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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 a La King
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken a La King

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms3 green onions, sliced both white and...

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Super-easy Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Super-easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce ( your favorite store brand)1 cup water8 ounces...

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CasserolesMain dishStews

Biscuit -topped Hamburger Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup coarsely chopped onions1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Browned Pork Chops with Gravy
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Browned Pork Chops with Gravy

Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) boneless pork chops1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/4 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Moroccan Chicken with Olives

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Best Ever Chicken Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Ever Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut...

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Grilled Brats
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Brats

Ingredients: 6 large uncooked bratwursts2 large onions, sliced1 large green peppers, sliced2 (12 ounce)...

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Tortilla Pie
AmericanMain dishSouthwestern u.s.

Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin8 (8...

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Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage and Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian pork sausage2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/2 cup...

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Prime Rib (Foolproof ) With Au Jus Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Prime Rib (Foolproof ) With Au Jus Gravy

Ingredients: 5 lbs standing rib roast4 garlic cloves, mincedsaltpepperthyme leavesbasil leavesmarjoram leavesWorcestershire saucesliced fresh...

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Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, sliced into thin crescents1 pinch sugar...

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Leftover Steak Sandwich With Onions and Mushrooms
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Leftover Steak Sandwich With Onions and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons oil1 lb white button mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons...

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Umbrian Style Arrabiatta Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Umbrian Style Arrabiatta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs fresh plum tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and pureed or 4 cups good...

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Broccoli Sauce for Pasta
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1/4...

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Creamy Turkey (Or Chicken) Spaghetti Bake
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Creamy Turkey (Or Chicken) Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 5 cups fresh button mushrooms, sliced6 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced...

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Esau’s Pottage

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry lentils1/4 lb dry barley1/4 lb brown rice1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons...

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Sylvie's Easy Peasy Pasta Bake for 2
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sylvie’s Easy Peasy Pasta Bake for 2

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 onions, chopped1/2 small zucchini, cubed1/2 bell peppers, colour of...

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Spicy Eggplant and Pork Hot Pot
Main dishPorkVegetables

Spicy Eggplant and Pork Hot Pot

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil1 medium eggplants, cut into 2 cm cubes ( 200g)500 g...

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Cajun Sauteed Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Cajun Sauteed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and de-veined1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4...

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Baked Chicken in Wine Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Chicken in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce1/2...

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Barbecued Fish Steaks
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Barbecued Fish Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets ( or steaks)1/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon spice world...

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Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed

Ingredients: 12 large tomatoes2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb lean ground beef1 cup...

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Vegetarian Potato Lasagna
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian Potato Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups water, salted3 cups baby spinach, washed ( 5 1/4 ounce bag)2...

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Vegetable Tiella
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Vegetable Tiella

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil ( plus a teaspoon for oiling pan)1 tablespoon minced...

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Cheddar Cheese Chicken with Bacon
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheddar Cheese Chicken with Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon thyme1/4 teaspoon savory1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 egg...

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Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Alfredo
CasserolesMain dishSquash

Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup cream1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 black...

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Southwest Beef Pasta
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Beef Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta1 lb stir-fry beef1 medium onions ( cut in wedges)1 1/2...

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Creamy Chicken-pasta Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Creamy Chicken-pasta Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced1 cup sliced celery1 cup shredded carrots...

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Haute Couture Cheese Enchiladas With Tomatillo Salsa
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Haute Couture Cheese Enchiladas With Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients: 1 dozen 6-inch corn tortillas, best quality or 1 dozen homemade corn tortillas1/4...

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Real pasta sauce
Main dishPenneSpaghetti

Real pasta sauce

Ingredients: 400 g chopped tomatoes ( Mine come straight from a can!)1 onions1 pepper...

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Grilled Garlic Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Garlic Steak

Ingredients: 8 ounces steak ( I prefer New York Strips, 8 oz or larger)3...

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Chinese Mystery Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Chinese Mystery Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (optional)1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 cup diced celery1 (10 3/4...

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Ground Beef and Salsa Stuffed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Ground Beef and Salsa Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large russet baking potatoes ( the larger the better!)1 lb ground beef1...

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Chicken Salad With Grapefruit and Pistachios
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Salad With Grapefruit and Pistachios

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts80 ml extra virgin olive oil1 lemons, slicedfresh ground black...

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Pasta With Pancetta and Tomato Sauce - Giada De Laurentiis
Main dishPastaPork

Pasta With Pancetta and Tomato Sauce – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 6 ounces pancetta, diced2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, choppedsea salt2 garlic cloves, coarsely...

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Szechuan Chicken With Cashew Nuts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Szechuan Chicken With Cashew Nuts

Ingredients: 12 ounces chicken breasts, preferably with skin on1 eggs, for egg white1 teaspoon...

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Roasted Red Pepper Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers2 cups dry...

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Coney Island Sauce - Detroit Style
BeefGround beefMain dish

Coney Island Sauce – Detroit Style

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger6 ounces tomato paste6 ounces water2 tablespoons mustard2 tablespoons chili powder1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Quaker Oats Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup tomato sauce or 1 cup ketchup or 1...

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My Mother's Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mother’s Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken legs ( or you could use assorted pieces, bone-in)1/2...

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Oven Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oven Swiss Steak

Ingredients: chuck round steaks, cut into serving size pieces3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Potato Sloppy Joe Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Potato Sloppy Joe Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce1...

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Aduki Bean Stew
BeansMain dishStews

Aduki Bean Stew

Ingredients: 125 g adzuki beans, soaked and cooked ( save the cooking liquid)soya margarine1...

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Fuller's Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Fuller’s Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup potatoes, peeled & diced1 cup chopped onions1 cup sliced celery1 cup...

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Mom's Tangy Beef Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Mom’s Tangy Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cans green beans1 can corn...

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Stir-fry Veggie Platter
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Stir-fry Veggie Platter

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided use4 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced2 green...

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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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Mom Florence's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom Florence’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter4 lbs ground beef2 slices bread, torn into small...

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Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine, whole wheat or 3/4 lb dried fettuccine1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Key West Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Key West Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery seeds1/4 teaspoon...

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Snapper Fillets With Herb and Caper Butter
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Snapper Fillets With Herb and Caper Butter

Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets2 tablespoons oilseasoned flour90 g butter, softened1 tablespoon finely chopped...

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Turkey Pasta Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Turkey Pasta Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup small shell pasta1 lb ground turkey breast2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Shanghai Style Noodles With Spicy Meat Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Shanghai Style Noodles With Spicy Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 1/2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Moussaka
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Moussaka

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, 1-1/2 lbs. each1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 tablespoons butter2 medium onions,...

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Scallops and Spinach With Parmesan Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Scallops and Spinach With Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients: 6 cups spinach4 small tomatoes (cut into chunks or wedges) or 4 small...

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Gift Wrapped Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Gift Wrapped Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets, Fresh King Salmon from Alaska if you...

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Baked Clams alla Reggiano

Ingredients: 12 fresh littleneck clams, shucked,shells set aside1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, reggiano1...

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No Boil Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

No Boil Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or beef)1 onions, chopped1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Chicken Broccoli Vegetable Saute'
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Broccoli Vegetable Saute’

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli ( cut up)2 tablespoons butter ( divided)4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Turkey Patties Oriental
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Patties Oriental

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1 eggs3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon...

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