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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 Baked Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 14 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken...

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Rigatoni With Lemon Parmesan Cream
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni With Lemon Parmesan Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta ( Cavatappi or small shells work well also)1 tablespoon...

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Linguine With Eggplant (Aubergine) -Basil Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine With Eggplant (Aubergine) -Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine2 teaspoons olive oil1 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch, cubes2 red...

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Tortilla and Black Bean Pie
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortilla and Black Bean Pie

Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas, 10 inch1 tablespoon oil1 large onions, diced1 chili peppers, remove...

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Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Quick Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef3/4 cup sliced green onions1 teaspoon italian seasoning2 teaspoons sugar1...

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Smothered Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Smothered Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme1/2 teaspoon ground allspice4 large boneless...

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Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Vegetarian potatoes and soyrizo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large potatoes2 cloves garlic2 ounces soy chorizo1/2 cup salsa1/2...

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Tortellini Caesar
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini Caesar

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked1 bag romaine lettuce3/4 cup caesar salad...

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Kikkoman Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Kikkoman Chops

Ingredients: 3 pork chops, with bone3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 onions, cut into pieces (...

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Buttermilk-Honey Fried Chicken Fingers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Buttermilk-Honey Fried Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons honeysalt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepperflavoring, of choice ( see below)1...

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Broiled Thai Chicken With Mango Coleslaw
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Broiled Thai Chicken With Mango Coleslaw

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( do...

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Low Calorie yet   Delicious Chicken and Baby Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Low Calorie yet Delicious Chicken and Baby Dumplings

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves ( or 4 chicken thighs)1 1/4 cups all-purpose...

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Garlic Pizza
AmericanMain dishPizza

Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 1 prepared pizza dough, not cooked ( best if already formed)1/2 cup margarine...

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Apricot-Sauced Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Apricot-Sauced Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1 dash ground red pepper1 (5 1/2...

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Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cabbage ( any coleslaw mix)3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon sea salt...

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Pork Tenderloin -- Ginger Crusted With Maple Mustard Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin — Ginger Crusted With Maple Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon flour1 cup chicken stock2 tablespoons...

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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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Toasty Cheese Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Toasty Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 8 slices wheat or 8 slices white bread1/2 lb ground venison, buffalo,elk or...

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Potato and Pork Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Potato and Pork Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 1/4 inch slices2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Meatloaf from Good Eats
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf from Good Eats

Ingredients: 6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( I...

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Sloppy Jacques
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Jacques

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans French...

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Wedding Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Wedding Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/8 inch thin4 slices prosciutto or...

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Apple Curry Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Curry Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 teaspoons curry powder1 apples, chopped fine1 onions, chopped fine6 boneless...

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Spinach - Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spinach – Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef2 egg whites1 cup fresh soft breadcrumbs (...

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Ginger Ground Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Ginger Ground Pork

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, chopped5 Thai chiles, chopped with seeds1/2 cup...

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Lemon Veggie Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Lemon Veggie Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice, uncookedsalt, to taste1 medium onions, finely chopped1...

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Garlic and Oregano Stove Top Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Garlic and Oregano Stove Top Chicken

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni  for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ( I used Contadina with roasted garlic)2...

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Pizza Pasta Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Pizza Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (32 ounce) jars traditional spaghetti...

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Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt2 -3 lbs chicken pieces or 6...

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Tuscan Style Grilled Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuscan Style Grilled Tuna

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, 1-inch thick1 lemons, zest of3 sprigs fresh...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Pasta With Sardine Sauce (Pasta Con Sardine Siciliano)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sardine fillets1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1...

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Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks ( room temperature)1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Chicken Pepperoni
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Pepperoni

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 jar spaghetti sauce1 package pepperoni slices1 bell...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Mushroom Pasta Scampi

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb fresh mushrooms, white,sliced1 tablespoon garlic,...

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Brown Arroz Con Pollo (Brown Rice and Chicken)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Brown Arroz Con Pollo (Brown Rice and Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch strips1 medium onions ( quartered)2...

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Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin
AsianMain dishMeat

Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloins3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups cooked rice1 lb ground beef3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and...

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Super quick stroganoff
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Super quick stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed500 g beef125 g mushrooms1...

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My Version of Blackened Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

My Version of Blackened Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages uncooked fresh linguine, cut into thirds2 cups cubed cooked...

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Mediterranean Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Mediterranean Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, seeded coarsely chopped3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2...

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Zippy Chicken Salsa Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Zippy Chicken Salsa Pizza

Ingredients: 1 prebaked italian bread pizza crust2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided ( 8oz)1...

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Shepherd's Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (14 ounce) cans green beans,...

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Pad Si-Iew
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Pad Si-Iew

Ingredients: 3 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon cornflour1 tablespoon rice wine1 tablespoon fish...

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Layered Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Layered Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 16 ounces medium noodles ( I use Amish Noodles, that I find in...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Texas Straw Hat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions2/3 cup chopped celery2/3 cup chopped green...

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Kids' Favorite Chicken - Like Chicken Mcnuggets
Main dishMeatPoultry

Kids’ Favorite Chicken – Like Chicken Mcnuggets

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut into thin slivers2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons garlic salt1...

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Steak and Mushroom San Juan
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak and Mushroom San Juan

Ingredients: 2 lbs top round steaks1/2 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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Chicken Wellington
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Wellington

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon...

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Triple Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Triple Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 medium chicken breast halves1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded fontina or 1/2...

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Garlic Chicken With Asparagus and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Chicken With Asparagus and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half20 fresh asparagus spears ( not...

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Baja Vegetable Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Baja Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 2 red chili peppers, seeded and chopped4 teaspoons olive oil1 cup onions, chopped2...

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BeefMain dishStews

Chile Verde (Beef or Pork)

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins or 1 lb stewing beef1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 mild...

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Aunt Lulabell's Potato Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Aunt Lulabell’s Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 celery ribs, thinly sliced1 small onions, chopped1 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons...

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Papoutsakia
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Papoutsakia

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants ( 600g each)1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic...

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Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad
EuropeanMain dishSalads

Roasted Chicken and Cannellini Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken ( I use rotisserie chicken...

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Monkey Sandwiches - Not Like the Band
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Monkey Sandwiches – Not Like the Band, Like the Furry Things

Ingredients: 10 graham crackers4 -4 1/2 ripe bananas8 tablespoons peanut butter8 tablespoons mayonnaise Directions:...

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Peanut Chicken Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken3 tablespoons peanut butter ( I like chunky)2 teaspoons sugar2...

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Sirloin Steaks With Creamy Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sirloin Steaks With Creamy Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steaks1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup chopped green onions4 garlic...

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