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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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Main dishMeatPork

Jake’s Lemon Pepper Garlic Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork tenderloin chops, 3/4 inch cut3 tablespoons lemon juice5 cloves garlic2 tablespoons...

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Lemon Baked Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, with boneflour, seasoned2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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Hearty Dairy Farmers' Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Dairy Farmers’ Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/3 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon green peppers, chopped2 cups...

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Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Citrus and Cumin Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 oranges, washed and cut into eighths2 limes, quartered1 (3 lb) chicken, washed...

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce1 clove garlic, minced4 boneless skinless...

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Pasta With Chicken and Pepper-Cheese Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta With Chicken and Pepper-Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces fettuccine8 ounces boneless chicken breasts1 tablespoon flour1/2...

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FishMain dishPasta

Sicilian-Style Sardine Pasta With Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves1...

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AfricanMain dishStews

Spicy African Stew

Ingredients: 6 small potatoes3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths1 cup...

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Scalloped potatoes Au Gratin with onions
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Scalloped potatoes Au Gratin with onions

Ingredients: 3 -4 large potatoes ( sliced thin)1 cup of grated cheese ( jack,...

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Chili and Cheddar Bow Tie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili and Cheddar Bow Tie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 chipotle chiles in adobo1 teaspoon adobo sauce1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped red...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes8 ounces sauerkraut, drained1 tablespoon sliced green onions1/2 lb pork sausage...

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Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup medium grain brown rice2 cups water1/4 cup dried apricots, diced2 teaspoons...

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Sicilian Supper
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sicilian Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced15 ounces spaghetti sauce2 cups...

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Peanut Chicken Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken3 tablespoons peanut butter ( I like chunky)2 teaspoons sugar2...

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Spinach Enchiladas with Cilantro Cream Sauce
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Spinach Enchiladas with Cilantro Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced garlic1 teaspoon salt3 cups sour cream1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Black Bean and Brown Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Bean and Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice14 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons...

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Spicy Peanut Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Spicy Peanut Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onions, chopped1 medium sweet potatoes, diced2 garlic cloves,...

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Beef Fiesta Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 (35 ounce) cans...

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BeefMain dishPasta

College Scrapple

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 cup egg noodles or...

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( or breasts, or a combo)1/3 cup...

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Cheesy Chicken Penne
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 lb shredded Velveeta cheese1 (8 ounce) containers sour...

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Chicken in Spaghetti Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Chicken in Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 tablespoon oil1 ounce butter1 onions1 red peppers2 cloves garlic1...

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Roast Beef With Vegetables
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Roast Beef With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) standing rib roast2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers2 onions, quartered8...

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Pot Sticker Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pot Sticker Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans chicken broth1/2 onions, finely choppedwok oil2 tablespoons cold water1...

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Unstuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Unstuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 green peppers1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped medium1 cup instant...

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Fiesta Chili Mac
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Fiesta Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 garlic cloves, minced1 (16 ounce) jars taco bell...

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Tofu Stir- Fry
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Stir- Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2 teaspoons vegetable oil3...

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Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup pepitas1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon...

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Favorite Meatballs and Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Favorite Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken2...

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Dad's Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dad’s Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic

Ingredients: 1 steak, per serving your preferred cut and size ( defrosted if frozen,...

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Bacon Filet Mignon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Bacon Filet Mignon

Ingredients: 4 slices thick sliced bacon4 thick cut filet mignon steaks, have butcher slice...

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Hamburger Heaven
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Heaven

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 teaspoon celery seeds1/2 tablespoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Teriyaki Ranch Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Teriyaki Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1 cup ranch dressing1 cup...

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World's Best Marinated Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

World’s Best Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops1/2 cup garlic-flavored red wine vinegar1 eggs1 tablespoon cold water1...

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Fillet of Beef (Beef Tenderloin Whole)
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Fillet of Beef (Beef Tenderloin Whole)

Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs filet of beef, trimmed and tied2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at...

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Sherry-Garlic Beef and Mushrooms
BeefMain dishMeat

Sherry-Garlic Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves8 garlic cloves1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 lbs...

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Cobb Salad Pitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cobb Salad Pitas

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon red wine vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 small avocados1...

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Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Arugula Salad with Grilled Chicken and Fennel

Ingredients: 1 head fennel5 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 clove garlic,...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thighs, 1 inch pieces1...

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Zucchini and Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, cooked and diced2 cups shredded zucchini2 cans cream of chicken...

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Main dishPorkTurkey

Jerk Burgers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons allspice berries1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon...

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Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray4 chicken breast halves, skinless, boneless, cut into strips1 teaspoon...

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Penne With Zucchini and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Zucchini and Basil

Ingredients: 3 -4 small-medium zucchini ( about 14 ounces)salt5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Barley and Lentil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Barley and Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 carrots, sliced4 stalks...

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Syrian Beef Kabobs
BeefMain dishMeat

Syrian Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 lbs fatty ground beef, like chuck4 tablespoons tomato paste2/3 cup minced onions2...

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Main dishRiceWhite rice

Speedy Taco Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 cups water1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning...

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Garlic Shrimp (WW-4 points)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlic Shrimp (WW-4 points)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes8 cloves garlic, minced1 bay leaves1...

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Chicken Dado
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Dado

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken pieces, boiled, de-boned, and cubed3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons scallions, diced...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Basic Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef3 slices bread, crumbled or torn in small...

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Easy Chicken Divan
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Fantastic Taco Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Fantastic Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Dinner in a Hurry - Smoked Chicken Roll Ups
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Dinner in a Hurry – Smoked Chicken Roll Ups

Ingredients: 8 ounces smoked chicken or 8 ounces turkey1 avocados, peeled3 carrots1 limes1/2 cup...

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Chicken With Bacon Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Bacon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breastsgarlic powdersalt and pepper8 slices bacon16 ounces sour cream1 (10...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Peanut Butter and Cheese Snack

Ingredients: 1 ounce mozzarella cheese1/2 slice bread, whole grain1/2 teaspoon peanut butter, natural Directions:...

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Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd's Pie)
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd’s Pie)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced4 sage leaves, chopped1...

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Blue Cheese Stampede
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Blue Cheese Stampede

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions3 tablespoons hot sauce, like tabasco2 tablespoons...

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Gluten-Free Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishSpaghettiTurkey

Gluten-Free Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups cooked turkey, cut up8 ounces brown rice or 8 ounces...

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Shepherd's Pie (Pate Chinois)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Pie (Pate Chinois)

Ingredients: 6 -8 potatoes2 lbs ground beef1 (8 ounce) packages sliced button mushrooms1 onions...

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Oven Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oven Swiss Steak

Ingredients: chuck round steaks, cut into serving size pieces3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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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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