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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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Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Better Than “out of the box” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half waycheese sauce ( see recipe below)1 cup...

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Grilled Fish With Cumin-Lemon Rub
FishFruitMain dish

Grilled Fish With Cumin-Lemon Rub

Ingredients: 8 teaspoons ground cumin, to taste4 small onions, pureed1/4 cup fresh lemon juice4...

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Greek Pasta With Avocado Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Greek Pasta With Avocado Sauce

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced2 large ripe avocados, stoned, peeled and...

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Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled1/3 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 cloves...

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Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups minced cooked chicken meat1/3 cup minced celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2-1 teaspoon salt...

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Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 1 slightly green mangoes, peeled,pitted and finely diced1 large avocados, pitted,peeled and finely...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Italian “Hamburger Helper”

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box pasta, any bite-size shape1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon garlic...

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Beef Patties with Chimichurri Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Beef Patties with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients: 1 eggs2/3 cup corn flakes, crushed1/3 cup Spanish onions, minced1/3 cup light sour...

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Creamy Country Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Country Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced onions1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2...

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Extra Easy Lazy Day Lasagna!
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Extra Easy Lazy Day Lasagna!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground pork1 (28 ounce) cans of...

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Tomato Treat - 3
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Tomato Treat – 3

Ingredients: 1 pita bread (6 inch) or 1 flat bread (6 inch) or 1...

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Natchitoches Meat Pies
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon bacon fat1/2 lb ground beef1 1/2 lbs ground pork3...

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Oriental Sesame Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Oriental Sesame Burger

Ingredients: 1 eggs, whisked1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons mustard1 clove crushed garlic1 pinch salt1...

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Parslied Mushroom Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Parslied Mushroom Patties

Ingredients: 3 slightly beaten eggs3 cups fresh mushrooms, about 8 oz,coarsely chopped1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Vogels (Birds) - Roundsteak rolls
BeefMain dishMeat

Vogels (Birds) – Roundsteak rolls

Ingredients: 2 lbs thin cut round steaks3 -5 slices baconsalt and pepper2 onions, chopped...

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Bruschetta Beef Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Bruschetta Beef Patties

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 cloves garlic, smashed2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning1/2...

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Souper Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Souper Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped (optional)1 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes...

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BBQ Cheeseburger Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

BBQ Cheeseburger Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 can tomato sauce1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon...

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Quick Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts14 ounces chicken broth3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons...

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Poached Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Poached Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fish fillets1 tablespoon fresh parsley, choppedsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Chicken Noodle Bake
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Chicken Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese1/2 cup light cream cheese1/2 cup nonfat sour...

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Acadian Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Acadian Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup finely chopped onions3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup diced...

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Beef Noodle bake
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Noodle bake

Ingredients: 4 cups of uncooked dumpling egg noodles1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions,...

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AfricanMain dishStews

Spicy African Stew

Ingredients: 6 small potatoes3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths1 cup...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Bang Bang

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs poached chicken breasts3 ounces rice noodles, broken into small pieces3...

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Bagel Tuna Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Bagel Tuna Melt

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions2 tablespoons finely...

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Beef Shin with Honey and Soy
Long Grain riceMain dishWhite rice

Beef Shin with Honey and Soy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 pieces beef shanks ( 1.6kg)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup...

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Chicken Enchilada Dip Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Enchilada Dip Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks or cubes3/4 cup sour...

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Ole ! Tater Tots Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Ole ! Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups tater tots, frozen1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/4 teaspoon oregano, crumbled1...

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Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni with Hazelnut and Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 350 g macaroni50 g hazelnuts ( 1/3 cup)2 cloves garlic1 bunch fresh coriander1...

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Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Tetrazzini Florentine Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages uncooked fresh linguine, cut into thirds2 cups cubed cooked...

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Kip Met Kerriesaus (Baked Chicken With Curry Sauce)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kip Met Kerriesaus (Baked Chicken With Curry Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper and baked in oven ( or...

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Bora Bora Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bora Bora Burgers with Potato Nuggets

Ingredients: 3 1/2 tablespoons prepared teriyaki sauce, divided 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 lb...

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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips4 ounces linguine, cooked al...

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Chops And Scalloped
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Chops And Scalloped

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (14...

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Dried Beef-Macaroni Bake
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Dried Beef-Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 4 eggs2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese1 cup...

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Orange Ginger Pork and Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Orange Ginger Pork and Veggies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, sliced2 medium carrots, sliced1 medium green bell...

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Horseradish Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Horseradish Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup white wine4 skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon oil2 1/2 tablespoons horseradish1/2 cup...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Smoked Gouda mashed potatoes

Ingredients: 6 cups cubed peeled baking potatoes ( about 1 1/2lbs)2/3 cup 1% low-fat...

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Solo Glazed Grilled Chicken Breast
ChickenCondimentsetc.

Solo Glazed Grilled Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon catsup1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard (...

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Peachy-Beef Toss Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Peachy-Beef Toss Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces cooked beef, cut into julienne strips4 cups romaine lettuce, torn3 cups...

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Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Sesame Flank Steaks with Grilled Green Onions

Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks, trimmed of all excess fat6 tablespoons rice...

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Romano Pork Chops
CheeseMain dishPork

Romano Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup pecorino cheese1/2...

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Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 dry lasagna noodles2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 cup cottage cheese2...

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Basil Roasted Chicken with Garlic Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Basil Roasted Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( about 2 1/2 to 3 lb.)2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/4...

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Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed With Apples and Sausage
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed With Apples and Sausage

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) butternut squash, halved and seeded1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 ounces fresh...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Crumble

Ingredients: 15 plum tomatoes, vine ripened, newly harvested2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Shrimp Tomato Vinaigrette
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shrimp, cleaned1 (6 ounce) packages frozen pea pods, thawed2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Stew with Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups sliced carrots1 cup chopped onions1 large green peppers,...

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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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Beef and Tomato Stir-Fry
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef and Tomato Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3/4 lb top round beef or 3/4 lb flank steaks2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons...

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Bbq Spareribs
BeefMain dishMeat

Bbq Spareribs

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs country-style spareribs ( I always use beef ribs for this...

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Italian-Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Italian-Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4...

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Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Jachtschotel (Meat and potato casserole)

Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked potatoes2 cups milk or 2 cups beef broth4 tablespoons butter...

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Da Beef Lover's Half-Time Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Da Beef Lover’s Half-Time Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice2 lbs ground sirloin1 lb ground beef round1 eggs1 onions,...

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Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)

Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp1 small onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers,...

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Lu's Chili Mac
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Lu’s Chili Mac

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green...

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Chicken Asparagus Gratin
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Asparagus Gratin

Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of asparagus soup1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon...

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Chicken Soup With Dumplings
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Chicken Soup With Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces2 tablespoons butter3 (14 ounce)...

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