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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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Country Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Country Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup seasoned...

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Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecorino Romano Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cleaned & trimmed6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese,...

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Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 cup chopped celery3 -4...

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Spider Dogs
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Spider Dogs

Ingredients: 1 hot dogsboiling water, 1 pot ( if making on stove at home)...

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Mama's Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Mama’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or homemade sauce...

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Chicken Fajita Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Fajita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough ( the best is the already formed ones)1/4 cup sour...

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Hamburger Skillet Supper
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( I prefer beef...

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Creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine
Main dishPastaVegetables

Creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin1 cup heavy cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...

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Broccoli - Cheese Pie
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli – Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs4 large eggs1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk1/2 teaspoon hot...

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Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce
FruitMain dishPasta

Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cabbage1 medium onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons oil9 ounces pasta (...

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Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can van camp’s pork and beans4 pieces chicken ( thighs,...

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Chicken With Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tiny new potatoes2 large lemons1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/8...

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Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pepper and Mango Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 red bell peppers, chopped1/4 green bell peppers, chopped1/4 yellow...

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Kittencal's Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Kittencal’s Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces egg noodles2 tablespoons butter1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Kittencal's Enchilada Stack
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Enchilada Stack

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 large onions,...

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Campbell's Golden Mushroom Soup Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Campbell’s Golden Mushroom Soup Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( not the thin sliced though)1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Cheeseburger Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 3/4 cups water2/3 cup ketchup1 tablespoon prepared mustard2 cups...

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Tuscan Style Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Tuscan Style Chicken

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb boneless skinless...

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Mexi-Stack
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Mexi-Stack

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon beef bouillon2...

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Beef Burgundy Simplified
Beef roastMain dishStews

Beef Burgundy Simplified

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil18 small white onions, peeled ( or frozen)3 -5 lbs beef...

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Stew Peas and Rice
BeefMain dishStews

Stew Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 can coconut milk1 1/2 cups red peas250 g fresh beef250...

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Low Fat Foil Parcel for One
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Low Fat Foil Parcel for One

Ingredients: 100 g fresh button mushrooms1/2 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon finely shredded leeks1 sliced tomatoes1...

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Pan Seared Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Pan Seared Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 0.5 (14 ounce) packages firm tofuthai spicy peanut sauce ( from bottle or...

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Braised Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Braised Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops ( 1/2-inch thick)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup water1 tablespoon...

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Caribbean Chicken Kabobs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Caribbean Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (16 ounce) cans pineapple chunks1/2 cup soy...

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Sauerkraut Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sauerkraut Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages lasagna noodles, uncooked1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained3 tablespoons...

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CasserolesMain dishPork

Broccoli Ham Hot Dish

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli2 cups cooked rice6 tablespoons butter or...

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Glens of Antrim Irish Stew
IrishMain dishStews

Glens of Antrim Irish Stew

Ingredients: 1 ounce butter2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs beef, cubed1 large onions, coarsely...

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Tuna with Pineapple and Peppers
Main dishPineappleTuna

Tuna with Pineapple and Peppers

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, approx1 can pineapple rings, drained ( reserve 3...

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Pizza Style Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Pizza Style Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4 teaspoon...

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Spanish Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Spanish Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 750 g diced chicken1/2-1 chorizo sausagesolive oil ( for frying)1 red capsicums, diced1...

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Pork and Marsala
Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Marsala

Ingredients: 2 pork butterfly steaks1/2 cup marsala1/2 cup cream1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/4...

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Bbq Spareribs
BeefMain dishMeat

Bbq Spareribs

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs country-style spareribs ( I always use beef ribs for this...

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Roast pork with Figs Onions and Marsala
FruitMain dishPork

Roast pork with Figs Onions and Marsala

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins12 dried black figs, approximately1 cup marsala wine or 1...

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Green Split Pea Dhal
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Green Split Pea Dhal

Ingredients: 3/4 cup frozen spinach1/2 cup diced carrots1 1/4 cups dried split peasbroth1 cup...

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Swiss Steak Italiano
BeefMain dishMeat

Swiss Steak Italiano

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 lbs boneless round steak, cut in serving size pieces3...

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Crab Cakes Like Joe's Crab Shack
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes Like Joe’s Crab Shack

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dry...

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Very Quick Low Gi Chicken Curry
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Very Quick Low Gi Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil ( for frying)1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons curry paste4 tomatoes, chopped4...

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Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes for 1!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes for 1!

Ingredients: 125 g spaghetti ( I use wholemeal)1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Amazing Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Amazing Marinade

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, cut as desired1/4 cup steak sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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Coffee-braised Short Ribs With Ancho Chile
BeefMain dishTomatoes

Coffee-braised Short Ribs With Ancho Chile

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper5 lbs beef short ribs ( 1-inch-thick flanken-style)1...

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Crawfish Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Crawfish Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 green bell peppers ( chopped)3 tablespoons fat or 3 tablespoons shortening2 small...

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No Way Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

No Way Casserole

Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled and sliced1 lb hamburger, cooked and scrambled or 2 (8...

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Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: romaine lettuce leaves ( cut in half horizontally)2 tablespoons peanut oil5 crushed garlic...

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Cowboy "this-N-That" Hearty Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Cowboy “this-N-That” Hearty Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili-ready tomatoes1...

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Spicy Italian Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil8 pieces chicken breasts or 8 pieces chicken thighs1 medium...

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Chicken San Remo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken San Remo

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper1 large eggs1 tablespoon water4...

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MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)
Main dishPastarice and grains

MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)

Ingredients: 10 ounces mafalda pasta3 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped finely7 ounces lardons or...

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Gnocchi With Broccoli and Mushrooms
< 60 minsMain dishSide dishes

Gnocchi With Broccoli and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces assorted mushrooms or 12 ounces white mushrooms, sliced1...

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Crunchy Curried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Curried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breasts2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 small garlic cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon...

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Crab Stuffed Chicken (Aka Fancy Chicken)
ChickenCrabMain dish

Crab Stuffed Chicken (Aka Fancy Chicken)

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat ( I actually...

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Chicken Bolognese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Bolognese

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to slightly flatten1 dash pepper1/4 cup...

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Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs2 heaping tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning ( or a little regular...

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Burgundy Pot Roast
BeefMain dishStews

Burgundy Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 (3 lb) round-bone...

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4-Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

4-Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 15 ounces ricotta cheese12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded1 package provolone cheese2 eggs1 tablespoon...

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Meatloaf Burgers With Tangy Tomato Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Burgers With Tangy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 lb ground pork1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1 teaspoon...

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Summer Pasta With Corn
CornMain dishPasta

Summer Pasta With Corn, Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients: 2 ears corn ( steamed or grilled)1 lb firm ripe tomatoes, peeled if...

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Simply Elegant Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Simply Elegant Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tenderized round steaks2 tablespoons oil2 large onions, sliced thin1 (4...

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Hearty Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked brown rice1 1/3 cups water, plus4 -5 tablespoons water, divided3/4...

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Zucchini Eggplant (Aubergine)  Low-Carb Lasagna
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Zucchini Eggplant (Aubergine) Low-Carb Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini1 medium eggplants1 large onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped6 sweet Italian...

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