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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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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Gilda

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken legs or 2 lbs chicken thighs, w/skin on1/2 cup olive...

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Helen's Pork Gulyas
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Helen’s Pork Gulyas

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, sliced thinly2 lbs pork loin, chopped...

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Roast Chicken Chimichangas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Roast Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded shredded roasted cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup crumbled...

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Emilie's Favorite Chicken and Rice
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Emilie’s Favorite Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed1 cup celery1 cup rice, cooked3/4 cup mayonnaise1...

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Maryland Crab Cakes With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Maryland Crab Cakes With Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil ( or vegetable oil)2 scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced1 celery...

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Mickey D's Chickie Nuggets
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mickey D’s Chickie Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons salt1 eggs1...

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Ground Beef and Sausage Pie (Pastry or Potato Topped)
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Ground Beef and Sausage Pie (Pastry or Potato Topped)

Ingredients: 1 large prepared unbaked pastry shells1 lb ground beef1 lb Italian sausages, casings...

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Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean boneless pork ( any cut will work)1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon oil1 lb lean ground...

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Beef Quesadillas
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Beef Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup refried beans1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies,...

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Fish Baked in Lettuce Packets
AmericanMain dishVegetables

Fish Baked in Lettuce Packets

Ingredients: 6 large lettuce leaves1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded1 1/2 lbs fish...

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Grilled Salmon With Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Peanut Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Soy Glazed Salmon With Crunchy Hot and Sour Salad
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Soy Glazed Salmon With Crunchy Hot and Sour Salad

Ingredients: 4 (170 g) salmon steaks2 tablespoons oil5 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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Easy Beef or Chicken Fajitas
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef or Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers or 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips (...

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Low Carb Sloppy Joes
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs ground beef6 ounces tomato paste1 onions, chopped1/4 cup atkins low...

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Simply Delicious Skillet Dinner
BeefGround beefMain dish

Simply Delicious Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons parsley6 ounces tomato paste2 1/4...

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Turkey Sausage and Bean Stew (Low Fat)
AmericanMain dishStews

Turkey Sausage and Bean Stew (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 12 ounces turkey sausage, links2 (14 -16 ounce) cans cooked beans, drained and...

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Memorable Beef Patties
BeefGround beefMain dish

Memorable Beef Patties

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 slices bacon, diced1 tablespoon minced onions1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne ( or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc)4 cloves garlic, minced1 lemons,...

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ole' mole chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

ole’ mole chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds1/2 cup slivered almonds1 dried New Mexico chiles or 1...

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Barbara Bush's Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbara Bush’s Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons vermouth1 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons lemon juice1 small...

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Easy Tofu Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Tofu Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes lasagna noodles, cooked &,drained1 (12 ounce) packages firm tofu,...

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Ham And Macaroni Salad
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Ham And Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boiled ham or 1/2 lb baked ham1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced2...

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Chicken Saute with Wild Rice
Main dishPastaRice

Chicken Saute with Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions1/2 cup celery4 tablespoons butter, divided2 1/3 cups water1 package long...

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Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Louisiana Deviled Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped1/4 cup green bell peppers, finely chopped3 tablespoons celery,...

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Lower-Fat Death Chicken
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Lower-Fat Death Chicken

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons bacon bits1 cup rice6 boneless skinless chicken breastssaltpepperpaprika1 can cream of...

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Hoisin Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hoisin Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fried Beef and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small green peppers, diced1/2 medium onions, diced1 large tomatoes,...

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Easy Cheesy Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Cheesy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 (12 ounce)...

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Potluck chicken lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Potluck chicken lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green peppers1/2 cup onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hamburger Bar-B-Q

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3 tablespoons chopped onions1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons...

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Lamb and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lamb and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks2 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped3 ounces cans tomato paste1 teaspoon...

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Creamy Bacon Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Bacon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts2 cans cream of mushroom soup4 slices bacon, cut in...

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Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) skinless turkey breast, bone in2 garlic cloves, cut into slivers1/2...

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Pizza Chicken Melts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pizza Chicken Melts

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil2 ounces cheddar cheese4 cherry tomatoes2...

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Chinese Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken ( about 3-3 1/2 lbs.)2 teaspoons salt4 cloves garlic, peeled2...

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Curried Pork Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Pork Bites

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garam masala or 2 tablespoons curry powder1 green onions, finely chopped2...

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Chicken Pepperoni
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Pepperoni

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 jar spaghetti sauce1 package pepperoni slices1 bell...

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Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided3/4...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Erin’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages no-boil lasagna noodles1 lb Italian sausage1 yellow squash, sliced...

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Sweet Red Pepper Ziti
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sweet Red Pepper Ziti

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sweet red peppers, minced2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage, removed from casing1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 zucchini, sliced1...

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Crispy Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups corn flake crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds3/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Macaroni With Beef Sauce
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Macaroni With Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil2 lbs beef, cubed1 medium carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2...

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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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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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Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons ginger2 teaspoons...

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Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shaker Tavern Dijonnaise Ranch Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ranch salad dressing1/2 cup butter1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( I...

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King Midas Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

King Midas Chicken

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces ( or substitue an equivalent amount...

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Italian Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Italian Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, cut into eighths2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb...

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Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells fresh or thawed frozen1/4 cup lemon juice,...

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Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1 cup marinade ( I like a...

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Quick Baked Fish Fillets
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Quick Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 8 fresh fish fillets1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4...

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Reuben Meatball Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Reuben Meatball Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 eggs1 onions, finely chopped2 -3 minced fresh garlic cloves...

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Erica's Broccoli and Chicken Stir-fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Erica’s Broccoli and Chicken Stir-fry

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts6 teaspoons soy sauce6 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Stuffed Blue Burgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Blue Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Veal Stroganoff
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Veal Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs boneless veal stew meat, cut into 1...

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Aunt Lydia's German-style Baked Macaroni
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Aunt Lydia’s German-style Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni ( cooked & drained)1 lb sharp cheddar cheese (...

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Tarragon-Cream Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tarragon-Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces...

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Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Fillet of Beef with Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 500 g filet of beef, trimmed of all visible fat and sinew4 tablespoons...

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