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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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Creamy Pasta Primavera -- Easy!
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Creamy Pasta Primavera — Easy!

Ingredients: 150 g pasta ( penne works well)2 large mushrooms, sliced1 small zucchini, sliced1/2...

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Pork Barbecue
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Barbecue

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons paprika3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon...

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Lasagna the Irish Way
LasagnaMain dishSavory pies

Lasagna the Irish Way

Ingredients: 1 lb real irish minced beef1 pint ricotta cheese1 eggs, beaten1 pinch dried...

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Tandoori-Style Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tandoori-Style Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup lemon juice ( 2 lemons)1 small onions, grated3...

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Sunny's Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

Sunny’s Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water1 tablespoon yeast1 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons oil2 teaspoons salt2 1/2...

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Strawberry Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Strawberry Pasta

Ingredients: 1 pint fresh strawberries1/2 lb spaghetti1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup...

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Chicken Quesadilla Stack
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Quesadilla Stack

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas ( 98% fat free – 8 inch)3/4 cup fat-free refried...

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Choked Chicken with Peachy Bean Salsa
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Choked Chicken with Peachy Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, drained...

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Chilled Deviled Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chilled Deviled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 white onions, finely diced1/2 cup celery, finely diced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons...

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Cheeseburger Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 deep dish pie shells ( 4-cup volume)1 lb lean ground beef1/4 teaspoon...

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CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lazy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2...

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Black Bean Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed1 pint cherry tomatoes, each cut in...

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Roasted Vegetable and Gruyere Quiche
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Roasted Vegetable and Gruyere Quiche

Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed1 red onions, quatered1 red bell peppers, de-seeded...

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Salmon With Lemon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Lemon

Ingredients: 1 salmon fillets2 -3 large lemons2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup fresh dill, finely...

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Zucchini-Feta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini-Feta Casserole

Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur3/4 cup boiling water1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, sliced4...

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FrenchMain dishSeafood

Garlic Frog’s Legs

Ingredients: 16 large frog’s legs or 32 small frog’s legsall-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons...

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Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken - OAMC
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix8 ounces apricot jam12 ounces salsa1...

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Nana's Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet
BeansMain dishPork

Nana’s Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons flourfresh...

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Chicken Breasts With Paprika and Yoghurt
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Breasts With Paprika and Yoghurt

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 pinch ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt20 g paprika1 sliced onions1 red...

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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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Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup diced...

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Spicy Chicken Spaghetti
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno...

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Savory Hamburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Savory Hamburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round or 2 lbs ground sirloin2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Healthy Black Bean Vegetable Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Healthy Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 medium carrots, sliced thin1/8 cup onions, diced1/2 medium red bell...

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Baked Ziti and Roasted Veggies
CheeseMain dishPasta

Baked Ziti and Roasted Veggies

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, cubed1 large red onions, cubed2 yellow peppers, chopped1 tablespoon olive...

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BBQ Swiss Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

BBQ Swiss Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup barbecue sauce ( your favorite, I use...

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Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup capers1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 lbs tuna, cut into 1 inch...

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cracker chicken casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

cracker chicken casserole

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed8 ounces sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 cans cream...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Garlic-Lime Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Chicken with Apple Rice Pilaf
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Apple Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 box pre-packaged rice pilaf mix, any brand4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cloves...

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Penne with Turkey
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne with Turkey, Bacon and Camembert

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta1 medium onions, diced2 slices bacon, diced1 1/4 cups diced...

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Spaghetti With White Crabmeat
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti With White Crabmeat,olive Oil, Chilli and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti2 garlic cloves, skinned and finely chopped1 chili peppers, medium strength...

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Black Bean and Tamale Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Black Bean and Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans whole corn, drained1 (15 ounce) cans...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Browned Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 cups long grain rice2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 (10 ounce)...

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Matt's Favorite Easy Pepperoni Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Matt’s Favorite Easy Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients: 8 small Boboli pizza crusts ( 6-inch)1 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauceitalian seasoning1...

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Bad Hunter Stew Aka Setian Stew
Main dishStewsVegetables

Bad Hunter Stew Aka Setian Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup water, plus1/2 cup water, see note1 ounce dried wild mushrooms, such...

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Italian Meatball Soup - Quick
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Meatball Soup – Quick

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with...

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Salmon Nuggets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon ( or flake up some leftover salmon)1/4...

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Bolognese Meat Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bolognese Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons bacon1 carrots,...

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Blender Quiche - or Whatever You Have in Your Kitchen Leftover
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Blender Quiche – or Whatever You Have in Your Kitchen Leftover

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup cooked and cubed chicken meat or 1/2...

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Chinese Meatballs
Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork, ground1/4 lb shrimp, minced1/4 cup water chestnuts, minced1 teaspoon...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons pesto sauce ( basil sauce, recipe at end)8 chicken thighs, boned3...

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Korean Bulgogi Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Korean Bulgogi Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin3/4 cup grated onions1 tablespoon sugar, plus1 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons...

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Main dishPoultryTurkey

Swedish Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey ( 7% lean)1 eggs3/4 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup...

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Weiners on a Stick
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Weiners on a Stick

Ingredients: vegetable oil or shortening, for deep frying1 cup of your favourite barbecue sauce1...

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Voreniki (Perogies) With Sauerkraut Filling
EggsMain dishSide dishes

Voreniki (Perogies) With Sauerkraut Filling

Ingredients: 2 large eggs3/4 cup whole milk, homogenized1/4 cup whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Country Supper
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 2 inch pieces ( I like beef)3...

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Sausage and Hash Browns Bake
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Sausage and Hash Browns Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs bulk pork sausage2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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Vegetable Hoppin' John
< 60 minsMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Hoppin’ John

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers2 teaspoons...

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Tuscan Style Grilled Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuscan Style Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, 1-inch thick1 lemons, zest of3 sprigs fresh...

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Jeff's "ultimate" Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jeff’s “ultimate” Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( round is good, sirloin better)1 lb ground...

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Layered Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Layered Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2...

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Turkey or Chicken Layered Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Turkey or Chicken Layered Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped ( can use 6-8 chopped green onions)4 celery ribs,...

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Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup...

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Chicken - Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken – Piccata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons...

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Hanoi Beef Kabobs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Hanoi Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons finely...

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Turkish Spinach
Main dishRiceVegetables

Turkish Spinach

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, diced4 fresh diced tomatoes1 freshly squeezed lemons2...

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Casserole Italiano
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Casserole Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons minced onions3/4 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black...

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Monroeville's Favorite Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Monroeville’s Favorite Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled,cleaned and boiled2 cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise2...

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