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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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Italian-Style Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Italian-Style Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup fat free tomato basil pasta sauce,...

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Quick and Easy Lasagna
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Quick and Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Quick and Easy Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Quick and Easy Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, diced1/2 green peppers, diced3/4 cup prepared barbecue...

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Enchilada Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Enchilada Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups cornbread, crumbled1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2...

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Champagne Pork Chops in Chipotle Mustard Cream Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Champagne Pork Chops in Chipotle Mustard Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops1 cup champagne1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon steak seasoning1 tablespoon...

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Pollo Frito
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Pollo Frito

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice ( 2 to3 lemons, depending on size)1/4 cup...

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Pepper Beef Steak Packets
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pepper Beef Steak Packets

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, 1/2-inch thick1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Shannon's Curry Chicken That Firefighter Hubby Loves!
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Shannon’s Curry Chicken That Firefighter Hubby Loves!

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons green curry paste2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk ( Regular...

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Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Ramps (Wild Leeks) Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells3 cups ramps, bulbs whole1/4 cup butter4 large...

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Penne With Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne or 1 (16 ounce) packages ziti pasta or...

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Creamy Chicken and Chilies Casserole
CasserolesMain dishRice

Creamy Chicken and Chilies Casserole

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Yorkshire Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Yorkshire Sausages

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup...

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Hearty Potato Soup
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Hearty Potato Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups water2 medium potatoes2 small red potatoes1/2 cup fresh onions1 stalk fresh...

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Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 pinch cilantro1 pinch rosemary12 whole wheat lasagna noodles1...

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Chicken Diablo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Diablo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine4 tablespoons mustard3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons curry powder1 roasting chickens, cut...

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711 Kirkwood's Barley Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

711 Kirkwood’s Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2...

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Aunt Mag's Spoonburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Aunt Mag’s Spoonburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 medium chopped onions1 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce1 cup ketchup1...

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Triple Cheeeeesy Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Triple Cheeeeesy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb curly macaroni, cooked1/4 cup butter2 cups milk3 tablespoons flour6 slices American...

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Pork Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2...

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Indiana Garden Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Indiana Garden Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 onions1 green bell peppers1/2 cup broccoli1/2 cup cauliflower1/2 cup carrots4 garlic cloves1/2...

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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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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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Simple Basic Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Simple Basic Quiche

Ingredients: 1 shortcrust pastry3 eggs1 onions2 tomatoes1 green peppers1 1/2 cups mature cheddar cheesesalt...

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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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Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2...

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Main dishRiceWhite rice

Cheesy Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked white rice1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with basil1 (15...

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Easy Summer Chicken Bake
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Summer Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced zucchini1 cup sliced yellow squash1 cup cubed mangoes ( frozen...

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Potato Soup with Meat Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Potato Soup with Meat Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb leeks, washed and sliced crosswise1 large onions, finely...

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Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini1/2 cup ricotta cheese3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 lb...

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California Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

California Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons salad oil3 lbs pot roast2 teaspoons seasoning salt1 (30 ounce) cans...

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Spicy Thai  Grilled Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken thighs, boned2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chinese Tangerine Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 teaspoon peanut oil1 tangerine peel, chopped1...

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Chicken and Potato Saute
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Chicken and Potato Saute

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets2 tablespoons flour4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thickly1 large...

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Special Fried Rice (Rachael Ray's)
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Special Fried Rice (Rachael Ray’s)

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups water1 1/2 cups white rice ( I used Uncle Ben’s)3...

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Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb all white meat lean ground turkey1/2 yellow onions ( finely chopped)1/4...

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White Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

White Pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1 cup pre shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated...

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Arroz Con Gandules ( Rice and Beans)
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Arroz Con Gandules ( Rice and Beans)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sofrito sauce 1 (15 ounce) cans pigeon peas ( any canned...

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Grilled Swordfish For Two
FishMain dishSeafood

Grilled Swordfish For Two

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks ( fresh is best)1/2 cup olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules ( or less)1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Braised Pork in Soy Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Braised Pork in Soy Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork, cut in smll cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions,...

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Hamburger Steaks
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chucksalt & pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon olive...

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Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken With Mango Salsa
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken With Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 large limes4 garlic cloves1 tablespoon olive oil2 ripe...

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Elena's Linguine Carbonara
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Elena’s Linguine Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/4 lb bacon, sliced into strips2 garlic cloves,...

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Betty Crocker Italian Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Betty Crocker Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages of jenny-o Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1-inch...

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Healthy Spinach Pie
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Healthy Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach1 cup nonfat cottage cheese3 eggs1/4 cup lowfat...

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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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Baked Panko Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Baked Panko Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup white flourseasoning, to taste3 egg whites3 -4...

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Sweet Tomato Peppers With Little Smokie Sausages
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Sweet Tomato Peppers With Little Smokie Sausages

Ingredients: 1 large white onions, diced1/3 cup olive oil2 fresh vine ripe tomatoes, chopped...

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Stuffed Zucchini With Walnuts and Feta
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Stuffed Zucchini With Walnuts and Feta

Ingredients: 4 medium fat zucchini3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 onions, chopped finely1 garlic cloves,...

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Gingered Spareribs With Brown Sugar and Soy
AsianMain dishPasta

Gingered Spareribs With Brown Sugar and Soy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs well-trimmed pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs2 garlic...

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Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces organic whole wheat noodles ( I used flat noodles)1/2 cup peanut...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices rye breadDijon mustardmayonnaise4 ounces lean deli corned beef, thinly sliced2 ounces...

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shrimp with wilted spinach
Main dishShellfishShrimp

shrimp with wilted spinach

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup sliced scallions2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons...

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Spaghetti Marco Polo
Main dishSpaghettiTuna

Spaghetti Marco Polo

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti1 can tuna1 can sliced olives1 cup grated cheese2 tomatoes, chopped1/2...

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Cheesy Ham and Tater Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Cheesy Ham and Tater Bake

Ingredients: 2 large eggs2 cups whole milk2 teaspoons salt ( to taste)1/4 teaspoon white...

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Main dishPastaPork

Sausage and bows

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links or 1 lb hot Italian sausage4 cloves...

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Garden Vegetable Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Garden Vegetable Quiche

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced8 -10...

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Tinga Poblana
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Tinga Poblana

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon oregano2 garlic cloves1/4-1/2 onions2...

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 2 quarts water1 (3 lb) whole chicken1 green bell peppers, chopped1 onions, chopped1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Easy-Peasy Corny Turkey Rolls

Ingredients: 1 package cornbread stuffing mix ( I like Stove-Top)1 lb thin turkey cutlets...

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