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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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Show-off Roast Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Show-off Roast Pork

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin ( 2 to 3 pounds)3 tablespoons softened butter3 ounces...

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One-Pan Balsamic Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

One-Pan Balsamic Salmon

Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, chopped fine ( prefer Texas 1015 or other sweet or...

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Best Stuffed Chicken Ever - so Easy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Best Stuffed Chicken Ever – so Easy

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 slightly beaten eggs1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( or...

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Grilled Chicken With Mustard Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon snipped fresh...

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Microwave Poached Chicken With Vegetables
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Microwave Poached Chicken With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, melted2 tablespoons Italian dressing ( I like Kraft’s Tuscan House...

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Pecan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup ground pecans1/4 cup sesame seeds1 tablespoon paprika1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Basil Tomato Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Basil Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon...

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Spinach Pasta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Spinach Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) bags fresh spinach1 lb penne pasta1 (20 ounce) cans garlic...

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Spicy Indian Kofta
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spicy Indian Kofta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef2 teaspoons minced ginger3...

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Ultra-Quick Chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

Ultra-Quick Chicken, Chile and White Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 quart...

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Chicken and Barley Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Chicken and Barley Stew

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup raw barley5 cups chicken stock ( I...

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Little Veronica's Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Little Veronica’s Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup organic wheat pasta ( i find smaller sized work better than...

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Mediterranean Olive Pasta
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Mediterranean Olive Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups kalamata olives ( or mixture of green and...

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Gari (tamarind Vegetable Vindaloo)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup peanut oil or 3/4 cup sunflower oil1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs onions,...

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Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs blade steaks or 2 lbs round steaks, cut in strips 2...

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Crab Cakes Like Joe's Crab Shack
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes Like Joe’s Crab Shack

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dry...

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Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 lemons, zest of2...

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Linguini Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 cup butter2 cups heavy cream4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup romano cheese, grated...

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The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)
Main dishPizzaShrimp

The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)

Ingredients: 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust ( like Boboli)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup prepared...

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Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup syrup ( Karo with Brown Sugar)1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup apple...

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Mirj's Not Low Carb Crunchy Chicken Nuggets
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mirj’s Not Low Carb Crunchy Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 eggs ( beaten)1 teaspoon sweet paprika1 cup of ground...

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Ranch Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Ranch Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup shredded carrots1 lb boneless chicken breasts, broiled,...

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Oven Fried Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Oven Fried Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs ( about 40 crackers)1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Make Ahead Chimichangas
BeefChickenMain dish

Make Ahead Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked beef or 1 lb pork or 1 lb chicken1 (16...

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Gypsy Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Gypsy Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large chopped onions ( 2 cups)2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...

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Pan-fried Chicken with Bacon and Thyme Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pan-fried Chicken with Bacon and Thyme Gravy

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup buttermilk3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme8 teaspoons flour3...

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Cheez-It Chicken Tenders
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheez-It Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders2 cups Cheez-It crackers1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garlic salt1...

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Highland Meatballs With Mustard and Whisky Sauce
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Highland Meatballs With Mustard and Whisky Sauce

Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, crustless and crumbled1/2 cup milk, for soaking1 large eggs3/4...

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Very Good Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Very Good Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked chicken or 4 cups turkey2 packages cooked 10-minute Success...

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Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes2 1/2 cups sloppy joe sandwich sauce ( you will...

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Chopped Chicken and Artichoke Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chopped Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained1...

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Chicken and Macadamia Fried Rice
ChickenMain dishPork

Chicken and Macadamia Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, cooked2 tablespoons olive oil2 large eggs, lightly beaten2 garlic...

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Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon peanut oil1 clove garlic, minced1...

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Rice Pizza Crust
Main dishPizzaRice

Rice Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, slightly cooled2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1/2...

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Triple Cheese Spinach and Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Triple Cheese Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic3 carrots,...

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CrabMain dishShellfish

Blue Crabs Steamed Maryland Style

Ingredients: 80 -100 live jumbo male blue crabs1 -2 gallon cider vinegar1 -2 can...

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My Favorite Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

My Favorite Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( or breasts)2 cups low sodium...

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Maple-Mustard Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Maple-Mustard Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, about 1-1/4 inches thick1 small onions, chopped1 teaspoon vegetable...

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Fish with Sage and Garlic Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish with Sage and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 head garlic2 (8 ounce) fish filletssaltpepper1/2 cup flour6 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2...

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Curried Chicken Kebabs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Curried Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground coriander3/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 teaspoons Madras curry powder1 teaspoon turmeric1...

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Easy Baked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (6 ounce) packages Stove Top stuffing mix1 (10...

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Baked Mushroom Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 4)1/4 cup flour3 tablespoons butter,...

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Goat Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Goat Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 cups marinara sauce8 lasagna noodles ( I use the no pre-cooking type)3...

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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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Artichoke Gratin
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Artichoke Gratin

Ingredients: 1 lb artichokes1 cup milkbutter ( for pan)1/2 cup heavy cream1 clove garlic,...

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Popeye's Favorite Muscle Booster  Sandwich-Spinach
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Popeye’s Favorite Muscle Booster Sandwich-Spinach, Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness ( separated...

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Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna Al Forno

Ingredients: 1 lb dried lasagna noodlesolive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, sliced2 tablespoons fresh...

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Filet Mignon With Avocado and Sea Salt
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon With Avocado and Sea Salt

Ingredients: 1 Hass avocadoes, ripelime juice, freshly squeezed2 filet mignon steaks, 1 to 2...

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Indonesian Bahmi Goreng
Main dishPastaVegetables

Indonesian Bahmi Goreng

Ingredients: 250 g pork, diced & fried500 g egg noodles ( specifically Chinese egg...

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Sum Dum Guy's Pork Noodles
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Sum Dum Guy’s Pork Noodles

Ingredients: 1 ounce vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced4 ounces roast pork1 cup bok choy,...

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Vegetable Kugel
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Vegetable Kugel

Ingredients: 1 lb half cooked noodles1/2 cup melted butter2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2...

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Oven-Baked Chinese Spareribs
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven-Baked Chinese Spareribs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons hoisin...

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Pasta With Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pasta With Spinach, Beans and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces farfalle pasta ( bowties)2 large plum tomatoes, diced1 garlic cloves, crushed15...

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Pork Chops "n" Stuffing
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops “n” Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( about 1 pound)3 cups soft breadcrumbs1/2 onions, chopped1/4 cup...

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch chunks1/4...

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Waikiki BBQ Chicken Dish
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Waikiki BBQ Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvesflour, to coatsalt and pepper1 teaspoon oil1 cup...

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Good Gravy Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Good Gravy Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can beef broth1 can...

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Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/4 cup cilantro leaves1/2 small onions, for serving1/2 medium onions, chopped...

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Chicken and Hash Browns Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken and Hash Browns Bake

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages frozen southern style hash brown potatoes1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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