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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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Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients: 1 onions1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1/4 lb penne pasta1/2 cup roasted red peppers2...

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Potluck Beef 'n' Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Potluck Beef ‘n’ Beans

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef2 medium onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2 teaspoons beef bouillon...

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Spaghetti Bolognese Vegetarian
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Bolognese Vegetarian

Ingredients: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, mixed with3 cups water2 medium onions, sliced1 clove...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheesy Bacon Burgers

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon3 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 cup ketchup1 (2 1/2...

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Garlic Kissed Tomatoes
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Garlic Kissed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 firm tomatoes or 6 green tomatoes, cut into chunks2 cloves garlic, crushed1...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb other pastas8 cups water1 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Imperial Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Imperial Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken pieces, skin off3 cups fresh breadcrumbs1 1/2 cups grated parmesan...

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Garlic
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic, Lemon ‘n Herb Chicken on the Grill

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken parts3/4 cup oil3/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons seasoning salt2...

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Brie  Burger
BeefMain dishTurkey

Brie Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper4 slices brie cheese1 granny...

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Chicken Scampi
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Scampi

Ingredients: 8 -10 frozen chicken tenderloins2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 red onions, chopped3...

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Noodles With Honey-Balsamic Beef
BeefMain dishMeat

Noodles With Honey-Balsamic Beef

Ingredients: 4 ounces angel hair pasta ( I used 4 packets of ramen noodles)12...

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Unstuffed peppers (Casserole style)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Unstuffed peppers (Casserole style)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions1 (28 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes1 can stewed...

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Slow Cook Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Slow Cook Down Home Pork Chops and Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder6...

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Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Rum and Coke Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Coca-Cola1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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Soft Taco Casserole
AmericanCasserolesMain dish

Soft Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger, fried1 package taco seasoning1 can refried beans1 can cream of...

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Grilled Shrimp With Polenta
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Shrimp With Polenta

Ingredients: 1 bunch basil, stemmed3 cloves garlic1 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts1 1/2 teaspoons...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Honey Pecan Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons margarine, divided1/4 cup honey1/4...

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Chicken Stew Ole With Corn Dumplings
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Chicken Stew Ole With Corn Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) cans Swanson chicken broth1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken thighs1 cup...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Ginger Peach Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Ginger Peach Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup chopped onions5 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 cups dry red...

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Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage, Pepper and Onion Hoagies

Ingredients: 3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage3/4 lb hot Italian sausage2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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New Mexico Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Easy)
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

New Mexico Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Easy)

Ingredients: 10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup7 ounces chicken broth4 boneless skinless...

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Meatballs
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen cooked italian meatballs2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni & cheese...

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Chilli Chicken With Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chilli Chicken With Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts ( cubed)peanut oil2 crushed garlic clovescracked pepper1 cup roughly...

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Ranch Beans
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ranch Beans

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans2...

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Beef with Green Peppers
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef with Green Peppers

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef, cut in thin strips1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon sherry wine1 tablespoon...

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Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash100 g goat cheese1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) Directions: Preheat the...

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Tomato-basil Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato-basil Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 tablespoons water4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce)...

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Gladys' Sweet Onion-Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Gladys’ Sweet Onion-Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 5 no. 1 onions, sliced12 Ritz crackers, crushed1 lb sausage meat, browned and...

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Hamburger and Rice-a-roni
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger and Rice-a-roni

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (7 ounce) boxes Rice-A-Roni2 tablespoons butter2 1/2 cups water Directions:...

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Country Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons salt, divided1 large onions, cut...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Braised Prawns with Vegetables

Ingredients: 500 g prawns250 g bamboo shoots ( canned)250 g broccoli470 g champignon mushrooms1...

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Baked Macaroni and Brie
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Brie

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk1/4 cup heavy cream7 ounces...

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Oven Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts ( I used boneless)1 cup flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins
ApplesMain dishPork

Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins

Ingredients: butter6 pork loin chops1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1/4 cup water1 teaspoon...

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Magaritsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Magaritsa

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) lamb pluck ( liver, lungs and other organs together)1 lb...

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Louisiana Chicken Sauce Piquant
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Louisiana Chicken Sauce Piquant

Ingredients: 6 lbs chicken3 cups cooking oil4 garlic cloves, finely chopped3 (14 ounce) cans...

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Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) cans pineapple slices3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon dry mustard2 garlic...

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Scalloped Potatoes
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Scalloped Potatoes, Corn and Pork Chop Casserole

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced2 (14 3/4 ounce) cans cream-style cornbutter (...

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Tuna Spaghetti Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tuna Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced ( use less if...

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Chicken Rice Bowl
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients: 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Aegean Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tomato-Orzo Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Aegean Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tomato-Orzo Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages orzo pasta, cookedolive oil flavored cooking spray1 medium fresh...

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Glazed Pork Medallions
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Glazed Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 lb) pork tenderloins1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup orange marmalade2 teaspoons apple...

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Basil Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Basil Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon hot...

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Swiss Baked Scallops
< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Swiss Baked Scallops

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh scallops1 lemons1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/4 cup butter8...

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Spiced Shrimp With Avocado Oil
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spiced Shrimp With Avocado Oil

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1...

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Rigatoni
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned,chopped2 stalks celery, cleaned,diced6 ounces tomato...

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Japanese Grilled Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Japanese Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon grated gingerroot1 tablespoon cracked black...

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Okeefenokee Hash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Okeefenokee Hash

Ingredients: 2 large vidalia sweet onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 lb ground beef1 (28...

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Charred Onion Pasta
Main dishOnionsPasta

Charred Onion Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta3 medium onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic1/2...

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Mushroom Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef consomme, undiluted1 (6 ounce)...

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Authentic Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Authentic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil ( 8)2 lbs pork spareribs, cut in halves or...

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Grilled Cheese Perfection
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Cheese Perfection

Ingredients: 2 slices cheese2 pieces bread2 slices tomatoesbutter Directions: Slice tomatoes while butter is...

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Low Carb Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 4 -6 pieces bacon, chopped2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup onions, choppedsalt and pepper1/4...

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Italian Salad Pizza
Main dishPizzaSalads

Italian Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano...

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Layered Vegetable Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Layered Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 1 sheet prepared puff pastry1 sheet prepared shortcrust pastry300 g pumpkin2 red peppers300...

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Italian Kielbasa and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Italian Kielbasa and Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces kielbasa1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped bell peppers1/2 cup fine chopped...

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Country Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Country Fried Steak

Ingredients: 1 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1/2 cup canola oil3/4 cup self-rising flour2 large...

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Cranberry Sweet and Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cranberry Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 teaspoon cooking...

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Ramen Noodle Soup With Egg Garnish
Main dishPorkSoups & stews

Ramen Noodle Soup With Egg Garnish

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1/2 lb baby bok choy, halved lengthwise2...

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Chicken Burrito Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Burrito Bake, Easy for Busy Families!

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup prepared green chili salsa1 (2 cup) packages...

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