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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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Beer Steamed Crabs
CrabMain dishShellfish

Beer Steamed Crabs

Ingredients: 1 dozen live blue crabs1 quart water4 (12 ounce) cans beer1/2 cup crushed...

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Chicken Breast Baked in a Bag with Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breast Baked in a Bag with Mushrooms, Butter, White Wine and Thyme

Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms25 ounces mixed mushrooms, torn up1...

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Camping - Meal in One Packages
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Camping – Meal in One Packages

Ingredients: 4 smoked sausage, skinless, cut in 1 1/4 inch pieces ( enough sausage...

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Italy in a Dish
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Italy in a Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 lb spiral shaped pasta1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce2 (6...

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BLT Burgers With Garlicky Mayonnaise
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

BLT Burgers With Garlicky Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained1 garlic cloves1 chipotle chiles...

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Mom's Sausage
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Mom’s Sausage, Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts water2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans3 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Finger Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Finger Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless sirloin steaks1 eggs1 cup milk1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1...

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Winter-Fruit Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Winter-Fruit Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 thick pork chops1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 large oranges2 teaspoons brown sugar5...

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Super Moist Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Super Moist Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3...

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Old Time Tuna Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Old Time Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles ( 8 oz)1 1/2 cups green giant...

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Bacon Cheeseburger (Stove-Top) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Cheeseburger (Stove-Top) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked pasta (rotini, rotelle, penne, small “or” medium shells, elbow) or...

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Chicken Fried Steak (Shortcut)
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Fried Steak (Shortcut)

Ingredients: 1 lb cube steaks ( 4 pieces)1 (26 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Noodles a La Russe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Noodles a La Russe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon onion powder1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Crispy Sesame Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed1 teaspoon sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon...

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Baked Chicken With Mushrooms and Lots of Almonds
Main dishPoultryVegetables

Baked Chicken With Mushrooms and Lots of Almonds

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sliced cremini mushrooms1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour ( it’s 3 min....

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Mccall's  Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishPastaTurkey

Mccall’s Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine3/4 cup flour3 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1...

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Taste of Heaven - Mushroom and Carrots Biryani
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Taste of Heaven – Mushroom and Carrots Biryani

Ingredients: 15 -20 medium fresh button mushrooms, washed, drained and cut into quarters (...

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Summertime Crab Salad
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Summertime Crab Salad

Ingredients: salad greens ( any amount desired)2 1/2 cups cold cooked crabmeat, chunks3 hard-boiled...

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Baked Carrots with Parmesan
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Baked Carrots with Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 cups grated carrots1 teaspoon grated onions3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon...

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Lemon
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon, Salmon and Ricotta Pasta

Ingredients: 400 g angel hair pasta2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated1/3 cup lemon juice1...

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Golden Steak Fingers
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Golden Steak Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top round steak, cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick1...

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Easy Chile Relleggrolls
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Easy Chile Relleggrolls

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans whole green chilies1/2 lb mild cheddar cheese1/2 lb monterey...

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Day Before Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Day Before Casserole

Ingredients: 7 ounces macaroni ( uncooked)1 can celery soup1 can mushroom soup1 jar pimientos...

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Chicken 'N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken ‘N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil12 skinless chicken thighs4 cloves minced garlic1 onions, finely chopped2...

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Dakota Al's Italian Meatball Subs
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Dakota Al’s Italian Meatball Subs

Ingredients: 4 hoagie rolls6 ounces shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese0.5 (26 ounce) favorite spaghetti sauce...

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Best Ever Hamburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Ever Hamburgers

Ingredients: 350 g roasted red peppers ( approx)2 garlic cloves, crushed1 small white onions,...

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Tandoori Chicken Burgers With Minted Cucumbers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tandoori Chicken Burgers With Minted Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions1/4 cup snipped fresh...

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Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Vegetarian Black-Eyed Pea Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 celery...

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Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita

Ingredients: 3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Tortilla Cheese Casserole - Corn
CasserolesGluten FreeMain dish

Tortilla Cheese Casserole – Corn

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas1 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 cup low-fat sour cream2 tablespoons...

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Spring Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spring Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and...

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Beef Bretonne
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Bretonne

Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks or 3 lbs sirloin or 3 lbs beef tenderloin,...

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Garlic Pepper Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Garlic Pepper Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless center cut pork chops ( 1 1/2 inch-thick)2 cloves garlic, crushed1...

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Thyme Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Thyme Turkey Burgers With Goat Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey ( 7% fat works well)4 teaspoons fresh thyme...

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Sunrise Chicken Hash
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Sunrise Chicken Hash

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 cups yukon gold potatoes, cooked and diced 1/2 inch...

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Herb Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSpaghetti

Herb Cheese and Spinach Sauce With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, cooked2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb fresh spinach (...

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Captain's Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Captain’s Potato

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat5 medium potatoes1/2 cup margarine1 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Risotto With Gorgonzola And Toasted Walnuts

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons butter1 small onions, minced1 1/2 cups arborio rice1/2...

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Spicy Black Bean-Garlic Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spicy Black Bean-Garlic Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 lb ground beef1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce1/2 teaspoon Thai seasoning1 1/2...

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Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi)

Ingredients: 14 ounces penne pasta ( or other short pasta)2 lbs asparagus4 ounces butter...

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Yoshida's Teriyaki Burger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Yoshida’s Teriyaki Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/2 cup Yoshida gourmet sauce1...

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Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (rotkohlrouladen)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Red Cabbage Leaves (rotkohlrouladen)

Ingredients: 1 small red cabbage2 tablespoons margarine2 onions, finely chopped1 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 lb...

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Chicken and Stars Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Stars Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken, with bone and skin3 carrots, chopped1 cup onions, chopped1 cup...

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Creamed Ham
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Creamed Ham

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup minced onions3 tablespoons flour2 1/4 cups milk1 cup grated...

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Sirloin Steak Bites For Two
BeefMain dishMeat

Sirloin Steak Bites For Two

Ingredients: salt and pepper3 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon oil1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut into...

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Stifado
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Stifado

Ingredients: 22 ounces beef36 ounces small onions1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon vinegar2 -3 ripe...

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Black Pepper Crab
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Black Pepper Crab

Ingredients: 1 medium crab, cut into piecesoil ( for deep frying)100 g butter2 teaspoons...

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White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/2...

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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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Pork Chops Alla Pizzaiola with Dumplings
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chops Alla Pizzaiola with Dumplings

Ingredients: 4 pork blade steaks or 4 pork sirloin steaks, each cut 3/4 inch...

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Beef and Potato Moussaka
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Potato Moussaka

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, peeled1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 lb ground beef1/2...

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Enchilada Chicken Pasta
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Enchilada Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (15 ounce) cans green...

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Meatloaf Pot Roast
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatloaf Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ( beef, pork and veal mix)2 slices white...

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Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend ( I use...

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Turkey Wild Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces long grain and wild rice blend2 cups cooked turkey, cubed2 1/2...

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Thai Turkey
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Thai Turkey

Ingredients: 3/4 lb leftover turkey meat, coarsely shredded3 green onions, sliced1 medium red peppers,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkish ‘kofte’ Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 ounces ground beef2 onions2 garlic clovessalt and pepperparsley or mint1/2 cucumbersolive oilthick...

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Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Southern Green Beans and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans or 1 1/2 lbs fresh green...

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Spicy Minced Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Spicy Minced Pork

Ingredients: 700 g pork mince, finely ground2 medium green peppers, halved and sliced in...

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Dijon Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dijon Steak

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks1 tablespoon butter1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy3...

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