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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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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mardi Gras Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 small green peppers, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Simple Minestrone
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Simple Minestrone

Ingredients: 3 quarts water2 cans chicken broth1 can great northern beans1 1/2 lbs cabbage...

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Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions3/4 cup beef broth3/4 cup merlot or 3/4 cup...

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Kickin' Cottage Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kickin’ Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef4 medium potatoes ( The meat portion should be about...

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Championship Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Championship Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon12 ounces beer8 hot dogs8 hot dog buns, split1/2 cup spicy...

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Turkey and Cranberry Pie
Main dishSavory piesTurkey

Turkey and Cranberry Pie

Ingredients: 1 9 inch deep pie shells1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 cup shredded swiss cheese1...

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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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Skillet Beans 'n Weiners
Main dishSouthern u.s.Vegetables

Skillet Beans ‘n Weiners

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans ( drained)1/3 cup chopped sweet onions4...

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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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PawPaw's One-Hour Lonesome Dove Stew
BeefMain dishStews

PawPaw’s One-Hour Lonesome Dove Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 small onions, chopped1 (29 ounce) cans whole new potatoes1...

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Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lime juice1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or...

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Cheddar Rum Spread
AppetizersMain dishSpreads

Cheddar Rum Spread

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded old sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup butter, softened2 green onions, chopped4...

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Chicken Saute with Wild Rice
Main dishPastaRice

Chicken Saute with Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions1/2 cup celery4 tablespoons butter, divided2 1/3 cups water1 package long...

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Turkey Enchiladas---A Little Lighter Version
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Enchiladas—A Little Lighter Version

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup red peppers, chopped2 cups...

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BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Beefy Biscuit Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (14 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated...

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Penne With Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Penne With Shrimp, Scallops, Bell Peppers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1 red peppers, sliced1 yellow peppers, sliced1...

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Crimped Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Crimped Shrimp

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 cup white wine1/4 cup rice vinegar1 carrots, coarsely diced1/2 onions,...

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Garlic Mushroom Rib Eyes
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlic Mushroom Rib Eyes

Ingredients: 4 boneless rib-eye steaks ( 1 inch thick)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons...

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Romano Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Romano Chicken

Ingredients: 20 ounces diced chicken ( thigh or breast)1 tablespoon minced garlic1 ounce olive...

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Looks Disgusting But Isn't Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Looks Disgusting But Isn’t Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts3/4 cup red seedless grapes3/4 cup green seedless grapes1/2...

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Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated pie crusts ( top & bottom)1 (10 ounce) cans white...

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Pork Osso Buco
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Osso Buco

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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BBQ Pork Chop
Main dishPorkPork chops

BBQ Pork Chop

Ingredients: 1 pork chops1 slice cheese ( ie dairylea or Kraft singles)ready made barbecue...

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Robin's Shrimp Creole
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Robin’s Shrimp Creole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped bell peppers1/4 cup melted margarine3 tablespoons flour1...

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Simple Italian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 -3 1/2 lbs frying chickens, cut up1 tablespoon fresh...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Poverty Meal

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground beef,...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Flint Ridge Pheasant

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice ( 2/3 cups dry)1 cup carrots, julienned 1...

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Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas with Sour Cream
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas with Sour Cream

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded chicken or 3 cups turkey ( no skin)2 cups sour...

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Vegetarian Cabbage Plus Casserole
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian Cabbage Plus Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, coarsely shredded0.5 (340 g) packages vegetarian ground beef2...

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Mama's Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Mama’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or homemade sauce...

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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...

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Italian Turkey Sausage
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Italian Turkey Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning1 tablespoon canola oil2 teaspoons kosher...

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Carole's Friend Marilyn's Artichoke Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Carole’s Friend Marilyn’s Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise ( or Hellman’s)1 cup...

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BeefBeef roastMain dish

Garlic Horseradish Sirloin Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs top sirloin roast4 garlic cloves, slivered1/4 cup light mayonnaise2 tablespoons prepared...

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Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, baste & glaze2 tablespoons Burgundy...

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Vegetarian Nut Loaf
CarrotsMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Nut Loaf

Ingredients: 8 cups carrots, pulp or 8 cups carrots, finely grated1 cup fresh lima...

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Snapper Vera Cruz
FishMain dishSeafood

Snapper Vera Cruz

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper fillets or 2 lbs tilapia fillets or 2 lbs...

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Pizza Roll Ups
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed, 1 lb1/4 cup prepared pizza or 1/4...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Wonderful Roasted Prime Rib

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boxes of morton kosher salt4 -6 lbs prime rib roast...

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Vegetable Medley Bake
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Medley Bake

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix1 can cream of mushroom...

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Party Pasta
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Party Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) jars roasted red peppers packed in oil1 (10 ounce) jars...

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Bartolino's Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bartolino’s Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs ( 1 slice)1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon soy sauce2 teaspoons dry sherry1 teaspoon water1 lb boneless...

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Shipwreck Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shipwreck Casserole

Ingredients: 2 onions3 medium potatoes1 lb hamburger, uncooked1/2 cup uncooked white rice1 cup celery,...

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Honey-Glazed Chicken with Sherry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honey-Glazed Chicken with Sherry

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs1/4 cup honey1/4 cup sherry wine Directions: preheat to 400 degrees.combine...

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Salmon Cakes With Lemon Aioli
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon Cakes With Lemon Aioli

Ingredients: 2 cups salmon, cooked ( can use canned or fresh cooked salmon, I...

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Ham Barbecue Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ham Barbecue Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 lbs chipped deli ham3 cups ketchup1/4 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons mustard2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Whole Meal Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Whole Meal Casserole

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 (4...

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Cottage Beef and Pasta
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cottage Beef and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 onions, peeled and chopped1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 lb ground beef3...

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Beef Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Beef Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs stew meat1 onions, chopped1 can peas ( drained)1 can carrots (...

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Bayou Chicken
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Bayou Chicken

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 teaspoon cooking oil2/3 cup coarsely chopped onionsminced garlic1 lb...

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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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Pearl Barley Pilaf
GrainsMain dishStews

Pearl Barley Pilaf

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Onion Glaze
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Onion Glaze

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions, roughly chopped1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup...

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Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken With Apricot
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken With Apricot

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Grey Poupon honey mustard3 tablespoons apricot preserves1 teaspoon ginger, Ground4 boneless...

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Fettuccine Limoncello
LemonMain dishSpaghetti

Fettuccine Limoncello

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine1 ounce butter4 ounces boiled ham1 ounce chopped fresh parsley4 ounces...

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Hash I - Biksemad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Hash I – Biksemad

Ingredients: 3 cups beef, boiled and diced3 cups potatoes, boiled and diced3 onions, sliced1/2...

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Keftithakia
BeefGround beefMain dish

Keftithakia

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef or 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb2 onions, chopped1/4...

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Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes
FishMain dishOranges

Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments2 -3 tablespoons olive oil3 cups...

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Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 bottle ketchup1 dash...

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