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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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Creamy Pork and Apple Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Creamy Pork and Apple Stew

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons margarine1/4 cup onions, sliced1 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup water1 (3 g)...

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General Tso's Chicken III
ChickenMain dishPoultry

General Tso’s Chicken III

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless chicken breasts2 teaspoons dark soy sauce2 teaspoons rice wine or...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Dad’s Chicken and Rice Dinner

Ingredients: 1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of celery soup1 can chicken...

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Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Green Bean Gratinate With Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, preferably...

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Roast Chicken With Ginger
ChickenElbow macaroniMain dish

Roast Chicken With Ginger, Macaroni and Caramelized Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs roasting chickenssalt and pepper1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated3 tablespoons olive...

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Redneck Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Redneck Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( I usually use home-canned)2 lbs ground...

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Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash ( could use Carnival, or other equivalent)1 lb bulk...

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Hungarian-Ish Dumpling and Egg Noodle Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hungarian-Ish Dumpling and Egg Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 2 (1 quart) boxes chicken broth, such as Kitchen Basics brand1 lb ground...

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Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 cup red bell...

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Jenn's Favorite Chicken
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Jenn’s Favorite Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves ( 2 whole breasts)8 ounces newman’s own pineapple salsa...

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Easy Cranberry Mustard Pork Chops
Lactose FreeMain dishVery low carbs

Easy Cranberry Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, with bone5 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/3 cup cranberry juice1 garlic cloves,...

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Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak

Ingredients: 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 (10...

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Healthy Coconut Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Healthy Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray1/3 cup cornstarch1/2-1 teaspoon ground red pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon honey1...

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Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon With Sweet-Potato Shoestrings

Ingredients: 2 filet mignon steaks ( 4 oz.)1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb fresh...

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Easy Reuben Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Reuben Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breasts, bone inseasoning saltpepper1 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained (...

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Creamy Lentil "risotto" (Kichdi)
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Creamy Lentil “risotto” (Kichdi)

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 cup assorted lentils ( I use 1/3 cup each...

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Asian Short Ribs With Carrots and Rice
BeefMain dishMeat

Asian Short Ribs With Carrots and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onions, peeled and chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Chinese Style Spicy Eggplants With Pork
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Chinese Style Spicy Eggplants With Pork

Ingredients: 3 ounces ground pork5 ounces eggplants1 stalk of chopped leeks or 1 stalk...

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Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole
BreadsLunch/snacksMain dish

Healthier Cheesy Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 cup cornmeal or 1 cup...

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Whole Wheat  Yeast Free  Herbed Pizza Dough
BreadsMain dishPizza

Whole Wheat Yeast Free Herbed Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup cornmeal3/4 teaspoon granulated...

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Chile Colorado Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chile Colorado Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules ( See *)1 (15 ounce)...

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Herbed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Herbed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups minced onions2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb lean ground beef...

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Western Skillet Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Western Skillet Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1 1/2 cups...

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Chicken With Mushroom Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup nonfat milk4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1...

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Stinawina's Lasagna Rolls
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Stinawina’s Lasagna Rolls

Ingredients: 6 lasagna noodles, cooked8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or 8 ounces mozzarella string...

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Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves ( bone in, skin on)olive oilkosher saltfresh ground black...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pork Cutlets Tonkatsu

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) pork cutletssalt and pepperflour1 eggs, beatenbreadcrumbsoil6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 tablespoons...

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Cashew Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cashew Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup cubed process American...

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One-dish Frank
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

One-dish Frank, Tomato and Zucchini Lunch

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick4 franks, sliced crosswise1 large tomatoes, cut...

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Deluxe Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Deluxe Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into...

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Chicken a La Crescents
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken a La Crescents

Ingredients: 1/3 cup herb stuffing mix or 1/3 cup croutons, crushed1 (3 ounce) packages...

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Low carbMain dishSide dishes

Baked Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages Polish sausage or 1 (16 ounce) packages turkey sausage1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Choucroute Garni (Hackse Platter)

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced1 teaspoon bacon drippings3 (1 1/2 lb) fresh pork hocks...

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Beef and Macaroni
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Beef and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, Chopped2 tablespoons beef base1/3 cup celery, Chopped1 teaspoon dried parsley1/3...

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Chili Rub for Pork
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Chili Rub for Pork

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1...

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German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

German Style Breaded Cutlets with Swiss Cheese

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thinly2 tablespoons flour, plus more for...

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Chicken a la King V
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken a la King V

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup light cream2 egg...

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Herby Hamburgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Herby Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 eggs, slightly beaten2 teaspoons equal parts freshly chopped...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut chicken over rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup very finely chopped sweet onions3 chopped scallions5 cloves...

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Crunchy Lime Swordfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Crunchy Lime Swordfish

Ingredients: 2 medium swordfish steaks1 limes, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons...

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Creamy Pesto Shrimp With Linguine
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Creamy Pesto Shrimp With Linguine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon pepper11 ounces...

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Easy Bacon Pie
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bacon Pie

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled1 cup shredded swiss cheese1/3 cup chopped...

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Main dishMeatPork

Easy Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork1 cup uncooked rice2 medium onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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Granny's Smothered Southern Style Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Granny’s Smothered Southern Style Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 medium pork chops, washed and dried2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons shortening (...

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Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup dried adzuki beans1 bouquet garni ( thyme, parsley, and bayleaf)2 small...

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Country Meat Pie
AmericanMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup...

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Beef Fajita Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef Fajita Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon...

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Runzas
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Runzas

Ingredients: 1 lb loaf frozen bread dough1/2 lb lean ground beeffresh ground black pepper,...

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Crisco Beef Paprikash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Crisco Beef Paprikash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 clove minced garlic1/4 cup...

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Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan with Mushroom Rosemary Sauce and Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients: 4 large skinless chicken fillets1 cup breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped...

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Artichoke Hearts
FrenchMain dishPasta

Artichoke Hearts, Green Peas and Mushrooms in a Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted ( can also use canned...

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Ham n' Cheese Chicken Roll Ups
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ham n’ Cheese Chicken Roll Ups

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup4 slices cooked...

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Nita's Chicken and Artichoke Hearts
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Nita’s Chicken and Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken parts2 tablespoons shortening1 can cream of mushroom soup1 (16 ounce)...

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Old-Fashioned Company Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Old-Fashioned Company Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 onions, chopped1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper, to...

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Marinated Rib Eyes
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Rib Eyes

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Bourbon1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black...

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Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil6 ounces albacore tuna or 6 ounces canned salmon, drained and...

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Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half2 cups cooked chicken, cubed2 cups sharp cheddar...

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Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 eggs, slightly beaten1/3 cup ketchup or 1/3 cup...

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Fugazza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Fugazza

Ingredients: 1 envelope dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup warm milk1/2 cup water2 1/2-3 cups...

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