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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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EggsLunch/snacksMain dish

Mixed Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce (Gado-Gado)

Ingredients: 1 package chinese-style firm tofu1 teaspoon ketjap manisoil ( for deep frying)6 cups...

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Fried Rice with Ham and Peanuts
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Fried Rice with Ham and Peanuts

Ingredients: 2 cups cold cooked long-grain white rice2 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup salad oil1...

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Football Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Football Meatloaf

Ingredients: vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1/4 cup breadcrumbs ( use any type)1 (1...

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Florida-Style Citrus Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Florida-Style Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 -3 cloves thinly sliced garlic1 tablespoon butter...

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Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons...

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Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt2 tablespoons...

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Lori's Chipotle Pork Stew
Main dishPork loinsStews

Lori’s Chipotle Pork Stew

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons canola oil2 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin ( cubed)1 large onions...

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Arroz Con Pollo -- Mi Favorito
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Con Pollo — Mi Favorito

Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens2 teaspoons dried oregano1/2 teaspoon black pepper4 teaspoons...

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Green Bean Chicken Casserole Packets
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Green Bean Chicken Casserole Packets

Ingredients: 8 sheets aluminum foil ( 12X18 inches)4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4...

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Confetti Penne Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Confetti Penne Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 (15...

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Vegetarian Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

Vegetarian Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, cut in half and sliced medium thick1 tablespoon vegetable broth4...

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Broccoli Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Broccoli Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1/8 teaspoon pepper1 eggs1 1/2 cups broccoli florets4...

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Chop Lickin Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chop Lickin Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts7 ounces mushroom stems and pieces10 3/4 ounces cream...

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Adobo Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Adobo Steak

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons cilantro2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon...

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Bacon Cheeseburger (Stove-Top) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Cheeseburger (Stove-Top) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked pasta (rotini, rotelle, penne, small “or” medium shells, elbow) or...

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Stolen Zesty Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stolen Zesty Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix1 envelope dry...

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Spanish Chicken with Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Spanish Chicken with Peppers

Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Fesenjan (Iranian Special Occasion Dish)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Fesenjan (Iranian Special Occasion Dish)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 small onions, sliced thin3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4...

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Chili's Monterey Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili’s Monterey Chicken

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons barbecue sauce ( she recommends Bull’s Eye)2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Jansson’s Temptation

Ingredients: 125 g anchovy fillets500 g potatoes, julienned1 small yellow onions, finely chopped250 ml...

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Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( I use fat free salad dressing.)1/2 cup chopped cilantro1/2...

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Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) prebaked pizza dough3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup barbecue sauce...

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Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed1 cup cooked millet (,...

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Layered Chicken Taco Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Layered Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix1/2 cup water4 cups...

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Grandpa's Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandpa’s Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks, cubedgarlic saltpepperflour2 tablespoons olive oil1 large green peppers, Diced2...

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Angel Hair Pasta In Garlic Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Angel Hair Pasta In Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages capellini ( angel hair pasta)1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup...

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You won't Believe this Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

You won’t Believe this Chicken

Ingredients: 1 fryer, cut up ( enough for 4 people)3 tablespoons lite olive oil...

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Chicken Asparagus Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Asparagus Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Chicken Tortilla Bake
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Chicken Tortilla Bake

Ingredients: 12 flour tortillas3 cups chopped cooked chicken1 medium onions, finely chopped2 (4 ounce)...

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Chicken With Ham And Cheese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Ham And Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Taco Filling  (oamc)
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Taco Filling (oamc)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 cups onions, finely chopped12 garlic cloves, minced4 jalapenos (...

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Winter Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Winter Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/8 cup craisins, optional1 package...

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Italian Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Italian Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, cut into eighths2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb...

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Skillet Moussaka
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Skillet Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground...

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Coco - Banana's Kitcheree
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Coco – Banana’s Kitcheree

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain brown rice1 cup split mung beans ( moong dhal)10...

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Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons...

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Leek Soup With Toasted Swiss Croutons
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Leek Soup With Toasted Swiss Croutons

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced2 lbs leeks,...

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Creamy Chicken Tequila Pasta
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Chicken Tequila Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon oil, divided1/2...

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Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)
BreadsMain dishPizza

Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water2 teaspoons sugar1 1/4 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed

Ingredients: 12 large tomatoes2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb lean ground beef1 cup...

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Hidden Valley Ranch Orange Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hidden Valley Ranch Orange Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (1 ounce) package hidden...

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John Inman's Tuna Surprise
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

John Inman’s Tuna Surprise

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 (7 ounce) cans sweet corn or 1...

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Iron Mike's Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce - the Spirit of Cincinnati
Main dishPizzaSauces

Iron Mike’s Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce – the Spirit of Cincinnati

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree1 teaspoon dried onions, minced...

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Favorite Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Favorite Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) packets taco seasoning0.5 (8 ounce) bags...

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Pasta With Grilled Eggplant and Onions
Main dishOnionsPasta

Pasta With Grilled Eggplant and Onions

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick3 red onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick1/2 cup...

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Brandied Fruit Pork Tenderloin
FruitMain dishPork

Brandied Fruit Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brandy1/2 cup water2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 cup mixed dried fruit (...

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A Very Special Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

A Very Special Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lasagna noodles1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic,...

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Warm Asian Steak Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Warm Asian Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2...

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Stir-Fried Tofu With Mushrooms
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir-Fried Tofu With Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, and Green Onion

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon oriental sesame...

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Fried Rice with Pork
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Fried Rice with Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic4 ounces...

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Quick Curried Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Quick Curried Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( I use boneless center loin)1 tablespoon margarine or 1...

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Apple Turkey Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Apple Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped peeled red apples2 tablespoons chopped green onions3/4...

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Sarcie's Chicken Mexicali
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sarcie’s Chicken Mexicali

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas, cut into fourths4 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks1 (10...

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Quick Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Quick Paella

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon paprika1 lb peeled shrimp1/2 teaspoon saffron1/2 lb sea...

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Tacos Deluxe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons chopped onions1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon...

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Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Pizza
Main dishPizzaSalmon

Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Pizza

Ingredients: pizza dough4 -6 ounces smoked salmon ( remove skin and flake)8 ounces goat...

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Corned Beef Hash Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Corned Beef Hash Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked1 green peppers, chopped1 onions, chopped fine8 ounces cheddar...

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Almond Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Almond Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup diced celery6 green onions, chopped1 medium green bell...

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Chorizo
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chorizo, Bean and Butternut Squash Chilli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped225 g spanish...

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Mock Ham Loaf
BeefMain dishMeat

Mock Ham Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1/2 lb hot dogs, chopped into very small pieces1 cup...

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