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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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Beefy Pizza Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers4 teaspoons...

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Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends removed discarded ( cut the asparagus into...

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Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous ( I like Tria or Ile de France brand)4 medium...

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Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Salad with Jalapeno Cream Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup jalapeno jelly1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon chopped...

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Burrito Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Burrito Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, seasoned your way1 onions, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic1 (2...

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Quinoa Pilaf
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup carrots, diced1/2 cup green onions, diced1/4 cup celery, diced1/4 cup green...

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Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Eggs/dairyItalianMain dish

Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...

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Hungarian Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Hungarian Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef pepper steak or 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat3...

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Szechuan Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Szechuan Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 medium egg whites2 teaspoons cornflour500 g chicken breast fillets, cut into strips3...

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Almond-Dusted Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond-Dusted Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/3 cup very...

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Mom's Meat Pies
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Meat Pies

Ingredients: 2 refrigerated pie dough1 lb ground beef1 onions, diced2 large potatoes, choppedsalt &...

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Kittencal's Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic ( or use...

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Sizzlin' Chicken Skewers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sizzlin’ Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot water1/4 cup kraft original barbecue sauce1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/4...

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Awesome Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Awesome Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, minced1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup rolled oats1...

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Chicken in a Pot
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken in a Pot

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 soft taco-size flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded cheese, any kind2 teaspoons butter or...

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Pumpkin Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided1 lb rotini pasta, cooked1/4 cup butter...

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Campbell's Easy Beef Teriyaki
BeefMain dishRice

Campbell’s Easy Beef Teriyaki

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, 3/4 ” thick1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Filet Mignon with Rum Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon with Rum Butter

Ingredients: 2/3 cup puerto rican dark rum1 tablespoon lime juice4 beef tenderloin steaks3 tablespoons...

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Braised Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Braised Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil ( from a jar of oil-packed sundried...

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Orange-Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Orange-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets ( each fillet should weigh 4 ounces and...

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Steak Pizzaiola
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 1/2 lbs sirloin1 ounce salt pork,...

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Red
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Red,White and Green Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes8 ounces lasagna noodles4 tablespoons butter1 small...

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Chipotle Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chipotle Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 whole canned chipotle chiles in adobo3/4 cup mayonnaise6 chicken drumsticks6 chicken breasts2...

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Two-bean Sloppy Joes ( Vegetarian )
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Two-bean Sloppy Joes ( Vegetarian )

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained1 (15 1/2 ounce)...

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Sesame Salmon Fillet
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sesame Salmon Fillet

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-2 lb) salmon fillets2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2

Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs1 ounce creamed coconut1 clove garlic, crushed4 tablespoons boiling water1 green...

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Spinach With Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spinach With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 cups pre-washed packaged fresh baby...

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Meat Pie (Tourtiere)
Main dishPorkSavory pies

Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 large baking potatoes1 large onions, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Honey-Wheat Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

Honey-Wheat Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour1 1/4 cups white flour4 1/2 teaspoons yeast (...

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Shrimp for One
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp for One

Ingredients: 8 -10 large cooked shrimp2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon of chopped garlic1/4 cup...

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So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ( or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)1 tablespoon olive...

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Texas Chicken Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Texas Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken parts or 1 large broiler-fryer chickens3 stalks celery1 bell peppers,...

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Savory Garbanzo Beans over Couscous
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Savory Garbanzo Beans over Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes1 large green peppers1 onions1 zucchini2 cloves...

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Do It Yourself Oven Fried Chicken Coating
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Do It Yourself Oven Fried Chicken Coating

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ( I made my own)2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal2 tablespoons...

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Cube Steak Roll-Ups
BeefMain dishMeat

Cube Steak Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 4 -6 cube steaks1 box Stove Top stuffing mix or 1 box your...

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Inside out Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Inside out Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions16 ounces stewed tomatoes, with juice, cut...

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Tanya's Easy Chicken Alfredo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tanya’s Easy Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2 onions1 teaspoon chopped garlic1 package cream cheese2 cans mushroom...

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Bleu Crab Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Bleu Crab Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh backfin crab meat2 cups freshly torn chinks white bread, divided1/2...

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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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Bo's Favorite Meatloaf - for Meatloaf Haters
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Bo’s Favorite Meatloaf – for Meatloaf Haters

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed low-sodium tomato soup2 -3 lbs lean ground...

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BreakfastChickenMain dish

Chicken Fried Chicken With Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2 cup flour1 eggs, beaten4 tablespoons...

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Lemongrass Chicken Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Lemongrass Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemongrass, minced ( white to light green part only)1/2 cup fresh...

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Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions
BeefMain dishVegetables

Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 extra large sweet onions1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 1...

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My Favourite Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

My Favourite Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small cooking onions, chopped1 tablespoon garlic salt2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 ounces...

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Nadia's Quick Roasted Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Nadia’s Quick Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces aubergines1 lb courgettes2 red bell peppers2 green bell peppers8 ounces tomatoes5...

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Steak Au Poivre
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Au Poivre

Ingredients: 2 (6 -8 ounce) strip steaks2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Herbed Rotisserie Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Herbed Rotisserie Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -4 lbs chicken1 tablespoon herbes de provence1 tablespoon olive oil2 lemonssalt and...

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Potatoes With Roasted Poppy Seeds
Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Potatoes With Roasted Poppy Seeds

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs potatoes ( slice 1/2-inch thick)2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons white...

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Gluten-Free Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishSpaghettiTurkey

Gluten-Free Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups cooked turkey, cut up8 ounces brown rice or 8 ounces...

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Stuffed Peppers Mole
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Peppers Mole

Ingredients: 4 medium poblano peppers or 4 medium sweet green peppers1 (8 7/8 ounce)...

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Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, of your choice1 garlic cloves1 (5 ounce) packages herbed feta...

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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped3 cups of coarsely chopped cabbage1 (28...

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Shipwreck
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shipwreck

Ingredients: 2 onions2 potatoes3 carrots1 lb ground beef1/2 cup rice ( raw)1 cup celery1...

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Parmesan Crusted Broiled Scallops
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Parmesan Crusted Broiled Scallops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely crushed onion flavoured melba toast, about 91 tablespoon grated parmesan...

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Tater Tots Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef or 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb chicken1...

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Olive Garden Tuscan Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Olive Garden Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, plus1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons...

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My Very Favorite Quesadillas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

My Very Favorite Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups shredded muenster cheese1/4 cup chopped green onions4 tablespoons canned diced...

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Linguine With Garlic Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine With Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine1/2 cup chicken broth ( low sodium...

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