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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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Caterers Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Caterers Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground round, browned and drained1 (12 ounce) cans whole kernel...

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Chili Chicken Strips
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 3/4 cup corn chips, crushed ( sometimes I use chili-cheese chips)2 tablespoons dry...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Potato and Sausage Hotpot

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions, sliced1 lb fat sausages, sliced18 ounces floury potatoes,...

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Pork Chop - Sauerkraut Bake
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chop – Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (14...

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BeefMain dishStews

Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, cut into cubes2 medium onions, minced1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 1/4...

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Spinach and Feta Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Spinach and Feta Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces phyllo pastry1 lb spinach2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon...

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John Ed's Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

John Ed’s Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, washed but uncooked32 ounces yellow whole kernel corn, canned,...

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Pasta Mezzanotte
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Mezzanotte

Ingredients: salt1 lb angel hair pasta1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Beef and Rice Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Rice Stroganoff

Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onions, chopped1 lb lean ground beef1 teaspoon...

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Deluxe Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deluxe Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat2 cups large macaroni ( uncooked)1 medium onions, chopped1 green...

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Easy Beef Skillet Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 small bell peppers, chopped26 -28 ounces...

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Luby's Cafeteria Baked White Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Luby’s Cafeteria Baked White Fish

Ingredients: 8 (6 ounce) skinless white fish fillets ( cod, haddock, or other fish...

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Ranch Beans
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ranch Beans

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans2...

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Marvelous Mini Meatloaves BBQ Style
BeefGround beefMain dish

Marvelous Mini Meatloaves BBQ Style

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages Stove Top stuffing mix1...

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Easy but Elegant Chicken Supreme
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy but Elegant Chicken Supreme

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs7 teaspoons flour, divided9 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1 eggs,...

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Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1 (20 ounce) packages frozen mixed...

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Greek Meat Rolls in Tomato-wine Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Greek Meat Rolls in Tomato-wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb1 lb ground beef1 cup dry breadcrumbs1 onions, chopped1 clove...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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Southern Lima Beans With Rice
Main dishPorkSide dishes

Southern Lima Beans With Rice

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag regular lima beans or 1 (1 lb) bag baby...

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Australian Oysters in Champagne Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShellfish

Australian Oysters in Champagne Sauce

Ingredients: 16 oysters1/4 cup champagne2 tablespoons leeks, finely grated1/4 cup creamsaltpepper1/2 limes, juice of3...

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Cheesy Barbecue Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Barbecue Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked pasta ( 8oz I like rotelle)1 lb ground beef1 medium...

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Vidalia Onion Tart
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Vidalia Onion Tart

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts2 large vidalia onions, thinly sliced2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar...

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Tomato Open Sandwiches with Peanut Butter
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tomato Open Sandwiches with Peanut Butter

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread2 teaspoons natural peanut butter ( I use homemade)1/2...

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Spicy Potato Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef4 cups cubed peeled potatoes ( 1/2 inch cubes)1 small...

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Crab Cakes With Green Onions
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes With Green Onions

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons mayonnaise ( I use light mayo)2 tablespoons minced green...

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Bavarian Style Cube Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Bavarian Style Cube Steak

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 lb beef cube steaks, about1/3 cup chopped onions2 1/2...

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Vegetable Samosa Pie
Main dishSavory piesYam/sweet potato

Vegetable Samosa Pie

Ingredients: 18 ounces new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into small chunks12 ounces sweet potatoes,...

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Yogurt Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Yogurt Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 cup plain yogurt ( be sure it contains live...

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Christmas Corn Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Christmas Corn Bake

Ingredients: 2 eggs ( beaten)2 cups cream-style corn ( 1 can)1 cup Minute Rice1/2...

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Emaw's Goulash
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Emaw’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 -4...

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Italian Noodle Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Italian Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 tablespoon vegetable oil...

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Spicy Pork With Lemon Grass and Coconut
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Spicy Pork With Lemon Grass and Coconut

Ingredients: 700 g lean pork loin or 700 g pork fillets2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Courtney's Favorite Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Courtney’s Favorite Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles3 tablespoons butter1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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The "Perfect" Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

The “Perfect” Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed for 5 minutes1 cup asparagus, cut in 1...

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Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 8 green peppers1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded ( low-fat)1/2...

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Well-Done Hamburgers on a Charcoal Grill
BeefMain dishTurkey

Well-Done Hamburgers on a Charcoal Grill

Ingredients: 1 slice good quality white bread, crust removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces2...

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Pierogi Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pierogi Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks2 (12 ounce) cans...

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Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts (Low Fat)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juicesalt...

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Hubby's Favorite Chicken Scaloppine With Angel Hair Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Hubby’s Favorite Chicken Scaloppine With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsflour, seasoned with salt and pepperbutterangel hair pastalemon juice3...

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Lemon Garlic Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced garlic ( I use the garlic in the jar)1/2 cup...

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Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter2 cups heavy cream2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable...

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Lentil Bolognese
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients: 100 g red lentils ( the kind that don’t need soaking)420 g canned...

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Red Beans and Rice
< 60 minsBeansMain dish

Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 3 (15 1/2-16 ounce) cans red beans1/2 lb kielbasa or 1/2 lb smoked...

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Buffalo Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Buffalo Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) bottles chicken wing sauce4 ounces cream cheese1...

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Baked Macaroni and Brie
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Brie

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk1/4 cup heavy cream7 ounces...

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Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup...

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Pork Loin Braised in Milk
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Braised in Milk

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless pork chops ( 1.5 Lbs.)coarse saltfresh ground pepper2...

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Grandma's Italian Spaghetti Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Grandma’s Italian Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped2 teaspoons chopped garlic2 lbs...

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Heart Healthy Fried Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Heart Healthy Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1 cup fat free chicken broth1 1/3 cups long grain...

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Kelly's Chicken Fettuccini Fernando
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Kelly’s Chicken Fettuccini Fernando

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in large bite-sized pieces or strips1...

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Easy Shepherd's Pie
EnglishMain dishMeat

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2/3 cup yellow onions, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Middle Eastern Baked Kufta
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Middle Eastern Baked Kufta

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef or 3 lbs lamb or 3 lbs turkey1 large...

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Abura - Age (Deep Fried Tofu)
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Abura – Age (Deep Fried Tofu)

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages of regular firm tofu600 ml vegetable oil Directions: Remove...

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Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning...

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Spicy Low Fat 3-cheese Pasta With Chipotle
Main dishOne Dish mealTomatoes

Spicy Low Fat 3-cheese Pasta With Chipotle

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon meltable light margarine1 small onions, finely chopped1 small bell peppers, finely...

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Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs apples, quartered, cored, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter, unsalted4 pork...

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Meatless Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Meatless Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce1/2 lb lasagna noodles, cooked and then put into...

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Baked Barramundi
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Barramundi

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks6 medium mushrooms, thickly sliced2 medium tomatoes, sliced2...

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Gypsy Pasta Salad With Wasabi Ginger Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Gypsy Pasta Salad With Wasabi Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: fresh jalapenoswasabi ( to taste, your prefference)japanese horseradish ( or regular)powdered ginger1 (12...

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Chicken Fingers Remoulade
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Fingers Remoulade

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup snipped chives or 1/4 cup chopped green onions1 tablespoon...

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