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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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Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni

Ingredients: salt1/2 lb rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb chicken tenders, cut...

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Mouthwatering Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Mouthwatering Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground turkey1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pork, cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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North of The Border Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

North of The Border Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded & coarsely chopped1/3 cup red onions, thinly sliced...

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David's Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

David’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices cooked bacon1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced2...

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Roman Gnocchi
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Roman Gnocchi

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup semolina1 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups grated...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

High’s Best Ever Bean With Bacon Soup

Ingredients: 2 (11 1/2 fluid ounce) cans campbell’s condensed bean with bacon soup2 (11...

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Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2...

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Puttanesca Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Puttanesca Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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walnut chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

walnut chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Roasted Turkey Calzones
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Roasted Turkey Calzones

Ingredients: 12 ounces oven-roasted turkey breast, chopped or 12 ounces leftover cooked turkey 2...

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Oven-barbecued Hot Dogs
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Oven-barbecued Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 1 package hot dogs1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons water1/2 cup chili sauce1/4 cup...

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Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless3 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 cup onions, chopped1 garlic...

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Chicken and Noodles With Peanut Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 5 ounces japanese curly soba noodles ( chucka soba)1/2 cup low sodium chicken...

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Chickpea Daal
AsianMain dishVegetables

Chickpea Daal (Indian)

Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas ( not canned) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 large...

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Chicken Breasts Alfredo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Alfredo

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2 cup flour3 large eggs, beaten3...

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Indonesian Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Indonesian Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed, and cut into 1 inch pieces3 tablespoons olive...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Homemade Ravioli

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( un-bleached)1/2 cup semolina flour4 eggs1 teaspoon salt...

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Spinach and Ricotta Pie
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach and Ricotta Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2...

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Pasta Puttanesca
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Puttanesca

Ingredients: diced tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 large garlic cloves, diced finely1 1/2...

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Buttered Noodles With Fresh Sage
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Buttered Noodles With Fresh Sage

Ingredients: 16 ounces egg noodles1/2 cup butter1/4 cup chopped onions6 fresh sage leaves, chopped1/4...

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Pollo Rancho Luna (rancho Luna Chicken)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo Rancho Luna (rancho Luna Chicken)

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons commercial mojo marinade (...

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Curd Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Curd Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups curds ( yoghurt)1 cup milk10 curry leaves2 red...

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Chicken and Barley Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken and Barley Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley1...

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Snap Peas and Red Onions
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Snap Peas and Red Onions

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced6 ounces red onions, diced1 clove garlic, minced6...

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Spicy Peanut Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Peanut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 medium chicken legs, skin and fat...

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Chicken With Asiago
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Asiago, Prosciutto, and Sage

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thicknessall-purpose flour6 tablespoons...

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Unstuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Unstuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 green peppers1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped medium1 cup instant...

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New and Different "Taco Salad"
BeefGround beefMain dish

New and Different “Taco Salad”

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beeftaco seasoning ( Old El Paso works well)3/4 cup water1/2...

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Baked Eggs with Garden Vegetable Hash
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Eggs with Garden Vegetable Hash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes...

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Chicken Marsala Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Marsala Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons minced shallots10...

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Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spiced Maple Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground dried ancho chile powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Grandma's Busy Day Casserole
CasserolesLow calorieMain dish

Grandma’s Busy Day Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable soup with beef stock2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Xakk’s Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets6 ounces dry pasta ( Rotini is good)1 boneless skinless...

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Mediterranean Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mediterranean Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 onions, sliced1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves,...

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Phyllo Pizza Sonoma
CheeseMain dishPizza

Phyllo Pizza Sonoma

Ingredients: 10 sheets phyllo pastry6 tablespoons unsalted butter1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/3 cup sundried tomato...

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Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley, Cilantro and Almonds

Ingredients: 12 medium tomatoes, perfectly round for easy stuffing1 cup olive oil3 cups minced...

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Lihamurekepiiras (Meatloaf in Sour Cream Pastry)
BeefMain dishMeat

Lihamurekepiiras (Meatloaf in Sour Cream Pastry)

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Greek Bean Pita Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, rinsed and drained at room temperature1 1/2...

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Cheesy Mustard Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Cheesy Mustard Steaks

Ingredients: 4 -6 beef eye steaks2 cups grated swiss cheese2 tablespoons seeded mustard4 spring...

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Cherry Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 teaspoon sugarsalt...

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Apple Salsa With Chicken
Main dishSalsasSauces

Apple Salsa With Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cored gala apples1 chili peppers, seeded and chopped1/2 cup chopped...

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Potato and Spinach Gatto
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Spinach Gatto

Ingredients: 4 lbs small baking potatoesfine dry breadcrumbs2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese3 eggs2...

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Paul's Bread Machine Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

Paul’s Bread Machine Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon kosher salt2 tablespoons sugar1 cup...

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Healthy Coconut Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Healthy Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray1/3 cup cornstarch1/2-1 teaspoon ground red pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon honey1...

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Penne in Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne in Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked2 tablespoons olive oil3 slices prosciutto, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Saucy Cube Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Saucy Cube Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs cube steaks, cut into serving size pieces1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup...

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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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Chicken Soup With Dumplings
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Chicken Soup With Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces2 tablespoons butter3 (14 ounce)...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Elegantly Creamed Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables ( I use broccoli, cauliflower & carrots)2...

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Chili Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon water1/4 teaspoon...

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Turkey Porcupine Meatballs
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1/2 cup white rice, uncooked1/2 onions, diced2 -3 garlic...

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Tuscan Vegetable Ragout
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tuscan Vegetable Ragout

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and then cut...

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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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Almond Zucchini Burritos
Main dishSquashVegetables

Almond Zucchini Burritos

Ingredients: 6 flour tortillas3 cups julienned zucchini ( matchstick size)1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon...

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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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Cajun Spiced Shrimps
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Cajun Spiced Shrimps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs raw large shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs prawns, peeled and...

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Quaker Oats Prizewinning Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Quaker Oats Prizewinning Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup tomato juice3/4 cup oats, uncooked (...

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Souped-Up Pork Chops or Chicken
CasserolesMain dishPork

Souped-Up Pork Chops or Chicken

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chopssalt and pepper3 tablespoons flour1 onions, chopped1 -2 clove crushed...

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Summer Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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