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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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Baked Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or chicken tenders. If you use...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Szechuan Shrimp and Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 1 (21 ounce) packages green giant create a meal frozen szechuan stir fry...

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Crab and Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained2 (4...

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Nam Sod (Pork Salad with Mint
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Nam Sod (Pork Salad with Mint, Peanuts and Ginger)

Ingredients: 500 g ground lean pork or 500 g finely chopped pork ( ~1.1...

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Broiled Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Broiled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, cleaned1/2 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic2 teaspoons parsley1/8 teaspoon...

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Pasta With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
Main dishPastaPoultry

Pasta With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli ( or broccoli rabe)1 lb penne pasta2 tablespoons water4 -5...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecue Feta Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled2 ounces olives, roughly chopped2 teaspoons...

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FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Healthy Grilled Herbed Fish

Ingredients: 1 fish fillets ( firm)1/2 ripe tomatoes, sliced2 cloves garlic ( Finely Chopped)1/4...

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Spicy Apricot Chicken (With Bonus Leftovers Idea)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Apricot Chicken (With Bonus Leftovers Idea)

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, pressed1/3 cup...

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Crispy Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups corn flake crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds3/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Broccoli Souffle Roll
CheeseEggsMain dish

Broccoli Souffle Roll

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli6 tablespoons margarine3/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups...

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Crispy Panko Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Crispy Panko Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 teaspoon milk1 clove garlic, minced finesalt and pepper1 1/2 cups panko8...

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Saucy Short Ribs
BeefMain dishMeat

Saucy Short Ribs

Ingredients: 2 lbs short rib of beef2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Yumpin' Yiminy Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Yumpin’ Yiminy Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground veal or 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Chili Dog Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Dog Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix3 tablespoons yellow mustard6 tablespoons water10 hot dogs4...

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Shrimp Over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb dry linguine3 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 green onions, chopped1...

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Creamy Quinoa Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Creamy Quinoa Primavera

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth2...

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Herb Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Herb Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend3 large chicken breasts,...

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Porter Beef
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Porter Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, cut into large cubes1/2 lb mushrooms, thoroughly cleaned1 lb onions,...

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Lemon Garlic Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced garlic ( I use the garlic in the jar)1/2 cup...

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine
GrainsMain dishPizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine

Ingredients: 1 cup water2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Summer Vegetable Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Summer Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 cup white flour or 3/4 cup unbleached flour3/4 cup rye flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Beef Birmingham
EuropeanMain dishMeat

Beef Birmingham

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 garlic cloves1 lb beef1 onions1 cup celery1 cup broth2 tablespoons...

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Butterflied Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Butterflied Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 lemons, zestedextra...

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Tex-Mex Waffles
BreakfastMain dishPancakes and waffles

Tex-Mex Waffles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1 1/3 cups longhorn cheese or...

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Chicken With Bacon Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Bacon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breastsgarlic powdersalt and pepper8 slices bacon16 ounces sour cream1 (10...

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Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 medium green bell peppers1 lb ground round1 cup chopped onions1 cup frozen...

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Fennel Crusted Tuna With Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Fennel Crusted Tuna With Orange Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2 cups orange juice1/2 cup dry sherry1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar2 ounces ginger,...

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Spaghetti-Lovers Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsSpaghetti

Spaghetti-Lovers Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 small sweet green peppers, chopped1/2...

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Chicken and Rice in Wine-herb Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Rice in Wine-herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine3/4 cup water1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or 1...

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Broiled Fish Fillets With Orange Butter Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Broiled Fish Fillets With Orange Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons olive oilsalt and pepper1/2 cup diced...

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Easy Chicken Pilaf Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Easy Chicken Pilaf Casserole

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter2 -4 tablespoons flour2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic (optional)1 3/4...

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Orange-Sesame Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Orange-Sesame Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame seeds2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in chunks1...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Provolone and Swiss Roulades

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( 5-6 ounces each)4 thin slices prosciutto4 thin...

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A Very Special Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

A Very Special Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lasagna noodles1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic,...

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Chicken Pocket Pies
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Pocket Pies

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2...

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Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, dried1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup low-fat...

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Beef and Polenta Bake
ItalianMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Polenta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...

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Quick Tomato Alphabet Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Quick Tomato Alphabet Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped carrots1/3 cup chopped celery1 1/2...

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Gypsy Schnitzel (Zigeunerschnitzel)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Gypsy Schnitzel (Zigeunerschnitzel)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork steaks, wipe with a little lemon on each side1 eggs,...

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Farmhouse Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Farmhouse Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut into serving pieces1 cup flour, seasoned with1...

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One-Pan Chicken Parmigiana
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

One-Pan Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned2 tablespoons cornmeal1 cup tomato sauce,...

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My Favorite Scampi (Shrimp or Chicken)
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

My Favorite Scampi (Shrimp or Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined3 -4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed1 (10...

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Dave's Perfect Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dave’s Perfect Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces extra virgin olive oil1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Samosa Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Samosa Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1/2 teaspoon...

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Family Goulash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Family Goulash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1...

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Layered Mexican Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Layered Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray ( 5 one second sprays, 1...

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My Best Chicken And Rice In Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

My Best Chicken And Rice In Wine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 teaspoons butter1/2 cup minced onions2 teaspoons minced...

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Mushroom Beef and Noodles
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mushroom Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Baked Lentil Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Lentil Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups water1 3/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed1 cup onions, chopped2 medium...

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Jerk Seasoned Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Jerk Seasoned Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin steaks, Trimmed and discard excess fat from steaks...

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Renal-Friendly Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Renal-Friendly Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork loin roast3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon...

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So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup apricot preserves1/2 cup white wine vinegar3 -4 tablespoons hot mustard1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Lamb Tagine with Couscous
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Spicy Lamb Tagine with Couscous

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs lean lamb leg steak1 1/2 ounces onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Easy Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breasts1 (16 ounce) bags mixed vegetables1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Saucy Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream...

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Bourbon Pecan Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Bourbon Pecan Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 lbs rolled pork loin roastsalt and pepper1/3 cup pecan...

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Condimentsetc.Main dish

Ancho Chile Marinade for Meat Ala Chipotle

Ingredients: 2 ounces dried ancho chiles1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons cumin powder2 tablespoons fresh...

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Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Sweet Chicken Skewers With a Peanut Dip

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot apple juice1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1/4 cup peanut butter1/4 cup soy...

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Broccoli Cheese Casserole With Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli Cheese Casserole With Rice

Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1/2 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onions1 (10 3/4...

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