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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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Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons medium sherry (optional)1...

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Homemade Sloppy Joes
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 cups water1 cup ketchup1 medium...

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Taco Soup (Paula Deen)
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Taco Soup (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 cups diced onions2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans1...

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Vegetable Stew With a Kick
Main dishStewsVegetables

Vegetable Stew With a Kick

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups vegetable broth ( I like to use...

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Creamy Seafood With Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Creamy Seafood With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh seafood ( shrimp, scallops, lobster or crabmeat..even imitation crabmeat will...

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Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita

Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves, mincedsalt2 cups plain yogurt1/2 cup sour cream1 medium cucumbers...

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A Picky Eaters' Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

A Picky Eaters’ Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken on Bed of Fancy Greens
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken on Bed of Fancy Greens

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped4...

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Beef With Carrots Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef With Carrots Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1 -2 garlic cloves, minced, to...

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Turkey Enchiladas
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups turkey2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (15...

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Janet's Pork Chops
Low calorieMain dishMeat

Janet’s Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped mushrooms...

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Salmon in Parchment
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in Parchment

Ingredients: 8 ounces thin spaghetti1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons fresh...

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Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Broccoli and Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken10 ounces cooked broccoli1 can cream of chicken soup1/4...

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Southern Style Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Southern Style Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 large pork chops4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered ( like russet)1 large...

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Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Beef Nambour
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Nambour

Ingredients: 1 lb diced beef1 tablespoon flour2 slices bacon2 tablespoons French onion soup mix16...

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Salmon Curry With Mustard Greens
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Curry With Mustard Greens

Ingredients: 12 ounces mustard greens, stems removed2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 medium shallots, finely chopped...

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Iron Chef Winner's Japanese Pan-Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Iron Chef Winner’s Japanese Pan-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless chicken thighs8 fresh shiitake mushrooms8 shishito green peppers or 3...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

BBQ’d Cornmeal Crust Pizza with Artichokes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup white flour1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Yum Nua - Thai Beef Salad
BeefMain dishSalads

Yum Nua – Thai Beef Salad

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces New York strip steaks ( about 1 1/2 in thick)salt...

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Basic Tempering for Dals
AsianBeansMain dish

Basic Tempering for Dals

Ingredients: 1 cup beans or 1 cup lentils ( Any whole or split beans/...

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Vincent Price Sopa Poblano - Poblano Chile Soup
CheeseMain dishSoups & stews

Vincent Price Sopa Poblano – Poblano Chile Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 lb lean pork, in small cubes1/2 cup chopped onions...

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Lemon Dill Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Dill Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy, 2 Meals in One Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger6 saltine crackers1 eggs1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon sweet relish1 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken Fettuccine in Browned Butter Sauce
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Fettuccine in Browned Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained1/2 cup butter1 clove garlic, minced or crushed2...

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Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maple Cranberry Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Rosemary Roast Pork Sandwiches Au Jus
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Rosemary Roast Pork Sandwiches Au Jus

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon dried rosemary3/4 teaspoon salt1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breastschopped spinach, drained, 1 can1 (1 ounce) package...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon with Maple Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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David's Taco Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

David’s Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beeftaco seasoning1 cup grated cheese2 cups chopped lettucesour creamsalsa1/2 bag...

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Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/3 cup olive oil, preferably extra-virgin2 canned chipotle chiles in...

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Chicken Donna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Donna

Ingredients: 5 chicken cutlets, cut in 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon chopped garlic5 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 ” thickness1/4 cup sweet gherkins,...

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Polish Sausage and Rice "one Dish"
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Polish Sausage and Rice “one Dish”

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice3 cups water2 green bell peppers ( sliced or chunked...

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Oven Beef Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Oven Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 dash black pepper1 dash garlic powder1 1/2...

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Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Spiced Salmon Steaks With Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 6 (5 -6 ounce) salmon steaks ( 150-175g)3 fat garlic cloves2 teaspoons rock...

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Beef and Onion Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Onion Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Spaghetti With Lemon Shrimp
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Lemon Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine2 tablespoons butter2 shallots, thinly sliced1 lemons6...

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champagne shrimp vermicelli
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

champagne shrimp vermicelli

Ingredients: 1/2 lb vermicelli2 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced4 plum tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons toasted...

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Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...

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Tuna Spaghetti Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tuna Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced ( use less if...

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Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet
BeefMain dishMeat

Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet

Ingredients: 1 filet of beef, trimmed ( 3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Penne With Spinach and Feta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Spinach and Feta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter6 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup pine nuts5 garlic cloves, minced2 (10...

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Meatballs Deliziosa
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs Deliziosa

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup Ritz crackers or 1 cup sociables crackers2 eggs,...

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Stuffed Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry Glaze

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cranberries, rinsed and drained3/4 cup dry red wine3 tablespoons honey1...

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Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta, Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders,...

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White Bean Minestrone
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

White Bean Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 onions, diced1 celery ribs, diced1 carrots, diced1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4...

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Baked "lite" Spam
Main dishMeatToddler Friendly

Baked “lite” Spam

Ingredients: 12 ounces lite Spam 1/2 teaspoon vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon...

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Cheese And Bean Quesadillas
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese And Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans refried beans1/2 cup salsa1 teaspoon chili powder4 10-inch flour...

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Collegio with Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Collegio with Pasta

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) hot link sausage, approx,casings removed2 onions, chopped1 green bell peppers,...

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Baked Potatoes Stroganoff
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Baked Potatoes Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/2 lb round steaks, thinly sliced4 1/2 ounces mushrooms, canned2 tablespoons oil2 cups...

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Slippy Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Slippy Burgers

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2...

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Aglio e Olio
Main dishPastarice and grains

Aglio e Olio

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves...

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Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 prepared double crust pie crusts ( purchased or homemade)2 cups chicken stock2...

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Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Southern Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Lasagna by Mom
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna by Mom

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1/4 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic,...

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Busy Day Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Busy Day Fish

Ingredients: 1 cup light sour cream2 tablespoons Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 cup breadcrumbs2 tablespoons...

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Meat and Gravy
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Meat and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefflourwater Directions: Brown hamburger meat in a large skillet.when completely...

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Spaghetti Frittata
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti Frittata

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked spaghetti ( from 1/2 pound dry spaghetti)3 cups classico sweet...

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