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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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Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Spicy Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 -3 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4...

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Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin steaks1/2 cup orange juice3/4 teaspoon cornstarch3 tablespoons light soy...

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Walnut Ham Linguine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Walnut Ham Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine or 1 (16 ounce) packages thin spaghetti2 -4...

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Teriyaki Steak Lettuce Wraps
BeefMain dishVegetables

Teriyaki Steak Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup A-1 Steak Sauce, teriyaki1/2 cup orange juice2 teaspoons sesame oil1 (1...

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Creamy Chicken Bake
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Creamy Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Campbell’s cream of...

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Shepherd's Big Purple Vegetable Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shepherd’s Big Purple Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled1 tablespoon unsalted buttersalt and pepper4 fluid...

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Chile Steak With Avocado Tomato Salad
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Chile Steak With Avocado Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons...

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Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup...

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Ham-It-Up Spaghetti
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Ham-It-Up Spaghetti

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, uncooked2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup1/2-3/4 cup milk1...

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Sicilian Pasta Skillet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sicilian Pasta Skillet

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized...

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Al Pastor Fish Tacos
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Al Pastor Fish Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs tuna or 2 lbs marlin or 2 lbs fish, of your...

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Zesty Chicken Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Zesty Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts4 cups water1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onions,...

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Kirk Douglas' Chicken in Dill Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kirk Douglas’ Chicken in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped,instructions below1 frying chickens, cut into 8 piecessalt and...

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Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon or Tuna Steaks
Main dishSalmonTuna

Honey Mustard Grilled Salmon or Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard2 teaspoons soy sauce ( light or lower-sodium soy...

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Zucchini Crescent Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Crescent Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced zucchini, unpeeled1 cup coarsely chopped onions1/4 cup margarine or...

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Southwestern Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Southwestern Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef steaks6 medium potatoes2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth2 (15...

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Baked Snapper With Potatoes
FishMain dishPotatoes

Baked Snapper With Potatoes, Oregano and White Wine

Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into scants ( about 2 1/4 lb)1/2 cup...

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South Beach Style Warm Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

South Beach Style Warm Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin1 cup finely ground salted pistachios4...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2...

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Burger Bean Cups
BeefMain dishMeat

Burger Bean Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1/4 cup...

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On the Go Ravioli Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

On the Go Ravioli Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (25 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli1 (26 1/2 ounce) bottles spaghetti sauce2...

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Asian Chicken Stir Fry
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Asian Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 (10 3/4...

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Shrimp (Prawn) San Choy Bau
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp (Prawn) San Choy Bau

Ingredients: 1 iceberg lettuce2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons lime juice500 g...

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Martini Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Martini Steak

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup dry vermouth2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2...

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No Peeky Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

No Peeky Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( raw)1 1/2 cups milk1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans mushroom...

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Stuffed Onions Georgia
Main dishOnionsVegetables

Stuffed Onions Georgia

Ingredients: 4 large sweet onions ( Vidalla are good)8 slices bacon, diced1/4 cup chopped...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Fettuccini Alfonso

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 1/2 cups soymilk1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon...

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Instant Beef Tenderloin Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Instant Beef Tenderloin Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups diced potatoes, rinsed (...

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Baked Limerick Ham (Serves Many)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Baked Limerick Ham (Serves Many)

Ingredients: 1 ham ( 3-5 lbs.)hard alcoholic cider, to cover1/2 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon...

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Pasta with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaVegetables

Pasta with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 head garlic1 large red bell peppers, seeded and quartered1/2 large yellow onions,...

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Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ultimate Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breastscajun seasoning8 slices bacon, cooked in advance if...

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Bouillabaisse
Main dishPastaStews

Bouillabaisse

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed2 cups chopped onions,...

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Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages macaroni noodles, cooked1 lb ground beef1 small onions, finely...

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Cheesy Beef and Bean Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Beef and Bean Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper1 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 onions, chopped1...

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Herb Crusted Roast Beef and Potatoes
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Herb Crusted Roast Beef and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 lb) beef eye round or 1 (4 1/2 lb) sirloin...

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Spinach
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Spinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Savory Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie crusts ( I use frozen)6 -8 slices bacon, crumbled6...

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Greek Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Greek Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup finely...

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Asian Warm Chicken Cole Slaw
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Warm Chicken Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons light brown sugar2 garlic...

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Tex-Mex Haystacks
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Haystacks

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes,...

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Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped1/2 cup water1/2 cup soy sauce1/3 cup packed brown...

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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops ( 1 1/2-2 inches)4 tablespoons croutons, slightly crushed3/4 cup...

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Chipotle Chicken Steaks
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chipotle Chicken Steaks

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, steaks or cutlets3 tablespoons margarine1 package cream cheese1 cup sour...

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Chicken Chardonnay Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Chardonnay Stew

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package chicken thighsfloursalt and pepper2 tablespoons butter1 cup chicken broth1...

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Chicken and Dumplings Like Cracker Barrel's
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Dumplings Like Cracker Barrel’s

Ingredients: 1 (3 -6 lb) frying chickens ( any whole chicken will do)2 quarts...

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Weight Watchers Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Weight Watchers Baked Chicken

Ingredients: cooking spray ( 1 sprays)1 lb uncooked chicken breasts, four 4 oz halves...

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Diana's Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Diana’s Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 -8 slices lorraine swiss cheese2 (10 1/2...

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Thai Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter1 cup hot water1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon tamari1...

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Rigatoni With Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni With Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions3/4 lb white mushrooms, sliced8 ounces lean...

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Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse
GrainsMain dishPork

Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, trimmed2 tablespoons flour2 cups mushrooms, sliced3 tablespoons shallots,...

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Herb Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Herb Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend3 large chicken breasts,...

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Piggy Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Piggy Wraps

Ingredients: 1 kg cocktail franks8 plain croissantssalsa (or sauce of choice) or mustard (...

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Drunken Dogs
BeefMain dishMeat

Drunken Dogs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ketchup1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 cup Bourbon1/2 cup water2...

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Bachelor Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Bachelor Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, chopped2 roma tomatoes, chopped1/2 red bell peppers, chopped1/2 green bell peppers,...

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Hungarian Goulash under Pressure
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Hungarian Goulash under Pressure

Ingredients: 2 ounces salt pork1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 lbs beef, rmp cut into 1...

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Aloha ! Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Aloha ! Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked,diced and chilled1 1/2 cups sour cream1/2...

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Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: skewers ( wooden or metal)2 medium ripe Hass avocadoes ( sliced with skin...

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Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef With Asian Greens
BeefMain dishVegetables

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef With Asian Greens

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin steaks, fat trimmed, cut lengthwise in half3 tablespoons...

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Margarita Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Margarita Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons tequila2 tablespoons honey1...

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Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Golden Sour Cream Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 2 inches thick2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper,...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Apricot Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices French bread ( 1 inch thick slices)1 cup apricot nectar2 tablespoons...

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