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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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Pistachio Pesto Sauce
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pistachio Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves2 large garlic cloves1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese1/3...

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pineapple shrimp with scallion rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

pineapple shrimp with scallion rice

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups long-grain white rice2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups...

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CrabMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Crepes With Mornay Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced2...

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Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 lbs large shrimp1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) envelopes Italian salad dressing mixhot...

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Easy Pasta Primavera
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Easy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1 cup alfredo sauce ( LowFat version can be used...

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Party Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Party Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup1 teaspoon italian...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Savoury Steak and Onions

Ingredients: 500 g beef steaks ( I use cross-cut blade or topside)3 teaspoons mustard...

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Creamy Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts3/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup butter4 -5 cloves garlic, crushed3...

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Cauliflower Cheese Pie With Grated Potato Crust
CheeseMain dishPotatoes

Cauliflower Cheese Pie With Grated Potato Crust

Ingredients: 2 cups packed grated raw potatoes1/2 teaspoon salt1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup grated onions1...

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Barley and Tuna Salad With Lemon and Dill
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Barley and Tuna Salad With Lemon and Dill

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked barley2/3 cup celery, medium diced1/3 cup plum tomatoes, seeded and...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Bahmi Goreng (fried Noodles)

Ingredients: 11 ounces chinese noodles ( mie)11 ounces pork, minced7 ounces sausages2 ounces shrimp,...

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Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Chianti
Main dishMeatPoultry

Stuffed Chicken Thighs Braised in Chianti

Ingredients: 1 link hot Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled1/2 cup Stove Top stuffing...

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Stove-Top Chicken in Red Wine Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stove-Top Chicken in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Vegetable Crumble
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Vegetable Crumble

Ingredients: 1 cup asparagus1 cup broccoli1 cup carrots1 cup cauliflower1 garlic cloves1 onions, sliced1...

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Saucy Potatoes with Chicken or Pork
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Potatoes with Chicken or Pork

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs...

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Renee's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Renee’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions4 cloves garlic, minced1 lb lean ground...

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Chicken Bake
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese2 cups shredded...

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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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Bratty Potato Salad
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Bratty Potato Salad

Ingredients: 5 bratwursts4 medium baking potatoes1 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 small...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Pastel De Choclo

Ingredients: 6 ears corn, grate the kernels8 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt3...

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Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shell pasta or 2 cups elbow macaroni ( 8 oz.)1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Waldorf Turkey

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey, leftovers are great1 small apples, chopped,no need...

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Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick eachfresh ground pepper2...

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Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts With a Cold Garlic Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts With a Cold Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts100 ml water1 tablespoon vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1...

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Mama's Turkey Marsala (Or Chicken)
Main dishMeatPoultry

Mama’s Turkey Marsala (Or Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast, sliced or pounded thinly1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/2...

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Tuna Tetrazzini
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers7 tablespoons unsalted butter1...

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Perfect Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Perfect Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 chicken3 -4 quarts water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 eggsflour Directions: Boil the chicken...

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Capellini with Ham and Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Capellini with Ham and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of cubed ham1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb capellini1 bunch asparagus, trimmed...

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Chicken Soup for the Lazy
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken Soup for the Lazy

Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken stock1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice3 boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Main dishPorkVegetables

Szechuan Style Eggplants

Ingredients: 600 g eggplants200 g ground pork100 g prawns, shelled and chopped2 tablespoons oil1...

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Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)
AppetizersMain dishYam/sweet potato

Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 garlic cloves, minced very fine1/2...

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My Own Beef Barley Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

My Own Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients: 3 lbs short rib of beefwater1 small onions, diced3 carrots, peeled and cut...

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Beef Barley Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Barley Skillet

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup bell peppers,...

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Louisiana Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Louisiana Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup chopped celery1 -2...

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The Best Casserole Ever!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

The Best Casserole Ever!

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef5 potatoes, sliced in rounds2 cups frozen corn1 large...

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Cranberry Pot Roast
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

Cranberry Pot Roast

Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs boneless chuck roast, wipe dry1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2...

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Balsamic Pork Chops and Grapes
Main dishPorkPork chops

Balsamic Pork Chops and Grapes

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette, dividedsalt, to tastepepper1 tablespoon olive oil1/2...

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Mexican Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix2 cups canned corn niblets2...

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Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...

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Yummy Honey Curry Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Yummy Honey Curry Chicken, With Rice And Veggies

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken thighs ( or breasts, or legs)1 cup rice3 1/4 cups...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Peanut Bacon Burger

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, long strips cut in half2 lbs ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire...

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 onions, finely chopped1/2 cup green onions, chopped...

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Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pesto sauce1/2 cup cheese, grated or 1/2 cup crumbled such as...

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Marsha's Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishMeatPork

Marsha’s Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsfloursalt & pepper2 tablespoons oil1 onions, chopped1 cup sliced mushrooms1 1/2...

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Penne Mozzarella
CasserolesMain dishPenne

Penne Mozzarella

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans of petite diced tomatoes (...

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Salmon Steak
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Steak

Ingredients: 4 ounces salmon steaks1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions: Lightly...

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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: cooking spray1/3 cup red hot sauce4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup...

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Aunt Millie's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Aunt Millie’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2/3 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb plums, stoned and finely...

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Penne with Tomatoes and Feta
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Penne with Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta, uncooked1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, diced1...

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Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked yolk-free wide egg noodles4 cups water1 lb boneless skinless chicken...

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Cherry tomato and Feta cheese slice
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cherry tomato and Feta cheese slice

Ingredients: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry, thawed2 tablespoons olive oil500 g cherry tomatoes1...

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Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup frank chicken wing...

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Baked Hatch Chile Rellenos
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Baked Hatch Chile Rellenos

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups frozen...

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Grilled Garlic-Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Garlic-Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 cloves garlic, pressed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2...

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Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices1 lb ground beef1 medium...

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Creole Green Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Creole Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, diced1 medium green bell peppers, diced1/2 teaspoon...

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Beef Salpicao (stir-fried Garlic Beef)
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Salpicao (stir-fried Garlic Beef)

Ingredients: 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch chunks ( or other tender...

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Balsamic-Braised Pot Roast
BeefMain dishStews

Balsamic-Braised Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry red wine1/2 cup dark balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon olive...

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Swiss Crab Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Swiss Crab Melt

Ingredients: 2 English muffins1/2 lb crabmeat4 slices tomatoessalt and pepper1/3 cup celery, finely chopped1...

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