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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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Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans9 3/4 cups water, divided1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Chicken With Orange-Soy Salsa (Light)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Orange-Soy Salsa (Light)

Ingredients: 6 small chicken breasts, cut in small pieces3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta ( uncooked)1/2 cup whipping cream3 tablespoons butter1 cup freshly...

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Italy in a Dish
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Italy in a Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 lb spiral shaped pasta1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce2 (6...

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BBQ Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

BBQ Beans

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans1 (15 ounce) cans pink beans, rinsed,...

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Mediterranean Pork With Orzo
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Mediterranean Pork With Orzo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins1 teaspoon lemon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil3 quarts water1...

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Western Meal in One
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Western Meal in One

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 garlic cloves1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Warm Steak-And-Mushroom Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Warm Steak-And-Mushroom Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided1 lb...

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Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)

Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2-3/4 lb ground pork ( either lean or fatty)5 -6...

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Tex-Mex Spaghetti (Crock Pot Served)
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Tex-Mex Spaghetti (Crock Pot Served)

Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti ( 3/4 of a 1 lb pkg)2 lbs ground beef1...

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Grilled Beef Fajitas  -  P
Beef steaksLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Beef Fajitas – P

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut into thin bite-size strips2 slices...

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Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 large egg whites2 tablespoons water3/4 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon ground red...

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Simmered Cabbage and Tomatoes
Main dishSide dishesTomatoes

Simmered Cabbage and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 medium sweet onions, coarsley chopped1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1...

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Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Chicken in Savory Champagne Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup dry white wine1 cup fresh lemon juice2...

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Beefy Pizza Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers4 teaspoons...

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Bow Ties With Sausage
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Sausage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled1/2 teaspoon...

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Avocado Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Avocado Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts or 1 large pita bread3 tablespoons tomato paste1 garlic cloves,...

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Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry
Main dishRiceVegetables

Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated1...

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Gram's Baked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Gram’s Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Broccoli and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup...

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Cajun Chicken Fingers and Sweet-Potato Fries
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken Fingers and Sweet-Potato Fries

Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks about 1/4-inch thick2 teaspoons...

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Sesame Noodles
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghetti1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic...

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Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup sweet chili...

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Boneless Pork Chops Milanese
Main dishPorkPork chops

Boneless Pork Chops Milanese

Ingredients: 1 cup panko Japanese-style bread crumbs1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese2 eggs6 boneless...

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Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Special Fried Rice)
AsianBreakfastMain dish

Nasi Goreng Istimewa (Special Fried Rice)

Ingredients: 4 cups cooled cooked rice1 crushed garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste1 tablespoon soya...

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Creamy Roast Veggie Pasta
Main dishPastaPotatoes

Creamy Roast Veggie Pasta

Ingredients: olive oil2 crushed garlic cloves375 ml evaporated low-fat milk ( I use Carnation...

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Grilled Garden Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Grilled Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sliced...

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Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow tie)2 cups fresh asparagus, cut-up3 cups...

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Bow Ties With Chicken and Peas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Ties With Chicken and Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta2 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped or 2 cups...

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Cast Iron Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cast Iron Steak

Ingredients: 12 ounces rib eye, between 1/2 and 1 inch thickolive oilkosher saltfresh ground...

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Pistachio Veggie Burger
BeansCheeseMain dish

Pistachio Veggie Burger

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pistachios2 cups grated zucchini ( coarse grate)2 (15 ounce)...

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons black peppercorns1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon dry mustard3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/2...

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Beef Fajitas
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 lb skirt steaks or 1 lb flank steaks, cut with the grain...

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Ratatouille Bake
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Ratatouille Bake

Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, for mashingsea salt6 -8 leaves fresh basil, very finely choppedextra...

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Special Hot  Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Special Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons creole mustard1 tablespoon...

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Marinated Grilled Pork Chops With  Orange Salsa
Main dishPorkPork chops

Marinated Grilled Pork Chops With Orange Salsa

Ingredients: 6 center-cut pork chops3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice2...

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Pasta With Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and...

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Dijon Tarragon Baked Haddock
FishMain dishSeafood

Dijon Tarragon Baked Haddock

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs haddock fillets3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Veggie Lasagna
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 eggplants ( large peeled)2 zucchini ( very small)2 yellow squash ( very...

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Salmon in a Jacket (Puff Pastry)
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in a Jacket (Puff Pastry)

Ingredients: 1 lb puff pastry, frozen1 lb salmon fillets1 cup Chardonnay wine1 tablespoon butter,...

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Low Carb Beef and Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bake!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Beef and Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bake!

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 carrots, shredded2 stalks celery,...

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Spinach-Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spinach-Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef ( only use very lean)2 eggs1...

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Inside out Ravioli
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Inside out Ravioli

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon salad oil1...

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Artichoke Risotto
Main dishSide dishesWhite rice

Artichoke Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted margarine1 small onions, chopped2 cups carnaroli rice,...

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Almond Chicken With Asparagus
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Almond Chicken With Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 cups asparagus tips, diagonally cut1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt1 teaspoon curry powder1...

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Grands! Taco Melts
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Grands! Taco Melts

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) taco seasoning2/3 cup water1 1/2 cups salsa1 lb lean...

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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 2 medium red onions, peeled1 garlic cloves, peeled1 birds eye chiles (seeded, not...

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Tofu Chicken and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Tofu Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce ( to...

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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
< 30 minsMain dishVegetables

Lemon Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Texas Chicken Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Texas Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken parts or 1 large broiler-fryer chickens3 stalks celery1 bell peppers,...

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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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Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Sassy Creole Fish Stew

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 carrots, chopped3 celery...

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Today's and Tomorrow's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Today’s and Tomorrow’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs3/4 cup minced onions1/4 cup minced green peppers2 eggs2 lbs...

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Pork Tenderloin With Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin With Sweet and Tangy Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium1/2 teaspoon fresh...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients: 10 ounces wide egg noodles, as much as you like, I use about...

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Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops (Bbq)
LimeMain dishPork chops

Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Chops (Bbq)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1-inch thick1 1/4 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning3/4 teaspoon...

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Miss Sally's Tuna Rice Lunch
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Miss Sally’s Tuna Rice Lunch

Ingredients: 2 cups Uncle Ben Ready Rice Buttery Rice ( Uncle Ben’s brand-this is...

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Chicken Thighs Teriyaki (Marinated and Grilled)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Chicken Thighs Teriyaki (Marinated and Grilled)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons orange juice1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated...

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My Vegetable Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

My Vegetable Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 onions1 tomatoes1 carrots1 apples2 tablespoons minced garlic ( fresh or from can)2...

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