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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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Ground Beef and Onion Gratin
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef and Onion Gratin

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil1 lb lean ground beef3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves1/4...

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Carries Macaroni and Cheese With Ham
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Carries Macaroni and Cheese With Ham

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour2 1/2 cups milk3/4 lb...

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Kittencal's Tuna-Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Kittencal’s Tuna-Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, pieces ( I usually just use a large handful of...

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Baked Pork Chops for 2
Main dishPorkPork chops

Baked Pork Chops for 2

Ingredients: 2 meaty pork chops1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans creamed corn1 tablespoon cooking oilseasoned...

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Kittencal's Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Kittencal’s Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans solid white tuna ( squeeze out excess moisture with...

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Italian Crescent Roll Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Crescent Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/4-1/3 cup chopped onions1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake
BeefMain dishMeat

Swiss Steak and Dumplings Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 lbs steak, cubed1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 cloves minced...

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Ancho Pork Chops and Peppers
Main dishPorkPork chops

Ancho Pork Chops and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic granules or...

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Scotch Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Scotch Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each ( 175 g)salt and pepper3 garlic cloves,...

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Spicy Pizza Sausage
Main dishPizzaTurkey

Spicy Pizza Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 1/3 lbs ground lean pork1/2 cup dry red wine3...

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Garlic Chicken Pasta Primavera
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Chicken Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, cooked & drained2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 lb...

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Simple Baked Mostaccioli
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 2 cups pasta sauce with meat, your favorite ( ours is #151654)3 cups...

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Chicken Tarragon Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Tarragon Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup2 cups half-and-half cream4 teaspoons...

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Chicken Starla
Eggs/dairyMain dishPoultry

Chicken Starla

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary,...

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Greek Eggplant
Main dishPizzaTomatoes

Greek Eggplant, Tomato, and Feta Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved1/2 cup shredded fresh basil2 garlic cloves, pressed2 tablespoons...

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Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork, Cashew, and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into...

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Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions, divided1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Tuna Rice Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Tuna Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna1 cup...

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Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise12 ounces dried orecchiette3 tablespoons...

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Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup chopped onions1 cup frozen green peas2 teaspoons olive...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 10 -12 ounces bow tie pasta8 ounces white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered1 (14...

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Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 1/4 cups diced onions3/4 cup finely chopped carrots1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Ginger Chicken With Peanuts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Ginger Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided ( low sodium)1 tablespoon dry white wine1 lb...

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Quick!  I'm  Starving!  Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Quick! I’m Starving! Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4-1 lb ground turkey1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup, low sodium2 (15...

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Zelda's Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Zelda’s Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry vermouth, can...

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Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Main dishMeatPoultry

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon water1/2 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup soy sauce ( lite is...

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Beat the Clock Stir Fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beat the Clock Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth, divided2 1/2 cups instant rice (...

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Chinese Chicken Legs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped scallions1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2...

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Cheese Frenchee
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Frenchee

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk8 slices white...

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Herb and Garlic Roast Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Herb and Garlic Roast Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins1/2 cup minced fresh parsley1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1...

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Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 oranges, washed and cut into eighths2 limes, quartered1 (3 lb) chicken, washed...

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Spring Has Sprung Salmon With Asparagus
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spring Has Sprung Salmon With Asparagus

Ingredients: 6 new potatoes, washed and thinly sliced1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into...

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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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Tangy Baked Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Tangy Baked Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup beer, allowed to go flat1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Red Salmon Spaghetti Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Red Salmon Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti3 -4 garlic cloves, depending on your taste preferences, crushed and...

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Pasta With Summer Vegetables and Herbs
Main dishPastaVegetables

Pasta With Summer Vegetables and Herbs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onions2 -3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup...

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Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Refreshing Lemon Grape Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) containers lemon yogurt ( about 1 1/4 c.)2 tablespoons fresh...

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Grilled Cumin Marinated Swordfish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Grilled Cumin Marinated Swordfish

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin2...

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Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive...

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Beef and Mushroom-topped Potato Wedges
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Mushroom-topped Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 large potatoes2 cups sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons chopped green...

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White Bean Minestrone
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

White Bean Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 onions, diced1 celery ribs, diced1 carrots, diced1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4...

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo2 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Cavatappi With Spinach, Beans and Asiago Cheese

Ingredients: 8 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves4 cups hot cooked cavatappi pasta ( about...

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Beef Stir Fry
BeefBroccoliMain dish

Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients: 12 ounces rump steak, cut into very thin strips1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour1/4 teaspoon...

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Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped red onions2 teaspoons minced...

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Apricot-Ginger Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Apricot-Ginger Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano1/2...

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Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp, Pepper and Mango Kabobs in Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup lime...

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Overload
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Overload

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/3 cup ketchup6 drops...

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Fragrant  Apricot Rice
Main dishSide dishesWhite rice

Fragrant Apricot Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter4 ounces diced onions ( 1 medium)2 cloves...

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Chicken
AsianMain dishSalads

Chicken, Bacon and Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 tablespoon sesame oil3 slices bacon300 g baby spinach, washed (...

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Shanghai Noodles
AsianChineseMain dish

Shanghai Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground szechaun peppercorns1/2 cup chicken stock3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons black...

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Phyllo Rolls Filled With Spinach and Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Phyllo Rolls Filled With Spinach and Chicken

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon sliced garlic1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1/3...

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Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Roll Ups
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Roll Ups

Ingredients: 6 lasagna noodles2 tablespoons butter1 onions, chopped1 (300 g) packages frozen chopped spinach,...

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Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 ” thickness1/4 cup sweet gherkins,...

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Chicken Oriental Stir Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Oriental Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten fried and cut into thin strips2 boneless skinless chicken...

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Popeye's Favorite Muscle Booster  Sandwich-Spinach
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Popeye’s Favorite Muscle Booster Sandwich-Spinach, Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness ( separated...

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Tipsy Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Tipsy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skin on, bone in1/2 teaspoon coarse salt1/4 teaspoon fresh...

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Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Wonderful Chicken Pizza With Fresh Basil

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste ( no...

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Oven Baked Potato Wedges
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 4 red potatoes3/4 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon seasoning salt1 teaspoon...

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Cashew Pesto Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Cashew Pesto Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves1/2 cup chopped roasted salted cashews ( divided)2 cloves...

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