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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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Long Grain riceMain dishRice

M’Juderah (Lebanese rice and lentils)

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked basmati rice1 cup brown lentils ( pick the stones out...

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Crunchy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups cooked chicken, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Pork Adobo
Main dishPorkStews

Pork Adobo

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless pork, cut into bite-sized chunks6 -10 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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Parmesan Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Parmesan Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef8 ounces ground pork1 large eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese...

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Sumo Salmon Miso Soup
Main dishSalmonSoups & stews

Sumo Salmon Miso Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups dashi ( see instructions)8 -10 tablespoons miso ( fermented soy bean...

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Easy Mandarin Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Mandarin Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 (10 ounce) cans mandarin oranges2 tablespoons melted honey1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, reserve liquid3 tablespoons honey1 lemons, juice of2...

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Dad's Round Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Dad’s Round Steak

Ingredients: 1 round steaks1 cup floursaltpeppergarlic powderoil Directions: Cut steak into serving size pieces.sprinkle...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 slices bacon2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced1 medium green peppers, sliced1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced3 cloves...

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Spaghetti with Olive Oil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chillies

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves garlic, chopped2 hot red chilies, seeds...

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Burgundy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burgundy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons...

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Fantabulous Family-Style Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Fantabulous Family-Style Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water ( 110 F)1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) packets dry yeast1...

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Hamburger Noodle Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 teaspoons minced onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Stove Top Pork Pot Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Stove Top Pork Pot Roast

Ingredients: 4 1/2-5 lbs pork roast2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper6 garlic cloves, chopped1...

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Braised Sirloin Tips Over Rice
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Braised Sirloin Tips Over Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 lbs sirloin steaks or 2 lbs round steaks, slice into...

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Grandma Knorberg's Pork Chops Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Grandma Knorberg’s Pork Chops Casserole

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, trimmed1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans fat-free cream of mushroom soup1/2...

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Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick ( I have also used boneless...

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Easy Cranberry  Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 -3 pork chops, 1 inch thick1 garlic cloves, mashedsaltpepper1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup...

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Ham Barbecue Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ham Barbecue Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 lbs chipped deli ham3 cups ketchup1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons mustard2 tablespoons...

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Spicy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine,...

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Chile Relleno Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Relleno Casserole

Ingredients: 24 ounces whole chilies1/2 lb shredded monterey jack cheese2 tablespoons flour2/3 cup evaporated...

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Ham Chili Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Ham Chili Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked ham ( cubed)1 red bell peppers ( chopped)1 medium onions...

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BeansMain dishStews

‘Neezy Peazy Lunch

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 kg frozen peas and carrots1/2 cup...

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Ree Ree's Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ree Ree’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts1 onionsolive oil1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions: Add some olive...

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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts ( I cut them in half so they aren’t...

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Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Southwest Salsa Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Southwest Salsa Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Babootie
BananasGround beefMain dish

Babootie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef ( or half ground beef and ground pork)2 onions,...

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Homemade Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Homemade Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon pepper1 cup milk3 cups wide egg noodles,...

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Baby Kate's Beefaroni (Oamc) Toddler-Style
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baby Kate’s Beefaroni (Oamc) Toddler-Style

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ( not extra virgin, I use light tasting)1 lb...

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Chicken Artichoke Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken Artichoke Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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Roasted Salmon and Rhubarb
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roasted Salmon and Rhubarb

Ingredients: 1 lb rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces ( about 3 1/2 cups)1/3...

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Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb all white meat lean ground turkey1/2 yellow onions ( finely chopped)1/4...

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Spicy Ethiopian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Ethiopian Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/8 teaspoon ground allspice2 boneless skinless chicken...

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Chimichangas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon...

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Skillet Pork Chops With Beer and Garlic
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Pork Chops With Beer and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 pork chops2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup...

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Zucchini Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients: 16 ounces linguine1 large zucchini1 carrots1 tablespoon garlic, chopped1/4 cup olive oilparmesan cheese...

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Marinated Lentil Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy Poached Salmon With Dill
LemonMain dishSalmon

Easy Poached Salmon With Dill

Ingredients: 1 kg thawed salmon fillets, with skin on 1 side ( may substitute...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Poppin’ Fresh Barbe Cups

Ingredients: 3/4 lb beef, Ground, Lean1 tablespoon onions, Minced2 tablespoons brown sugar12 biscuits (...

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Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 6 (5 -6 ounce) salmon steaks ( 150-175g)3 fat garlic cloves2 teaspoons rock...

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Dandelion Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Dandelion Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic8 ounces sliced mushrooms1/4 cup olive oil14 ounces vegetable broth or...

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Southern Lima Beans With Rice
Main dishPorkSide dishes

Southern Lima Beans With Rice

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag regular lima beans or 1 (1 lb) bag baby...

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Cheese Baked Corn
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheese Baked Corn

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained1 (19 ounce) cans cream-style corn1...

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Turkish Sulu Patates ("watery" Potatoes)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Turkish Sulu Patates (“watery” Potatoes)

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( cubed)2 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 tomatoes ( see step 1...

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Pork Chops With Braised Cabbage and Balsamic Sherry Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chops With Braised Cabbage and Balsamic Sherry Sauce

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick each3/4 teaspoon saltfresh ground pepper,...

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Vermont Sweet and Spicy Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Vermont Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, blanched,roasted1 tablespoon minced garlic2 pinches red...

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Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach pasta with blue cheese sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced1 lb pasta, any kind2 cups mushrooms,...

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Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon soy sauce2 teaspoons dry sherry1 teaspoon water1 lb boneless...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts10 ounces frozen broccoli cuts1/2 lb...

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" Geebee Special" Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

” Geebee Special” Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced cooked or chipped ham ( from deli)6 slices American cheese6...

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Quick Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( can use beef if you’d like)2 teaspoons...

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Perfect Chicken Pesto Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Perfect Chicken Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken tenders1 medium onions, thinly sliced1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce3 medium...

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Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken on Pecan Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 apples, peeled, cored and diced3 tablespoons...

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Ranch Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesCornMain dish

Ranch Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans corn2 bunches scallions, chopped1 large...

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Oh-so-easy Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Oh-so-easy Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs sliced steak2 tablespoons oil1 cup water1/2 cup Russian salad dressing3 tablespoons...

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ChickenMain dishStews

Moroccan Chicken and Date Tagine

Ingredients: 1 large red onions, thinly sliced1 unwaxed lemons, zested4 fresh dates or 4...

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Moms Quick N' Easy Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Moms Quick N’ Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 (8 ounce) sour cream1...

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Chicken Squisito
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Squisito

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt, to tastepepper, to tasteonion powder,...

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