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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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Beef Curry Stir-Fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Curry Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1...

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Indian Corn Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Indian Corn Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 lb ground beef2...

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Chicken-Chilada Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken-Chilada Bake

Ingredients: 2 fresh minced garlic cloves2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (12 ounce) cans tomatoes2 cups...

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Summer Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tuna-Patty Burgers

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained2 eggs, beaten1 carrots, scraped...

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Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed ( or cut into strips)1 -2 tablespoon...

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Beef and Lentil Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Beef and Lentil Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, Chopped, 1 Md1 clove garlic, Minced1...

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Layered Tortilla Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Layered Tortilla Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 garlic...

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Roasted Beef and Vegetables
Beef roastMain dishYam/sweet potato

Roasted Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard1...

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The " Cheesiest" Cheese Free Casserole Ever!
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

The ” Cheesiest” Cheese Free Casserole Ever!

Ingredients: 1 1/4 pre-cooked cold diced chicken breasts ( leftover chicken works great)1 cup...

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Super Easy Tortilla Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Easy Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 (19 ounce) cans chicken and wild rice soup ( I prefer Progresso)1...

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanut Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2...

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Chao Ga (Arroz Caldo)
Main dishPoultryRice

Chao Ga (Arroz Caldo)

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces2 tablespoons oil10 cloves garlic, chopped and fried1...

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white velvet soup
Main dishSoups & stewsSpaghetti

white velvet soup

Ingredients: 4 cups diced celeriac4 cups diced yukon gold potatoes3 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons...

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Hula Swordfish Express  T-J
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Hula Swordfish Express T-J

Ingredients: 2 trader joe’s swordfish steaks, in our freezer case1/2 cup trader ming’s soyaki1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Sauteed Escarole

Ingredients: 1 bunch escarole1 (15 ounce) cans white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon...

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Norwegian Meatballs With Gjetost Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Norwegian Meatballs With Gjetost Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 eggs1 cup milk or 1...

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Fiesta Taco Skillet
BeefGround beefMain dish

Fiesta Taco Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn, drained2/3 cup water1 (1...

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In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

In-a-Hurry Beef and Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (16 ounce) bags frozen corn broccoli and red...

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Baked Chicken Breasts in Red Wine (Easy)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken Breasts in Red Wine (Easy)

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (2...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Cavatappi With Spinach, Beans and Asiago Cheese

Ingredients: 8 cups coarsely chopped spinach leaves4 cups hot cooked cavatappi pasta ( about...

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Aloha Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Aloha Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon oil2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks...

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Mustard Hp (Or A-1) Sauce Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mustard Hp (Or A-1) Sauce Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef1 cup milk1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs or 1/3 cup...

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Zucchini Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Zucchini Soup

Ingredients: 4 fresh zucchini2 onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, crushed1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder1 1/2...

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Souper Meat 'n Potato Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Souper Meat ‘n Potato Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup or 1 (10 3/4...

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"indian" Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

“indian” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni32 ounces cheese ( for those who dont...

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Steak Pizzaiola
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 1/2 lbs sirloin1 ounce salt pork,...

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Mexican Cornbread Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mexican Cornbread Salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages Mexican cornbread mix1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans chopped green...

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Chicken and Rice With Creamy Herb Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Rice With Creamy Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup water1/4 cup dry white wine1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules4 (4 ounce)...

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Southwestern Chili Dog
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Chili Dog

Ingredients: 8 -10 hot dogs1 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans2 tablespoons Tabasco chipotle...

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Penne With Sausage
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Sausage, Peas and Mascarpone

Ingredients: 3/4 lb hot Italian sausages, casings removed3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed1...

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Chicken Prosciutto Pieces
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Prosciutto Pieces

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard4 slices prosciutto (thin slices) or 4 slices...

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Just Like Mom's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Just Like Mom’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy La Victoria Chile Verde

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork, cubed1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon...

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Beef Olives
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Olives

Ingredients: cooking spray6 lean beef steaks1 cup seasoned stuffing mix1/3 cup water1 small onions,...

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Broccoli Burritos
BroccoliCheeseMain dish

Broccoli Burritos

Ingredients: 10 flour tortillas2 lbs fresh broccoli, coarsely chopped1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack...

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Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce
Main dishMeatPoultry

Tarragon Chicken With Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup...

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Romano's Macaroni Grill Chicken Cannelloni
Chicken breastLasagnaMain dish

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Chicken Cannelloni

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, cooked1 ounce fresh spinach, chopped1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, sliced16...

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Meat Pie
CanadianMain dishMeat

Meat Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 large onions, chopped1 cup mashed potatoes2 teaspoons ground allspice1 eggs,...

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Greek Baked Fish
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Baked Fish

Ingredients: 800 g firm white fish fillets ( ocean perch)8 medium potatoes, boiled1/4 cup...

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Chicken Breasts with Thai Flavors
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Thai Flavors

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled...

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Dorito Mexican Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Dorito Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can...

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Pesto Chicken and Pasta
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow-tie pasta)2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup...

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Sweet-Hot Asian Noodle Bowl
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Sweet-Hot Asian Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/3 cup light soy sauce1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons minced...

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Spaghetti With Zesty Bolognese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti With Zesty Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1/4 cup kraft zesty Italian dressing1 lb ground beef1 (15...

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Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)

Ingredients: 5 medium perfectly-ripe yummy tomatoes5 medium green peppers3/4 cup olive oil13 tablespoons rice...

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Spicy Tuna Steaks
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Spicy Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon ginger, minced8 scallions, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1/4 teaspoon Tabasco...

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Rainbow Rice and Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Rainbow Rice and Tuna

Ingredients: 1/3 cup rice, raw, uncooked ( NOT instant)2/3 cup chicken broth ( canned...

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Mexi-cheesy Quesadillas
Main dishSouthwestern u.s.Tex Mex

Mexi-cheesy Quesadillas

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese2 green onions, chopped4 pickled jalapeo bell peppers,...

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Tuna Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream soup1/2 cup...

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Layered Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Layered Cheesy Tuna and Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chunk tuna ( I use all white tuna,...

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Sausage and White Bean Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Sausage and White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links or 1 1/2...

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Mexican Chicken With Rice Dish
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken With Rice Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts14 1/2 ounces chicken broth8 ounces tomato sauce1...

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Lemon Baked Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, with boneflour, seasoned2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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Salmon and Brown Rice Loaf
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon and Brown Rice Loaf

Ingredients: 210 g salmon, pink or red2 cups brown rice, cooked3 garlic cloves, finely...

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Crook's Corner Shrimp and Grits
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Crook’s Corner Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth3/4 cup half-and-half3/4 teaspoon salt1...

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Chilean Pastel De Choclo
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chilean Pastel De Choclo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole milk4 1/2 cups fresh corn ( or 2-16 oz.packages frozen...

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John Inman's Tuna Surprise
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

John Inman’s Tuna Surprise

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained1 (7 ounce) cans sweet corn or 1...

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Noodles and Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Noodles and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups prepared pasta ( I prefer egg noodles or elbows)1 (14 ounce)...

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Special Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Special Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 fryer ( cut up)3/4 cup Miracle Whip1 cup corn flake crumbs1/2 cup...

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