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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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Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom, Marsala Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup chopped leeks ( white and pale green parts,...

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Chicken Florentine With Fresh Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Florentine With Fresh Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 small onions, quartered21 g unsalted butter210 g...

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Low-Fat Italian Turkey Stew
Main dishStewsTurkey

Low-Fat Italian Turkey Stew

Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock1 cup tomato juice3/4 lb turkey breast tenderloins, cut...

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Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked yolk-free wide egg noodles4 cups water1 lb boneless skinless chicken...

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Bistro Chicken With Peppers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bistro Chicken With Peppers

Ingredients: 1 medium red bell peppers1 medium yellow bell peppers1/4 teaspoon salt2 cloves garlic,...

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Haddock Supreme
FishMain dishSeafood

Haddock Supreme

Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock filletsflour1 eggs, slightly beaten3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons ketchupdry breadcrumbsseasoning salt1/4...

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Winter Spring Mix Salad (Mesclun)
Low carbMain dishSalads

Winter Spring Mix Salad (Mesclun)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup very good light olive oil1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt1 clove garlic,...

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings
BreakfastGrainsMain dish

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 -1 1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon saltoil (...

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Low Fat Potato Supper Cake With Pear Sauce (Or Applesauce)
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Low Fat Potato Supper Cake With Pear Sauce (Or Applesauce)

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped peeled ripe bosc pears1/4 cup water2 tablespoons thawed frozen apple...

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Tasty Tamale Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Tasty Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers1...

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Mexican Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (20 ounce) jars salsa1 large red...

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Piquant Turkey-Wild Rice Salad (No Mayo)
Main dishSaladsTurkey

Piquant Turkey-Wild Rice Salad (No Mayo)

Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice, cooked and rinsed with cold water1 cup barley, cooked...

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Cheesy Chicken Penne
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 lb shredded Velveeta cheese1 (8 ounce) containers sour...

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Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes
CrabMain dishShellfish

Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 slice bread, dried and crusts removed1/8 cup milk1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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"beat the Blues" Blue Cheese Risotto
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

“beat the Blues” Blue Cheese Risotto

Ingredients: 2 ounces butter1 tablespoon olive oil12 ounces leeks, trimmed2 garlic cloves, crushed6 ounces...

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Bow Ties With Bacon
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Bacon

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, finely chopped2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

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Crummy Mushrooms
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Crummy Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 1/2 packages Ritz crackers, crushed1/4 cup butter, melted1 lb fresh mushrooms, thickly...

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Prawns Fiji
Main dishPineappleShrimp

Prawns Fiji

Ingredients: 200 g basmati rice400 ml water200 g large raw tiger shrimp30 g fresh...

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Margie's Salmon Macaroni Salad
Main dishSaladsSalmon

Margie’s Salmon Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 7 3/4 ounces canned salmon, drained1/2 green bell peppers, finely chopped ( 1/2...

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Pork Loin Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless pork loin roast, to 6 pounds1 cup plum jam1/3 cup...

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Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2
EuropeanGermanMain dish

Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2

Ingredients: 8 frozen potato and onion pierogies2 pork loin chops with bone ( 3/4...

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My Favorite Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Favorite Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup of diced green peppers1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Ranch Cheeseburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ranch Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( at least 80%)1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...

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King Ranch Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

King Ranch Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup1 (10 ounce)...

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breaststoothpicks1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach2 tablespoons...

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Italian Style Salmon Fillets With Vodka Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Italian Style Salmon Fillets With Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 lbs salmon fillets1 small red onions, finely chopped4 -6...

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Chicken and Avocado Crepes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Avocado Crepes

Ingredients: 125 g plain flour1 pinch salt2 eggs1 1/4 cups milk3 teaspoons melted butter300...

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Shredded Chicken in Hot Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shredded Chicken in Hot Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced...

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Moroccan Greens
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Moroccan Greens

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon fresh...

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Foo Yong Salad
Low carbMain dishSalads

Foo Yong Salad

Ingredients: 1 large head romaine lettuce ( I sometimes use loose leaf)5 slices bacon,...

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Lasagna Rollups
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Rollups

Ingredients: 3 cups spaghetti sauce1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach2 -3 cups ricotta...

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles ( bean threads)1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup...

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Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 450 g vine rippened cherry tomatoes1/2 teaspoon caster sugar1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic...

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Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Winter Veggies Under a Fluffy Cheddar Blanket

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into3/4 in chunks1 1/2 lbs...

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Easiest Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized chunks2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Marsala Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Marsala Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon...

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Shrimp with Lime
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp with Lime, Cilantro and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined2 limes, juiced1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves garlic,...

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Rice Pizza
Long Grain riceMain dishPizza

Rice Pizza

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice ( about 1 c. raw)2 cups shredded cheese,...

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Sunset Magazine's Frito Pie
< 30 minsMain dishNorth american

Sunset Magazine’s Frito Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( 7% fat)1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt2...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp and Feta
CheeseMain dishShrimp

Roasted Tomatoes With Shrimp and Feta

Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, cut into eighths3 tablespoons olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon...

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tuna noodle casserole ala mom
CasserolesMain dishTuna

tuna noodle casserole ala mom

Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 can milk2 (6 ounce) cans...

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Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Bourbon-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons soy sauce2...

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So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ( or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)1 tablespoon olive...

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Brown Rice and Edamame
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Brown Rice and Edamame

Ingredients: 3/4 cup long grain brown rice1 1/4 cups frozen edamame, shelled1 tablespoon fresh...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Venus De Milo Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (14 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth2 (14 ounce) cans...

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Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak with Roasted Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 -2 head garlic3 -4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried...

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Super Simple Broccoli and Chicken (or shrimp) Alfredo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Super Simple Broccoli and Chicken (or shrimp) Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 package fettuccine1 lb uncooked chicken, sliced into bite sized pieces or 1...

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Grilled Orange Maple Mustard Pork Chops (Bbq)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Orange Maple Mustard Pork Chops (Bbq)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick3 tablespoons dijon-style mustard2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons...

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Caesar Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Caesar Steaks

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons caesar salad dressing, divided2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground...

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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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Low Fat Mini Meatloaves
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Low Fat Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry1...

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Hickory Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Hickory Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets1 cup shallots ( in 1/8-inch dice)1 tablespoon...

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Stir-Fried Noodles With Tofu
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

Stir-Fried Noodles With Tofu, Scallions and Peanuts

Ingredients: 4 ounces dried wide rice noodles ( pad thai)2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Country Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Country Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 3 chicken legs, skinned and separated into pieces1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil2 cups...

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Chicken Fonda
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Fonda

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut in parts ( or your favorite parts)3 tablespoons milk3...

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Toasty Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Toasty Burgers

Ingredients: 4 slices bread ( I use multi-grain)1 medium onions1 lb hamburger ( I...

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Zucchini and Feta with Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Zucchini and Feta with Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise...

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Umbido (Beetroot Leaf Stew)
Main dishSide dishesStews

Umbido (Beetroot Leaf Stew)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil500 g fresh beet leaves, torn in half ( preferably young)1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Heidelberg Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef3 slices rye bread, Torn Up1 cup beer...

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