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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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Hamburger-Barley Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Hamburger-Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 lb lean ground beef1 large yellow onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Australian Tuna Bake
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Australian Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cheese, shredded1 cup crushed corn flakes12 ounces canned tuna4 tablespoons butter,...

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Crunchy Curried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Curried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breasts2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 small garlic cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon...

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Sticky Garlic Chicken Skewers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sticky Garlic Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons honey4 tablespoons tomato ketchup4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons...

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Super Sunday Tacos
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Sunday Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork1 lb lean ground beef1 cup minced onions3 garlic cloves,...

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Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2...

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Pan-Fried Mackerel With Red  Pepper and Squash
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Pan-Fried Mackerel With Red Pepper and Squash

Ingredients: 2 mackerel, large1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Egg Noodles
EggsMain dishPasta

Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 extra large eggsto taste water, enough to fill half an...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt (...

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Chicken Taco Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 head lettuce, shredded2 cups cooked chicken, cubed1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 cup...

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Chicken Parmesan Alfredo
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan Alfredo

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 1/4 lbs.)1 eggs, beaten3/4...

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Chicken Scarpariello - Country Style
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Scarpariello – Country Style

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into small serving pieces1 lb...

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Creamy Beef and Pasta Casserole With Spinach
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Beef and Pasta Casserole With Spinach

Ingredients: 1 small white onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/4 lbs ground beef16 ounces...

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My Secret  Stuffed Chicken Recipe
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

My Secret Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese2 diced roma tomatoes1...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Caribbean Fish in a Packet

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) fresh fish fillets1 small red capsicums, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive...

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Cheese Pasties
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Cheese Pasties

Ingredients: 3 cups flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup butter3 tablespoons ice water1 cup diced celery3/4...

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Lorelei's Chicken Paprikash
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lorelei’s Chicken Paprikash

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs2 teaspoons Crisco cooking oil1/4 cup cooking...

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Easy Baked Cajun Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Baked Cajun Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops ( 1/2 inch)1/2 tablespoon Mrs Dash’s extra spicy...

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Garlic Pepper Pork Skewers
AppetizersMain dishPork

Garlic Pepper Pork Skewers

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin roast6 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup lime...

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Turkey
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Turkey, Bacon Pasta Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil1...

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Jewel's Corn Pudding
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Jewel’s Corn Pudding

Ingredients: 1 can creamed corn1 can sweet corn, drained2 eggs, whipped1 green peppers, diced1...

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Ribbon Oyster Scallop
Main dishSeafoodShellfish

Ribbon Oyster Scallop

Ingredients: 2 cans oyster stew ( frozen or canned)2 (7 ounce) cans oysters1 (3...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Tasty Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, divided1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon onion powder1 lb lean...

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Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Cups
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Cups

Ingredients: 2 medium green peppers1/2 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons onions, chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Anti-Martha Stewart Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 lb pork sausage1/2 medium onions, chopped1 eggs,...

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Italian Sausage And Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Italian Sausage And Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausages, cut into thirds4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons olive...

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Asian Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Asian Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced ginger1...

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"u" Wing It Pork Loin Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

“u” Wing It Pork Loin Chops

Ingredients: 2 (3/4 lb) pork loin chops, 1 inch thick1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium...

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Turkey Spinach Mealoaf
BeefMain dishTurkey

Turkey Spinach Mealoaf

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup skim...

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Egg and Soldiers
EggsMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg and Soldiers

Ingredients: 1 slice bread, toastedbutter1 eggs Directions: toast bread.butter.cut in half then into 4...

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Light- Straw and Hay
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light- Straw and Hay

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 minced shallots1 lb chicken sausages1/2 lb turkey bacon1...

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Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled1/4 cup feta cheese,...

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Mediterranean Chicken Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1 (5 5/8 ounce) packages toasted pine...

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Garlicky Beef With Peppers
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlicky Beef With Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean boneless beef round steak, about 1/2 inch thick1 -2 teaspoon...

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Tomato Quiche
CheeseEggsMain dish

Tomato Quiche

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup shortening5 tablespoons cold...

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread or 2 slices potato bread4 teaspoons soft butter4 teaspoons...

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Quick and Easy Chimichangas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced3/4 cup picante sauce1...

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Barbecue Shrimp over Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Barbecue Shrimp over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb pasta12 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Fusilli With Prosciutto and Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fusilli With Prosciutto and Peas

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Ground Sirloin Steaks With Brown Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Sirloin Steaks With Brown Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 (1 1/2 ounce) packages onion soup mix1 tablespoon seasoning...

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Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup With Rivels
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup With Rivels

Ingredients: 1 package chicken breasts ( or dark meat if you prefer)2 hard-boiled eggs,...

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Spicy Potatoes (Rasadar Aloo)
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Spicy Potatoes (Rasadar Aloo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small potatoes ( as evenly sized as possible)3 medium tomatoes...

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Salmon With Mustard-Maple Glaze
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon With Mustard-Maple Glaze

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons maple syrup3 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced4 tablespoons lemon...

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Broccoli Sauce for Pasta
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, about 1 1/2 pounds1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1/4...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

7-Vegetable Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut in 2 or 3...

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Turkey Scaloppine with Parmesan Cheese
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Scaloppine with Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients: 12 ounces turkey breast, in 4 slices 3 oz each,about 1/4 inch thick1/4...

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Grilled Vegetable Enchiladas
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Grilled Vegetable Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise about 1/8 thick2 medium yellow squash, sliced about...

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Chicken Spinach Strudel
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Spinach Strudel

Ingredients: cooking spray1 cup chopped onions1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, defrosted drained4 cups...

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Greek Chicken With Potatoes and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Greek Chicken With Potatoes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 -10 chicken pieces5 -7 large potatoes, peeled, then cut into four pieces...

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Penne With White Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Penne With White Beans, Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 -3 cups canned cannellini...

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Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced raw potatoes1 cup sliced celery3 cups diced cooked chicken2 1/2...

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Brazilian Shellfish Soup
Main dishShrimpSoups & stews

Brazilian Shellfish Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb clams, small, in shell1 lb mussels, small, scrubbed &debearded1 tablespoon yellow...

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Mom's Shrimp Creole
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Mom’s Shrimp Creole

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen okra, sliced1 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes2 teaspoons chili powder2...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Man-Style Spanish Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs chuck steaks or 2 lbs blade steaksinstant meat tenderizer2 tablespoons fat,...

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Super-Duper Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super-Duper Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup chopped onions2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chopped green...

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Ham
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ham, White Bean and Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon1 onions, diced1 stalk celery, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 (10 ounce)...

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Best-Ever Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Best-Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup red peppers1/2 cup green peppers2 teaspoons...

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Jan's Reuben Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Jan’s Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (17 ounce) packages of mrs. t’s potato & cheese pierogies1 (14 ounce)...

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Perfect Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Perfect Salmon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated1 tablespoon grapefruit juice1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon ginger1...

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Stuffed Mexican Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded until thin1/2 cup melted butter1/2 cup...

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