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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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Milanese Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Milanese Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon hot Dijon mustard,...

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Salisbury Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Salisbury Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs 85% lean ground beef1/2 small red onions, fine dice1/2 cup...

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Shepherd's Pie With Caramelized Onions
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Shepherd’s Pie With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled2/3 cup milk1/3 cup heavy cream1 lb lean ground...

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Coconut Braised Beef
BeefCoconutMain dish

Coconut Braised Beef

Ingredients: 2 hot dried red chilies3 garlic cloves, peeled1 inch piece ginger, peeled and...

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Shrimply Divine Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimply Divine Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces mafalda noodles ( or other pasta)12 ounces fresh medium shrimp, peeled...

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Stove Top Easy Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Easy Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages chicken stuffing mix1 cup hot water1 1/2 lbs boneless...

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Chicken With Ginger
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Ginger

Ingredients: 1 piece fresh ginger, 3-inch, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks ( 1/2...

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Italian Salad Pizza
Main dishPizzaSalads

Italian Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super BBQed Toasted Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 small mushrooms, sliced thinly8 slices bread1 tomatoes4 slices ham, thin1/2 red capsicums,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetables With Pesto and Parmesan Thins

Ingredients: 4 parmesan crackers ( see my other recipe)8 pieces fresh green asparagus8 cherry...

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Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza With Peanut Sauce
AsianMain dishPizza

Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 thin pizza crust ( Boboli or other pre-baked crust)2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Wardie's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Wardie’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup cracker crumbs1 cup green peppers, chopped2 large eggs2...

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Ritz Poppy Seed Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ritz Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs cubed chicken1/4 cup finely diced onions1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Deep-Dish Turkey Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Deep-Dish Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups hot water1 (6 ounce) packages chicken stuffing mix or 1...

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Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops (Bbq)
LimeMain dishPork chops

Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops (Bbq)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1-inch thick1 1/4 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning3/4 teaspoon...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Garlic Butter
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 large garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon lemon juice4...

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Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Seared Salmon on Baby Spinach

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed2 tablespoons butter, divided3 large shallots, sliced,divided1...

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Toasted Pizza Hot Dogs
Main dishMeatPork

Toasted Pizza Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 4 hot dog buns4 hot dogs12 slices mozzarella cheese1 (15 ounce) jars pizza...

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Mexican Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 500 g lean ground beef8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta1 cup frozen whole kernel...

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Turkey-dilly Meatballs
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Turkey-dilly Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, divided1 large onions, finely chopped2 lbs...

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Pasta Pizzoloto
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Pizzoloto

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine or 1 lb angel hair pasta,...

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Chicken Tortellini Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 (49 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth4 cups cooked chicken or...

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Greek Green Beans Braised With Mint and Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Greek Green Beans Braised With Mint and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon margarine1 cup tomato juice or 1 cup tomato...

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Brown Rice and Edamame
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Brown Rice and Edamame

Ingredients: 3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/4 cups frozen edamame, shelled1 tablespoon fresh...

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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts, skinned cut into strips3 egg whites1 1/2 tablespoons cornflouroil (...

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Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages uncooked fresh linguine, cut into thirds2 cups cubed cooked...

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Herbed Chicken Tenders
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herbed Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons chopped fresh...

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Salmon Papillotes With Fennel
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Papillotes With Fennel, Potatoes, and Olives

Ingredients: 1 small fennel bulbs, stalks discarded3 medium carrots ( 1/2 pound)1/2 lb small...

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Tuna au Gratin
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans tuna, drained,flaked2/3 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup pimiento, chopped1/4 cup...

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Double Potato and Halloumi Bake
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Double Potato and Halloumi Bake

Ingredients: 1 large sweet potatoes1 large red potatoes1 red onions1 yellow peppers1 red peppers1/2...

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New-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls in Cranberry Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

New-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls in Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage ( about 3lb)14 ounces jellied cranberry sauce2 cups tomato sauce1...

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Provencal Chicken and Fennel
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Provencal Chicken and Fennel

Ingredients: 3 lbs fennel bulbs, trimmed ( approx 6 small)2 tomatoes, diced or 1...

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Greek Grouper
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Grouper

Ingredients: grouper ( 3 pcs)2 tablespoons garlic1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Better Than Frozen French Bread Pizza

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty French bread or 2 submarine-style hard rolls, split lengthwise3/4 cup...

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Unstuffed Cabbage
Main dishOvenPasta

Unstuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped...

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Stuffed Chicken Chests With Sweet Potatoes
Chicken breastMain dishYam/sweet potato

Stuffed Chicken Chests With Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken, chests split with pocket ( Breasts)1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup...

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Green Beans and Ground Pork (Spicy)
BeansMain dishPork

Green Beans and Ground Pork (Spicy)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, cleaned and cut in 1 inch lengths1...

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Teriyaki Glazed Beef Kabobs
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Teriyaki Glazed Beef Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs beef, top cut into 1-inch cubes or 1 1/4-1...

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Shrimp Calzones
BreadsLunch/snacksMain dish

Shrimp Calzones

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust1/3 cup Italian-style tomato paste1 tablespoon water1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Veggie Burgers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided1/4 cup minced onions1/4 cup minced green bell peppers1/4...

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Tarragon Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tarragon Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots1 cup...

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Sweet Pork Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Sweet Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon oil1 small sweet...

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Rachael Ray's Garlic Roasted Chicken With Rosemary and Lemon
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rachael Ray’s Garlic Roasted Chicken With Rosemary and Lemon

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in small pieces6 garlic cloves, crushed3...

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Lemon Salmon Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lemon Salmon Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon4 ounces breadcrumbs1 green onions1 clove garlic1 lemons, juice and zest...

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Southern Creamy Mushroom Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Southern Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( bone-in)seasoning, mix ( Garlic, Salt & Pepper See note...

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Sauerkraut Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sauerkraut Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained2 tablespoons...

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Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Spicy Mozzarella Beef Dip

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning ( extra...

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Sun-Dried Tomato
Main dishPoultryTomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Broiled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broiled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon...

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Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna and Pasta Dijonaise

Ingredients: 1 can tuna, drained and flaked1 (7 ounce) packages shell pasta, prepared per...

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Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broiled Flank Steak (no Marinade) Mexican Style

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sour cream2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon celery salt2 tablespoons...

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Breaded Chicken Fingers
AppetizersLow carbMain dish

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips ( or chicken tenders)1 eggs,...

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Fantastic Feta Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fantastic Feta Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 2 pounds)2 tablespoons lemon juice,...

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Greek Stewed Potatoes
Main dishSquashStews

Greek Stewed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 large potatoes, peeled and...

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Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 3/4 lbs fillet beef tenderloin, tied2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup...

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Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni1/3 cup chopped fresh basil3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons...

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The Best Pepper Steak Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Best Pepper Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut into bite size strips1...

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Beef Stroganoff Crepes
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Stroganoff Crepes

Ingredients: 12 prepared crepes1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced ( can use more)1 onions, finely...

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Our Family Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Our Family Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup...

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Tropical Pork Chops
Main dishPineapplePork

Tropical Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar2 teaspoons...

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