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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 Marsala (Pollo Marsala)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Marsala (Pollo Marsala)

Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts, butterfliedflour, to coat chickensalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oilsliced mushrooms1...

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Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 4 ounces pork tenderloins, 2 pieces ( trimmed and pounded)flour, to coat porksalt...

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Lemony Chicken Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemony Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or vegetarian chicken breasts)1 large lemons1 -2...

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Ground Beef Florentine
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Florentine

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup onions ( finely diced)1 lb frozen spinach...

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Fried Flying Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Fried Flying Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb flying fish fillets1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 large limes, juice of1 garlic...

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Carne Asada Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Carne Asada Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice, plus2 tablespoons lime juice1/4 cup olive oil, plus2 tablespoons...

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Beef and Bows Alfredo
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef and Bows Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks or 1 lb blade steaks or 1 lb top...

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Barbecued Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecued Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh chicken thighsseasoning salt ( can use white salt)fresh ground black...

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Rouladen
BeefMain dishMeat

Rouladen

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, raw1 lb beef sirloin, 4 thin slicessaltpepperpaprika4 teaspoons prepared German...

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Tasty Tuna Mornay
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tasty Tuna Mornay

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons plain flour1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon mixed herbssaltpepper1/4 teaspoon mild...

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Balsamic Honey Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Balsamic Honey Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons grainy mustard2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic...

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Camarones Guayaquil
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Camarones Guayaquil

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rum1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon fresh...

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Greek Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup sliced black olives1/2 cup red onions, sliced...

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Barefoot Contessa Pork Loin - Ina Garten
Main dishPorkPork loins

Barefoot Contessa Pork Loin – Ina Garten

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) pork loin, bone in, Frenched and tied ( about 5...

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Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishSaltwater fish

Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)

Ingredients: 4 green plantains1 lb fish fillets4 ounces onions, minced4 ounces bell peppers, peeled,...

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Salmon With Butter Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 3 lbs skinned salmon fillets1/3 cup distilled vinegar or 1 lemons, juice of...

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Tagliatelle With Black Olives
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tagliatelle With Black Olives, Anchovies, and Parmesan Wafers

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, chopped30 g anchovies3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 spring onions1...

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Breakfast Pork Hash
BreakfastMain dishPork

Breakfast Pork Hash

Ingredients: 1 cup leftover cooked pork ( shredded or diced. I used a shredded...

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Polynesian Burgers With Pineapple
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Polynesian Burgers With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup diced green bell peppers ( or red,...

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Easy Casserole or Hot Dish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Casserole or Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes Kraft macaroni...

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Ziti With Fresh Tomato-Olive Sauce
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Ziti With Fresh Tomato-Olive Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta or 8 ounces mostaccioli pasta1/2 cup kalamata olives,...

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Chinese Vegetables in Peanut Sauce
Main dishPastaVegetables

Chinese Vegetables in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chunky natural-style peanut butter3 tablespoons soy sauce or 3 tablespoons tamari1...

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Ricotta Gnocchi
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients: 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese ( or full fat if desired)1 -1 1/2...

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Chicken and Pasta Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken and Pasta Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta1 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces2 medium onions,...

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Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caribbean Chimichangas With Jamaican Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, diced in small cubes1 (15 ounce)...

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Yucatecan Grilled Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Yucatecan Grilled Pork

Ingredients: 2 cups lime juice12 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1 tablespoon coarse salt4 lbs...

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Peanut Chicken Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken3 tablespoons peanut butter ( I like chunky)2 teaspoons sugar2...

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Pasta With Three Peas Great for Summer
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Three Peas Great for Summer

Ingredients: 12 ounces orecchiette ( little ear-shaped pasta)8 ounces bacon, chopped8 shallots, trimmed, quartered2...

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Pasta With Raw Tomato and Balsamic Sauce
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Pasta With Raw Tomato and Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb thick strand pasta ( such as linguine or fettuccini)1 pinch brown...

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Skirt Steak Fajitas
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Skirt Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon...

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Saucy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 bone-in 3/4 inch pork loin chops ( I like boneless,same thickness)2 tablespoons...

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Exotic Chicken Salad
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Exotic Chicken Salad, Diabetic Fare With “normal” Subs

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken, shredded and boiled or 4 cups turkey1/2 teaspoon lemon juice...

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Tonys Awesome Creamy Apricot Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tonys Awesome Creamy Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken legs100 ml cream425 g apricot nectar1 1/4 ounces dry onion...

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Quick and Easy Sweet Skillet Beef Strips
BeefMain dishVegetables

Quick and Easy Sweet Skillet Beef Strips

Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into thin strips3 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons low...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork butt ( cubed)1/2 cup flour ( for dredging)1/4 cup olive...

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Ginger Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ginger Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 small onions ( chopped)2 teaspoons garlic ( minced)salt and pepper...

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Spaghetti With Asparagus
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Asparagus, Smoked Mozzarella and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed3/4 lb spaghetti4 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, mincedsalt &...

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Chicken Breasts With Herb Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Herb Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped garlic2 cups baby spinach1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped...

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Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in (Aeolian) Island Aromatics

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup finely chopped scallions2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots2...

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Elegante Chicken Piccata
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elegante Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsfloursaltfresh ground pepper3 ounces white wine ( 3/8 cup)1/4...

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Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Grilled Chicken Satay Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken Satay Salad

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas, cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1/8 inch strips1/3...

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Chicken Dijonnaise
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Dijonnaise

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil8 plump bone-in skinless chicken thighs, about 2...

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Spicy Thai Noodle Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb soba noodles3 tablespoons sesame oil ( the oil is strong, don’t...

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African Vegetable Stew
Long Grain riceMain dishStews

African Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated margarine1 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup parsley, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Mexican Tamales
Main dishMeatPork

Mexican Tamales

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork roast5 dried ancho chiles2 whole jalapenos1 whole bulbs of garlic2...

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African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)
BeefMain dishStews

African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons oil, divided2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes1/2 cup flour1/2...

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Chicken and Pesto Terrine
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken and Pesto Terrine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 onions, finely chopped1/3 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves, finely chopped750...

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Cajun Salmon Fillets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cajun Salmon Fillets

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Baked Swordfish Manzanillo
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Swordfish Manzanillo

Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) swordfish steaks1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon pepper6 tablespoons olive oil1/2...

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Quick "unstuffed" Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick “unstuffed” Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage and Beef

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/4 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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Chestnut and Bacon Risotto With Savoy Cabbage
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Chestnut and Bacon Risotto With Savoy Cabbage

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon olive oil3 1/2 ounces side bacon, cut into...

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Chicken Enchiladas With Ancho Chile Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas With Ancho Chile Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces light sour cream1 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies4 large green...

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Rib-Eye Steaks With Mediterranean Marinade
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rib-Eye Steaks With Mediterranean Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry red wine1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Oven Poached Salmon With Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Oven Poached Salmon With Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets (or even trout) or 1 1/2 lbs salmon...

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Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Taco Macaroni and Cheese Skillet

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages macaroni noodles, cooked1 lb ground beef1 small onions, finely...

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Delicious Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Delicious Cheesy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles, cooked4 cups cooked chopped chicken3 cups cheddar cheese, divided (...

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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli3 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 boneless chicken breasts12 toothpicks Directions:...

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Chicken (Or Turkey) Tetrazzini
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken (Or Turkey) Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens ( or use leftover turkey or chicken, cut into...

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Irish Roasted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Irish Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup Irish whiskey2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1...

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