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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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Guinness Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Guinness Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef1 dash pepper1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1 clove garlic, crushed1/4...

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Veal Pie
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Veal Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 onions, chopped1 lb zucchini, sliced1/2...

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Greek Style Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Greek Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 tablespoons olive oil1 green peppers, cut into 1...

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Kate's Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Kate’s Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 prebaked thin crust pizza dough ( preferably cheese flavored)1 container store made...

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Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Emerald Dragon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin10 ounces broccoli florets ( about 3...

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Taco Noodle Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Noodle Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (3 ounce) cans mushrooms, undrained1 1/4...

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Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil ( or vegetable)1 medium sweet onions, chopped1 garlic cloves,...

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BeefMain dishPizza

Saucy Beef Taco Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped16 ounces taco sauce ( mild or...

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Tuna Stew
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Tuna Stew

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, smashed7 ounces canned diced...

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Apple-Rice Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Apple-Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend1 cup shredded mild...

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Syrian Beef Kabobs
BeefMain dishMeat

Syrian Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 lbs fatty ground beef, like chuck4 tablespoons tomato paste2/3 cup minced onions2...

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Sicilian Skillet Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sicilian Skillet Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 tablespoons parmesan cheese3 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Cornish Game Hens With Sage and Garlic
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cornish Game Hens With Sage and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, split into halves4 tablespoons butter, softened4 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped...

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Spicy Grilled Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spicy Grilled Steak

Ingredients: 2 cups dry red wine1 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon prepared...

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Cajun Chicken Cutlets
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cajun Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sweet butter1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed1/4 teaspoon oregano,...

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Posole (Vegetarian)
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Posole (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks3 cups water, boiling2 onions, chopped4 fresh garlic...

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Pasta With Tomato and Pesto
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Tomato and Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry pasta, i use scoobi doos1 -2 clove garlic, finely minced2...

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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 4 natural casing beef frankfurters ( I like Boar’s Head brand)4 hot dog...

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Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf
Main dishPorkPoultry

Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 lb bulk breakfast sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean)2...

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Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained4 sweet gherkins, chopped1/2 medium...

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Make-Ahead Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Make-Ahead Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cup ketchup3/4...

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No Peek Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

No Peek Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked1 (1 1/4...

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Easy Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup sour...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Beef Patties

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided3 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Chinese Pudding
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Pudding

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans corned beef14 ounces creamed corn3 -4 cups mashed potatoes...

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Cheesy Pizza Macaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Pizza Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/3...

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GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Barley With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 cup barley2 cups broth ( of your choice)1 large onions, chopped2 ripe...

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Pastina Gasiov
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pastina Gasiov

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, preferably ancine di pepe1/4 cup parmesan cheese3 eggs4 tablespoons butter1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

BBQ Beef Cups

Ingredients: cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup barbecue sauce1...

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Tuna Rice Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Tuna Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna1 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Orzo Salad With Corn and Cucumber-Feta Dressing

Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2...

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Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Scarfies Fruited Curried Sausages

Ingredients: 500 g pork sausage links1 sliced carrots1 onions, chopped1 apples, thinly sliced2 teaspoons...

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Ez Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ez Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked and drained hamburger1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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salsa soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

salsa soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped1 package shoestring carrots1 bag frozen white corn4 stalks celery...

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Spinach Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1...

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Nathan's Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Nathan’s Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 eggplants1 onions4 tablespoons olive oil3 -6 garlic cloves, crushed ( I use...

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Romano Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Romano Casserole

Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw rice1 cup green capsicum, finely chopped3/4 cup onions, finely chopped1...

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Vegetarian Fried Vermicelli (Fried Bee Hoon)
AsianMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian Fried Vermicelli (Fried Bee Hoon)

Ingredients: 400 g dried rice vermicelli ( beehoon)500 g bean sprouts25 dried Chinese mushrooms,...

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The Best Oven Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

The Best Oven Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup water1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup ketchup3 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Lana's French Breadloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Lana’s French Breadloaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 lbs 70% lean ground beef40 -45 saltines2 cups chopped...

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Chicken Noodle Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Noodle Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken pieces ( I use drumsticks)1 packet chicken noodle soup1 teaspoon...

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Main dishStewsTurkey

Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 medium onions, chopped1 red...

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Timballo Di Maccarun (Molded Macaroni Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Timballo Di Maccarun (Molded Macaroni Casserole)

Ingredients: 3/4 lb round beef sirloin1/2 lb ground veal2 slices stale bread2 large eggs,...

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Glazed Grilled Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Glazed Grilled Fish

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons fruit chutney1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon...

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Taquitos (Ground Beef)
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Taquitos (Ground Beef)

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chuck1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 cup tomato sauce1...

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Mexican Style Meat and Vegetable Stew - Azteca's Molcajete
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Mexican Style Meat and Vegetable Stew – Azteca’s Molcajete

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips8 ounces beef, such as flank...

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Posole
ChickenMain dishStews

Posole

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon butter1 1/4 lbs cooked chicken, cut...

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Chili Porcupine Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Chili Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1/2 cup uncooked rice1 small onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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World's Best Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

World’s Best Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links3/4 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup minced onions2...

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Asian Warm Chicken Cole Slaw
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Warm Chicken Cole Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons light brown sugar2 garlic...

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Tropical Turkey Tenderloins
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Tropical Turkey Tenderloins

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey tenderloins ( 2 Steaks)1/4 cup mangoes, Cut Into Small Cubes1/4...

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Caribbean Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Caribbean Game Hens

Ingredients: 3 rock cornish hens, halved2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns1 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 cup...

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Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, diced in small cubes1 (15 ounce)...

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Goat Cheese Tamales
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Goat Cheese Tamales

Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 2/3 tablespoons butter,...

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Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse
GrainsMain dishPork

Pork Tenderloin Dijonnaisse

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, trimmed2 tablespoons flour2 cups mushrooms, sliced3 tablespoons shallots,...

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Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons capers1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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Heavenly Chicken OAMC
Main dishMeatPoultry

Heavenly Chicken OAMC

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1/2 cup sliced scallions2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons...

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Something Different Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Something Different Chicken

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water ( divided)1 (5 5/8 ounce) boxes of flavored couscous...

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Ham and Cabbage Stew
< 60 minsMain dishStews

Ham and Cabbage Stew

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons margarine1/2 cup diced onions1 clove garlic, minced8 ounces cubed cooked ham...

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Chicken Italian Style Saltimbocca
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Italian Style Saltimbocca

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts6 slices prosciutto ham4 tablespoons butter1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs2 tablespoons...

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