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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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Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced onions1 lb unpeeled eggplants, sliced-about 12 (...

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Beef and  Rice Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 (14 ounce) cans cut...

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Cavatappi With Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cavatappi With Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 5 cups trimmed arugula1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted1...

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Honey Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Honey Pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced green onions2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2...

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Ham and Cabbage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ham and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth1 lb cooked ham, cubed6 cups roughly chopped cabbage4 medium...

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Veggie Enchiladas
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Enchiladas

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided5 tablespoons vegetable oil12 corn tortillas1 onions, minced4 cups...

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Tuna Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 1/4 cups milk1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander1 tablespoon harissa1 lb...

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Dijon Chicken and Green Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Dijon Chicken and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup Dijon mustard3 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon pepper2...

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Low Carb Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Low Carb Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs eggplants1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided2 cups mozzarella cheese,...

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Spaghetti Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: salt4 ounces vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces1 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter1 cup...

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Garlic Mushroom Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlic Mushroom Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup steak sauce1 small onions1 tablespoon packed brown sugar ( can use...

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Mushroom Veggie Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Mushroom Veggie Salad

Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered ( about 3 cups)1 (7 ounce) jars...

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Chicken with Red Lentils
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Red Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 -2 clove garlic, chopped2 cups red...

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Jerk Turkey Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Jerk Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup couscous2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 red bell peppers, diced fine2 cloves garlic,...

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Ramen Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ramen Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages frozen vegetables ( Oriental style)1 package kame ramen noodles...

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Quick Pork Cassoulet
Main dishPorkPork chops

Quick Pork Cassoulet

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces3/4 lb boneless pork chops (...

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Grilled Bourbon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Sherry-Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Mushrooms in Sherry-Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips ( about...

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Chicken-Broccoli Elegant
BroccoliMain dishPoultry

Chicken-Broccoli Elegant

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups fresh broccoli florets or 4 -5 cups frozen broccoli, thawed...

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Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles, cooked1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk4...

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Stew Chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

Stew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup dark soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Pierogi Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pierogi Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (16 ounce) packages...

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Chicken Marsala Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Marsala Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons minced shallots10...

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Spinach Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Turkey Hash
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Hash

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground turkey1 cup chopped onions2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed (...

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Breast of Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Breast of Chicken, Garlic, Chickpeas and Sauce Verdure

Ingredients: 3 ounces skinless chicken breasts4 plum tomatoes, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chickpeas,...

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Beef Bulgogi
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Bulgogi

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced across grain2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Potato and Sausage Hotpot

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions, sliced1 lb fat sausages, sliced18 ounces floury potatoes,...

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Steph's Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Steph’s Creamy Tomato Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup diced onions3 teaspoons garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2 tablespoon chopped canned green chilies, drained1/3 cup...

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Aztec Pie
Main dishMeatPork

Aztec Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded pork butt or 1 1/2 cups pork...

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Italian Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken and Mushroom Skillet

Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless chicken breastsseasoning saltpeppergarlic powder3 stalks celery, chopped1 green bell peppers,...

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Angel Hair Pasta and Crab With Alfredo Sauce
CrabMain dishPasta

Angel Hair Pasta and Crab With Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated angel hair pasta1 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated alfredo...

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South Beach Broiled Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

South Beach Broiled Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1/2 cup tomato juice1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 small onions,...

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Indonesian Bahmi Goreng
Main dishPastaVegetables

Indonesian Bahmi Goreng

Ingredients: 250 g pork, diced & fried500 g egg noodles ( specifically Chinese egg...

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Green Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant rice1 cup boiling water2/3 cup milk1 can cream of...

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Pork Loin Chop Marinade
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Chop Marinade, Old South African

Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots, loosely thrown in, not pressed into the cup3 large...

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ChickenMain dishPasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup margarine1/2 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon...

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Thai Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Thai Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar6 tablespoons chunky peanut...

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Taco Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco Pie

Ingredients: 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Different and wonderful chicken salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Different and wonderful chicken salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes3 green onions, chopped1/3 cup...

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Picadillo with Rice and Black Beans
BeefMain dishTurkey

Picadillo with Rice and Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast1 1/4 cups...

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Creamy
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Creamy, Cheesy, Mushroomy, Leeky, Red Peppery Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium leeks, sliced finely1 can sliced mushrooms, drained3 roasted red peppers packed...

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Sweet Bourbon Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sweet Bourbon Salmon

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons...

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Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinpeanut oil4 cloves garlic, minced6 Thai...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef and Vegetable Kabobs in Red Wine Marinade

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup dry red wine2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons dried...

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Main dishPenneSalmon

Penne with Salmon and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne rigate or 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie...

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Fake-baked Ziti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fake-baked Ziti

Ingredients: 2 cups marinara sauce ( I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)1...

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Two Step Tasty Tofu Scramble
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Two Step Tasty Tofu Scramble

Ingredients: 2 cups firm tofu, cubed1 big onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2 medium tomatoes,...

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Chicken Breast Spanaki
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast Spanaki

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 stalks fresh green onions, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 lb...

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grilled tuna with aioli
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

grilled tuna with aioli

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons basil, chopped1 teaspoon thyme,...

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Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced...

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Martin Yan's Lettuce Cups
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Martin Yan’s Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey ( or minced chicken)1 tablespoon oyster sauce1 teaspoon sesame...

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Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta, cooked and drained2 cups shredded cooked chicken1...

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Grilled Florida Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Grilled Florida Tuna

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon lime juice2 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)
Main dishOne Dish mealOnions

Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1/2-3/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed3 medium tomatoes, peeled...

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Stir-Fry Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Stir-Fry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup water ( or more)1 -3 teaspoon grated ginger2...

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Honeybutter Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Honeybutter Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, trimmed of silver skinsaltpepper1/4...

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