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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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Roast Butternut Squash (Per Sonia Stevenson)
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Roast Butternut Squash (Per Sonia Stevenson)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs butternut squash ( ie, 1 large or 2 small squashes)2...

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Penzey's Tender Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Penzey’s Tender Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces wide egg noodles1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup...

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Oven Fried Pecan Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven Fried Pecan Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped1/3 cup...

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Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon steaks or 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets2 tablespoons lemon...

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Chicken Rolls
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken16 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder16 crescent rolls Directions:...

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Garden Vegetable Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Garden Vegetable Quiche

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced8 -10...

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Turned-On Roast Beef
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Turned-On Roast Beef

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef roastgarlic powderKitchen Bouquetfresh ground pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 500...

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Jamaican Black Bean Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Jamaican Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped red bell peppers2...

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Sandwiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sandwiche

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes4 tablespoons Miracle Whipsliced white cheese ( American, Brick, Mozzarella)shredded lettucesliced...

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Potato Chip Crusted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Potato Chip Crusted Salmon

Ingredients: 3 lbs salmon1 dash fresh ground black pepper1 dash salt5 1/2 ounces bag...

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Creamy Chicken Lasagna - OAMC
Chicken breastLasagnaMain dish

Creamy Chicken Lasagna – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lasagna noodles2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 onions, chopped5 tablespoons...

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Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 340 g penne pasta4 slices bacon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced20 g sunflower seeds1 (240...

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Meatballs With Red Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Red Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 large eggs2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely...

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Bengal Seafood Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Bengal Seafood Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups crabmeat3 cups small shrimp1/2 cup minced onions2 cups finely sliced celery1...

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Chef Tracey's Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Chef Tracey’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream1 tablespoon fresh rosemary1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper8...

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Grilled Vietnamese Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Vietnamese Chicken

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons fish sauce2 tablespoons molasses2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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Dad's Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dad’s Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles or 8 ounces wide egg noodles1 lb ground beef2...

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Lemon Cinnamon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Cinnamon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 teaspoon cinnamon3 teaspoons olive oil3 shallots, sliced1 cup chicken broth4 chicken...

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Ez Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ez Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked and drained hamburger1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Quick Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup diced cooked chicken2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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"I Don't Feel Like Cooking Tonight" Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

“I Don’t Feel Like Cooking Tonight” Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey1/2 onions ( chopped)1/2 bag frozen...

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Chicken Chalupas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Chalupas

Ingredients: 12 large flour tortillas4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Tuna With Tomato Caper Basil Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna With Tomato Caper Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick6 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cups onions, chopped2...

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Halupki (stuffed cabbage rolls)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Halupki (stuffed cabbage rolls)

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 1/4 lbs ground beef ( I use ground turkey)salt and...

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Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup dried parsley flakes1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan...

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Moroccan Chicken and Date Tagine

Ingredients: 1 large red onions, thinly sliced1 unwaxed lemons, zested4 fresh dates or 4...

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Spicy Crisp Tofu on Mint-Avocado Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

Spicy Crisp Tofu on Mint-Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 14 ounces regular tofu, drained1/2 cup spicy Asian chili sauce1/2 cup spicy Asian...

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Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecue Chicken With Maple Syrup

Ingredients: 3 lbs whole chickens or 3 lbs chicken thighs1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup maple...

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Crab Strata
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Strata

Ingredients: 6 large eggs2 cups half-and-half3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped drained...

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Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins,...

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Chicken Scaloppine With Linguine Alfredo
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Scaloppine With Linguine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper1 1/2 lbs chicken cutlets2...

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Spicy chicken and cashew stir-fry
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Spicy chicken and cashew stir-fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil4 boneless chicken breasts, chopped1 large onions, peeled,washed and thinly...

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Down Home Shepherd's Pie
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Down Home Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups leftover prime rib roast or 2 cups roast beef, diced2 cups...

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Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon salt8...

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Braised Chicken and Apples
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Braised Chicken and Apples

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -3 golden delicious apples, cored,peeled...

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Easy Salmon Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta1 1/2 cups whipping cream1 (7 3/4 ounce) cans red...

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Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced...

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Baked Chicken Puff
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Puff

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, soupo1/3 cup milk1/2...

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Simple Salsa Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Simple Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 10 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( 4 ounces each)3 teaspoons taco seasoning1/2 cup...

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Santa Fe Lasagna (Oamc)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Santa Fe Lasagna (Oamc)

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked 1 1/4 lbs ground beef 1 onions, diced 1...

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Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined ( medium or large)4 boneless skinless...

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African Potato and Collard Green Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

African Potato and Collard Green Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh...

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Beef Pot Roast
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs pot roast1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water2 tablespoons flour4 onions3...

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Feta Mint Cheeseburgers
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Feta Mint Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon cumin2 ounces feta cheese2...

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Burgundy Chicken Breasts
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Burgundy Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces butter2 teaspoons oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (...

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Brown Rice and Chicken
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Brown Rice and Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice2 chicken breasts, baked, deboned and chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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Chili Pork Steak
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chili Pork Steak

Ingredients: 4 pork shoulder steaks2 tablespoons margarine ( butter browns too fast)1 (10 ounce)...

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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups buttermilk4 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup flour1/2...

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Perfect Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Perfect Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 cans condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted4 cups hot mashed potatoes, prepared (...

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Sweet and Sour Chicken
AsianLow fatMain dish

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch3 teaspoons baking...

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Dad's Micro Ribs
Main dishMeatPork

Dad’s Micro Ribs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Shrimp Lafayette
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Lafayette

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs medium-sized shrimp, unpeeled2 cups water1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon black...

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Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Bundles
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Bundles

Ingredients: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce4 1/2 ounces chopped green...

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Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1 (3 ounce) envelopes shake and bake crispy pork...

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Favorite Homemade Chicken and Noodles
Eggs/dairyLow fatMain dish

Favorite Homemade Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts5 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat free chicken broth4...

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World's Laziest Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

World’s Laziest Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (32 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce or 1 (32 ounce)...

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese9 tablespoons butter8 tablespoons...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecued Beer Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger6 -8 minced garlic cloves1 (12 ounce) cans beer...

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Stuffed Hamburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Hamburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix1 cup shredded...

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