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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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Orange Crusted Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Orange Crusted Fish

Ingredients: 3 slices bread1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1 oranges, grated rind only1 red chilies,...

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Tricolor Crustless "Quiche"
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Tricolor Crustless “Quiche”

Ingredients: 2/3 lb spinach, frozen & defrosted or fresh6 big carrots, peeled and boiled3...

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Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs

Ingredients: 1 (1 -1 1/2 lb) sea bream, gut and scales removed1 bay leaves2...

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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped4 ounces mushrooms, sliced2...

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CrabMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Crepes With Mornay Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced2...

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A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!
CasserolesMain dishPizza

A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/3 cup finely chopped...

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Thanksgiving Turkey in a Crock Pot
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Thanksgiving Turkey in a Crock Pot, With Sage and Bacon

Ingredients: 6 lbs bone-in turkey breast, thawed if frozen and skin removed1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Steak with Parmesan-Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed garlic2 teaspoons dried basil leaves1 teaspoon black pepper2 well-trimmed beef...

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Italian Beef and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 garlic cloves,...

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Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne

Ingredients: 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1 1/2 in cubes1 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Verde
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Verde

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb skinless chicken thighs, are fine1/2...

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Foolproof Roast Beef and Vegetable
BeefMain dishMeat

Foolproof Roast Beef and Vegetable

Ingredients: 4 lbs roastred new potatoes, cut in 1/2sweet onions, sliced in quarterscarrots, cut...

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Custard-Style Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Custard-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb macaroni1 tablespoon butter1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon dry mustard3 cups grated sharp...

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Herby Apple Mashed Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Herby Apple Mashed Potato

Ingredients: 300 g potatoes, Cubed2 cooking apples or 3 granny smith apples, peeled and...

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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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Spicy Chipotle
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Chipotle, Honey, Mustard, Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise1 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped fine1 tablespoon honey dijon...

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Seared Salmon with Horseradish Tomato Vinaigrette
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Salmon with Horseradish Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 6 salmon fillets ( 4 oz each)canola oil6 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 cups breadcrumbs,...

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Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Vegetarian Spaghetti and Lentil Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium onions1 garlic cloves, crushed4 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups brown lentils1 whole...

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Tofu Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tofu Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1...

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Salmon With Muenster Cheese and Dill
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Muenster Cheese and Dill

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets ( preferably Silver, Sockey or King Salmon)1/2 cup...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Rosemary Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets ( 1 inch thick)4 medium garlic cloves2 tablespoons...

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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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Kitchen Sink Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Kitchen Sink Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, roughly chopped1 -2 clove garlic, mincedsalt and...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Fusilli and Cream Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic, minced5 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup...

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Main dishSaladsSoups & stews

Pork Goulash soup

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided1 lb pork, cubed4 medium potatoes,...

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Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes
Main dishMeatPork

Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes

Ingredients: 2 large onions6 pork loin steaks3 tablespoons seasoned flour2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Low cholesterolMain dishOne Dish meal

Crispy and Easy Bagel Thins

Ingredients: 1 bagels2 teaspoons margarine, melted1 teaspoon oregano, dried Directions: Using a very sharp...

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Shrimp Bilbaina
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Bilbaina

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, crushed2 anchovy fillets,...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Flour Tortilla Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( 3 lbs)1 1/2 quarts water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules or...

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Cuban Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Cuban Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 large white onions, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 tablespoon...

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Aussie Beer Batter Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Aussie Beer Batter Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish filletscornflour2 cups plain floursalt and pepper10 1/2 fluid ounces beeroil, for...

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Nam Sod (Pork Salad with Mint
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Nam Sod (Pork Salad with Mint, Peanuts and Ginger)

Ingredients: 500 g ground lean pork or 500 g finely chopped pork ( ~1.1...

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Best Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Chicken a La Chardon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken a La Chardon

Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts1 eggssalt, to tastepepper2 teaspoons garlic powder1 cup Italian seasoned...

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Gooey Jack Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Gooey Jack Burger

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup barbecue sauce,...

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Krapt and Sausage  (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Krapt and Sausage (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)

Ingredients: 1 lb hard sausage ( Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage, Etc.)1 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut,...

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Chicken Bolognese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Bolognese

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to slightly flatten1 dash pepper1/4 cup...

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Egyptian Rice
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Egyptian Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions (optional)5 ounces sliced mushrooms2 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Amaretto Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Amaretto Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4...

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Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
Main dishMeatNorth american

Emeril’s Chorizo Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb ground pork1/4 lb bulk chorizo sausages, finely ground1...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan Fried Steak with Mustard-Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks ( or similar lean and tender cut...

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King Tut's Vegetable Wrap
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

King Tut’s Vegetable Wrap

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cups firmly packed cubed eggplants ( 1/2 inch cubes)kosher...

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Apple Wild Rice Breakfast
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Wild Rice Breakfast

Ingredients: 1 apples1 tablespoon butter1 cup cooked wild rice2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons ( whichever kind you like)1/3 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni1 lb ground turkey breast1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup seeded...

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Potato Pierogies
Main dishPotatoesSavory pies

Potato Pierogies

Ingredients: 1 large eggs2 tablespoons sour cream1 cup milk4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour4 tablespoons...

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Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon crushed...

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Oven-Fried Chicken'n Dressing
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven-Fried Chicken’n Dressing

Ingredients: 1 chicken, ready to cook6 cups dry bread, cubes1 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1...

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Yummy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Yummy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts ( flatten with mallet)1 bag breadcrumbs ( seasoned or...

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Herbed Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herbed Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons reduced sodium...

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Turkey and Pasta With Peanut Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Turkey and Pasta With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 6 ounces dry fettuccine or 6 ounces linguine2 cups fresh pea pods1 cup...

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Frito Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Frito Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 can condensed cream...

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Cryin Crab Onion Pie
CrabMain dishSavory pies

Cryin Crab Onion Pie

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons butter6 medium onions2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups...

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Campbell's Green Bean Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Campbell’s Green Bean Bake

Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked green beans1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Braised Beef Roll “CSAKY” style

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil or 1/2 cup lard5 ounces bacon3 medium Spanish onions2 -3...

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Bartolino's Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bartolino’s Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs ( 1 slice)1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Layered Zucchini Lasagna(No Noodles!)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Layered Zucchini Lasagna(No Noodles!)

Ingredients: 4 cups water6 cups sliced zucchini ( about 3 medium)1 lb ground round...

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Filet Mignon With Chipotle Adobo Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Filet Mignon With Chipotle Adobo Sauce

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb filet mignon steaks2 garlic cloves1 small onions1 tablespoon honey1 -2...

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Italian Chicken Au Gratin
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Chicken Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped5 garlic cloves, chopped1 lb chicken tenders,...

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Souper Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Souper Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast halves, cubed1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans campbells Campbell...

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