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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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Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells3 cups ramps, bulbs whole1/4 cup butter4 large...

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Crunchy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crunchy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup Italian dressing ( I use a zesty one)1/2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sesame seeds4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup soy sauce4 bone-in...

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Pizza Rustica Loaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizza Rustica Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1/2 lb hot...

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Chicken Cakes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 medium red bell peppers, diced4 green...

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Montalcino Chicken With Figs - Rachael Ray
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Montalcino Chicken With Figs – Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/3 lb pancetta, thick-cut, cut into strips4 boneless skinless chicken...

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13 Crackers Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

13 Crackers Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/3 cup chili sauce1/3 cup milk1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced onions2...

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Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage and Peppers in the Oven

Ingredients: 8 italian sweet sausage8 hot Italian sausages10 italian frying bell peppers, cored, seeded,...

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Chicken Dippin'
AmericanMain dishSouthwestern u.s.

Chicken Dippin’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dry mustard2 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons dried...

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Chicken Finger Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Finger Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon basil1 tablespoon olive...

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Grouper with Pineapple Salsa
FishMain dishSeafood

Grouper with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) grouper fillets1/2 cup coarsely chopped pineapple ( I prefer fresh...

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Low Fat Chicken Dippers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Chicken Dippers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken2 large egg whites3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon onion...

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Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup red peppers, diced1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 cup yellow onions,...

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Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons...

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Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1 1/4 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2...

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Pork Burritos
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Burritos

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into chunks ( I use...

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Jacky's Kugel
CheeseMain dishPasta

Jacky’s Kugel

Ingredients: 2 cups Rice Krispies1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted4 large...

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Greek Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Greek Pork Loin

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork loin roast ( single loin)1/4 cup olive oil (...

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Carrot Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Carrot Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chilled...

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South Beach Broiled Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

South Beach Broiled Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1/2 cup tomato juice1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 small onions,...

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Shrimp and Crab Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shrimp and Crab Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat2 cups cooked shrimp1 cup chopped celery1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Pork Loin Cutlets With Lemon-Thyme Sauce
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Pork Loin Cutlets With Lemon-Thyme Sauce

Ingredients: 8 thin-cut boneless pork chops3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme...

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Baked Crispy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Crispy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon...

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BeefMain dishStews

Caldillo (New Mexican Green Chile Stew)

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean beef round or 2 lbs pork2 tablespoons oil3 medium potatoes,...

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Shrimp With Banana
CoconutMain dishShrimp

Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa over Coconut Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs shrimp1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup cilantro, chopped1...

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Steak Tataki With Citrus Ponzu
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Tataki With Citrus Ponzu

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, fat removed8 garlic cloves, minced6 shallots, minced1/4 cup tamari...

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Kofte Kebabs with Cucumber Mint Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kofte Kebabs with Cucumber Mint Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb1/2 lb ground chuck1 large onions, minced3/4 cup chopped flat...

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Best Taco Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Best Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce ( Newman’s Own-Tomato &...

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Spicy Tex Mex Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spicy Tex Mex Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup minced onions3 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno peppers, minced1/2...

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Penne Russo a La Vodka With Basil Cream Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Russo a La Vodka With Basil Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb dry penne pasta1 teaspoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 ounces prosciutto...

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Italian Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Apricot Glazed Ham Patties
Main dishMeatPork

Apricot Glazed Ham Patties

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ham, cooked, ground1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup milk2 eggs1/4 cup...

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Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked in boiling water and drained.1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken1 (2 lb) boxes rotini pasta1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Taco Twist
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Twist

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package taco seasoning1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4 cup...

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E-Z Pizza Pockets!!
Main dishPizzaVegetables

E-Z Pizza Pockets!!

Ingredients: 1 package of pillsbury prepared pizza crust1/2 cup pizza sauce ( as much...

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Lemon-Dill Chicken Patties with Orzo
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Lemon-Dill Chicken Patties with Orzo

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta2 tablespoons snipped dill2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream1...

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Layered Tortilla Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Layered Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 garlic...

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Tomato Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Tomato Pie

Ingredients: 1 deep dish pie shells ( found in the frozen foods section)6 medium...

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Herbed Turkey Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Herbed Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 onions, minced2 cloves garlic, crushed1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine1 lb ground...

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Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken Strips
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup reduced-fat baking mix1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 teaspoons...

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CHICKEN CASSEROLE IN A SESAME GINGER SAUCE
CasserolesChickenMain dish

CHICKEN CASSEROLE IN A SESAME GINGER SAUCE

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into strips2 -3 large potatoes, cut similar to...

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Main dishMeatPork

Calzone-Prosciutto Cappacoli

Ingredients: 1 recipe pizza dough ( see search)1 teaspoon olive oil1 medium yellow onions2...

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Easy-Does-It - Salisbury Steak
Low carbMain dishMeat

Easy-Does-It – Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup water1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs...

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Open-Face Sliced Pork-N-Mushroom Sandwich With Gravy
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Face Sliced Pork-N-Mushroom Sandwich With Gravy

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork chops4 -5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Oriental Beef Noodle Bowl
BeefMain dishMeat

Oriental Beef Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 1/2 lb flank steaks1 (7/8 ounce) package mccormick brown gravy mix1 cup shredded...

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Easy and Quick Salmon Patties
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Easy and Quick Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/2 cup cornmeal1/4 cup flour1 dash pepper2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 cup milk1/2...

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Hearty Twice Baked Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Hearty Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 large baking potatoes1/2 lb bulk pork sausage1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Elizabeth Taylor's Chicken Steamed In Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Elizabeth Taylor’s Chicken Steamed In Wine

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces4 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, sliced1...

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Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh...

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Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats

Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped1 carrots, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 3/4 cups beef stock1/2 cup...

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Chicken Salad With Orzo and Marinated Artichoke Hearts
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Salad With Orzo and Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons tarragon or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/2-1 tablespoon fresh...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Southwestern Kung Pao

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 lb pork tenderloins2 teaspoons hot chili paste, divided3 tablespoons...

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Shrimp Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 lb small shrimp, peeled1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup celery, sliced1/4 cup green onions,...

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Maple Syrup Korean Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple Syrup Korean Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup water1/3 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons dark sesame oil2...

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Onion Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Onion Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup panko ( a type of breadcrumbs)1...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Foil-Baked Fish

Ingredients: 4 (1/4 lb) fish fillets1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 (2 g) packets powdered...

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Mongolian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mongolian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4...

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Potato Pasta and Herb Sauce from Kazahstan
AsianMain dishPasta

Potato Pasta and Herb Sauce from Kazahstan

Ingredients: 2 cups flour3/4 cup warm water1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2...

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Asian-Style Pork and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce
ChickenMain dishPork

Asian-Style Pork and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons soy sauce1 lb boneless pork (cut into strips) or...

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