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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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Barbecued Pork--Chinese Style
Main dishMeatPork

Barbecued Pork–Chinese Style

Ingredients: 3 lbs pork ( use shoulder, boneless pork roast or tenderloin)1 1/4 teaspoons...

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Anytime Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Anytime Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon...

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BBQ'd Pork Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

BBQ’d Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 pork loin ( cooked and cut into strips)0.5 (12 ounce) cans beer...

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Scampi-Greek Style
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Scampi-Greek Style

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained...

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Pan-fried Chicken with Bacon and Thyme Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pan-fried Chicken with Bacon and Thyme Gravy

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup buttermilk3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme8 teaspoons flour3...

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Amazing Cashew Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Amazing Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup cooking sherry1 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Scrambled Cabbage Rolls
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Scrambled Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 head...

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Chinese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups hard chinese noodles, the fried crispy one that come in a...

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Chicken and Green Peppers in Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Green Peppers in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken breastssalt and peppergarlic powder2 green peppers, chopped1 large onions,...

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Ken's Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ken’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 large onions1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste1/2...

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Grandma's Chicken Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Grandma’s Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs fryer chickens6 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubesbasil leaves, to...

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"you'll Never Miss the Noodles" Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

“you’ll Never Miss the Noodles” Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage links, removed from casings1...

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Mustard Herb Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Herb Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, with skinsalt & freshly ground black pepper1/4 cup extra...

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Beans and Greens Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Beans and Greens Pasta

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray4 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped mushrooms4 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Southwestern Pasta -- Practically Fat Free
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Pasta — Practically Fat Free

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt1 lb rotelle pasta or 1 lb other pastas ( I...

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Saucy Cajun Round Steak
Beef steaksMain dishStews

Saucy Cajun Round Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1 lb round steaks1...

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Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne pasta1/8 cup fresh rosemary, minced4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons olive oil3/4...

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Pizza Bianco
CheeseMain dishPizza

Pizza Bianco

Ingredients: prepared pizza crust ( frozen bread dough, Boboli, homemade, whatever you have)1 1/2-2...

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Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, diced2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ( I...

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Linguine with Clam Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 (6 1/2 ounce)...

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Coriander Fish Cakes
FishMain dishSeafood

Coriander Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 250 g fish, poached then flaked125 g fresh breadcrumbs2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 eggs1 package...

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Cheesy Pork Chops and Potato Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Cheesy Pork Chops and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsvegetable oilseasoning salt1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1/2...

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Chicken In Puff Pastry with Madeira Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken In Puff Pastry with Madeira Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves8 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed,rinsed,drained2 tablespoons butter1/3...

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Boiled Shrimp (for salads)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Boiled Shrimp (for salads)

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs large raw shrimp ( I use thawed frozen shrimp)6 cups...

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Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Medallions with Cognac Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup chopped shallots1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed1 cup reduced-sodium...

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Lahanodolmathes (Greek Cabbage Rolls)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Lahanodolmathes (Greek Cabbage Rolls)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 cabbage, outer leaves discarded...

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Anginares Me Araka (Artichoke and Pea Stew)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Anginares Me Araka (Artichoke and Pea Stew)

Ingredients: 10 artichoke hearts, thawed ( I go directly for the frozen)1 lb baby...

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Revithopilafo (Chickpea Pilaf)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Revithopilafo (Chickpea Pilaf)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until tender ( or 1 lb...

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Portabella Mushrooms on Tomato Basil Fettuccini
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Portabella Mushrooms on Tomato Basil Fettuccini

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 cups chopped Spanish onions4 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Almond-Orange Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond-Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1/2...

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Lamb Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 teaspoons minced red onions1/4...

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Jackie Kennedy's Chicken in White Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Jackie Kennedy’s Chicken in White Wine

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine1/4 lb bacon or 1/4 lb salt pork1 large onions, chopped1...

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Light Shrimp and Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta ( or other small pasta shapes)8 ounces...

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Turkey Cutlets With Lemon Sauce
LemonMain dishTurkey

Turkey Cutlets With Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 4 turkey cutlets ( about 1 lb)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground2...

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Arroz con Pollo (Baked Chicken and Rice)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz con Pollo (Baked Chicken and Rice)

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up into 8 pieces1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground3...

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Pineapple Mustard Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pineapple Mustard Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork loin1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon vinegar2 tablespoons spicy brown...

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Latin Style Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Latin Style Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless lean pork roast1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annattoadobo...

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Fancy Fast Chicken
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Fancy Fast Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 slices swiss cheese1/4 lb sliced mushrooms1 can condensed...

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Lemon Pork Chops with Salsa
Main dishPorkPork chops

Lemon Pork Chops with Salsa

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 lemons, halved3 tablespoons breadcrumbs3 fresh tomatoes, skinned and seeded4 chilies,...

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Perogy Lasagna (Oamc)
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Perogy Lasagna (Oamc)

Ingredients: 12 cooked lasagna noodles2 cups cottage cheese1 eggs1 teaspoon onion salt1 1/2 cups...

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Feta Beef Roll 'em Ups
BeefCheeseMain dish

Feta Beef Roll ’em Ups

Ingredients: 4 beef cube steaks1 (4 ounce) containers crumbled feta cheese with dried basil...

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Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine, whole wheat or 3/4 lb dried fettuccine1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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Pasta and Asparagus
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Pasta and Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 dashes hot pepper sauce,...

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Yummy BBQ Baked Potatoes!
Main dishPorkPotatoes

Yummy BBQ Baked Potatoes!

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoesolive oil2 cups bbq pork roast, shredded2 cups cheddar cheese,...

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Chicken in White Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in White Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper4 (4 ounce)...

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Turkey and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped2 cups cooked rice2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green...

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Spicy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4-1/2 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons...

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Fettuccine Jardiniere
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine Jardiniere

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed2 medium zucchini, cut in...

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Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom-Wine Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom-Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground sirloin1 teaspoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon fresh...

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Vareniky
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Vareniky

Ingredients: 1 lb dry curd cottage cheese1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped onions (optional)1/2 teaspoon...

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Shrimp (Prawn) San Choy Bau
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp (Prawn) San Choy Bau

Ingredients: 1 iceberg lettuce2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons lime juice500 g...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Indian Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fresh soft cheese ( farmer, ricotta, pot, goat or cottage)1/2...

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A-1Zesty Lemon Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

A-1Zesty Lemon Steak

Ingredients: 1/3 cup A-1 Steak Sauce2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of1 clove garlic, minced1/4...

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Beef With Carrots Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef With Carrots Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1 -2 garlic cloves, minced, to...

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Greek Chicken and Spinach
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek Chicken and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2 lemons1 teaspoon oregano2 cloves garlicred pepper flakessalt and pepper1...

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Ellie's Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ellie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes macaroni ( we like the wheels or elbows)1 1/2...

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Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2/3 cup white wine6 tablespoons water4 ounces cream cheese2 garlic...

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Uncle Bill's Macaroni With 3 Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Uncle Bill’s Macaroni With 3 Cheese

Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni8 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups whole milk,...

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Curried Monkfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Curried Monkfish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs monkfish,...

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Alfredo Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Alfredo Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese1 cup grated parmesan cheese ( not the kind in...

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