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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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Taco Filling
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Taco Filling

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean or...

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Yorkshire Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Yorkshire Sausages

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup...

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Pasta With Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pasta With Spinach, Beans and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces farfalle pasta ( bowties)2 large plum tomatoes, diced1 garlic cloves, crushed15...

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Penne With Roasted Tofu
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Roasted Tofu, Peppers and Spinach in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon tamari1 tablespoon sesame oil1 lb extra...

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Szechuan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Szechuan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry sherry2 teaspoons...

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Low Fat Mini Meatloaves
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry1...

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Best Ever Hamburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Ever Hamburgers

Ingredients: 350 g roasted red peppers ( approx)2 garlic cloves, crushed1 small white onions,...

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Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Grandma’s Szegendiner Gulyas

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups pork, cut in 1 inch cubes3 tablespoons lard or 3...

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Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping

Ingredients: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole chickens1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon thyme1 tablespoon butter...

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Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise

Ingredients: 1 can tuna, drained and flaked1 (7 ounce) packages shell pasta, prepared per...

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Easy Rice Main Dish
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Rice Main Dish

Ingredients: 1 large onions ( diced)2 garlic cloves ( minced)1 lb ground beef1 (16...

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Spinach Cheese Lasagna Rolls
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Spinach Cheese Lasagna Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic1 tablespoon olive oil1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Asian Style Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Asian Style Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb ground pork3 slices bread, broken up into...

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Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs of your favorite chicken parts1 (5 1/4 ounce) packages au...

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Spaghetti Cupcakes
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Cupcakes

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained4 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4...

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Egg and Green Peas Scramble
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg and Green Peas Scramble

Ingredients: 4 beaten eggs1 cup fresh/frozen green peas1 big onions, finely choppedsalt1 teaspoon black...

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Veggie Sprouts Salad Combo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Veggie Sprouts Salad Combo

Ingredients: 1 cup bean sprouts1/2 cup potatoes, boiled,diced1/2 cup red tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Cherry Tomato Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cherry Tomato Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs, soft1/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Southwestern Couscous
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Couscous

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green onions, , divided2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons...

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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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Herbed Chicken Fettuccine
ChickenMain dishPasta

Herbed Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Ratatouille Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Ratatouille Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups uncooked...

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Quick Provencal Mushroom and White Bean Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Quick Provencal Mushroom and White Bean Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( about 5 cups, sliced)1...

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Beef Tenderloin With Three Spreads
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Tenderloin With Three Spreads

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef tenderloin or 4 lbs steaks1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon dried...

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Picadillo " Estilo Cubano"
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Picadillo ” Estilo Cubano”

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped1 (6...

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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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Soy-Pineapple Glazed Rib Eyes
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Soy-Pineapple Glazed Rib Eyes

Ingredients: 2 rib eye steaks1/4 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons packed brown...

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Crunchy Nut Pie Pastry
Main dishSavory piesVegetarian

Crunchy Nut Pie Pastry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced nuts ( pecans, walnuts,and almonds work well)1 dash salt1 1/4...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin1/4 cup flour, seasoned withsalt or pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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Rotini and Cheese
CheeseMain dishPasta

Rotini and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta4 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Chicken With Creamy Herb Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Creamy Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon dried...

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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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Drunk Noodles
AsianMain dishThai

Drunk Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces wide rice noodles2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 -4 cloves chopped garlic2 cups...

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Main dishPorkTurkey

Jerk Burgers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons allspice berries1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon...

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Beef Pepper Steak For Two
BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef Pepper Steak For Two

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) filet of beefsalt and pepper4 tablespoons flour3 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons...

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Barbecue Skillet Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Barbecue Skillet Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped...

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Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash
BeefMain dishRice

Beef-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash1/2 lb ground beef2 tablespoons onions, chopped2 tablespoons celery, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Chili Tuna Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Chili Tuna Pizza

Ingredients: 2 pieces pita bread ( flat bread)pizza sauce1 medium onions1 teaspoon garlic1/2 large...

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20-Minute Tomato Basil Pork Chops
Main dishPorkTomatoes

20-Minute Tomato Basil Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cans cream of mushroom soup2/3 cup...

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Poor Man's Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Poor Man’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (20 ounce) cans pasta sauce1 lb curly pasta...

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Cavatappi With Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cavatappi With Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 5 cups trimmed arugula1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted1...

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Larb
Main dishSaladsThai

Larb

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chicken or 8 ounces ground pork or 8 ounces ground...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Jerk Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, marinated with these ingredients4 teaspoons allspice6 garlic cloves, crushed2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Rice Divan Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Rice Divan Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli stems1 cup grated cheddar cheese2 cups cubed...

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs pork tenderloins1/2 cup soy sauce1/8 cup white wine ( can...

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Grilled Maple-Cider Glazed Pork and Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork loins

Grilled Maple-Cider Glazed Pork and Squash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 medium onions, chopped1 cup maple syrup1/2 cup cider vinegar1...

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Crook's Corner Shrimp and Grits
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Crook’s Corner Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth3/4 cup half-and-half3/4 teaspoon salt1...

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A Very Special Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

A Very Special Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lasagna noodles1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic,...

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Divine Crab Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Divine Crab Quiche

Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, Sliced ( I used Baby Portabellas)1 tablespoon butter4 eggs3/4...

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Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Bosnian Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 5 bell peppers, mince the tops of the peppers1 (16 ounce) packages ground...

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Herbed Spareribs
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Herbed Spareribs

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef short ribs or 3 lbs spareribs, cut into piecessalt &...

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Saucy Chicken and Asparagus
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, halved4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons...

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Taco Soup (The Easiest)
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Taco Soup (The Easiest)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger meat1 onions, chopped1 (11 ounce) cans white corn, niblets...

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Ev's Greek Spaghetti Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ev’s Greek Spaghetti Dinner

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 lbs lean...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients: 10 ounces wide egg noodles, as much as you like, I use about...

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India-Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishStewsVegetables

India-Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants ( 2 small ones or 1 large)2 tablespoons salad oil1/2...

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Penne With Eggplant
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Eggplant, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes2 (6 ounce) zucchini, cut into...

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Taste of Heaven - Mushroom and Carrots Biryani
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Taste of Heaven – Mushroom and Carrots Biryani

Ingredients: 15 -20 medium fresh button mushrooms, washed, drained and cut into quarters (...

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Garlic Chicken Piccata
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Garlic Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil6 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme2 teaspoons chopped...

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Beef Pot Roast
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs pot roast1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water2 tablespoons flour4 onions3...

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