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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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Polish-American Cabbage Pie
Main dishPorkVegetables

Polish-American Cabbage Pie

Ingredients: 2 9-inch pie shells ( I use Pillsbury)8 slices bacon1 lb ground lean...

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Spaghetti
Main dishSpaghettiTuna

Spaghetti, Tuna and Capers

Ingredients: 500 g of good quality spaghetti ( #5 or #7 is a good...

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Gnocchi
Main dishPastaPotatoes

Gnocchi, Mark’s Recipe

Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes, weighed after peeling40 g butter170 g all-purpose flour20 g grated...

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Dirty Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2...

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Saffron Rice Or Tacheen
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Saffron Rice Or Tacheen

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups basmati rice1 cup diced chicken (optional)1/2 teaspoon saffron ( either...

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Hot Chinese Chicken Salad
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Hot Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup oil3 -4 peeled garlic cloves1/2...

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Root Vegetables With Garlic and Beef Tenderloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Root Vegetables With Garlic and Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients: 20 -25 garlic cloves, unpeeled ( or 2 large bulbs of garlic)3 -4...

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Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: chicken, as much & whatever cuts required2 tablespoons soy sauce4 tablespoons tomato puree2...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon Glaze
Main dishPorkPork loins

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon Glaze

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coarse salt2 teaspoons dark brown sugar2 teaspoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon black...

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Tenderloin for Two With Peppercorn Cream
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Tenderloin for Two With Peppercorn Cream

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets1/4 cup brandy1 large garlic...

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Herbed Shrimp and Feta Pizza
Main dishPizzaShrimp

Herbed Shrimp and Feta Pizza

Ingredients: cooking spray1 tablespoon cornmeal1 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated pizza dough2 teaspoons olive oil2...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roast King Salmon with Pesto Glaze

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, green sprout removed1 tablespoon butter1/3 cup pine nuts1/3 cup pecanssea...

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Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup smucker’s low-sugar apricot preserves1 tablespoon vinegar1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon ginger1...

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Baked Stuffed Avocado
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Baked Stuffed Avocado

Ingredients: 1 onions1 tablespoon butter2 large ripe avocados, halved and stones removed4 ounces chopped...

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Salmon Burgers With Dill Tartar Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Burgers With Dill Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 10 ounces salmon fillets, skinless and cut into 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons tartar sauce,...

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Linguine With Squash
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Squash, Bacon and Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon1 (2 lb) butternut squash, peeled,seeded,and diced ( 4 to 5...

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Thai Beef Pitas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Beef Pitas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced2 tablespoons...

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Dinner in a Dish Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dinner in a Dish Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef2 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1...

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Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Escabeche of Mushrooms With Polenta

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water2 cups low sodium chicken broth (cans or box) or...

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Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Mexican Beef Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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Pineapple Chili Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pineapple Chili Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs flank steaks1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained3/4...

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Mole Pinto Beans
BeansMain dishTomatoes

Mole Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced1/2 cup vegetable broth1 green peppers, peeled,...

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Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 extra thick pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick,to serve...

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Chicken Paillard With Caper Brown Butter
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Paillard With Caper Brown Butter

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, tenderloins removed1 1/2 cups fine...

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Grilled Chipotle Marinated Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Grilled Chipotle Marinated Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup onions, minced2 large garlic cloves, minced7 ounces chipotle...

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Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic3 (28 ounce) cans...

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"crazy Easy"  Lo Mein
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

“crazy Easy” Lo Mein

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained1 lb cooked ground beef, drained2 (12...

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Tortellini Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Tortellini Salad

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages tortellini cheese pasta1 (10 ounce) packages curly pasta1 (6...

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Thai Beef Salad Named Jack
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Thai Beef Salad Named Jack

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons korean teriyaki stir-fry sauce1 1/2 teaspoons raw sugar1 limes, juice of2...

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Chicken With Sour Cream - (pui Cu Smantana Acra)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Sour Cream – (pui Cu Smantana Acra)

Ingredients: 1 large chicken, 5 – 6 lbs1/4 lb butter2 tablespoons flour1 pint sour...

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Moroccan Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishOnionsTomatoes

Moroccan Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, halved lengthways1/3 cup olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped4 garlic...

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Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Russian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, cooked ( yields 4 cups)4 cups water2 whole...

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Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Shallot Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Paillardes With Mustard Shallot Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped2...

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Moroccan Chicken (With Prunes)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moroccan Chicken (With Prunes)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon za’atar spice mix800 g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved1 tablespoon...

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Dijon Chicken with Panko Crust
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dijon Chicken with Panko Crust

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or...

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Tangy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tangy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans sauerkraut1 envelope onion and mushroom soup mix2 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 4 ounces pork tenderloins, 2 pieces ( trimmed and pounded)flour, to coat porksalt...

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Moo Goo Gai Pan I
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moo Goo Gai Pan I

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, and cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons...

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Main dishStewsVegetables

Gari (tamarind Vegetable Vindaloo)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup peanut oil or 3/4 cup sunflower oil1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs onions,...

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Aaron Tippin's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Aaron Tippin’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package corn tortillas1 (15 ounce) cans chili beans1 (8 ounce) packages shredded...

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Salisbury Steak and Onion Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak and Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup, undiluted, divided1/2 cup...

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Ground Beef with Cabbage
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef with Cabbage

Ingredients: 500 g cabbage1/2 onionsoil300 g ground beefsalt and pepper1 bay leaves2 carrots, washed,peeled...

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Oven Baked Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Baked Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks or 2 lbs stew meat, cubed1/4 cup flour1 1/3...

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Hamburger Cream Gravy
BreakfastGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or 1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb ground beef3 tablespoons minced...

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Railroad Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Railroad Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped1 (12 ounce) cans whole kernel corn1/2...

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Bayou Chicken With Cantaloupe Salsa
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bayou Chicken With Cantaloupe Salsa

Ingredients: 2 links hot smoked sausage, diced1 medium yellow onions, diced2 tablespoons breadcrumbs2 tablespoons...

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Tortilla Chip Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Tortilla Chip Casserole

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (4 ounce)...

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Salmon Cheddar Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Salmon Cheddar Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, melted8 -9 slices bread, with crusts trimmed2 cups cheddar cheese,...

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15 Minute Chicken Fajitas!
Main dishOne Dish mealTex Mex

15 Minute Chicken Fajitas!

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut in 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Shrimply Divine Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimply Divine Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces mafalda noodles ( or other pasta)12 ounces fresh medium shrimp, peeled...

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Ramen Egg Foo Yong
ChickenMain dishPasta

Ramen Egg Foo Yong

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles6 large eggs2 cups finely chopped cooked...

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Pepperoni Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Pepperoni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 small onions, diced1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 (4...

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Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained4 sweet gherkins, chopped1/2 medium...

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Tater Tot Green Bean Surprise
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tater Tot Green Bean Surprise

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) packages frozen frozen tater tots1 lb ground turkey or 1...

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Quick and Easy Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chuck or 1...

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Sausages Braised in White Wine
Main dishMeatPork

Sausages Braised in White Wine

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork sausage links1 tablespoon olive oil2 shallots, finely chopped100 ml good...

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Chicken Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon dried thyme1 cup chicken broth1 cup...

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My Mum's Salmon Mornay
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

My Mum’s Salmon Mornay

Ingredients: 1 (310 g) cans canned red salmon, drained45 g butter1/2 cup plain floursalt...

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