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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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Slow Cook Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Slow Cook Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder6...

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Caesar Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Caesar Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 7 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta ( 2 cups)2 cups chopped cooked chicken3/4...

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips4 ounces linguine, cooked al...

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Easy Salisbury Steaks
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Salisbury Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup milk1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions1 eggs, lightly beatensalt...

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Tender Pot Roasted Beef
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Tender Pot Roasted Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 lbs rump roast, trimmed1 lemons,...

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Apricot-Rosemary Glazed Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Apricot-Rosemary Glazed Pork Loin

Ingredients: 3 lbs pork loin roast1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup...

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Tonight: Mini Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tonight: Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy, divided1 cup water2 lbs lean ground beef1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Tangy Lemon Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt ( you can use leftover cooked...

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Lee's Family Diner Becky Burger - Copycat
High calciumMain dishMeat

Lee’s Family Diner Becky Burger – Copycat

Ingredients: 4 ounces ground beef2 slices Texas toast thick bread2 slices swiss cheese1 slice...

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Easy Mustard Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces1/4 cup French’s mustard1/2...

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BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef Ribs BBQ (Sokalbi Koo-ee)

Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs short rib of beef5 teaspoons soy sauce3 teaspoons sugar5 teaspoons...

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Beef Paprika
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Paprika

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat1/4 cup shortening1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves1 cup onions3/4...

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Red Curry Noodles
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Red Curry Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 large garlic cloves, minced3 large shallots, thinly sliced3 Thai...

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Chinese Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 eggs1 -2 clove crushed garlic1 dash cayenne...

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Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Breast with Rib Cage- Wrapped in Foil

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( with Rib Cage)4 small potatoes, cut into 4 piecesfrozen...

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Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons sugar1...

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Spicy Empanadas
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spicy Empanadas

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 1/2 cups vegetable lard1/4 teaspoon saltice water1 lb ground beef2...

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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Kittencal’s Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat...

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Puerto Rican Pork a La Criolla
Main dishMeatPork

Puerto Rican Pork a La Criolla

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin roast1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper4...

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Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing3 tablespoons...

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Pizza Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pizza Pot Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni8 ounces Italian sausage1 teaspoon instant minced onion1/2 teaspoon...

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Bacon and Ranch Chicken With Parmesan Ranch Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon and Ranch Chicken With Parmesan Ranch Rice

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup ranch dressing1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 slices...

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Chicken Tarragon Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Tarragon Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup2 cups half-and-half cream4 teaspoons...

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Grilled Halibut Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Halibut Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs fresh halibut fillets, cut into 4 servings1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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BBQ Marmalade Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

BBQ Marmalade Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup of your favourite barbecue sauce12...

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Shrimp Enchiladas Verde
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Enchiladas Verde

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen corn, thawed1 lb peeled cooked shrimp, tails removed and diced...

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Basque Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Basque Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/3 kg chicken, cut into pieces2 tablespoons floursalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive...

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Stove Top Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb ground beef2 (14 ounce) jars...

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Coconut Thai Curry Chicken
CoconutMain dishPasta

Coconut Thai Curry Chicken

Ingredients: 14 ounces light coconut milk ( 1 can)1 tablespoon green curry paste (...

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Caramelized Onion Cheese Pizza
Main dishOnionsPizza

Caramelized Onion Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons italian seasoning1 prepared pizza crust ( 12-inch size)1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Skillet Runza
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Runza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 1/2 cups hot water3 teaspoons instant...

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Veggie Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Veggie Burger

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup fresh corn kernels6 mushrooms, finely chopped2 scallions, finely...

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Simmering Steak
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Simmering Steak

Ingredients: 3 lbs steak ( round or blade)2 large onions, cut in half6 carrots,...

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Bourbon Mustard Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bourbon Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly1/4 cup...

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Mom's pork chops(Just 4 ingredients!)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mom’s pork chops(Just 4 ingredients!)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( or your favorite cut of pork chops)4 slices...

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Stuffed Spicy Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed Spicy Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crumbled cheese crackers2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix6 boneless chicken breast...

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Hot Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, divided1 lb...

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Pork Stir Fry
Main dishPorkVegetables

Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 pork tenderloins, thinly sliced2 teaspoons cornstarch1 tablespoon soya sauce2 teaspoons vinegar1 teaspoon...

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Roasted Broccoli With Lemon
BroccoliMain dishSide dishes

Roasted Broccoli With Lemon

Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt ( or...

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Catalina Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Catalina Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons cooking oil 1/2 cup...

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Couscous with Chickpeas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Couscous with Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup uncooked couscous1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained2 roma...

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Salmon and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans boneless and skinless pink salmon, drained2 1/2 lbs...

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Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]
AppetizersMain dishPork

Minced Pork With Thai Basil Bangkok Style [pat Krapao Moo Sap]

Ingredients: 200 g ground pork2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons red Thai chile, pounded2 garlic cloves1...

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Spicy Ham and Bean Soup
Main dishPorkSoups & stews

Spicy Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups beans ( great northern, pinto, black, navy, lentils – any or...

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Quick Summer Shrimp Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Quick Summer Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb baby shrimp1 package elbow macaroni2 roma tomatoes, diced2 green onions, diced1...

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Black Beans over Dirty Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Black Beans over Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans1/2 cup canned corn ( frozen works too)2...

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Greek Shrimp with Rigatoni
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Greek Shrimp with Rigatoni

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic2 cups peeled cubed tomatoes, preferably...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Spicy Thai Beef Salad with Lemongrass-Mint Vinaigrette and Nuts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon red...

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Pigeon Casserole in Red Wine Sauce
CasserolesMain dishStews

Pigeon Casserole in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, diced1 ounce butter ( 50 g)4 pigeons or 2 wood...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Marinated Rib-Eye Roast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry red wine1/4 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons white vinegar1/3 cup chopped...

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Tabbouleh Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Tabbouleh Primavera

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups bulgur wheat1 1/2 cups boiling water3 lemons, grated zest and...

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Spaghettini With Checca Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghettini With Checca Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta4 scallions, coarsely chopped (...

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Caribbean Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Caribbean Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed of visible fatvegetable oil cooking spray1 cup...

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Hamburger Budget Stretch
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Budget Stretch

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 cups oatmeal1/4 cup onions, grated1 eggs Directions: Mix and season...

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Chicken Adobo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Adobo

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken legs1 cup apple cider vinegar1 1/2 cups chicken broth6 garlic...

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Tuna and Arugula (Rocket) Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna and Arugula (Rocket) Pasta

Ingredients: 400 g dry spiral shaped pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 red onions, thinly sliced2...

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Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 large red onions, peeled8 ounces carrots, peeled8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled8 ounces...

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Annie's Fabulous Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishMeat

Annie’s Fabulous Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 onions, chopped finely1/2 lb...

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Persian Beef and Couscous
BeefMain dishStews

Persian Beef and Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless beef roast, in 3/4 inch chunks1/2 teaspoon...

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Mexican Chicken Cutlets
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mexican Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, small1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground...

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