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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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Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Easy Asian-Style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish

Ingredients: 2 (150 g) fish fillets ( about 150g each I like to use...

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Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Lemon Salmon With Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling3 lemons, washed and thinly sliced2 lbs salmon...

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Dutch Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dutch Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 16 pieces lightly salted boneless skinless chicken breasts8 ounces swiss cheese, sliced1 (10...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni  for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ( I used Contadina with roasted garlic)2...

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Newlywed Hamburger Casserole With French Fried Onions
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Newlywed Hamburger Casserole With French Fried Onions

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 medium onions, diced1 medium bell peppers, diced1 (4 ounce)...

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Farfalle With Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Farfalle With Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces farfalle pasta, cooked1/2 onions, finely chopped2 -3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons...

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Polenta Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Polenta Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce, divided1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup chopped onions1/2...

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Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut up into serving...

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Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 clove...

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Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped8 ounces spaghetti2...

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American Sub Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

American Sub Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and cooled1 lb turkey ham1 lb cheddar cheese2...

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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne ( or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc)4 cloves garlic, minced1 lemons,...

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Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna
ChickenLasagnaMain dish

Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour2 cups milk1 cup chicken broth3 eggs1/2 cup parmesan...

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BreakfastMain dishStews

Spoiled Sheepdog Lamb Stew

Ingredients: 3 cups rice, well rinsed1 lb cubed lamb or 1 lb ground lamb1/2...

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Filet Mignon Stack
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon Stack

Ingredients: 8 ounces filet mignon1 large portabella mushrooms, cap sauteed,not sliced1 sweet potatoes, shredded...

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Pancit Bihon
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pancit Bihon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked pork ( see note)3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves,...

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Best Ever Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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African Vegetable Stew
Long Grain riceMain dishStews

African Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated margarine1 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup parsley, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Chi-Chi's Diablo Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Chi-Chi’s Diablo Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork2/3 cup chopped white onions1 (4 ounce) cans diced green...

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Premium Turkey Meatballs
AppetizersMain dishTurkey

Premium Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/2 medium white onions, chopped fine4 garlic cloves, chopped...

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Chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken, Rosemary and White Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken parts ( remove skins if desired)1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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Soprano's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...

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Tater Tot Chicken Pie
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tater Tot Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bags frozen tater tots1/2 cup chopped onions2 small garlic cloves,...

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Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 6 pork chops2/3 cup floursalt and pepper1/3 cup butter1 medium onions, chopped1 clove...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Rosemary Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 large eggs3/4 cup water, milk or 3/4 cup broth3/4 cup rolled oats...

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Easy Pulled Chicken Barbecue Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Pulled Chicken Barbecue Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 fully cooked rotisserie chicken6 large hamburger bunsbarbecue sauce ( Several kinds) Directions:...

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Carrot Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Carrot Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chilled...

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Brown Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Brown Stew

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 lb lean stewing beef1 tablespoon dry mustard1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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Sunday Supper Scalloped Potatoes With Ham
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Sunday Supper Scalloped Potatoes With Ham

Ingredients: 5 large russet potatoes, sliced approximately 1/4 inch thick1 large sweet onions, sliced...

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Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOven

Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) boxes rice pilaf mix3 -6 pork chops1 teaspoon oilsaltpepper...

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Ham and Grits Crustless Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Ham and Grits Crustless Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham1/3...

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Beef Tenderloin With Bordelaise Sauce
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Tenderloin With Bordelaise Sauce, Caramelized Carrots and S

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 shallots, chopped1 tablespoon freshly cracked pepper1 bay leaves6...

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Taco Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Taco Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages lasagna noodles2 lbs ground beef1 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Gourmet Garlic Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Gourmet Garlic Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground sirloin or 2 lbs ground turkey1 large yellow onions, chopped8...

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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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Carpetbag Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Carpetbag Steak

Ingredients: 6 New York strip steaks12 rock oysters2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 tablespoon olive oil...

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Southern Comfort Steak Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Southern Comfort Steak Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Southern Comfort1/4 cup red wine2 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Lemony Sugar Snaps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sugar snap peas2 teaspoons olive oil3 shallots, thinly sliced1 clove...

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Italian White Beans With Turkey
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Italian White Beans With Turkey

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried...

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Country Supper
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 2 inch pieces ( I like beef)3...

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Potatoes With Garlic Yogurt
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Potatoes With Garlic Yogurt

Ingredients: 200 g potatoes1/2 cup plain yogurt1 garlic cloves1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: Chop...

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Light Sweet and Sour Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Light Sweet and Sour Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice12 ounces lean boneless pork1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons melted...

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Stir-Fry Noodles
AsianMain dishVegetables

Stir-Fry Noodles

Ingredients: 500 g fresh hokkien noodles3 tablespoons grapeseed oil4 garlic cloves, chopped3 bok choy,...

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Garlic Basil Bow Ties
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Garlic Basil Bow Ties

Ingredients: 12 ounces bow tie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups...

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Short Ribs Jambalaya
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Short Ribs Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef short ribs 4 teaspoons Emeril’s Original Essence 1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Vegan Baked Tofu Strips
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Vegan Baked Tofu Strips

Ingredients: 3 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup cold water2...

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Iranian Chelo Kabob
BeefGround beefMain dish

Iranian Chelo Kabob

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb hamburger2 eggs1 large onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon...

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Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Pork, Orange and Sage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 kg pork mince1 small onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon crushed garlic1/2 oranges, juice...

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Southwestern Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup minced onions1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed...

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Penne With Zucchini and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Zucchini and Basil

Ingredients: 3 -4 small-medium zucchini ( about 14 ounces)salt5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Stuffed Peppers Mole
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Peppers Mole

Ingredients: 4 medium poblano peppers or 4 medium sweet green peppers1 (8 7/8 ounce)...

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Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Carne Asada con Papas y Salsa Roja

Ingredients: 2 jalapeno chiles4 roma tomatoes1 small white onions, stem end untrimmed and cut...

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Honey Fried Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Honey Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken legs6 chicken tenderloins ( OR BREASTS)3 cups flour3 tablespoons garlic salt2...

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Masala Rice
AsianMain dishPasta

Masala Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup frozen garden peas1...

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Argentine Grilled Chicken Skewers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Argentine Grilled Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs1/2 red bell peppers, cut into 1...

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Sour Cream-Tarragon Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sour Cream-Tarragon Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 large boneless chicken breasts, poached or baked,then shredded1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Pasta With Zucchini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Zucchini, Tomatoes and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, thick sliced, cut crosswise into one inch pieces1 red onions,...

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Crab Soup
CrabMain dishSoups & stews

Crab Soup

Ingredients: 7 teaspoons butter2 cups sliced mushrooms3 teaspoons flour3 cups chicken stock1 1/2 cups...

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Family Favorite Crunchy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Family Favorite Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked chicken2 cups chopped cooked celery2 cups cooked rice2 cups...

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