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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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Penne With White Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Penne With White Beans, Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 -3 cups canned cannellini...

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Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes

Ingredients: 16 fresh scallops2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill seedssalt and...

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Beef and Zucchini Dish
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Beef and Zucchini Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef3 cups diced zucchini ( about 3 small)2...

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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese1 -2 clove...

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Easy Cheeseburger Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

No Blues BBQ Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu1 cup barbecue sauce4 whole wheat hoagie rollssauteed onionsdiced...

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Better Than Chicken and Dumplings!
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Better Than Chicken and Dumplings!

Ingredients: 3 -5 chicken breasts1 stalk chopped celery1 sliced carrots3 sprigs parsley1 tablespoon seasoning...

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Corn Moussaka
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Corn Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 (17 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained. ( fresh corn is even...

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Delicious! Low-Fat Chicken Fried or Country Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Delicious! Low-Fat Chicken Fried or Country Fried Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless eye of round beef steak ( 4 steaks – 4oz....

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General Tso's Chicken II
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

General Tso’s Chicken II

Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup rice vinegar1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup chicken...

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Polish Sausage in Tomato Sauce (Kielbasa W Sosie Pomidorowym)
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Polish Sausage in Tomato Sauce (Kielbasa W Sosie Pomidorowym)

Ingredients: 50 g butter25 g onions, peeled and finely chopped50 g flour200 ml water...

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Wonderful Beef and Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Wonderful Beef and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked dry wide egg noodles2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/2...

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Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2...

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Artichoke Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Artichoke Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 can condensed condensed golden mushroom soup3/4 cup fire-roasted green chili salsa1/4 teaspoon...

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Original Enchiritos (from Tyson)
BeansCheeseMain dish

Original Enchiritos (from Tyson)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( shredded chicken is good too)1/4 cup chopped onions12...

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Cashew Mushroom Stroganoff
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Cashew Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 cups cashew nuts, toasted2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 medium onions, sliced ( about...

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Tofu With Pineapple
Main dishPineappleSoy/tofu

Tofu With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 lb tofu1 can pineapple chunks1 teaspoon cornflour2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons dry...

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Garlicky Chicken and Sprout Kebabs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlicky Chicken and Sprout Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 pint Brussels sprouts1 lb chicken, cut into bite size pieces2 onions4 cloves...

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Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Fillets With Stilton Portabella Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Simple Honey Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Honey Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons Dijon mustard4 tablespoons honey1/2 teaspoon curry powder...

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Beer Bottom Chicken - Beer Can
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beer Bottom Chicken – Beer Can

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens1 (6 ounce) packages dry mesquite marinade1 (12 ounce) cans beer...

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Yorkshire Meatballs and Brown Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Yorkshire Meatballs and Brown Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix1 tablespoon...

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Delicious Chicken Parmesan
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup olive oil2 eggs ( well beaten)1/4 cup...

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Quinoa Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 1/3 cups water1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil1...

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Easy Honey Salmon For 2
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Easy Honey Salmon For 2

Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice, preferably freshly-squeezed2 teaspoons honey2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot2 salmon...

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BreadsMain dishPizza

Garlic Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bottles ragu pasta sauce ( garlic alfredo) 3 cloves fresh...

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Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can van camp’s pork and beans4 pieces chicken ( thighs,...

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Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash3 tablespoons ghee ( or melted butter)3 tablespoons maple syrup3 tablespoons...

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Crispy Honey Dijon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Honey Dijon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon...

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Lu's Chili Mac
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Lu’s Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green...

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Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner
Low cholesterolLow sodiumMain dish

Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/4 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers2 (16...

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Teen's Favorite Goulash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Teen’s Favorite Goulash

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped1 lb lean ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2...

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Potato and Beef-Tortilla Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Beef-Tortilla Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (5 ounce) packages au gratin potatoes3 1/4 cups...

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Goulash Made With Hamburger
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Goulash Made With Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 large onions, diced3 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2...

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Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil1 (16 ounce) packages Polish...

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Quick and Easy Chili Pie
< 15 minsCasserolesMain dish

Quick and Easy Chili Pie

Ingredients: 1 jar salsa2 cans chili with beans1 bag dip-size Fritos corn chips1/2 cup...

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Cumin-Curry Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Cumin-Curry Pork Roast

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin roast1 large garlic cloves, sliced2 tablespoons brown...

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Asian Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Asian Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced ginger1...

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Healthy Rigatoni Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Healthy Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef1 cup oats ( yes, oatmeal, just dry)1...

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Glamorgan Sausages (welsh Veggie Sausages)
< 30 minsMain dishVegetarian

Glamorgan Sausages (welsh Veggie Sausages)

Ingredients: 275 g day old white bread, crusts removed and cut into chunks1 onions,...

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Teriyaki Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Teriyaki Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans red sockeye or 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Now This is Meatloaf!
BeefGround beefMain dish

Now This is Meatloaf!

Ingredients: 1 cup milk2 eggs2/3 cup fine cracker crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2-3/4 teaspoon...

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Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium tomatoes1 cup low fat cottage cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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Seared Sesame-crusted Tuna
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Seared Sesame-crusted Tuna

Ingredients: 1/4 cup black sesame seeds1/2 cup white sesame seeds4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna...

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Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 green peppers ( cleaned with seeds and tops removed)1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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My Way Creamy Sauce - Ham Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Way Creamy Sauce – Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup or 2 (10 3/4...

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Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad

Ingredients: 3 bananas, sliced1/2 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces ( or 1...

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Mojo Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mojo Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice, sour ( fresh is ok)1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Tex-Mex Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium white onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced8 flour...

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Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill
Low carbMain dishVery low carbs

Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chuck roast ( 2-1/2 to 3 inches thick)salt, to tastepepper,...

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Old-fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Old-fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) broiler chickens2 cups chicken broth3 medium carrots, halved crosswise2 medium...

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Spinach Cabrini
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spinach Cabrini

Ingredients: 9 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained1/2 cup butter, melted2 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Turkey Taco Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Turkey Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1 medium onions1 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 (15...

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Chicken Breast in Bacon and Cider Pan Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast in Bacon and Cider Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Single Pot Cornish Game Hens
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Single Pot Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, washed and split1 tablespoon olive oil1 small yellow onions, diced1...

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Chicken Ragu
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Chicken Ragu

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, choppedpeppersalt3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup...

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Quick and Easy Thrown Together Baked Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Quick and Easy Thrown Together Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta noodles1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2...

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Spinach Casserole Au Gratin
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spinach Casserole Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped1/4 cup low-sodium...

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Drastic Chicken (Variation of Chicken Ala King)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Drastic Chicken (Variation of Chicken Ala King)

Ingredients: 500 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced ( or left over roast chicken)1...

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Thai Citrus Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced ginger1 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons light soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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