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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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Baked Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Rotini with Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 boxes tri-color spiral pasta4 chicken breasts ( or pre-cooked chicken)2 jars sliced...

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Scallops and Shrimp With Mushrooms
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Scallops and Shrimp With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 16 large sea scallops24 large shrimp ( peeled and deveined)3/4 lb mixed mushrooms...

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Filet Mignon En Phyllo Avec Sauce Madere
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon En Phyllo Avec Sauce Madere

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 1/4 inch thick, trimmedsalt and...

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Pork Chops with Rosemary-Vinegar Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops with Rosemary-Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 4 large boneless pork chops ( 5 ounces each)1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced2...

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Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Layered Potatoes)
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Layered Potatoes)

Ingredients: 4 -5 potatoes2 eggs1 cup butter1 pint sour cream Directions: Boil peeled potatoes...

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Baked Garlic Quail
Main dishMeatPoultry

Baked Garlic Quail

Ingredients: 4 quail4 garlic cloves, crushed3 tablespoons sambal oelek2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons light soy...

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Spring Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spring Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and...

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Rice and Chicken Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Rice and Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 cups water1 (8 7/8 ounce)...

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Many Way Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Many Way Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup minced onions1 eggs, slightly...

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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled1 cup frozen spinach, drained2 tablespoons...

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Tomato Kadhi
AsianMain dishVegetables

Tomato Kadhi

Ingredients: 15 large tomatoes3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 green chilies, slit lengthwise1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Rolls

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry1 tablespoon pizza sauce or 1 tablespoon tomato paste2 slices...

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FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Fish with Spices

Ingredients: 2 white fish fillets, whole ( about 300g each)1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta With Creamy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup...

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Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Curried (Aubergine) Eggplant

Ingredients: 3 lbs Japanese eggplants, cut into 13 inch thick rounds1 3/4 teaspoons salt1...

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Nashi Beef with Macadamia
BeefFruitMain dish

Nashi Beef with Macadamia

Ingredients: 3 nashi, peeled and cored1 lemons2 tablespoons oil500 g filet of beef (...

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Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon creole seasoning3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 cup...

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Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 24 ounces salmon fillets1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground...

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Artichoke Chicken Calzones
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Artichoke Chicken Calzones

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained & finely chopped1 dash salt1 dash...

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Sauteed Chicken Legs Moutarde
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Sauteed Chicken Legs Moutarde

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 chicken legs1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup chicken broth12...

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Low Fat Pork With Ratatouille Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Low Fat Pork With Ratatouille Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lean boneless pork chops1 teaspoon dried herbssalt, to tastecrushed black pepper, to...

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Pasta Asciutta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta Asciutta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb...

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Hot Dogs and Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Hot Dogs and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb hot dogs ( cut 1/2 inch)1 bell peppers ( chopped)1 medium...

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Broccoli Tofu Divan
BroccoliMain dishSoy/tofu

Broccoli Tofu Divan

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets12 ounces tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes...

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African Meat Potatoes Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

African Meat Potatoes Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter700 g ground veal1 onions, chopped1 1/2 cups water2 celery ribs,...

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Garden Taco Rice
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Garden Taco Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1 package...

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Balsamic Chicken and Peppers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened to 1/4 inch thick1 tablespoon olive oil3...

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Cai Bao Filling (Vegetable Tofu Bun Filling
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Cai Bao Filling (Vegetable Tofu Bun Filling, Sesame-Flavored)

Ingredients: 1/4 large onions, diced0.25 (1/4 lb) package firm tofu, frozen, defrosted, and cubed2...

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Vegetable-Poached Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Vegetable-Poached Salmon

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 small onions, thinly sliced1 small leeks, thinly sliced1 stalk celery,...

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Chicken and Chayote Soup
Main dishPoultrySoups & stews

Chicken and Chayote Soup

Ingredients: 1 -3 lb stewing chicken2 tablespoons salad oil2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and...

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Crab and Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Crab and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta ( twist)1 (1 7/8 ounce) packages knorr leek...

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Souper Easy Meatloaf and Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Souper Easy Meatloaf and Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 clove minced garlic1 packet dry golden onion soup...

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Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Easiest Ever Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1 egg yolks1/4 cup...

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Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in 4 x 5 inch stripsall purpose...

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Penne Noodles With Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed1/2 cup reserved pasta water6 slices bacon,...

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Beef Pot Pie Filling - Dairy Free
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pot Pie Filling – Dairy Free

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 lbs beef ( cut into...

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Jerk Snapper
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Jerk Snapper

Ingredients: 1 lb red snapper fillets or 1 lb any firm light-fleshed fish1 lemons,...

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Spinach Brunch Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Spinach Brunch Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onions2 -3 fresh...

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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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Salsa Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Salsa Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( cut into bite sized pieces)1 (16...

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Tasty Tamale Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Tasty Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers1...

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half4 slices bacon, chopped1 small onions, chopped3...

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Chameleon Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chameleon Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or 2 cups other pastas8 slices bacon4 tablespoons...

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French Country Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Country Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs2 slices...

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Veggie Lasagna
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 eggplants ( large peeled)2 zucchini ( very small)2 yellow squash ( very...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chorizo Salsa Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 fresh chorizo sausage4 panini bread, sliced lengthwise ( or similar)50 g arugula1...

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Clara's Ground Beef Chop Suey
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Clara’s Ground Beef Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 cup rice3 stalks celery, sliced2 cups water2 slices bacon1 onions, chopped1 lb...

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Grandma's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grandma’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped1 eggs1/2 cup catsup1/2 cup oatmeal1/2 teaspoon...

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Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs2 heaping tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning ( or a little regular...

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Macaroni and Hot Dog Stuffed Bell Peppers
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni and Hot Dog Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni ( cooked and drained)6 medium green bell peppers1 (3 ounce)...

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CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Mushroom-Gruyere Tart

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter3 tablespoons ice water1/4 cup olive...

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Blackberry Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork loins

Blackberry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops2 teaspoons McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak seasoning1/4 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Flint style chili dogs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon garlic granules1 tablespoon mild chili powder1 tablespoon ground...

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Drunken Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Drunken Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup light rum1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 tablespoon soy...

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Potato Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, crushed1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Broccoli Casserole and Rice
BroccoliCasserolesMain dish

Broccoli Casserole and Rice

Ingredients: 1 box frozen chopped broccoli1 1/2 cups cooked rice1 can cream of mushroom...

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Spinach Carrot Loaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach Carrot Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced & steamed until tender, cool1 lb frozen...

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Country Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) frying chickens, cut upCrisco shortening1/2 cup milk1 eggs1 cup...

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Xue's Chicken With Celery and Leek
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Xue’s Chicken With Celery and Leek

Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts2 stalks celery1 inch leekssoy sauce, to tastesalt, to taste Directions:...

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Babootie
BananasGround beefMain dish

Babootie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef ( or half ground beef and ground pork)2 onions,...

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