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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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Chicken and Almond Pilau
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Almond Pilau

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice3 -4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 large onions, finely...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Javanese Roasted Salmon and Wilted Spinach

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1 teaspoon dry crushed red...

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Chicken Fried Rice 3
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Fried Rice 3

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon ground cumin2 chicken breast filletscooking spray2 garlic cloves,...

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Quick and Easy Kielbasa Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Quick and Easy Kielbasa Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa8 -10 large potatoes3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beanssalt Directions:...

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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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Jumbo Thai Stuffed Shrimp
Main dishPorkShrimp

Jumbo Thai Stuffed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, shelled, deveined and cooked ( 16/20)2 tablespoons chunky peanut...

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Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt2 tablespoons...

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Easy Beef Enchilada
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Enchilada

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( I use 2 sometimes)1 medium diced onions1 (1 1/4...

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Pasta with Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta with Broccoli, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta ( such as orzo, small shells or elbow...

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Colorfull fresh salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Colorfull fresh salad

Ingredients: 3 fresh carrots1 granny smith apples ( Green acidy apple)1 small red onions1...

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Finnish Cabbage and Tofu over Rice
Main dishRiceSoy/tofu

Finnish Cabbage and Tofu over Rice

Ingredients: 16 ounces tofu, pressed1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 1/2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce2 1/2...

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pasta with peanut sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

pasta with peanut sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter1/3 cup hot water3 tablespoons soy...

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Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings
Beef roastMain dishStews

Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings

Ingredients: 30 g butter2 tablespoons olive oil8 onions ( eshalots or baby onions peeled)200...

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Huevos Rancheros Tostados
BeansBreakfastMain dish

Huevos Rancheros Tostados

Ingredients: 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas or 4 (6 inch) flour tortillascooking spray1/2 cup...

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Main dishPorkVegetables

Bavarian Pork Chops Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, trimmed1/4 cup chopped onions2 medium carrots, shredded1 (14 ounce)...

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Salmon (or Tuna) Parmesan Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Salmon (or Tuna) Parmesan Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated3/4 cup shortening3 tablespoons water (...

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Spicy Sweet Grilled Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Sweet Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup guava jelly or 1 cup apple jelly2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2...

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Beef Dinner
BeefMain dishPotatoes

Beef Dinner

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 large onions,...

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Super Spicy Brown Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Super Spicy Brown Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 boneless pork chops ( 1/2-1 “inch” thick)1/4 cup spicy brown mustard (...

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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup teriyaki sauce4 hamburger buns, potato or gourmet...

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Italian Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Italian Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup chopped prosciutto2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped...

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Spaghetti With Lemon Shrimp
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Lemon Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine2 tablespoons butter2 shallots, thinly sliced1 lemons6...

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Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce
ChickenMain dishPasta

Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 300 ml light cream250 ml milk3 teaspoons olive oil5 chicken breasts, sliced60 g...

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Marinated Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks or 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks or 1...

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Main dishMexicanNorth american

Tinga (Mexican Dish)

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chuck roast or 2 cups cooked chicken or 2...

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Stuffed Cabbage
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice, rinsed,soaked in cold water for 1 hour,and drained1 large...

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Chicken in Gravy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 1/2 ounce) cans artichoke hearts,...

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Tandoori Chicken Burgers With Minted Cucumbers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tandoori Chicken Burgers With Minted Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions1/4 cup snipped fresh...

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Sausage and Spinach Pastry Puffs
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Sausage and Spinach Pastry Puffs

Ingredients: 3 sausages, diced to 1/2 inch squares ( I prefer sweet)1 onions, diced1...

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Ritzy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cooked chicken, diced1 1/2 cups celery, chopped1 cup onions, chopped1 1/2 cups...

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Microwave Tomato Risotto
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Microwave Tomato Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely diced1 1/3 cups arborio rice1 liter chicken...

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Porcupines in Mushroom Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Porcupines in Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 eggs1/4 cup onions, minced finely1/2-3/4 cup uncooked ricesalt and...

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Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Mary’s Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 32 ounces spaghetti sauce ( your favorite brand or flavor)3/4 cup water1 teaspoon...

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Meatballs in Broth
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Meatballs in Broth

Ingredients: 400 g ground beef ( Mince)1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon prepared garlic, from jar...

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Roasted Garlic Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Roasted Garlic Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb garlic heads1/2 cup olive oilsalt & freshly ground black pepper1 lb...

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Fanny Farmer's Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Fanny Farmer’s Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs stew meat1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper4 tablespoons...

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Classic Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Classic Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts ( or make your own)1/3 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grumpy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 onions2 cloves...

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Black Bean and Chipotle Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Black Bean and Chipotle Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 cups chopped onions4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups diced carrots1...

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Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Easy Sweet and Sour Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup sliced celery1/2 cup chopped...

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Fettuccine a La Ferrari
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fettuccine a La Ferrari

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta2 teaspoons butter1/2 ounce cognac1 cup whipping cream3 cups tomato...

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Cabbage Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Cabbage Stew

Ingredients: 250 -350 g smoked pork or 250 -350 g smoked bacon1 cabbage2 onions8...

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Mexican Lasagna With Black Beans and Corn
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Lasagna With Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients: cooking spray5 large flour tortillas ( 10-inch)1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 (15...

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Main dishPorkSoups & stews

Mary Pshyk’s Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white beans2 lbs lean pork spareribs4 medium beets, peeled, grated1 large...

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Blazing
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Blazing, I Mean Braising Pork and Red Lentils

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil 2 yellow onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 1...

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Yummy Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Yummy Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey1 cup picante...

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Quick-Topped Vegetable Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick-Topped Vegetable Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/3...

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Crab Quesadillas
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 peeled and...

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Country Dijon Poulet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Country Dijon Poulet

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken2 tablespoons buttersalt and pepper1 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaves1/4...

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaf
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken1 cup cooked white rice1 cup canned black beans,...

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Creamy Beef and Corn Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Creamy Beef and Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup diced onions1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed1...

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Escalloped Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Escalloped Chicken

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chicken1 cup finely chopped celery1 cup soft breadcrumbs2 tablespoons minced...

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Vegetable Not-Zagna Pasta Toss
CarrotsMain dishPasta

Vegetable Not-Zagna Pasta Toss

Ingredients: coarse salt1 lb short curly pasta, such as campanelle1 medium zucchini1 small carrots2...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Ro-tel Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can...

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Beefed-Up Spanish Orzo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beefed-Up Spanish Orzo

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages orzo pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground beef1/2 lb...

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Mediterranean Pot Stickers
EuropeanLunch/snacksMain dish

Mediterranean Pot Stickers

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked lentils1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 teaspoon...

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Settler's Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Settler’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup flour4 ounces butter2 teaspoons vinegar1 tablespoon milk1 carrots, grated1 onions, grated1...

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Easy Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Easy Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( cooked)1/4 cup oil ( can use less, but do...

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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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Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce
Main dishMeatPoultry

Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup...

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