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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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Coffee-braised Short Ribs With Ancho Chile
BeefMain dishTomatoes

Coffee-braised Short Ribs With Ancho Chile

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper5 lbs beef short ribs ( 1-inch-thick flanken-style)1...

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Crusty Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Crusty Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated12 ounces American cheese or...

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Dijon Tarragon Baked Haddock
FishMain dishSeafood

Dijon Tarragon Baked Haddock

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs haddock fillets3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon...

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My Very Own Turkey Meatballs and Gravy
Main dishPoultryTurkey

My Very Own Turkey Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon butter1/2 cup onions, chopped...

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Crab Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Crab Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 package imitation crabmeat, shredded1 red bell peppers, diced2 stalks celery, diced1/4 cup...

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Italian Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup Italian dressing1/8 teaspoon black pepper...

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Sirloin Burgers With Wasabi Mayo and Ginger-Pickled Onions
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sirloin Burgers With Wasabi Mayo and Ginger-Pickled Onions

Ingredients: 6 ounces pickled ginger1 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, sliced 1/4 inch...

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Scheherazade Casserole
CasserolesMain dishVegetarian

Scheherazade Casserole, modified

Ingredients: 1 cup raw bulgur wheat1 cup boiling water1 -2 tablespoon olive oil2 cups...

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Pork Parcels
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Parcels

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chopped pork or 1/2 lb beef or 1/2 lb chicken1/4 cup...

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Caesar Crusted Crispy Chicken Strips
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caesar Crusted Crispy Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 3/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing, divided1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Kedgeree
BreakfastMain dishSalmon

Kedgeree

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, cook in the usual method1 tablespoon butter8 ounces...

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Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups chicken stock2/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup...

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Chicken-Chile Enchiladas
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken-Chile Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts1 small onions2 cloves garlic1 cup sour creamto taste oil1/2...

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BeansMain dishStews

‘Neezy Peazy Lunch

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 kg frozen peas and carrots1/2 cup...

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Impossible Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Impossible Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 6 8-inch flour tortillas1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce)...

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Easy Chicken Nachos
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Nachos

Ingredients: 1 full boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil1/2 package taco seasoning mix1 bag...

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Tomato-Saffron Fish Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tomato-Saffron Fish Stew

Ingredients: 1 oranges28 ounces undrained canned tomatoes4 cups water1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon dried saffron...

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Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Kittencal’s Taco Salad for a Crowd

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2 cups...

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CondimentsEggs/dairyetc.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium red peppers, roasted and finely chopped ( roasting instructions follow)1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Stir Fry on Pita Bread
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stir Fry on Pita Bread

Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked rice1 cup chopped green onions1 cup chopped celery1 cup...

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Roast Beef Sandwiches With Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Roast Beef Sandwiches With Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ( drain oil)8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons...

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Fire Escape Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Fire Escape Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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Barbecue Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Barbecue Salmon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup honey1/3 cup peanut oil1 teaspoon crushed garlic1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (16 ounce) jars thick & chunky salsa ( divided)1...

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Pizza Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pizza Pot Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni8 ounces Italian sausage1 teaspoon instant minced onion1/2 teaspoon...

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4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 shrimp ( Jumbo sized, peeled, deveined, & tails intact)2 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Pomegranate Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Pomegranate Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme2 tablespoons pomegranate juice, from...

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Light Sweet and Sour Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Light Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice12 ounces lean boneless pork1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons melted...

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Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 prepared double crust pie crusts ( purchased or homemade)2 cups chicken stock2...

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Magaritsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Magaritsa

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) lamb pluck ( liver, lungs and other organs together)1 lb...

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Italian Steak
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Italian Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks2 tablespoons oil1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1 clove garlic, minced1/2...

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Zucchini Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Zucchini Soup

Ingredients: 4 fresh zucchini2 onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, crushed1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder1 1/2...

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Citrus Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Citrus Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in stripssalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon orange zest14...

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Fast Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry
Main dishPorkPork loins

Fast Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 package chicken-flavored ramen noodles1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus1 tablespoon sesame...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( at least 6oz each)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Salmon Teriyaki
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Teriyaki

Ingredients: 3/4 lb salmon fillets3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate2 cloves garlic, crushed or...

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Elegante Chicken Piccata
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elegante Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsfloursaltfresh ground pepper3 ounces white wine ( 3/8 cup)1/4...

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Grilled Basil-Tomato-Goat Cheese Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Basil-Tomato-Goat Cheese Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1 tomatoes, sliced2 tablespoons goat cheese4 -6 basil leaves1 dash pepper...

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Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Ribs

Ingredients: 2 sparerib racks2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tablespoons catsup2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin...

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Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) packages Italian salad dressing...

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Asian Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Asian Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh lime...

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Pie Crust Mushroom Soup
Main dishSavory piesSoups & stews

Pie Crust Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 400 g field mushrooms1 small onions, diced1 garlic cloves1/4 cup plain flour3 cups...

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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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Easy Pleasing Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Pleasing Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup water2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, finely diced1 (6 1/4...

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Fajita Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fajita Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb chicken breasts, marinatedchopped garlic ( in...

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Ground Beef Nachos Supper
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Nachos Supper

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1 (16 ounce) cans...

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Chicken Breasts with Curried Mango Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Curried Mango Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets1 tablespoon oil30 g butter4 spring onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Chicken Chimichanga
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Chimichanga

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 Spanish onions or 1 red onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Super Tuna Noodle
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Tuna Noodle

Ingredients: 1 lb mini penne pasta or 1 lb egg noodles1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Low-Fat Chicken Cassoulet
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Low-Fat Chicken Cassoulet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts2 large yellow onions, chopped2...

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Chicken a la King V
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken a la King V

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup light cream2 egg...

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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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Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Vegetarian Artichoke Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 large onions, sliced and quartered1 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies, sliced...

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Ukrainian Borscht
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients: 1 link sausage, diced1 onions, chopped1 cup peas1 garlic cloves, peeled and finely...

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Kate's Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Kate’s Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 prebaked thin crust pizza dough ( preferably cheese flavored)1 container store made...

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Chicken Mole De Woolfe
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Chicken Mole De Woolfe

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 1 turkey breast1/2 cup storebought mole ( or one...

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I Can't Wait for Chole
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

I Can’t Wait for Chole

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons chopped garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Citrus Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Citrus Pork

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin roast1 medium green bell peppers, sliced1...

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Shrimp with Lime
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp with Lime, Cilantro and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined2 limes, juiced1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves garlic,...

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Main dishSide dishesStews

Potato Stew

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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