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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Grandma Dora’s Quick Noodles ‘n Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked pasta ( penne, fusseli, shells…)1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon...

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Pulled Beef - Venezuelan Pabellon Criollo
BeefMain dishMeat

Pulled Beef – Venezuelan Pabellon Criollo

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 carrots, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2 onions, chopped1...

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Red-Wine Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red-Wine Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup red wine2 (14 1/2...

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Bacon and Ranch Chicken With Parmesan Ranch Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon and Ranch Chicken With Parmesan Ranch Rice

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup ranch dressing1 cup shredded cheddar cheese8 slices...

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Creamed Salmon on Toast
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Creamed Salmon on Toast

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chopped green onions2 cups milk1 (14...

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Grilled Cajun Salmon With Tomato Pineapple Salsa
Main dishPineappleSalmon

Grilled Cajun Salmon With Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon cajun seasoning1/2...

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Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Greek Pork Chops
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Grilled Greek Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, trimmed of excess fat3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dried...

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Borscht II
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Borscht II

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes ( chuck or round)12 cups...

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Upside-Down Vegetable Beef Cake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Upside-Down Vegetable Beef Cake

Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen or canned mixed vegetables1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2...

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Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped including green top1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive...

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Deb's Beefy Mac
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Beefy Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic2 cups cooked macaroni1 (26...

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The Best Chicken Scaloppine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

The Best Chicken Scaloppine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried...

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Ranchero Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ranchero Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 whole heads of garlic,...

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Garden Tuna Melts
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Garden Tuna Melts

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup chopped onions1/4...

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French Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil4 -6 chicken breast halves1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Sarah's Famous Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sarah’s Famous Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup evaporated milksalt and pepper2...

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Chicken Steamed With Fresh Lemons (Sai Ling Mung Ching Gai)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Steamed With Fresh Lemons (Sai Ling Mung Ching Gai)

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken cutlets, cleaned, dried, cut into 1 inch cubes1 tablespoon fresh...

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Tamale Lentil Casserole
CasserolesEggsMain dish

Tamale Lentil Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped ( 1 cup)1 small green bell...

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Fish and Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fish and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs hake fillets ( see end of recipe directions for substitutions)2 tablespoons...

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Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Sesame Chicken Edamame Bowl

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh...

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Salmon and Dill Potato Patties With Lime Mayonnaise
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon and Dill Potato Patties With Lime Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 400 g new potatoes, cut in half2 teaspoons grated lime rind1 1/4 cups...

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Cajun Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Garlic Aioli
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cajun Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Garlic Aioli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon minced garlic18 ounces canned salmon,...

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Spring Thyme Salmon
LemonMain dishSalmon

Spring Thyme Salmon

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry white wine3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves1 1/2...

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Quick Orange Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick Orange Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon butter1...

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Pork Chops That Actually Stay Moist!
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops That Actually Stay Moist!

Ingredients: 6 pork chops ( boneless or bone-in, whatever floats your boat)3 tablespoons creole...

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Smoked Salmon and Tortellini Salad
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Smoked Salmon and Tortellini Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Natchitoches Meat Pies
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon bacon fat1/2 lb ground beef1 1/2 lbs ground pork3...

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Low Carb Tastes Just Like Philly Cheesesteak
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Tastes Just Like Philly Cheesesteak

Ingredients: 2 slices Steak-ums1/2 onions ( about 1/2 c.)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup salsa1/2...

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Three Mushroom Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Three Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms, sliced1/4 lb italian brown mushrooms, sliced1/4 lb white mushrooms,...

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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
Main dishPenneSalads

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach8 ounces asiago cheese, grated5 -6 ounces chopped...

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It Tastes Like Beef Wellington
BeefGround beefMain dish

It Tastes Like Beef Wellington

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 onions, chopped coarsely1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1...

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Hamburger Pie
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup1...

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Heinz 57 Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Heinz 57 Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 medium green peppers1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup cooked rice1/4...

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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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Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream2 cups small curd cottage cheese1/4 cup minced onions2 tablespoons...

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Chicken and Biscuit Kabobs
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken and Biscuit Kabobs

Ingredients: 12 cooked breaded chicken nuggets, frozen1 (4 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk or...

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Minute Steaks With Taco Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Minute Steaks With Taco Sauce

Ingredients: 25 g butter2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 minute steaks ( beef)300 g button mushrooms,...

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Filet Mignon Stack
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon Stack

Ingredients: 8 ounces filet mignon1 large portabella mushrooms, cap sauteed,not sliced1 sweet potatoes, shredded...

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Chicken and Chorizo Tacos
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken and Chorizo Tacos

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb ground chicken1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin12 taco...

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Pepper-rubbed Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Pepper-rubbed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely crushed3/4 teaspoon white...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb other pastas8 cups water1 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Lemon Chicken Breasts (Low Fat)
ChickenLemonMain dish

Lemon Chicken Breasts (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup cornstarch1 teaspoon salt ( to taste)1/2...

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California BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

California BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive...

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Meatballs 'n' Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatballs ‘n’ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1/4 cup rice, uncooked2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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BreakfastMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu and Scallions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger, minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil ( I use peanut)1 lb tofu,...

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Maple Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maple Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, split, bone in, skin on1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Apple Wild Rice Breakfast
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Wild Rice Breakfast

Ingredients: 1 apples1 tablespoon butter1 cup cooked wild rice2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Chicken Breasts with Rosemary
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Rosemary

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper1/3 cup flour2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chicken...

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Onions Baked in Their Papers
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Onions Baked in Their Papers

Ingredients: 4 medium yellow onions ( about 2 1/2 inches in diameter)1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Mexican Fish
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Fish

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets ( or any firm fleshed fish such...

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Caramelized Zucchini With Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Caramelized Zucchini With Pasta

Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed5 green zucchini, sliced1/2 cup...

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Pumpkin Tamales
Main dishSquashVegetables

Pumpkin Tamales

Ingredients: 12 -15 cups masa harina flour1 (26 ounce) cans pumpkin puree2 cups sugar1...

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Chicken With a Creamy Vegetable Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With a Creamy Vegetable Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts1 medium bell peppers ( cut into thin strips)1 1/2...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

End of the Week Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk sausage1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped2 zucchini, sliced1 (12 ounce)...

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Use up the Ham Macaroni and Cheese
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Use up the Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( I use Kraft)2...

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Vietnamese Tofu Salad
Main dishSaladsSoy/tofu

Vietnamese Tofu Salad

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages firm tofu1 cucumbers, chopped into thin strips approx. 2...

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Shrimp Provencal over Rice
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Provencal over Rice

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined1 lb mushrooms,...

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Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, boned and skinned,and cut into thin slices1 egg whites2...

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Shipwreck Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shipwreck Casserole

Ingredients: 2 onions3 medium potatoes1 lb hamburger, uncooked1/2 cup uncooked white rice1 cup celery,...

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