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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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Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts, ( I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup...

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Shrimp Summer Salad in  Cantaloupe Bowls
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Shrimp Summer Salad in Cantaloupe Bowls

Ingredients: 2 cantaloupes, halved seeded1/2 cup red peppers, diced2 scallions, sliced1/2 tablespoon capers, rinsed3...

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Mom's (Not Really) Chile Verde
Main dishMeatPork

Mom’s (Not Really) Chile Verde

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops or 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins2 large...

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Pineapple Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Pineapple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups cooked chicken, roughly chopped1 cup diced pineapple1/2-3/4 cup diced celery...

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Wild Rice Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Wild Rice Meatloaf

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked wild rice1 lb uncooked lean ground beef2 cups shredded cheddar...

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Another Chicken Parmesan - The One I Like
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Another Chicken Parmesan – The One I Like

Ingredients: 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 eggs, beaten4 boneless skinless...

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Tuna Provencale
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Provencale

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tuna steaks1/2 cup floursalt and pepper1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1...

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Easy Enchiritos
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Enchiritos

Ingredients: 8 frozen prepared burritos ( I use Green Beef & Bean, but you...

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Spanish Rice And Hamburger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spanish Rice And Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 cup green peppers, chopped1 cup rice1...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage, shredded about ( 4 c)12 ounces flaked corned beef1 teaspoon...

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General Tso's Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks2 cups green onions, sliced8...

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Grandma's Taco Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Grandma’s Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (11 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes1 (15 ounce)...

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Stuffed Green Bell  Peppers
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 green peppers, washed2 lbs ground beef1 cup Minute Rice1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons...

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Low Fat Pork With Ratatouille Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Low Fat Pork With Ratatouille Sauce

Ingredients: 4 lean boneless pork chops1 teaspoon dried herbssalt, to tastecrushed black pepper, to...

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Lazy Man's Cabbage Rolls
Main dishRiceWhite rice

Lazy Man’s Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 medium heads of cabbage1 (28 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Peanut Noodles With Tofu

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine2 red peppers, cut in strips1/2 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mouth-Watering Italian Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground turkey1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil2...

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Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic3 (28 ounce) cans...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Red Pepper Pasta Inspired by Chef Miller

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked and diced chicken4 sweet red peppers4 green onions, chopped1 cup...

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Crispy Fish and Chips
FishMain dishPotatoes

Crispy Fish and Chips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal4 -6 ounces beer1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Old Bay...

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Golden Steak Fingers
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Golden Steak Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top round steak, cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick1...

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Chicken saute with lemon dill and feta
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken saute with lemon dill and feta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons lemon pepper1 cup chopped...

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Autumn Two Potato Scallop
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Two Potato Scallop

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch...

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Cheesy Tuna Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Cheesy Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni & cheese dinner mix1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Ivo's Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Ivo’s Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon chili powder2 garlic cloves, minced1 -2...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Real Copper River Salmon

Ingredients: 4 lbs copper river salmon1/2-1 cup butter ( or however much you feel...

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Thai Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly or crushed1 tablespoon fresh ginger,...

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Meaty Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meaty Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef6 ounces ground lean pork3/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Perogies Calypso

Ingredients: 30 -50 frozen pierogies, thawed, uncooked12 slices bacon, cooked to bacon bits1/2 onions,...

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Chicken with Lots of Garlic
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Lots of Garlic

Ingredients: 1 large chickensaltfresh ground pepper1 bay leaves2 tablespoons olive oil40 cloves garlic, unpeeled4...

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Light Smoked Sausage Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Light Smoked Sausage Skillet

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled1 large onions1 large green peppers1 medium red peppers14 ounces...

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Ritzy Red Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Ritzy Red Snapper

Ingredients: 1 lb red snapper fillets1 package Ritz crackers, ground into fine crumbs (...

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Beans Bourguignonne
BeansMain dishStews

Beans Bourguignonne

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 large carrots, in half rounds1 large potatoes,...

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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed...

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Pan-Fried Potatoes With Turmeric (For 1 Double for 2)
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Pan-Fried Potatoes With Turmeric (For 1 Double for 2)

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes, sliced2 tablespoons oil1 small onions, sliced1/4 teaspoon turmeric, for seasoning1...

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Barbecued Sesame  Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecued Sesame Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 garlic cloves, chopped1/8...

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Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil6 ounces albacore tuna or 6 ounces canned salmon, drained and...

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Chicken With Provencal Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Provencal Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Enchiladas Coloradas (Red Enchiladas)
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Enchiladas Coloradas (Red Enchiladas)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil12 corn tortillas1/2 lb grated longhorn cheese1 large white onions...

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Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Fettuccine with Beef and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated fettuccine1 lb lean ground beef1 green bell peppers,...

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Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 12 ounces al dente pasta1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1...

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Potato and Macaroni Gratin
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Macaroni Gratin

Ingredients: 12 ounces russet potatoes, peeled,cut into 1/2 inch pieces ( about 2 cups)8...

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Vegetable Hoppin' John
< 60 minsMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Hoppin’ John

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers2 teaspoons...

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Manly Meat Sauce
BeefMain dishSpaghetti

Manly Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 lb ground...

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Sirloin Rolls
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Sirloin Rolls

Ingredients: 2 lbs thinly sliced sirloin steaks1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup mozzarella cheese10 ounces...

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Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti Crepes
CheeseEggsMain dish

Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti Crepes

Ingredients: 1 cup water ( may need to use a bit more)1 cup flour2...

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Grilled Garlic-Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Garlic-Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 cloves garlic, pressed1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2...

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Starry Night Taco Cups
< 60 minsFor large groupsMain dish

Starry Night Taco Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup salsa1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon chili...

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Spicy African Chicken Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Spicy African Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 (3 lb) chicken, deboned and cut pieces2 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs chicken, cut up and skin removed4 cups chicken stock1 bay...

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Chinese Laundry

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( browned and well drained)1 can cream of mushroom soup1...

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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat1 onions3 celery ribs10 baby carrots ( or a...

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Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni1/2 teaspoon savory1/2 teaspoon white sugar3 green onions, thinly sliced1...

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Chicken With Prosciutto and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Prosciutto and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2...

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Heavenly Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Heavenly Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup scallions, sliced4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine4 tablespoons flour2 cups...

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Barbecued Perogies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbecued Perogies

Ingredients: 12 frozen pierogies1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon water1/2 cup chopped onions Directions: Place perogies...

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Chicken Avocado
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Avocado

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets1 avocados, sliced1 cup cream1 clove garlic, crushed1 -2 teaspoon...

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Chinese Five Spice Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Five Spice Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 large pork chops1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Simple Greek Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Simple Greek Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( italian-marinated works well)8 cups chopped lettuce (...

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Yummy Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

Yummy Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 cup crushed saltine crackers1/2...

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