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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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Rice-Stuffed Vine Leaves
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Rice-Stuffed Vine Leaves

Ingredients: 150 g mixed long grain and wild rice blend4 garlic cloves, crushed100 g...

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The Best Chicken Scaloppine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

The Best Chicken Scaloppine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried...

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Puttanesca Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Puttanesca Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts10 ounces frozen broccoli cuts1/2 lb...

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Garlic Cheese Noodles
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Cheese Noodles

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely1 -2 cup milk1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated1/2...

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Curried Chicken Parcels
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Curried Chicken Parcels

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 kg frozen puff pastry, defrosted1 red onions, finely sliced150...

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Grilled Zucchini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Grilled Zucchini , Eggplant With Lemon and Porter Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lemons, juice and zest of, fresh2 large garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive...

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Chilled Deviled Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chilled Deviled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 white onions, finely diced1/2 cup celery, finely diced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons...

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Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped2 tablespoons...

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Fish Steaks with olives and capers
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish Steaks with olives and capers

Ingredients: 4 white fish steaks, about 5 oz each ( we like cod or...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cumin Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground lamb or 1 lb beef1 large eggs1/4 cup dry...

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Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Mashed Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 stalk celery, including the leaves, chopped fine1 carrots,...

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Sherried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sherried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fat discarded,washed,and patted dryseasoning saltfresh ground...

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Tuna Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 (10 ounce) packages frozen green beans1...

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Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise

Ingredients: 1 can tuna, drained and flaked1 (7 ounce) packages shell pasta, prepared per...

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Wild Boar Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Wild Boar Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb boned and cubed boar1/2 lb bacon1 onions, chopped1 teaspoon crushed garlic2...

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Grilled Eggplant
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Mozzarella Salade

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled2 shallots, peeled1 teaspoon olive oilkosher saltblack pepper1/3 cup fresh...

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The "Perfect" Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

The “Perfect” Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed for 5 minutes1 cup asparagus, cut in 1...

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Crispy Crunchy Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Crispy Crunchy Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 2 cloves minced garlic1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1...

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Cheesy Parmesan Chicken or Turkey Meatballs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Parmesan Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken ( or use white and dark ground turkey meat)1...

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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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SB's "Fried" Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

SB’s “Fried” Chicken

Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts, bone-in ( approx 1 pound)2 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in...

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Porcupine Balls
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Porcupine Balls

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions2 cups five- Minute Rice ( or any...

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Fresh Tomato Sauce With Fine Port Wine
Main dishPizzaSauces

Fresh Tomato Sauce With Fine Port Wine

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 large sweet onions,...

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Summer Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Summer Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 cup sour cream1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes dry onion...

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Turkey Mornay
BreakfastMain dishTurkey

Turkey Mornay

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons flour1 cup chicken broth ( or...

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Creamy Broccoli Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Creamy Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 uncooked lasagna noodles1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons margarine1/3...

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Steak Pizziaola
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Steak Pizziaola

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil4 (6 ounce) sirloin strip steakssalt and pepper1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices ( or...

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Hamburger Upside-Down Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Upside-Down Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped celery1/4 cup...

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Leek 'n  Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Leek ‘n Lamb Stew (meal in One Pot)

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean lamb stew meat, cut in to 1 1/2 inch cubes1...

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Oriental Chicken and Mango
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oriental Chicken and Mango

Ingredients: 1 cup pre-sifted flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold water1 cup...

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Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts2 papayas ( firm and not quite ripe)2 red capsicums1/2 cucumbers1/2...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Pollo Rio Negro (Marinated Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, about 2 kglemon juice1 onions, cut up2 carrots, sliced1 bay...

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Pasta and Zucchini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta and Zucchini

Ingredients: 12 ounces angel hair pasta2 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced6 tomatoes, cubed1/3 cup...

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Crackling Rice Paper-Wrapped Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Crackling Rice Paper-Wrapped Fish

Ingredients: 450 g white fish fillets, skiined and boned ( blue-eye cod or snapper)1...

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After Thanksgiving Turkey and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

After Thanksgiving Turkey and Noodles

Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked whole wheat noodles1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1 cup...

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Pumpkin Alfredo
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Pumpkin Alfredo

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 (19 ounce) cans pumpkin puree1 cup...

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Awesome Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Awesome Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 eggs1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1/2 cup milk1/4...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Madam Nupur Sen’s Mudi Ghanto (Fish head with rice)

Ingredients: 1 fish heads ( if its too large, halve or quarter it or...

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Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 large green bell peppers3 minced garlic cloves1 cup chopped sweet onions1 medium...

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Tuscan White Beans With Sage
Main dishOne Dish mealTomatoes

Tuscan White Beans With Sage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large yellow onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced...

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Seven Layer Rigatoni
Main dishPastarice and grains

Seven Layer Rigatoni

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta ( 9 ounces)1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 (28...

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Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup frank red hot saucegarlic powderfresh ground black...

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-- Chicken Cheddar Crepes With  Mushrooms --
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

— Chicken Cheddar Crepes With Mushrooms —

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts ( apr. 3-4)2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth1 tablespoon...

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Hamburgers Diane
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburgers Diane

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1...

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Impossibly Easy Vegetable Pie
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Impossibly Easy Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped broccoli or 2 cups sliced cauliflower1/3 cup chopped onions1/3 cup...

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Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing
Main dishOne Dish mealSouthern u.s.

Santa Fe Chicken and Dressing

Ingredients: 3 cups cornbread stuffing mix2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( at least 6oz each)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Chicken Pot Pie (Stuffing Topping)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie (Stuffing Topping)

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts2 (6 ounce) boxes stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix2...

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Grilled Shrimp -- Mmmmmm
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp — Mmmmmm

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon garlic salt1/2 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon...

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Calypso Shrimp Skewers
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Calypso Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon fresh ginger2/3 cup shredded coconut2/3 cup finely chopped peanuts12...

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Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin steaks1/2 cup orange juice3/4 teaspoon cornstarch3 tablespoons light soy...

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Sylvia's Hot and Spicy Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sylvia’s Hot and Spicy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 large carrots, grated1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Quickie Beef Stir Fry
BeefMain dishMeat

Quickie Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut in strips3 teaspoons oil1 small onions, sliced...

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BeefCarrotsMain dish

spicy orange beef

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil6 dried red chilies4 slices long orange rind2 cloves garlic,...

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Penne With Chicken in Creamy Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Penne With Chicken in Creamy Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon2 boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise, and sliced to desired thickness2...

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Miracle Chicken Skillet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Miracle Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 1/2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Clara's Ground Beef Chop Suey
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Clara’s Ground Beef Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 cup rice3 stalks celery, sliced2 cups water2 slices bacon1 onions, chopped1 lb...

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Cheesy Beef and Egg Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheesy Beef and Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef8 ounces Velveeta cheese ( I use about a...

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