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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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Hamburger Pacific
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Pacific

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil2 lbs ground beef1 medium chopped onions1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Pork Medallions With Cranberries and Apples
ApplesMain dishPork

Pork Medallions With Cranberries and Apples

Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2...

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My Best Ever Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Best Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs3/4 cup ketchup2 eggs1/3 cup finely...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish with a Cheese and Tarragon Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream3 tablespoons tarragon, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 clove garlic,...

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Pork Chop Rub
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chop Rub

Ingredients: 1 dash onion powder1 dash garlic powder1 dash oregano1 dash dried chives2 teaspoons...

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Apricot Chicken With Almonds
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Apricot Chicken With Almonds

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 cup...

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Crabby Cheese Angel Hair Pasta
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Crabby Cheese Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 2 packages louis kemp Crab Delights Imitation Crab, the flaked styled1 lb angel...

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Beef
Main dishMeatPasta

Beef, Black Beans and Rice Noodles With Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped1 long...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

No Blues BBQ Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu1 cup barbecue sauce4 whole wheat hoagie rollssauteed onionsdiced...

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AppetizersMain dishPizza

Spinach – Artichoke Heart Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen creamed spinach, defrosted2 cloves garlic, minced10...

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Turkey or Beef filling for burritos
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Turkey or Beef filling for burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or beef if you prefer)1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Bow Tie and Pepperoni Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Bow Tie and Pepperoni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta1/2 lb pepperoni, sliced thin1 -2 clove garlic, minced4...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter3/4 lb small mushrooms18 small onions, Peeled3 lbs boneless lean beef,...

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Tomato-Based Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tomato-Based Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed2 teaspoons vegetable oil4 medium potatoes, peeled...

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Paneer Makhani
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Paneer Makhani

Ingredients: 400 g tomatoes, chopped1/2 inch ginger, chopped250 -300 g panir, cut into cubes1...

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Autumn Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Autumn Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 pork chops, 1/2-inch thick1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables,courtesy Giada De La

Ingredients: 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise...

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Polenta
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts water1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 cups instant polenta3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon...

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Full of Flavor Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Full of Flavor Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes1/2 cup onions1/2 cup chopped...

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Cashew Crusted Chicken With Spinach
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Crusted Chicken With Spinach

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced4 ounces roasted cashews1 teaspoon seasoning salt1...

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Potato-Crusted Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Potato-Crusted Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions1 large green bell peppers1 large red bell peppers3 garlic...

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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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Vermont Sweet and Spicy Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Vermont Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, blanched,roasted1 tablespoon minced garlic2 pinches red...

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Singapore Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Singapore Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork ( or beef or poultry)5 garlic cloves, minced3 teaspoons...

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( don’t use the cheap...

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Macaroni and Corned Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Corned Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans corned beef, crumbled1 cup macaroni ( cooked and drained)1/4...

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Busy Day Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Busy Day Chicken

Ingredients: 8 skinless chicken thighs1 (10 ounce) cans onion soup1 (10 ounce) cans chicken...

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Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe)
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb brown rice pasta1 lb hot Italian chicken sausage4 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Filipino Adobo
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Filipino Adobo

Ingredients: 1 cup distilled white vinegar or 1 cup cider vinegar1 cup water2 tablespoons...

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The Very Best Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

The Very Best Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans campbells French onion soup1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2...

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Chicken Chettinad
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Chettinad

Ingredients: 1 chicken4 dried red chilies, broken by hand into pcs1 1/2 tablespoons grated...

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cajun oven fried chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

cajun oven fried chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk1 tablespoon salt-free cajun seasoning ( such as spice hunter)1/2...

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Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce8...

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Mushroom and Garlic Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mushroom and Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 14 ounces refrigerated prepared pizza crust ( I used Pillsbury)3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Main dishStewsVegetables

Gari (tamarind Vegetable Vindaloo)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup peanut oil or 3/4 cup sunflower oil1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs onions,...

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Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Asparagus, Roasted Garlic and Lemon Risotto

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup finely chopped shallots1 1/2 cups arborio rice3/4 cup...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Chicken, Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons flour1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 boneless skinless...

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Cajun Seafood Au Gratin
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Cajun Seafood Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 pint heavy cream1 tablespoon fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon...

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Spaghetti Siciliana
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Siciliana

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil6 cloves garlic2 small eggplants25 pitted kalamata olives16 ounces whole...

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Cornbread Chicken
BreadsChickenMain dish

Cornbread Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread-muffin mix1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing...

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Main dishMeatVegetables

Moussaka

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants1 teaspoon salt3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1/3 cup olive...

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Cheater's Honey-Mustard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheater’s Honey-Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken parts, with skin1/4 cup honey mustard, commercially prepared2 teaspoons mayonnaise...

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California Club Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

California Club Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 slices white bread3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 romaine lettuce leaves4 slices roma tomatoes1/2 avocados,...

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Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) 'sandwiches'
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) ‘sandwiches’

Ingredients: 2 medium flask eggplants, cut into round, 1/2 inch slices1 large green peppers,...

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Rigatoni With Green Olive-Almond Pesto
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Rigatoni With Green Olive-Almond Pesto

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, uncooked1 (7 1/2 ounce) manzanilla olives, pitted ( or...

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Burger Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Burger Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 tablespoon minced...

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Stir-Fried Beef
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli and Pecans in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb flank steaks or 3/4 lb round steaks, sliced thin2 teaspoons reduced...

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Mexican Pizzas - Low Fat
CheeseMain dishPizza

Mexican Pizzas – Low Fat

Ingredients: 4 (12 inch) fat free tortillas1 (16 ounce) cans fat-free refried beans1 cup...

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Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked1 1/2 lbs lean...

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Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup cooked spinach,...

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Grilled Chicken With Basil Dressing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Basil Dressing

Ingredients: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( from about...

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Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 4 lbs ground beef2 medium onions1 clove garlic1 (7 ounce) cans diced green...

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Quick Beef Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Quick Beef Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup, condensed1/4 cup water1...

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penne ala vodka
Main dishPastaPenne

penne ala vodka

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat penne3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup finely chopped plum tomatoes1/2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Breakfast Dish

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages brown & serve sausage,...

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Broccoli
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli, Ham and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups ham, leftover and chopped10 ounces frozen broccoli1 cup cooked rice1 (10...

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Spanish Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spanish Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks1/4 cup flour3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers ( may mix colors)16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped...

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Scottish Harvest Festival Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Scottish Harvest Festival Soup

Ingredients: 2 ounces unsalted butter1 lb potatoes, peeled and finely diced3 onions, finely chopped4...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Healthy Tostadas

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground buffalo meat1/2 teaspoon ground red...

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