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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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Vegetarian  Greek Stuffed Zucchini
Main dishSquashVegetables

Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 zucchini ( 10 inches long)1/4 cup dry sherry2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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ChickenMain dishPineapple

Oriental Waikiki Chicken (Inspired by Nancy and dale!)

Ingredients: 1 kg skinless chicken thighs, halved1/2 cup red capsicums, diced1/2 cup green capsicum,...

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Chinese Beef Stir Fry Over Golden Pancake
BeefMain dishMeat

Chinese Beef Stir Fry Over Golden Pancake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry sherry1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon ginger1...

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Senegalese sweet potato
Main dishRiceStews

Senegalese sweet potato, rice and beans stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil5 large onions, chopped10 cloves garlic, chopped1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Pork Chops in Honey-Mustard sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Pork Chops in Honey-Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) center-cut pork chops, trimmed ( 3/4 inch thick)salt and pepper2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces4 tablespoons soy sauce4 teaspoons...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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Seafood Tacos
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Seafood Tacos

Ingredients: 6 -8 taco shells1 lb imitation crabmeat, shreddedtomatoes, dicedcheddar cheese, shreddedlettuce, shreddedranch dressing...

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pineapple shrimp with scallion rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

pineapple shrimp with scallion rice

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups long-grain white rice2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups...

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Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba's
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba’s

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup yellow onions, minced1...

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Creamy Bacon Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Creamy Bacon Rice

Ingredients: 1 bag boil-in-the-bag rice1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese3 green onions, finely...

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Garden-Fresh Herb Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Garden-Fresh Herb Pasta

Ingredients: 1 green onions, chopped roughly1/4 cup butter ( margarine can be substituted, but...

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Ranch Marinated Oven-fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ranch Marinated Oven-fried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, cutlets bone in,skin off,about 700 g total1 cup buttermilk1/2 envelope...

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Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles1 1/2 lbs beef ( any lean...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Scarlet Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried bing cherries1/2 cup dried cranberries6 whole chicken breasts, cut in...

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Gaucho Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Gaucho Steak

Ingredients: 4 rib eye steaks or 4 New York strip steaks or 4 sirloin...

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Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Olive Garden Chicken Formaggio Pizza

Ingredients: 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons diced onions1 cup...

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Super Bowl Mini Pizzas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Super Bowl Mini Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen bread dough1 (15 ounce) jars pasta sauce1 1/2...

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CasserolesMain dishPenne

Penne With Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil ( divided)1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 teaspoon minced garlic3...

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Grandma's Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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Asian Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Asian Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced ginger1...

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Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni Con Broccolo (Rigatoni with Broccoli)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs broccoli16 ounces rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Pork Medallions over Noodles (Low Fat)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork Medallions over Noodles (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 12 ounces pork tenderloins, cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon black...

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Girl Scout Ground Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Girl Scout Ground Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Crock Pot Mexican Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Crock Pot Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3 cups corn chips1 medium onions, chopped1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Potatoes and Tomatoes Au Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Potatoes and Tomatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon1 lb potatoes, peeled thinly sliced, boiled in salted water 8...

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Simple Sweet and Sour Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Simple Sweet and Sour Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 pork loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick,trimmed3/4 cup...

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Penne Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPenne

Penne Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 shallots, minced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green bell peppers, seeded...

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Nutty Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Nutty Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or 3 smaller size)1 cup breadcrumbs1/2...

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Chicken With Caramelised Pear
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Caramelised Pear

Ingredients: 4 single chicken breast fillets40 g butter1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3 large...

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Country Baked Noodles
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Country Baked Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles (fine) or 8 ounces eggless noodles ( fine)1 small...

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Dijon Encrusted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Dijon Encrusted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloins ( usually a little less than 1 pound)2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Thai Pumpkin Ginger Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Thai Pumpkin Ginger Soup

Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin4 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic cloves1 small onions, diced1 carrots, diced1...

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Really Lazy Holubchi (oamc)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Really Lazy Holubchi (oamc)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked1 cup chopped onions1 (14 ounce)...

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Baked Maryland Shellfish Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Maryland Shellfish Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat1 lb shrimp1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/4...

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Frito Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Frito Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups Fritos corn chips3/4 cup yellow onions, diced1 cup mild cheddar cheese,...

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Turkey Soft Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Soft Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix1/2 cup water1...

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George's Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

George’s Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package fast rising yeast1 cup warm water1 cup whole wheat...

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Gratin of Chilean Crab
CrabMain dishShellfish

Gratin of Chilean Crab

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lump crabmeat, picked over8 cups day old white bread, cubes...

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Chicken Tostadas
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Tostadas

Ingredients: 3/4 cup salsa1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 small white onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Penne, Crispy Tofu, and Green Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Baked Maine Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets ( haddock, hake, pollock, scrod)2 tablespoons lemon juice3...

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" Sticky Chicky " Dump Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

” Sticky Chicky ” Dump Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (optional)1 tablespoon soy sauce3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter ( I...

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Ground Sirloin Cutlets
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Sirloin Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin4 slices bread, soaked in water and squeezed3 tablespoons...

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White Macaroni and Cheese Attack !
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

White Macaroni and Cheese Attack !

Ingredients: 450 g macaroni ( 1/2 package)4 -5 cups boiling water2 cups extra old...

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Mom's Meatloaf Made Healthy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Meatloaf Made Healthy

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, crumbled1/4 cup skim milk3/4 lb extra lean ground beef1...

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Tuna and Tomato Quickie
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna and Tomato Quickie

Ingredients: 7 1/4 ounces macaroni & cheese dinner mix1/4 cup butter (not spread or...

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Adobe Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Adobe Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops ( about 1 1/2- 2 pounds)1/2 cup tomato paste2...

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Ham Pie With Cheese Biscuits
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham Pie With Cheese Biscuits

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons onions ( chopped)1/4 cup green peppers ( chopped)1/4 cup oil6 tablespoons...

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Green Taco Filling
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Green Taco Filling

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, cooked, drained1 teaspoon...

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Hunters' Stew From Warsaw (Bigos Warszawski)
Main dishPorkStews

Hunters’ Stew From Warsaw (Bigos Warszawski)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon drippings1 lb pork, cubed1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed and drained1 cup...

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Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishSaltwater fish

Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)

Ingredients: 4 green plantains1 lb fish fillets4 ounces onions, minced4 ounces bell peppers, peeled,...

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Supreme  Chicken Bites
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Supreme Chicken Bites

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (3 ounce) packages cream...

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Asian Salmon Noodle Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Asian Salmon Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half1 tablespoon grated gingerroot4 teaspoons sesame oil3 tablespoons...

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Mama's Beef-A-Roni
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mama’s Beef-A-Roni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Italian Potted Beef-Pressure Cooker

Ingredients: 9 lbs rump steak or 9 lbs chuck roast3 teaspoons cooking oil3 onions,...

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ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked sweet potatoe2 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon...

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Red-Wine Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red-Wine Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup red wine2 (14 1/2...

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Cranberry Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Cranberry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped ( fresh or frozen thawed)2 tablespoons orange marmalade1/8...

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Potatoes au Gratin with Emmental
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Potatoes au Gratin with Emmental

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled1/2 cup double Devon cream3 ounces sauteed onions1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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