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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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Shortcut Dirty Rice (Or Rice Dressing for Non-Southerners)
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Shortcut Dirty Rice (Or Rice Dressing for Non-Southerners)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups raw rice1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Spicy Indian Kofta
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spicy Indian Kofta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef2 teaspoons minced ginger3...

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Boerenkool (Kale with Potatoes and Meat)
BeefMain dishMeat

Boerenkool (Kale with Potatoes and Meat)

Ingredients: 4 lbs kale4 lbs potatoes, peeled & quartered ( 12 medium)5 tablespoons fat...

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Taco Stuffed Pasta shells
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Taco Stuffed Pasta shells

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning1 (4 ounce) packages cream cheese12 large...

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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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Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta3 boneless chicken breasts ( skinned and chopped)1 tablespoon cornstarch2/3...

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Little Cheddar Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Little Cheddar Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 eggs3/4 cup milk1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup onions,...

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Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages

Ingredients: 500 g pork sausage links1 sliced carrots1 onions, chopped1 apples, thinly sliced2 teaspoons...

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Beerinthebutt chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beerinthebutt chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chickenlemon pepper2/3 can beer Directions: Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and...

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Fettuccine With Gorgonzola Sauce and Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fettuccine With Gorgonzola Sauce and Broccoli

Ingredients: 3/4 cup canned low sodium vegetable broth1/2 cup dry white wine1/2 lb gorgonzola...

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Good As Gold Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Good As Gold Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon paprikasalt4 whole chicken breasts,...

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Chicken Pizza With Caramelized Red Onion
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Chicken Pizza With Caramelized Red Onion

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked1 tablespoon canola oil1 large red onions,...

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Fusilli With Three Cheese and Red Bell Pepper
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fusilli With Three Cheese and Red Bell Pepper

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter2 red bell peppers, julienned1 teaspoon salt3/4 lb fusilli1/4 lb fontina,...

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Beef Shirataki
BeefMain dishPasta

Beef Shirataki

Ingredients: 200 g shirataki noodles, drained1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup mirin300 g...

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Salmon Balls
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Balls

Ingredients: 3 potatoes1/2 cup long grain rice1/2 cup rolled oats1 (415 g) cans red...

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Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill
Low carbMain dishVery low carbs

Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chuck roast ( 2-1/2 to 3 inches thick)salt, to tastepepper,...

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Easy Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersMain dishWhite rice

Easy Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 head of any leaf lettuce, romaine, iceberge, boston bibb1 carrots1 limes, wedgedsliced...

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Easy Taco Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Taco Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice2 tablespoons taco seasoning1/2 cup corn3/4 cup refried beans1...

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Sesame Steak Kabobs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sesame Steak Kabobs

Ingredients: 10 bamboo skewers ( 7-inch)1/2 cup soy sauce4 cloves garlic, forced through a...

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Zucchini Ricotta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini Ricotta Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini15 ounces light ricotta cheese1/2 cup fat free egg substitute1/2 cup...

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Pork Stir Fry With Hokkien Noodles
Main dishPastaPork

Pork Stir Fry With Hokkien Noodles

Ingredients: 500 g pork, cut in strips450 g fresh hokkien noodles1/2 red capsicums, thinly...

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Spinach Carrot Loaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spinach Carrot Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced & steamed until tender, cool1 lb frozen...

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San Francisco Chops
Main dishMeatPork

San Francisco Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, about 1 1/2 lbs ( 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)1...

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Middle Eastern Macaroni 'N Garbanzos
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Middle Eastern Macaroni ‘N Garbanzos

Ingredients: 12 ounces corkscrew macaroni or 12 ounces elbow macaroni2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Potato Crusted Snapper
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Potato Crusted Snapper

Ingredients: 1 dash salt and pepper1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk2 cloves garlic, smashed3/4 cup instant...

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Summer Garden Crepes
Eggs/dairyMain dishSide dishes

Summer Garden Crepes

Ingredients: 3 eggs2 tablespoons peanut oil1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup flour1 bunch scallions,...

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Spicy Spaghetti Ginger Salad  (Asian)
Main dishSaladsSpaghetti

Spicy Spaghetti Ginger Salad (Asian)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce2 teaspoons fresh minced gingerroot1...

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Oriental Style One-Dish Dinner
< 15 minsCasserolesMain dish

Oriental Style One-Dish Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork2 cups Chinese cabbage or 2 cups cabbage, Chopped2 carrots,...

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My Tuna-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta shells9 ounces canned tuna, drained1/2 cup Miracle Whip or 1/2...

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Tomato Soup With Spices (Low Fat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Tomato Soup With Spices (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 (46 ounce) cans tomato juice1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon chicken soup base3 cups...

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Meatloaf Minis
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Meatloaf Minis

Ingredients: 1 cup green bell peppers, finely chopped1 cup celery, finely chopped1 cup rolled...

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Beef and  Rice Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 (14 ounce) cans cut...

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Clams With Tomato and Basil
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Clams With Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Oven Baked Pork Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1 inch cubes2 teaspoons cooking oil3...

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Oyster Stew Supreme
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Oyster Stew Supreme

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, diced2 stalks celery, diced1 garlic...

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Light Pot Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Light Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef round rump roast or 2 lbs chuck arm pot roastnonstick...

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Cheater's Pasta
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheater’s Pasta

Ingredients: 1 box macaroni & cheese dinner mix, your favorite1 bag frozen vegetables, your...

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Pizza Burgers
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Pizza Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon...

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Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped8 ounces spaghetti2...

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Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup dried adzuki beans1 bouquet garni ( thyme, parsley, and bayleaf)2 small...

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Easy Creamy Pasta with Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Creamy Pasta with Veggies

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry fusilli or 2 1/2 cups rotini pasta1 (16 ounce)...

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Wild Rice Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken

Ingredients: 1 package uncle ben’s wild rice mix1 package dry onion soup mix1 can...

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Moroccan Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Moroccan Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained1 small red...

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T-Bone Steaks with Garlic and Chili Butter
BeefMain dishMeat

T-Bone Steaks with Garlic and Chili Butter

Ingredients: 1 large poblano chiles or 2 fresh anaheim chilies6 cloves unpeeled garlic3 tablespoons...

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Main dishMeatPork

boneless pork on the barbie

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless pork chops1/4 cup Italian dressing Directions: Rinse the pork w/...

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Shelly's Weird Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shelly’s Weird Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper ( or...

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Risotto-Style Soup
Main dishRiceSoups & stews

Risotto-Style Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/2 cup chopped onions1/3 cup medium grain...

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German Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

German Lasagna

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules2 teaspoons onion salt2...

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Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Easy Greco Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breaststo taste olive oil or to taste clarified...

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German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thinly2 tablespoons flour, plus more for...

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Japanese Pork Sate
Main dishPorkPork loins

Japanese Pork Sate

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin1/2 cup minced onions2 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons lemon...

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Kickn' Quesadillas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Kickn’ Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cheese ( any type you like, you normally add 2-3 types...

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Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or 1 1/2 cups sour cream or 1...

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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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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fusion Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water3 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons peach preserves1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons soy...

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Light and Easy Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Light and Easy Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons honey mustard8 slices white bread4 slices swiss cheese1/4 lb thinly sliced...

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Veronica's Sweet-N-Tangy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Veronica’s Sweet-N-Tangy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Rolls
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken16 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder16 crescent rolls Directions:...

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Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil3 rosemary sprigs3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1...

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Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets4 cups cauliflower florets2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 bunch green onions,...

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