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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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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic in a clay pot
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic in a clay pot

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil40 cloves garlic, whole,peeled1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Swiss Cheese Kugel
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Swiss Cheese Kugel

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages medium noodles, cooked and drained1 tablespoon onion juice or...

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Turkey Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 unbaked ready-made pie crusts1 cup chopped cooked turkey1 (10 ounce) bags frozen...

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V-8 Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

V-8 Soup

Ingredients: 1 (46 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed...

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Herbed Onions
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Herbed Onions

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup butter1 pinch salt2 large vidalia onions, thinly sliced...

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Salmon With Caramelized Onion and Fig Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Caramelized Onion and Fig Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb onions, slicedsalt & pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup dried figs, sliced...

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chicken with dried fruit
ChickenMain dishPoultry

chicken with dried fruit

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup dried apricots,...

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No-Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta
CheeseMain dishPasta

No-Brainer Garlic Cheese Pasta

Ingredients: 1 courgettes ( zuchinni)1 package soft cream cheese with garlic and herbs1 cup...

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Lentil Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lentil Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 large onions, sliced thin2 tablespoons olive oil6...

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Speedy Vietnamese Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Speedy Vietnamese Chicken

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon fish sauce1 teaspoon brown sugar2 tablespoons oil500 g...

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Skewered chilli
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Skewered chilli, lime prawns

Ingredients: 500 g raw green shrimp, deveined100 ml olive oil2 birds-eye red chilies, chopped3...

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Juicy Cornish Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Juicy Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons honey4 teaspoons chili powder1 tablespoon orange juice2 Cornish hens,...

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Oven-fried Chipotle Chili Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven-fried Chipotle Chili Chicken

Ingredients: 3 whole canned chipotle chiles in adobo (available at Mexican and Hispanic markets)...

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Pasta
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Pasta, Chicken With Spice

Ingredients: 1 lb penne3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves,...

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Lemon Herbed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Herbed Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup ketchup or 1/4 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons lemon...

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Orange Asparagus Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Orange Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb other medium-shaped pasta, uncooked2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Ultimate Grilled Cheese - Gotta Try This!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ultimate Grilled Cheese – Gotta Try This!

Ingredients: 3 ounces light cream cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese4 ounces mozzarella...

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Shepherdless Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shepherdless Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans drained kidney beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans drained...

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Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf
Main dishPorkPoultry

Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 lb bulk breakfast sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean)2...

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Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Lentil Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves...

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Southwest Chicken Burgers with Sweet Corn Salsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Southwest Chicken Burgers with Sweet Corn Salsa

Ingredients: 1 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup frozen sweet corn1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted1/2 cup...

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Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread
BreadsMain dishSide dishes

Emeril’s Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels1 cup heavy cream3/4 teaspoon...

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Spinach Orzo Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Orzo Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw orzo pasta2 beaten eggs1 (15 1/2 ounce) jars chunky...

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Red Penne with Garden Veggie Meatballs
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Red Penne with Garden Veggie Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 small zucchini, grated1/4 cup sweet corn1 (7 ounce) jars roasted red peppers,...

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Simple Perfect French Toast
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Perfect French Toast

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/4 cup milk1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter4 -5 slices bread Directions: Beat...

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Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 1/2 teaspoons ground...

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Baked Fish with Crispy Herbed Shrimp Topping
FishMain dishShrimp

Baked Fish with Crispy Herbed Shrimp Topping

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup dry white wine1 clove minced garlic1/2 cup...

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The "Perfect" Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

The “Perfect” Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed for 5 minutes1 cup asparagus, cut in 1...

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Salmon Pie
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Pie

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped...

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Mean Guy's General Tso's Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mean Guy’s General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs, boned and cubed3 eggs, beaten1/2 cup cornstarch, plus2 teaspoons...

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Romano's Macaroni Grill Scaloppine Di Pollo
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Scaloppine Di Pollo

Ingredients: 4 ounces lemon juice2 ounces white wine4 ounces heavy cream1 lb butter6 (3...

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Dorothy's Baked Mostaccioli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dorothy’s Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, skin removed1 green peppers, cored and thinly sliced1 medium...

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Lazy Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage1 lb ground beef6 slices bacon1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Luby's Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad
Main dishSaladsSpaghetti

Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, broken in half1 (16 ounce) bottles Italian dressing1 tablespoon parmesan...

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Comfort Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Comfort Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery2 cloves garlic,...

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It-Doesn't-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

It-Doesn’t-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until al dente,drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Veggie Lovers Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Lovers Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until al dente and drained and rinsed1 (12...

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Chicken in Sour Cream
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Sour Cream

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 tablespoons butter1 cup...

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Chicken Meatballs For Spaghetti and Meatballs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Meatballs For Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 eggs1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 cup breadcrumbs2 cloves garlic, minced2...

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Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Meatballs with Tomato Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g minced fresh chicken1/2 small onions1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs2 teaspoons ground cumin2...

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Chicken in sweet and hot pepper sauce
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken in sweet and hot pepper sauce

Ingredients: 2 -3 sweet red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped ( approx 3/4 -1...

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Cream Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Cream Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts4 slices deli ham ( I like to use the honey...

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Elegant Chicken Avocado
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Elegant Chicken Avocado

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2...

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Confetti Penne Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Confetti Penne Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 (15...

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Spaghetti with Low-fat Creamy Spring Vegetable Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti with Low-fat Creamy Spring Vegetable Sauce

Ingredients: 350 g spaghetti375 ml evaporated milk2 teaspoons grainy mustard3 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 cup grated...

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Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice
BeefMain dishWhite rice

Asian Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon red wine1/2 teaspoon sugar450...

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Cube Steaks Au Poivre
BeefMain dishMeat

Cube Steaks Au Poivre

Ingredients: 4 cube steaks3 tablespoons butter1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper1 teaspoon...

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Hootin' Holler Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishVery low carbs

Hootin’ Holler Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce7 1/4 ounces cream of...

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Gem Electric Neon Pasta
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Gem Electric Neon Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked penne pasta1 1/4 lbs raw italian link pork sausage (...

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Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs drained ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese1 beaten eggs1/2...

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Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 medium red bell peppers,...

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Zucchini and Feta with Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Zucchini and Feta with Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise...

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Mexican Rice and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mexican Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil2/3 cup chopped green bell peppers1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup...

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Spinach Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spinach Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts ( about 2 1/2 pound)1 tablespoon butter, melted1 tablespoon butter1...

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts O'Brien
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stuffed Chicken Breasts O’Brien

Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, boned but with skin left on1/2 lb fresh spinach,...

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Emeralized Salisbury Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Emeralized Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped1...

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Greek Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Greek Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets ( grouper,orange roughy, monk fish,cod, or any firm fleshed...

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Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted3 carrots, cut into chunks1 potatoes, peeled and...

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This Little Piggy Went Sailing (Pork Sausage in an Acorn boat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

This Little Piggy Went Sailing (Pork Sausage in an Acorn boat)

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage links, removed from casings2 pumpkin, cut in half &...

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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Creamy Sun-dried Tomato,Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves garlic, pressed1/2 cup onions,...

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