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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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Hungarian Potato Paprikas
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Hungarian Potato Paprikas

Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onions, sliced4 medium potatoes, cubed ( I like the yellow...

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Spaghetti With Garlic
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil and Chile Pepper Simple!

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghettisalt6 tablespoons olive oil10 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon...

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Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Lunch/snacksMain dishSaltwater fish

Cape Malay Pickled Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs yellowtail fish fillets, scaled and fileted, skin left on5 garlic cloves,...

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Indian Inspired Crepes
AsianLunch/snacksMain dish

Indian Inspired Crepes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and...

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Pan Fried Cod with Asian Dressing
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Pan Fried Cod with Asian Dressing

Ingredients: 60 ml light soy sauce40 ml rice wine vinegar1 pinch five-spice powder40 ml...

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Baked Apricot Chicken and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Apricot Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) jars apricot preserves1 (1 ounce)...

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Inside out Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Inside out Turkey Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions16 ounces stewed tomatoes, with juice, cut...

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Lou's African Beef
BeefMain dishStews

Lou’s African Beef

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil2 lbs round steaks ( cut in bite size)2 onions,...

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Creamy
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy, Cheesy Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( can use half ground pork)3 tablespoons onion...

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Chinese Meatballs
Main dishMeatPork

Chinese Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork, ground1/4 lb shrimp, minced1/4 cup water chestnuts, minced1 teaspoon...

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Seasoned Grilled or Broiled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Seasoned Grilled or Broiled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4...

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Brother Steve's Deluxe Enchiladas
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Brother Steve’s Deluxe Enchiladas

Ingredients: 16 corn tortillas2 -3 lbs raw hamburger ( use 3 lbs if you...

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Main dishMeatPork

Ham Baked With Orange Glaze for Gravy

Ingredients: ham ( you can use pre-cooked or bone-in)1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon...

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Creamy Garden Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Creamy Garden Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 cups...

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Jim's Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Jim’s Burgers

Ingredients: 4 slices French breadolive oil flavored cooking spray1 lb extra lean ground beef...

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Tuna Salad in Pita
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tuna Salad in Pita

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus ( 1 inch)1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges...

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Devil's Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Devil’s Steak

Ingredients: 3 lbs round steaks, 1/22 tablespoons dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Asian Noodle Dinner
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Asian Noodle Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, cubed1/2 cup Catalina dressing, plus2 tablespoons Catalina dressing1 (16 ounce)...

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David's Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

David’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices cooked bacon1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced2...

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Rosemary Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Rosemary Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves, bone-in2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into...

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Main dishPorkPork chops

Barbecue Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick1 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 cup Italian dressing1/4 cup barbecue...

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Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs ground beefsalt, to tastepepper, to tastegarlic powder, to tastechili powdercumin1/2...

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Chicken Kettle
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Chicken Kettle

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup1/4 cup water1...

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Light Fettuccine Carbonara
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light Fettuccine Carbonara

Ingredients: 4 ounces Canadian bacon1 1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese3/4 cup evaporated skim milk1/2...

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Pork and Rice Simplicity
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork and Rice Simplicity

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, uncooked1 cup uncooked rice1 package onion soup mix2 cups water...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Honey Mustard Soy Shrimp

Ingredients: squeeze fresh lemon2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons honey mustard2 teaspoons canola...

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Umbrian Style Hot Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Umbrian Style Hot Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb thin spaghetti, cooked al dente3/4 cup fruity olive oil3...

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Shepherd's Pie - Calgary Style
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Shepherd’s Pie – Calgary Style

Ingredients: 16 ounces ground beef2/3 onions, chopped2 cups mashed potatoes ( reg. or instant)4...

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Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb tofu2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 coriander leaves, coarsely chopped ( if...

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Shrimp and Shallot Linguini from Trader's Joes
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp and Shallot Linguini from Trader’s Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and cleaned4 shallots, chopped fine1/4 lb butter, melted1/8...

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu With Mushroom Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 slices ham ( I use old fashioned or...

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Stacy's Favorite Vegetable Beef Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Stacy’s Favorite Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon vegetable oil3...

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Tasty Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tasty Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 5 ounces fat free cream cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream...

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Oaxacan Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Salsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Oaxacan Turkey Burgers With Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, at room temperature3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro1 scallions,...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup water1/2 cup lime juice1 tablespoon minced...

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Amazing Simple Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Amazing Simple Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta ( butterfly pasta)6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly...

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Spicy Potatoes (Rasadar Aloo)
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Spicy Potatoes (Rasadar Aloo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs small potatoes ( as evenly sized as possible)3 medium tomatoes...

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No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
CrabMain dishShellfish

No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/2...

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Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Baked Potato Brunch Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Baked Potato Brunch Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, about 6 baker size2 cups ham, cubed and cooked5 eggs1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Easy-Peasy Corny Turkey Rolls

Ingredients: 1 package cornbread stuffing mix ( I like Stove-Top)1 lb thin turkey cutlets...

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Tuna-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, well drained1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4...

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Glazed Salmon Fillet
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Glazed Salmon Fillet

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Baked Maine Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets ( haddock, hake, pollock, scrod)2 tablespoons lemon juice3...

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Incredible Oven Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Incredible Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups buttermilk1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced3...

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Paella Valenciana
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Paella Valenciana

Ingredients: 2 1/2 kg pre- cooked long-grain rice315 ml olive oil315 ml cooking oil1...

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Chili's Chicken Fajita Nachos  (Copycat)
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili’s Chicken Fajita Nachos (Copycat)

Ingredients: 16 tortilla chips ( Large and whole, not broken)1 (1 ounce) envelope of...

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Special Quiche Lorraine
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Special Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell, frozen or refrigerated1/4 lb bacon1/2 cup onions, finely...

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Cabbage Roll Bake
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Cabbage Roll Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked ground turkey breast1 1/2 lbs cabbage, all varieties, chopped14 1/2...

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Crumbed Beef Sausages
BeefMain dishMeat

Crumbed Beef Sausages

Ingredients: 1/2 kg beef sausages ( 8 thick breakfast sausages)1 eggs1/4 cup milk3/4 cup...

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Seafood Rigatoni
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Seafood Rigatoni

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup onions, chopped3 -4 garlic...

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Rhubarb Pork Chops
FruitMain dishPork

Rhubarb Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops2 tablespoons minced onions1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon...

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Rosemary and Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesPoultry

Rosemary and Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts12 red potatoes, sliced thickly1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3...

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Three Bean and Broccoli Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Three Bean and Broccoli Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans 3 bean mix ( Read is the brand I...

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Delicious Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Delicious Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 12 ounces total1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped...

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Nice Thai Burritos
Main dishPastarice and grains

Nice Thai Burritos

Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain brown rice, cooked 1 cup broccoli, cut up into small...

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Italian Beef and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 garlic cloves,...

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Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped...

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Green Beans in Spicy Miso Sauce
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Green Beans in Spicy Miso Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil3/4 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced2...

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Beef Tenderloins With Wine Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef Tenderloins With Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1-inch thick1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper1 tablespoon...

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