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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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Pomegranate-Marinated Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pomegranate-Marinated Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses1 tablespoon olive oil1 lemons, zest of, grated1/8 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Lu's Chicken Barley Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Lu’s Chicken Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped3 carrots, peeled and...

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Baby Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Baby Shrimp Scampi With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan2 tablespoons butter,...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rocky Mount Chicken

Ingredients: 1 jar dried beef4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices bacon1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Curried Vegetables with Dahl
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Curried Vegetables with Dahl

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils4 cups hot water1 onions, chopped1 fresh green chili...

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Beer Brat Pasta
Main dishMeatPasta

Beer Brat Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta15 ounces fresh bratwursts1/2 cup beer1 1/2 cups low-fat cheddar...

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Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Yummy Spicy Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 -8 bell peppers ( pretty when using both red and green peppers)1...

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Chicken with Mango and Asparagus
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken with Mango and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes1 large egg whites,...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Baked Maine Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets ( haddock, hake, pollock, scrod)2 tablespoons lemon juice3...

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True Blues Hamburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

True Blues Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ( 80% lean works best)1 tablespoon crushed dried...

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Macadamia Nut Crusted Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Macadamia Nut Crusted Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat1/4 medium red onions, finely diced1/4 medium red bell peppers,...

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Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas
CrabMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas

Ingredients: 12 (12 inch) flour tortillas1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined6 ounces crabmeat1/2...

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CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Recycled Holiday Mainstay

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked leftover turkey1 coarsley chopped onions2 teaspoons nutmeg2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons...

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Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes orzo pasta1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 red bell peppers,...

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Quick Beef Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Quick Beef Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup, condensed1/4 cup water1...

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Shellfish Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shellfish Paella

Ingredients: 4 lobster tails8 stone crab claws12 large shrimp8 large clams, washed and scrubbed8...

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Thai Style Corn Fritters
CornMain dishSide dishes

Thai Style Corn Fritters

Ingredients: 420 g drained corn kernels310 g creamed corn4 eggs230 g drained chopped water...

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Turkey with Jicama Ginger Salsa
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Turkey with Jicama Ginger Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey breast, half with bone and skin1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce
ChineseMain dishSide dishes

Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups fresh firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup coarse...

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Have Some Heart
Main dishMeatPork

Have Some Heart

Ingredients: 1 pork heart1 teaspoon salthot water, to cover2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 large...

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Chicken Breast in Parmesan
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breast in Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut up1 tablespoon fresh...

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Ham-Asparagus Strata
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham-Asparagus Strata

Ingredients: 4 English muffins, torn or cut into bite-size pieces ( 4 Cups)2 cups...

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BBQ Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

BBQ Joes

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup grated onions1/2 cup bell peppers1 can tomato soup1...

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Main dishPastaSide dishes

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup bottled roasted red peppers1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2...

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Chilean Pastel De Choclo
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chilean Pastel De Choclo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk4 1/2 cups fresh corn ( or 2-16 oz.packages frozen...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Fish Fillets a La Microwave

Ingredients: 1 lb lean fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon...

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Southwestern Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Southwestern Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 bone in pork chops ( 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick)3/4...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Cut-It-With-Your-Fork Beef

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs beef roast, any cheap cutolive oil2 onions, sliced1/2 teaspoon whole...

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Margarita Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Margarita Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bottled margarita mix2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 clove garlic, crushed2 teaspoons...

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Blackberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Blackberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup seedless blackberry spread ( sugar free is great too)2 tablespoons balsamic...

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Nancy Duke's Ratatouille
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Nancy Duke’s Ratatouille

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped1/3 cup olive oil2 zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch slices2...

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Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 bone in skinless chicken breasts2 (10 2/3 ounce) cans cream of...

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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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Artichoke Avocado Shrimp Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Artichoke Avocado Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp13 3/4 ounces artichoke bottoms, drained and rinsed and diced3/4...

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Hungry Man Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Hungry Man Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup soy sauce1...

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In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (16 ounce) bags frozen corn broccoli and red...

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Glop
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Glop

Ingredients: 26 ounces salsa1 lb extra lean ground turkey1 cup cooked rice24 ounces fat-free...

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Family Style Enchilada Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Family Style Enchilada Dinner

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon fresh garlic1 (6 ounce) cans...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Filet Mignon

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 lbs steaks1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1...

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Scotch Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Scotch Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each ( 175 g)salt and pepper3 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Chicken breastMain dishSoups & stews

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in small cubes2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups whole...

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Chicken Tagine With Apricots and Honey
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Tagine With Apricots and Honey

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon ground coriander3/4 teaspoon...

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Creamy Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Creamy Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken piecesseasoning salt ( can use regular salt)pepper2 tablespoons oil...

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Curried Monkfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Curried Monkfish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs monkfish,...

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Spicy Beer-Brined Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Spicy Beer-Brined Pork Loin

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork loin12 ounces amber ale1/2 cup dark corn syrup1/2 cup...

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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Main dishMeatPoultry

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon water1/2 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup soy sauce ( lite is...

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Moroccan Couscous (or Rice)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Moroccan Couscous (or Rice)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Diabetic Shrimp Scampi
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Diabetic Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely chopped11 -15 medium shrimp,...

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Southern Pork Chops
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 pork chops4 tart apples, cut into rings2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vinegar1/2...

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Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom, Marsala Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup chopped leeks ( white and pale green parts,...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Evil Jungle Prince with Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients: 1/2 lb mixed vegetables ( any variety of bamboo shoots, baby corn, asparagus,...

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Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2/3 cup white wine6 tablespoons water4 ounces cream cheese2 garlic...

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Crab Linguini
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Crab Linguini

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup white wine1 cup half-and-half1/2 cup evaporated milk2 teaspoons...

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Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Reuben
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Reuben

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained8 ounces shredded swiss cheese8...

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Gullusci Zucchini Quiche
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Gullusci Zucchini Quiche

Ingredients: 1 cup Bisquick4 eggs2 cups thinly sliced zucchini1 thinly sliced onions1/2 cup grated...

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Albondigas
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Albondigas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped1 eggs3 tablespoons rice...

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Hot Dog
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Hot Dog, Potato and Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 4 cups left-over seasoned mashed potatoes1 (16 ounce) packages hot dogs, each cut...

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Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry1 teaspoon...

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Coconut Vegetable Curry (Low Fat)
CoconutMain dishOne Dish meal

Coconut Vegetable Curry (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon ginger,...

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