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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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Quick Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1 cup frozen peas and carrots1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Macaroni and Cheese With Crumb Topping
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Macaroni and Cheese With Crumb Topping

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, made from crustless french bread3/4 cup freshly grated...

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Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced2 cups dry red wine2 cups canned...

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Twenty-four Hour Sea Salad
Main dishSaladsSalmon

Twenty-four Hour Sea Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn6 ounces rotini pasta, cooked,rinsed with cold water...

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Brady Bunch Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Brady Bunch Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 cups 1% low-fat milk2 teaspoons salt2 lbs boneless pork chops ( 8...

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My Favorite Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Favorite Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry...

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Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 230 g macaroni ( uncooked)3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4...

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Krapt and Sausage  (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Krapt and Sausage (Sauerkraut and Smoked Sausage)

Ingredients: 1 lb hard sausage ( Kielbasa, Smoked Sausage, Etc.)1 (32 ounce) jars sauerkraut,...

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Vegetarian Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients: 28 ounces Ragu pizza sauce6 dry lasagna noodles15 ounces ricotta cheese2 cups mozzarella...

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Basic Cooked Lima Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Basic Cooked Lima Beans

Ingredients: 1 bag dried lima beans1 smoked ham hocks1 onions, chopped Directions: Soak lima...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Tartiflette — the indulgent version

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, boiled,peeled,and thinly sliced1/2 lb bacon, cubed2 onions, finely chopped1 lb...

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Broccoli Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWhite rice

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter (divided) or 2 tablespoons margarine ( divided)10...

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Solo Poached Lemon Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Solo Poached Lemon Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 thawed boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables ( I like...

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Ricotta Gnocchi
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients: 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese ( or full fat if desired)1 -1 1/2...

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Congo Chicken Moambe (Stew)
ChickenMain dishStews

Congo Chicken Moambe (Stew)

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken parts, cut in serving pieces1/2 teaspoon saltblack pepper1/4 teaspoon...

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Texas Pinto Beans
BeansMain dishTex Mex

Texas Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages dried pinto beans4 1/2 cups water1/2 small onions, chopped2...

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Gail's Goop
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Gail’s Goop

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 (6 ounce) cans canned chicken1 garlic cloves, minced1 onions,...

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Tomato and Basil Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tomato and Basil Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chopped onions1 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup heavy...

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Pork Medallions With Chocolate-Orange Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Medallions With Chocolate-Orange Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloinssaltpepper4 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup orange juice1 teaspoon ginger,...

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Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cutup2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Chicken Breasts With Lavender and Honey Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts With Lavender and Honey Glaze

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 tablespoon dried lavender...

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Orange Chicken With Red Chilies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Orange Chicken With Red Chilies, Szechuan Style — Dave Dewitt

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon dry vermouth or 1 tablespoon white wine1/2 lb boneless...

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Grilled Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 red peppers, chopped8 -10 green onions, white part only,chopped4 cloves...

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Teriyaki Tortilla Pizza for One
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Teriyaki Tortilla Pizza for One

Ingredients: 1 whole wheat tortillas1/2-1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce ( I use Soy Vey brand)1/4...

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Turkey Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodlessalt1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3 slices bacon, chopped1...

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Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas
BeefMain dishMeat

Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh snow peas1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks3 tablespoons dry sherry3 tablespoons...

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ChickenMain dishSalads

The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or...

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Orange Cashew Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Orange Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 medium carrots,...

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Spicy Asian Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Asian Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 cloves garlic, minced3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced1 1/2...

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Dinner in a Bag
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Dinner in a Bag

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1/4 cup dried onion...

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Ground Beef (Picadillo)
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Ground Beef (Picadillo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup...

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Pork Chops Smothered in Mushroom Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Smothered in Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup0.5 (10 1/2...

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Shrimp and Crab Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shrimp and Crab Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat2 cups cooked shrimp1 cup chopped celery1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Cheddar Hash Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Hash Bake

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1/2 medium yellow onions,...

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Quick And Easy Pork Chops
Main dishPineapplePork

Quick And Easy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup pineapple juice2...

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Italian Poutine
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Italian Poutine

Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable oil ( for frying)10 1/4 ounces spaghetti sauce5 medium potatoes,...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Apricot Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices French bread ( 1 inch thick slices)1 cup apricot nectar2 tablespoons...

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citrus glazed pork tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

citrus glazed pork tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar2 teaspoons...

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Asian Dinner in a Pouch
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Asian Dinner in a Pouch

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 cup rice ( your choice)2 cups chopped bok choy2...

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Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Grilled Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 (6 ounce) packages sliced white mushroomssalt & freshly ground...

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CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, shelled,deveined,shells reserved3 cups heavy cream1/4 cup champagne or 1/4 cup...

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Chicken In Puff Pastry with Madeira Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken In Puff Pastry with Madeira Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves8 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed,rinsed,drained2 tablespoons butter1/3...

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Shrimp Etouffe
Main dishShrimpStews

Shrimp Etouffe

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups celery, finely diced1 cup green bell peppers or 1 cup...

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No-yeast pizza base
High calciumMain dishPizza

No-yeast pizza base

Ingredients: 8 ounces self-raising flour ( all purpose? flour with a raising agent already...

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Creole Dump Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creole Dump Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup bell peppers1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Shrimp in White Wine
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp in White Wine

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil5 -6 tablespoons chives, coarsley chopped1 lb shrimp, peeled and...

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Picadillo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions1/2 green bell peppers, finely chopped1 garlic...

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Zita
BeefGround beefMain dish

Zita

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 package hot Italian sausage ( 5 links)2 medium...

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Ray's Beans and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ray’s Beans and Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb lean hamburger1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans2 (16 ounce) cans...

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Ground Turkey Paprikash and Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Ground Turkey Paprikash and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaronisalt1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 1/3 lbs...

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King Ranch Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

King Ranch Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, choppedsalt & pepper, to tastegarlic powder, to...

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Vanilla Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Vanilla Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon minced onions1/2 teaspoon...

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Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onions1 tablespoon oil3 1/2 cups cooked macaroni1 3/4 cups shredded...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon-Glazed Onions

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, such as vidalia, cut in wedges8 slices thick hickory...

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Paprikash Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paprikash Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water1/2 cup diced onions2 tablespoons onion powder1 -3 lb fryer, cut...

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Camembert Topped Salmon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Camembert Topped Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (200 g) salmon fillets100 g camembert cheese, roughly chopped.2 shallots, sliced or...

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Balsamic Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
BeefMain dishSalads

Balsamic Steak and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) boneless beef top sirloin steaks, 1/2 inch thick1/2 balsamic vinaigrette,...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Salmon with Orange Juice

Ingredients: 2 salmon steaks or 2 salmon fillets1 teaspoon butter10 tablespoons orange juice (...

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Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Diabetic Garlic Turkey Balls

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey8 cloves garlic, minced1 onions, minced1/2 cup chopped...

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Fried Salmon Patties
BreakfastMain dishSalmon

Fried Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans pink salmon2 tablespoons flour2 large eggs ( slightly beaten)1...

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