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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 Lentil "risotto" (Kichdi)
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Creamy Lentil “risotto” (Kichdi)

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 cup assorted lentils ( I use 1/3 cup each...

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Colorful Chicken Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Colorful Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped green peppers1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1...

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Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce2...

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Rice and Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice and Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons margarine ( melted)1 1/2 cups milk1 (385 ml) cans...

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Grilled Cheese N Crab Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Cheese N Crab Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 cup dungeness crabmeat3 tablespoons mayonnaise ( or tartar sauce)2 tablespoons minced onions1/2...

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Beef Pie With Rice a Roni
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pie With Rice a Roni

Ingredients: 1 (6 7/8 ounce) boxes beef flavored Rice-A-Roni1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons butter2...

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Brown Rice and Edamame
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Brown Rice and Edamame

Ingredients: 3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/4 cups frozen edamame, shelled1 tablespoon fresh...

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Mexican Lasagna
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken breasts, diced1 medium onions, chopped1 green peppers, choppedcooking spray (...

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Zucchini (courgette) and mushroom casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini (courgette) and mushroom casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 zucchini1 can cream of mushroom soup6 -8 mushrooms ( sliced)1/2 medium...

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Garlic Salmon Linguine
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Salmon Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 (15 ounce)...

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Faux Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Faux Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Ingredients: 4 quarts fat free low-sodium beef broth1 large onions, sliced into paper-thin rings6...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shepherd’s Poy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup diced onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced...

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Curried Pineapple Chicken
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Curried Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon...

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Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups minced cooked chicken meat1/3 cup minced celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2-1 teaspoon salt...

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El Diablo Chorizo Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

El Diablo Chorizo Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth1 cup basmati rice, uncooked1 cup onions, diced3 jalapeno peppers,...

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Quick Fish Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Quick Fish Pie

Ingredients: 8 fluid ounces skim milk or 8 fluid ounces low-fat soymilk2 tablespoons plain...

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All-in-One Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

All-in-One Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2-1 envelope onion soup mix1 1/2-2 cups milk1 cup frozen peas and carrots,...

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Polish Sausage Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Polish Sausage Dinner

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages beef Polish sausage1 (14 ounce) cans sliced potatoes1 (14...

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Light and Luscious Chicken Enchillida Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Light and Luscious Chicken Enchillida Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of...

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Quick Chicken Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Quick Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups leftover cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey1/2 cup margarine1 dash...

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Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups snow peas8 ounces vermicelli1 red peppers, sliced thin1/2 cucumbers, sliced...

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Fig
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Fig, Pine Nuts and Feta Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork loin, cut into 4-1 1/2 inch steaks2 -3 fresh...

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Pasquale's Favorite Pizza Topping
< 60 minsMain dishPizza

Pasquale’s Favorite Pizza Topping

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese1...

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All American Cheeseburgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

All American Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons catsup1/8 teaspoon garlic powder4...

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Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced raw potatoes1 cup sliced celery3 cups diced cooked chicken2 1/2...

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Maple Sage Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Maple Sage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck3/4 cup sour cream1 large eggs1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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Creamed Salmon on Toast
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Creamed Salmon on Toast

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chopped green onions2 cups milk1 (14...

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General Tso's Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks2 cups green onions, sliced8...

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Crunchy Almond Raspberry Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Almond Raspberry Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 eggs2 tablespoons milk1 (6 ounce) cans smoked...

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Crazy Crust Sausage Pizza
< 60 minsMain dishPizza

Crazy Crust Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bulk pork sausage1 cup unbleached flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon italian...

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Pierogie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pierogie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb extra-wide egg noodles1 (15 1/3 ounce) boxes instant mashed potatoes1 large...

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Bali Beef
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bali Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup minced onions1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Tuna-Cheese Twist
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Cheese Twist

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drained1/2 cup sliced ripe olives1/2 cup chopped...

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Rebecca's Chicken Fingers
Main dishMeatPoultry

Rebecca’s Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( less is fine — if preparing...

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Kim's Steak Fajitas
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Kim’s Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/3 cup lime juice1 tablespoon cumin1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Thai  Grilled Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken thighs, boned2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons...

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Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick) or 4 blade-cut pork chops (...

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Black Bean Onion Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Black Bean Onion Soup

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil5 1/2 cups cooked...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Ghos Pilaau

Ingredients: 2 cups rice1/2 lb mutton or 1/2 lb chicken, cut in pieces as...

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Walleye Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Walleye Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb walleye, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans crab1/4 cup melted butter2 -3 green...

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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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Oriental Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Oriental Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup pineapple juice1 teaspoon ginger, grated1 garlic cloves, finely...

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Beef With Bow-Tie Pasta
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef With Bow-Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks3 cups asparagus ( about 1 lb)1 cup...

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Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut into small strips1 1/2 cups bow tie pasta1 (10...

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Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Fresh Tomato and Goats Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 175 g plain flour1 pinch salt25 g parmesan cheese, finely grated85 g butter,...

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Steak in Garlic Wine Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak in Garlic Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 beef steaks1 tablespoon oil5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1/4 cup beef...

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Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Fajita Salad With Creamy Cilantro-lime Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Creamy Baked Ziti With Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Creamy Baked Ziti With Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves minced garlic2 (10 ounce) packages...

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Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 yellow...

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Chicken Taquitos
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded1 (10 ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce1 cup shredded...

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Kim's Country Chicken Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Kim’s Country Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 1/2 cups baby carrots, cut in half4 potatoes, peeled and...

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Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) rotisserie roasting chickens3/4 cup medium yellow onions, chopped ( about...

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Pork Tenderloin Filet With Pomegranate Molasses
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin Filet With Pomegranate Molasses

Ingredients: 2 (500 g) pork tenderloins, fillet4 garlic cloves1/2 oranges, zest of1/2 lemons, zest...

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Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita

Ingredients: 3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Noodle Koogle ( Kugel )
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Noodle Koogle ( Kugel )

Ingredients: 1 lb wide egg noodles1 cup sugar1/2 cup golden raisins6 large eggs1 cup...

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Polka Dot Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Polka Dot Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs 80% lean ground beef ( at least 80%)1/2 cup ketchup1/4...

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Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Moroccan Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 chicken breast halves ( bone in, skin on)1 small...

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Fish in Shrimp Sauce
FishMain dishShrimp

Fish in Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb mild white fish fillets, like tilipia or flounder1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Swedish Hamburgers (Malda Flaskbiffar)
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Swedish Hamburgers (Malda Flaskbiffar)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1/2 cup...

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Pork Loins in Tarragon Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Pork Loins in Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb pork loin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon brown mustard1 tablespoon butter1/2...

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