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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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Pork Vermicelli
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork Vermicelli

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork, cut in strips2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce
GrainsMain dishTomatoes

Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil4 cups sliced mushrooms1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots,...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Chicken, Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons flour1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 boneless skinless...

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Crab-Stuffed Bell Peppers
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Crab-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans crabmeat1 stalk celery1/2 cup green onions4...

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Quick chicken coq au vin
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Quick chicken coq au vin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 kg chicken fillets, cut into pieces200...

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Braccioli
BeefMain dishMeat

Braccioli

Ingredients: 8 sprigs parsley, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons...

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Poached Seafood in Lime Coconut Dressing
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Poached Seafood in Lime Coconut Dressing

Ingredients: 400 g mixed fresh seafood ( prawns, scallops, fish)500 ml chicken stock (...

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Creamy Chicken Carbonara
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inchpieces1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Bavarian Pork chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Bavarian Pork chops

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) bags refrigerated sauerkraut or 2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained1...

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"Immoral" Sandwich Filling (Loose Meat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

“Immoral” Sandwich Filling (Loose Meat)

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef or 3 lbs ground venison4 teaspoons sugar1/4 cup prepared...

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Forty Cloves and a Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Forty Cloves and a Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces ( broiler or fryer)1/2 cup olive...

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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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Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced raw potatoes1 cup sliced celery3 cups diced cooked chicken2 1/2...

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Tomato Chicken with Pasta
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Chicken with Pasta

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks1 medium onions,...

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Cheese and Chili Souffle
BreakfastCheeseMain dish

Cheese and Chili Souffle

Ingredients: 8 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch squares2 1/2 cups milk4 eggs1/2 teaspoon...

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Kaffir Salmon with Grilled Limes
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Kaffir Salmon with Grilled Limes

Ingredients: 4 kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons grated ginger2 teaspoons...

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Rice Paper Wrapped Fish
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

Ingredients: 800 g firm fish fillets2 green chilies, chopped1 tablespoon sesame oil4 tablespoons chopped...

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Black Beans with Peppers and Mushrooms
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Black Beans with Peppers and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 1/4 teaspoons olive oil1/4 red onions, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon oregano1/4...

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Spicy Asian Beef and Noodles
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Asian Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick4 ounces...

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Easy Raspberry Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Raspberry Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup raspberry jam (...

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Restaurant Quality Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Restaurant Quality Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1 tablespoon fresh diced onions1 3/4 cups water1/2 teaspoon garlic salt...

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Simple Steak
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, 3/4 inch thick2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried rosemary1...

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Penne With Peas and Prosciutto
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta2 cups fresh peas1 tablespoon butter1/4 lb prosciutto, cut into...

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Another Chicken Parmesan - The One I Like
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Another Chicken Parmesan – The One I Like

Ingredients: 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 eggs, beaten4 boneless skinless...

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Tortellini Salad with Thai Dressing
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tortellini Salad with Thai Dressing

Ingredients: 24 ounces tortellini, fresh or frozen1/2 red bell peppers, finely diced1/3 cup chopped...

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LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Sausage Lasagna ( Lighter Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)1 garlic...

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Mom's Hammy Macaroni  N' Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Hammy Macaroni N’ Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni1 cup diced ham ( 1 package)1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Malay Style Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Malay Style Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves6 tablespoons...

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Chicken and Spinach Noodles
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Spinach Noodles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth1...

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6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew
Main dishPorkStews

6-Vegetable Mediterranean Stew

Ingredients: olive oil, for frying1 red onions, finely chopped6 button mushrooms, sliced1 hot chili...

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Coconut Thai Shrimp and Rice (Crock Pot)
CoconutMain dishShrimp

Coconut Thai Shrimp and Rice (Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1 cup water1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon...

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Chop Suey Ground Beef Supper (Crock Pot)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Chop Suey Ground Beef Supper (Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and...

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Vegetarian Pizza Muffins
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetarian Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded1/3...

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My Big Fat Greek Pastitsio
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

My Big Fat Greek Pastitsio

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked & drained according to package directions1 lb lean...

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Black Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Black Risotto

Ingredients: 10 ounces cuttlefish or 10 ounces whole squid1/2 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped3...

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Melting Pot Beef
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Melting Pot Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef...

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Salmon With Tomatoes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon steaks4 tablespoons oil2 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Vegetables With Fusilli and Thai Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Vegetables With Fusilli and Thai Sauce

Ingredients: 2 carrots, diagonally sliced2 tablespoons butter1 red peppers, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/2 broccoli,...

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Pork Tetrazzini
Main dishPastaPork

Pork Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed and cut into 8 medallions4 tablespoons butter, divided3...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spoon Tender Round Steak

Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks, cut into medium size chunks1 (29 ounce) cans tomatoes,...

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Chicken with Green and Yellow Beans
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Green and Yellow Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch lengths1/2 lb fresh wax...

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Kree's Delicious Apple Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Kree’s Delicious Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 pork chops ( 1/2-inch thick)1/2 teaspoon saltground black pepper2...

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Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon...

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Fiddlehead Quiche
Main dishOne Dish mealOnions

Fiddlehead Quiche

Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shells1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 cup sliced sweet...

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Mean Chef's Steak Au Poivre
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Mean Chef’s Steak Au Poivre

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) New York strip steaks or 4 sirloin steaks, 3/4...

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Scallops Dijon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Scallops Dijon

Ingredients: 3/4 lb scallopscooking spray1/4 cup dry sherry3 tablespoons coarse grained Dijon mustard1 tablespoon...

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Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup With Rivels
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup With Rivels

Ingredients: 1 package chicken breasts ( or dark meat if you prefer)2 hard-boiled eggs,...

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Salmon and Pasta Piccata
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Pasta Piccata

Ingredients: 4 cups cream ( I use Half&Half)1/2 cup butter1 lb salmon, cooked and...

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Mexican Chicken Kiev
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mexican Chicken Kiev

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 ounces monterey jack cheese or 4 ounces...

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Fettuccine Alfeta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccine Alfeta

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled2 cups...

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Impossibly Easy Spinach-Parmesan Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Impossibly Easy Spinach-Parmesan Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 medium green onions, sliced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 (10 ounce)...

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Autumn Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces packages macaroni noodles3/4 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped green peppers1/4 cup...

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Mediterranean Pantry Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Mediterranean Pantry Supper

Ingredients: 1 cup rice1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water ( water packed, preferably...

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Italian Pizzaiola (Beefsteak Pizza Style)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Italian Pizzaiola (Beefsteak Pizza Style)

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb round steaks (3/4 – 1 1/4 inch thick) or 1...

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Indian Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Indian Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced/crushed4 cups...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Pork
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs pork loin roast, approximately ( I usually cut from...

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Seafood Vol-Au-Vent
< 60 minsMain dishSeafood

Seafood Vol-Au-Vent

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 -4 tablespoons...

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Golden Steak Fingers
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Golden Steak Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top round steak, cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick1...

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Seasoned Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Seasoned Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 8 medium bell peppers ( Green Variety)2 tablespoons oil1 lb ground beef1 cup...

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The "bombdiggity" chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

The “bombdiggity” chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup basting teriyaki sauce1/2 cup...

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