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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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Creamy Sausage Penne
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Creamy Sausage Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta ( fusilli or ziti could also be used, but...

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Grilled Tuna with Pineapple-Nectarine Salsa
Main dishSalsasSauces

Grilled Tuna with Pineapple-Nectarine Salsa

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lime zest2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ( 1 to 2...

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Spaghetti
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions ( 1/2 onion)1 clove garlic1/2 cup...

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Broccoli Chicken Potato Parmesan
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli Chicken Potato Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 lb small red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 (10...

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Almond and Raisin Pilaf
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Almond and Raisin Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 ounces sliced almonds1 small onions2 ounces raisins or 2 ounces sultanas2 ounces...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Oriental Hamburger Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1/3 cup chopped green peppers1 (4 ounce)...

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Caribbean Crab Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Caribbean Crab Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rotelle pasta1 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat1 medium...

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Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 small onions, chopped1/4 lb smoked salmon, chopped1...

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Shrimp and Apple Curry With Golden Raisins
ApplesMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Apple Curry With Golden Raisins

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped peeled granny smith apples3/4 cup chopped shallots2/3 cup...

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Lemony Olive Chicken
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemony Olive Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 can cream of chicken...

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Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice2 cups broccoli florets1 cup carrots, thinly sliced6 ounces...

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Cheesy Tater Tots Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans green beans1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Ali's Fried Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Ali’s Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 eggs3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided1 cup onions, diced1/4 cup celery, diced1/2 cup...

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Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Penne, Crispy Tofu, and Green Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch...

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Baked Beans on Toast
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Beans on Toast

Ingredients: 2 slices bread, toasted1 (200 g) cans vegetarian baked beans, in tomato sauce...

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Honey Spiced Chicken With Orange Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honey Spiced Chicken With Orange Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil3 lbs chicken pieces2 medium onions, sliced into ringssalt ( to...

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Egyptian Red Snapper in Red Pepper Mint Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Egyptian Red Snapper in Red Pepper Mint Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (8 ounce) red snapper fillets1 tablespoon olive oil1 large red onions2 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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Tostada Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Tostada Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained1...

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Mushroom Cheeseburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped canned mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon dried...

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CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Vegetarian “meatballs”

Ingredients: 4 eggs, slightly beaten1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix2 cups...

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Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless3 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 cup onions, chopped1 garlic...

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Pork Chops Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chops Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boneless pork loin chopsvegetable oil cooking spray1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Fried Chana Dal with Panir

Ingredients: 150 g channa dal200 g panir100 g onions100 g tomatoes2 pieces cinnamon sticks2...

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Pizza Macaroni Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped green peppers2 tablespoons chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Donnamazing Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Donnamazing Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 eggs1 1/2 stalks celery, finely chopped8 ounces canned mushrooms,...

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Chicken With Spiced Yogurt
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken With Spiced Yogurt

Ingredients: 2 cups natural full fat yogurt1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 1/2 inches fresh ginger,...

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Delicious Chicken Poblano
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Delicious Chicken Poblano

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts1 limes1 medium yellow onions, chopped2 poblano peppers, chopped into 1/4...

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Two-Cheese Mushroom
Main dishPastaPenne

Two-Cheese Mushroom, Chunky Tomato and Olive Penne Bake

Ingredients: 5 -7 tablespoons oil1/2 lb fresh button mushrooms, sliced ( can use more)1...

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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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Ratatouille Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Ratatouille Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups uncooked...

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Sunday Salmon Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sunday Salmon Casserole

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced2 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/4 lb lox, cut...

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Planet Hollywood Chicken Crunch
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Planet Hollywood Chicken Crunch

Ingredients: 1 cup Cap’n Crunch cereal1 cup corn flakes1 cup flour1 tablespoon granulated onion1...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice With Beef

Ingredients: 1/4 cup salad oil2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup chopped celery1 1/2 cups long...

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Indian Ratatouille
Main dishSide dishesStews

Indian Ratatouille

Ingredients: 2 cups diced onions2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 fresh chili peppers,...

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Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb chicken wings ( 10 pieces)4 cups chicken stock1 onions, chopped4...

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Cheesy Hominy Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Cheesy Hominy Casserole

Ingredients: 61 ounces cannd hominy, drained6 ounces canned chopped green chilies, drained24 ounces sour...

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Creamy Chicken Casserole For A Crowd
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Creamy Chicken Casserole For A Crowd

Ingredients: 8 cups cooked chicken, cubed2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup8...

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Crispy Oven Fried Mexican Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Oven Fried Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup low-sodium V8 juice1 tablespoon hot sauce2 -3 lbs skinless chicken (...

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Crafty Bergy's One Pan Beef Pasta
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Crafty Bergy’s One Pan Beef Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pasta ( your choice I prefer noodles, well drained)1 lb...

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Pork Chops With Red Cabbage
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pork Chops With Red Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 head red cabbage, thinly sliced1 onions, thinly sliced2 cloves...

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Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Sausage and Peppers Italiano
CasserolesMain dishPork

Sausage and Peppers Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links1 large onions, cut into rings2 large green...

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Baked Chicken in Cheese Mushroom Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken in Cheese Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cleaned1/2 lb mushrooms, cleaned and...

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Crunchy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crunchy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup Italian dressing ( I use a zesty one)1/2...

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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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Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/4...

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Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 lb shrimp,...

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Smoky Bacon Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Smoky Bacon Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, very finely chopped1 egg yolks2 teaspoons salt1...

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Hominy - Green Chile Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Hominy – Green Chile Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cans yellow hominy or 2 cans white hominy, drained8 ounces sour cream1...

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Chicken With Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 1 1/2 lb total)1 tablespoon olive...

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Baked Pasta With Spinach
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Baked Pasta With Spinach

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked3 cups spaghetti sauce ( homemade best(jarred okay)8 ounces...

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Italian Breaded Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Breaded Chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts1 packet dried Italian salad dressing mix1 1/2 cups...

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Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups water3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/2 cups onions, diced2 tablespoons...

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Taco Tater Tots Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Tater Tots Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (2 ounce) packages taco seasoning1/4 cup water1/2 medium onions,...

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Green Chili and Corn Casserole
CasserolesCornMain dish

Green Chili and Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups whole kernel corn ( from frozen, not canned)1/2 cup butter, melted2...

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Best Ever Low Fat Mexican Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Best Ever Low Fat Mexican Soup

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans red beans1 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans1 (16 ounce)...

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Pork Chops in Peach and Ginger Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops in Peach and Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 1 inch thicksalt and pepper2/3 cup peach jam or 2/3...

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Caribbean Taco Salad
Main dishSaladsTurkey

Caribbean Taco Salad

Ingredients: 4 (8 -10 inch) whole wheat tortillas3 tablespoons melted butter1 (20 ounce) packages...

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Ginger Garlic  Beef Stir-Fry
BeefMain dishVegetables

Ginger Garlic Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin (sliced into narrow strips) or 1 lb flank steaks (...

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