Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans solid white tuna ( squeeze out excess moisture with...

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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Kittencal’s Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat...

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