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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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Uncle Bill's Quiche Aujunbon
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Quiche Aujunbon

Ingredients: 1 whole 9 inch pie shell, unbaked ( homemade or purchased)4 large eggs4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Radish Sprout and Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils3 cups water1 shallots1 clove garlic1 bay leaves1 cup radish...

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Herbed Chicken with Brown Rice Pilaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Chicken with Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, smashed1 1/2 cups brown rice2 teaspoons ground...

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Chicken Breasts With Spicy Mashed Peas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Spicy Mashed Peas

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons paprika9 ounces frozen...

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Jim's Solo Shrimp and Mushroom Pilaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Jim’s Solo Shrimp and Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 5 ounces of cooked shrimp1 (7 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, and...

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Pasta and Ricotta Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta and Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups small shell pasta4 teaspoons margarine3/4 cup ricotta cheese Directions: Cook the...

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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles2 tablespoons olive oil500 g lean ground chicken2 garlic cloves,...

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Skillet Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Skillet Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/2 finely chopped onions1 minced garlic cloves1 teaspoon basil1 teaspoon...

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Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 cup red bell...

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Parmesan Spinach Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Parmesan Spinach Pizza

Ingredients: 2 small boboli personal-size prepared pizza crust1/2 cup frozen spinach, wrung1 clove garlic,...

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Bow Tie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Tie Casserole

Ingredients: 12 ounces bow tie pasta ( can also use elbow pasta)1 jar marinara...

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Black Bean Tortilla Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Black Bean Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground...

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High-Calcium Salmon Couscous
Main dishSalmonSide dishes

High-Calcium Salmon Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 medium onions, chopped1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated skim...

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Shrimp With Spicy Masala
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp With Spicy Masala

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Mango Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Mango Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger ( I use the ginger...

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Jamaican Pork Skillet
Main dishPorkPork chops

Jamaican Pork Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 well-trimmed center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick3/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Fried Rice
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients: raw chicken or pork or beef or shrimp, sliced thinly ( whatever you...

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Grilled Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple, and juice1/2 ounce crystallized ginger1/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 -4...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maryland Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1...

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Le Cirque's Penne With Artichokes and Cauliflower
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Le Cirque’s Penne With Artichokes and Cauliflower

Ingredients: 3 medium artichokes1/2 lemons, juice of1/4 lb pancetta, sliced thin and cubed3 cups...

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Shortcut Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Shortcut Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb beef or 1 lb ground lamb1 onions, diced3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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Kittencal's Beef Stifado (Greek Stew With Feta)
BeefMain dishVegetables

Kittencal’s Beef Stifado (Greek Stew With Feta)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil ( or as needed, I some times use bacon...

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Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 lb lean ground beef...

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My Escargot
AppetizersMain dishVery low carbs

My Escargot

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach ( stemmed, torn)2 tablespoons butter1 lb snails ( cleaned, drained)1...

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Low Fat
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Low Fat, Easy, Tasty Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese15 -16 6-inch corn...

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Main dishMeatPork

Roast Pork With Herb Crust

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper1...

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Josh's Curry Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Josh’s Curry Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 large onions1/2 lb baby carrots4 tablespoons curry...

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Chicken Asparagus Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breastsdried onion flakes1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine5...

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Round Steak in It's Own Gravy!
BeefMain dishMeat

Round Steak in It’s Own Gravy!

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) thick round steaks1/4-1/2 cup oilsalt and pepper ( to...

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Fried Veggie Brown Rice ( Vegan )
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fried Veggie Brown Rice ( Vegan )

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages silken extra firm tofu, crumbled1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon...

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Maple-Pecan Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Maple-Pecan Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons maple syrup1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon horseradish1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Country French Beef Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Country French Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry navy beans or 1 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed...

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Oops Tex Mex Potatoes
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Oops Tex Mex Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cut in half for medium size or large chunks if...

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South African Orange Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

South African Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice2 tablespoons orange zest (...

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Broccoli Chicken Dijon
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Broccoli Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon light soy sauce4 cups broccoli florets1 garlic...

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Baked Steak with Pan Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Baked Steak with Pan Gravy

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/4 lb) boneless chuck steaks, cut 1 1/2 inches thick2 tablespoons...

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Rib Eye Roast and Oven-Browned Vegetables With Easy Savory Sauce
BeefMain dishYam/sweet potato

Rib Eye Roast and Oven-Browned Vegetables With Easy Savory Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef rib eye roast ( small end)2 tablespoons fresh rosemary,...

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Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb lean ground beef...

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Mom's Salmon Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Mom’s Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh onions1 tablespoon minced green peppers1 tablespoon minced celery1 tablespoon...

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Calypso Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Calypso Shrimp

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon fresh ginger1 teaspoon chopped garlic3/4 tablespoon curry...

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Oaxacan Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Salsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Oaxacan Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, at room temperature3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro1 scallions,...

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grilled tuna with aioli
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

grilled tuna with aioli

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons basil, chopped1 teaspoon thyme,...

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Angel Hair Pasta and Crab With Alfredo Sauce
CrabMain dishPasta

Angel Hair Pasta and Crab With Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated angel hair pasta1 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated alfredo...

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Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni
High calciumMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes rigatoni pasta1 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks...

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Baked Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Baked Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground sirloin2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup seasoned bread...

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Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken with Sweet Onions

Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts, split and skinned1 medium green bell peppers or 1...

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Jamaican Pork Wraps (low-fat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Jamaican Pork Wraps (low-fat)

Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into matchstick sized pieces2 (8 ounce)...

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Chicken in a Garden
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in a Garden

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( can be frozen, just add baking time)1...

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Best Ever Chicken Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Ever Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut...

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Husband's Delight - Hungarian Style
BeefMain dishMeat

Husband’s Delight – Hungarian Style

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, cut in 1/2 cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions,...

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Main dishPorkRice

Dragon and Lily Pork

Ingredients: 16 ounces firm tofu, diced into 1/2 inch cubes8 ounces pork tenderloins, minced1...

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So Southern Chicken-Fried Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

So Southern Chicken-Fried Steak

Ingredients: 16 ounces round steaks, cutlet mallet tenderized1 cup flour ( may need more)1...

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Basil-Lemon Bow Ties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Basil-Lemon Bow Ties

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8 ounce) packages medium bow tie...

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Parmesan Sage Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Sage Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs ( I use Progresso garlic and herb)1 cup grated...

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Couscous with Chickpeas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Couscous with Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup uncooked couscous1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained2 roma...

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Honeyed Mustard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honeyed Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up or 4 -5 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/2 cup honey1/4...

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Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine
Main dishPastaVegetables

Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen spinach2 tablespoons water2 cups all-purpose flour ( use...

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Glens of Antrim Irish Stew
IrishMain dishStews

Glens of Antrim Irish Stew

Ingredients: 1 ounce butter2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs beef, cubed1 large onions, coarsely...

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