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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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Grill 'em and Watch 'em Weep Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grill ’em and Watch ’em Weep Burgers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely cubed provolone cheese1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers ( see...

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Scottish Fish Cakes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Scottish Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 potatoes, peeled and boiled1/2 lb salmon fillets, diced1/2 lb cod, fillet...

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Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks1/2 onions, cut into chunks1/2...

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Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sugar Seared Salmon With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 24 ounces salmon fillets1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground...

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Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine
Main dishPastaVegetables

Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen spinach2 tablespoons water2 cups all-purpose flour ( use...

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Show-off Roast Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Show-off Roast Pork

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork loin ( 2 to 3 pounds)3 tablespoons softened butter3 ounces...

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Chicken Breast Amandine
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast Amandine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 boneless chicken breasts, about 1 lb ( with skin)1/4...

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Spicy Rice and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Rice and Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, medium size,chopped2 1/2 cups water2 cups rice1/4 cup...

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Chicken In A Packet
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken In A Packet

Ingredients: 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 green...

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Chicken Marsala with Thyme and Deliciousness
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Marsala with Thyme and Deliciousness

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium carrots,...

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Neapolitan Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Neapolitan Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic ( Minced)1 lb sliced...

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs With Cointreau
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sweet and Sour Meatballs With Cointreau

Ingredients: 460 g ground beef1/2 cup oil2 eggs2 tablespoons flour1 (425 g) cans pineapple...

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Transylvania Goulash
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Transylvania Goulash

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean pork, diced in 1 inch cubes1/2 lb chicken breasts, diced...

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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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Pork Chops in Tomato Sage Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Tomato Sage Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes6 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons butter8 sage leaves,...

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Spicy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4-1/2 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons...

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French Onion Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

French Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet onions2 tablespoons butter8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms2 cups shredded swiss...

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Spicy Tofu With Sesame and Five Spices
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Spicy Tofu With Sesame and Five Spices

Ingredients: 250 g firm tofu, drained1 tablespoon rapeseed oil2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1...

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Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Roast Turkey Breast With Rosemary and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) skinless turkey breast, bone in2 garlic cloves, cut into slivers1/2...

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Salmon With Parmesan Crust
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Parmesan Crust

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets, cut into 1/4 lb. pieces1/4 cup finely chopped onions1...

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James Beard's Chicken Kiev
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

James Beard’s Chicken Kiev

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 garlic cloves2 teaspoons chives2 teaspoons parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon rosemary1/8...

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Simple and Savory Mexican Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Simple and Savory Mexican Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef8 ounces salsa1 (14 ounce) cans refried beans2 cups shredded...

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Pizza Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Pizza Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 bell peppers, diced1/2 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves,...

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Portuguese Shrimp and Scallops
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Portuguese Shrimp and Scallops

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil6 garlic cloves, minced1 lb sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons...

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Sausage and Roast Pepper Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage and Roast Pepper Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 large red peppers2 large yellow peppers2 medium onions, cut into 1/2 inch...

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fiery asian pork roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

fiery asian pork roast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce1...

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beef fried rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

beef fried rice

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin, trimmed of most fat,cut into 1 inch cubes3 tablespoons soy...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap

Ingredients: 1 soft cracker bread, halved (Lavosh) or 1 large flour tortillas4 ounces hummus1/4...

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Roasted Bluefish for Two
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Roasted Bluefish for Two

Ingredients: 1 lb bluefish, fillet1 small onions, minced2 -3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive...

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Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread or 2 slices rye bread, thick2 tablespoons cream...

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Chicken Breast With Pepper-Potato Ragout
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Breast With Pepper-Potato Ragout

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 bone-in skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper2 medium red onions,...

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Cajun Roasted Turkey or Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Cajun Roasted Turkey or Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2...

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Spanish Chicken With Olives for the Crock Pot
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spanish Chicken With Olives for the Crock Pot

Ingredients: 15 ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained1 cup converted white rice1 onions, quartered...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Laundry

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

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Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Chinese sesame paste or 1/2 cup tahini ( stir before measuring)6...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Zingy Ziti

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon red pepper flakes3 tablespoons olive oil3 tomatoes, chopped1/4...

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Quick Chicken Divan
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli4 cups chicken, shredded2 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Fish With Tomato-Chive Butter
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish With Tomato-Chive Butter

Ingredients: 2 medium shallots, peeled and minced3 tablespoons Chardonnay wine1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1...

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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or vegetarian meat alternative, see note above)3 medium...

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Ham Hoppin' John
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham Hoppin’ John

Ingredients: 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed8 cups water3/4 lb ham, 1/2 inch cubed1/4...

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Captain's Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Captain’s Potato

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat5 medium potatoes1/2 cup margarine1 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff
Main dishPastaShrimp

Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon cajun seasoning6...

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Stewed Chicken and Macaroni ( Kotopoulo Me Makaronia)
ChickenMain dishPasta

Stewed Chicken and Macaroni ( Kotopoulo Me Makaronia)

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces1 cup olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2...

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Rosemary Chicken - Low Carb
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Chicken – Low Carb

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken pieces, bone-in skin on ( I usually buy all breasts,...

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Cheddar Cheesy Meat Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Cheddar Cheesy Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, chilled1/2 lb ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped3...

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Chinese Honey Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishSide dishes

Chinese Honey Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1 eggs1...

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Spaghetti With Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Uncooked Tomato Sauce Southwestern Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh roma tomatoes3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1/2 cup pine nuts1 tablespoon minced garlic1/2 onions, diced2 tablespoons...

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Rushin' Russian Red Beans
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Rushin’ Russian Red Beans

Ingredients: 1 (420 g) cans red kidney beans, in water ( no salt or...

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Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Kidney Beans and whole wheat pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

Vegetarian Pasta Sauce with Kidney Beans and whole wheat pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil6 green onions, with tops,chopped1 large red onions or 1...

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CheeseEggsMain dish

Tex-Mex Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts3 large eggs1 cup half-and-half1 1/2 cups shredded jalapeno jack...

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Pork Chops With Rice
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Pork Chops With Rice

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 cup rice1 can beef bouillon1 1/2 cans water1 (4 ounce)...

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Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables

Ingredients: 3/4 lb well-trimed beef, cut into 1 inch cubs1/2 cup dry red wine4...

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The Best Sour Cream Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

The Best Sour Cream Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts ( depending on size)8 ounces sour cream1 (10 1/2...

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Lamb Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lamb Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese2 teaspoons minced red onions1/4...

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Chicken Parisien
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Parisien

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch chunks1/2 cup sliced onions1/4...

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Chicken on wilted greens with honey-mustard sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken on wilted greens with honey-mustard sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons soy saucefresh ground pepper2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Lime-Sauced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lime-Sauced Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3/4 cup apple juice1 limes, juice of2 teaspoons...

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Very Easy Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Very Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided 1 1/2...

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Carbonnade of Beef
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Carbonnade of Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef round steak, 1/2 inch thick2 slices bacon1/4 cup butter or...

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