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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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Creamy Chicken Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients: 75 g fettuccine30 g butter1 boneless chicken breast fillets, cut into strips45 g...

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Chiles Rellenos
CheeseEggsMain dish

Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients: 1/4 lb swiss cheese or 1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into strips8...

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Main dishMeatPork

Ham Baked With Orange Glaze for Gravy

Ingredients: ham ( you can use pre-cooked or bone-in)1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon...

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Grilled Basil Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Basil Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks, 1 inch thick,thawed if frozen ( 4-6oz.)1 cup mesquite wood...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Tangy Lemon Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt ( you can use leftover cooked...

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Penne Arrabiatta
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Penne Arrabiatta

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 clove garlic, minced1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Spaghetti With Olive Oil
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Olive Oil, Garlic and Anchovies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil8 garlic cloves, large and minced2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy...

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups cider vinegar1 1/2 cups water1 cup white wine1/2 cup olive oil3...

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Herbed Chicken Piccata
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herbed Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1/8 teaspoon pepper2...

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Easy Pineapple Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon grated ginger1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Italian-Style Kidney Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Italian-Style Kidney Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces bacon, in 1/8 inch dice ( 2 slices)1/2 tablespoon olive...

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Ultimate Greek Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
Main dishSaladsVegetables

Ultimate Greek Salad With Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers1 green bell peppers2 cups cherry tomatoes2 cucumbers2 red onions1/2...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Busy Day Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup herbed croutons1/2 cup milk1 eggs2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup finely chopped...

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Panang Tofu Souffle - Vegan
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Panang Tofu Souffle – Vegan

Ingredients: 1/2 red bell peppers, julliened1 green onions, chopped10 Thai basil or 10 regular...

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Shrimp in Adobo Sauce
Main dishSalsasSauces

Shrimp in Adobo Sauce

Ingredients: 3 large dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed1 dried pasilla peppers, stems...

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Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta3 boneless chicken breasts ( skinned and chopped)1 tablespoon cornstarch2/3...

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Donna's Delicious Turkey Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Donna’s Delicious Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey1/2 red bell peppers, minced1/2 onions, minced1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Full Meal Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Full Meal Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( plus)1 small onions, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas
CrabMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas

Ingredients: 12 (12 inch) flour tortillas1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined6 ounces crabmeat1/2...

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Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets4 cups cauliflower florets2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 bunch green onions,...

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Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash ( could use Carnival, or other equivalent)1 lb bulk...

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Thai Seared Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Thai Seared Tofu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup low sodium soy...

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Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni1/2 teaspoon savory1/2 teaspoon white sugar3 green onions, thinly sliced1...

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Army Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Army Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 onions, finely diced1/2 green capsicum, finely...

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Gingered Pork Medallions
Main dishMeatPork

Gingered Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick1/3 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Okeefenokee Hash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Okeefenokee Hash

Ingredients: 2 large vidalia sweet onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 lb ground beef1 (28...

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Citrus Crunch Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Citrus Crunch Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 limes1 oranges1 envelope of shake ‘n bake oringinal chicken coating mix4...

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Macaroni Cheese Salad
Elbow macaroniMain dishSalads

Macaroni Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese1/3 cup finely chopped...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The gourmet BLT sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices thick crusty bread4 -6 strips bacon2 tomatoes1 avocados1 lemons1 tablespoon pesto...

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Ricotta Swiss Wedges (Crazy Meatloaf!)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ricotta Swiss Wedges (Crazy Meatloaf!)

Ingredients: 2 large eggs4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup...

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Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)
Main dishPotatoesStews

Bianco (Garlicky Fish Stew from Corfu)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, halved and...

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Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles or 100 g vermicelli2 cups Chinese cabbage1 cup bean...

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Soy Glazed Tofu and Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Soy Glazed Tofu and Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper flakes8 stalks asparagus, woody ends...

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Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breastsseason saltground pepper1 cup white wine1 cup chicken broth4 tablespoons water3...

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Pork Chops With Raspberry Glaze
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Raspberry Glaze

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter4 -5 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1/2 cup seedless raspberry...

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Puff the Magic Meal
Low calorieMain dishOne Dish meal

Puff the Magic Meal

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic2 cups Japanese eggplants, cut...

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Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Lettuce Wraps
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 3 large round steaks or 3 large sirloin steaks, about 2 pounds total,thinly...

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Baked Rigatoni With Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishPenne

Baked Rigatoni With Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups mushrooms, sliced1 green...

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Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Kittencal’s Taco Salad for a Crowd

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2 cups...

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Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Kid-pleasin’ Hash

Ingredients: 3 cups long grain ricewater ( needed to cook rice in rice cooker)1...

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Quick and Easy Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: instant mashed potatoes2 tablespoons parsley flakes2 cups cubed cooked lamb, beef or 2...

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Thai Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-Fry (Low Carb)
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Thai Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-Fry (Low Carb)

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage6 teaspoons your favorite cooking oil ( I used olive...

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Tuna Loaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna Loaf

Ingredients: 14 3/4 ounces canned tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1/2...

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Linguine with Sausage and Kale
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine with Sausage and Kale

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried linguine8 ounces andouille turkey sausage, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick1...

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Cheeseburger Pockets
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheeseburger Pockets

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)1/4 cup ketchup2...

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Down-Home Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Down-Home Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled baking potatoes1 cup diced peeled turnips2 (16 ounce) cans...

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Moroccan Tagine
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Moroccan Tagine

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed1 cup carrots,...

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Low Fat Tropical Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Tropical Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups long grain white rice ( I...

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Rustic Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rustic Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb fingerling potatoes, washed and halved2 large carrots, peeled and...

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Chicken and Green Beans
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 cans French style green beans ( 14.5oz.,drained)1 can...

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Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Curly and Moe

Ingredients: 12 ounces chinese noodles ( Ramen Style without seasoning packet)2 lbs boneless chicken...

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Best Beef Stew !!
BeefMain dishStews

Best Beef Stew !!

Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 cup flour3 tablespoons shortening1...

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Steaks with Merlot Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steaks with Merlot Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottles merlot ( of drinking quality)2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans...

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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Yip Yips

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup celery ( chopped)1 small onions1 cup tomato sauce1...

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Pork Cutlets With Parmesan-Breadcrumb Topping
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Cutlets With Parmesan-Breadcrumb Topping

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins, cut into 6, 1/4 inch thick slices4 tablespoons butter2...

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Quick 'n Easy Tomato-Basil Tart
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Quick ‘n Easy Tomato-Basil Tart

Ingredients: 1 pre cooked pizza dough ( size for 4 persons)1/2 cup mayonnaise (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Patty Melts

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1/2 teaspoon garlic salt2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon italian seasoning2...

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Mushroom Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mushroom Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 1/2-3 lbs meaty...

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Easy Baked Manicotti
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Baked Manicotti

Ingredients: 12 large manicotti4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided2 cups ricotta cheese2 tablespoons dried...

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