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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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Ellie's Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ellie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes macaroni ( we like the wheels or elbows)1 1/2...

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Israeli Chickpea Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Israeli Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 1 cucumbers, seeded and diced1 green bell peppers, diced3 large ripe plum tomatoes,...

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Savory Garbanzo Beans over Couscous
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Savory Garbanzo Beans over Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes1 large green peppers1 onions1 zucchini2 cloves...

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Mango Rice Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mango Rice Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon ginger, minced1 tablespoon soy sauce4 teaspoons curry powder1/8...

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Broiled Chicken With Fig Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Broiled Chicken With Fig Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs-thighs, cut in two or 8 chicken thighssalt and pepper1/4 cup...

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Warmed Chicken Sandwiches - Crock Pot or Oven!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Warmed Chicken Sandwiches – Crock Pot or Oven!

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups smoked chicken or 3 cups cooked...

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Leafy Green Strudel
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Leafy Green Strudel

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 sweet onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, smashed1 tablespoon lemon...

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Italian Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2...

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Spicy Glazed Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Glazed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon cayenne1/2 cup tomato...

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Linda's Marsala Pork and Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Linda’s Marsala Pork and Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, i used thinly cut1 large onions, sliced and pieces cut...

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Chops in Mushroom Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chops in Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( 3/4 inch thick)3/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1...

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Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishPorkRice

Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 medium green bell peppers1 lb bulk sausage2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce2...

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TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork butt, cut into...

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Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes
FishMain dishOranges

Fresh Fish Steamed with Oranges and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments2 -3 tablespoons olive oil3 cups...

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Chicken Cakes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 medium red bell peppers, diced4 green...

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Turkey Cutlets With Lemon Sauce
LemonMain dishTurkey

Turkey Cutlets With Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 4 turkey cutlets ( about 1 lb)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground2...

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Avocado B-L-T Burgers With Caramelized Chipotle Onions
BeefGround beefMain dish

Avocado B-L-T Burgers With Caramelized Chipotle Onions

Ingredients: 1 large sweet onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce ( Tabasco)1 tablespoon...

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Easy Bean Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Easy Bean Soup

Ingredients: 6 strips bacon, diced1 medium onions, diced2 stalks celery, diced3 cups great northern...

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Vegetarian Lasagna With Radicchio and Shiitakes
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Lasagna With Radicchio and Shiitakes

Ingredients: 1 quart milk4 ounces butter6 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium...

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Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatball Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more...

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Mom's Gooey Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mom’s Gooey Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts3 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon paprika1 cup sour cream1/4...

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Chicken Meatballs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients: 450 g ground chicken3 garlic cloves, finely chopped50 g fresh white breadcrumbs1 tablespoon...

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German Bean and Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

German Bean and Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon oil1/3 cup onions, chopped2/3 cup carrots, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Broccoli Pork

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons soy...

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Spicy Hoisin Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Hoisin Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce1 teaspoon grated ginger4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1/2...

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Buttered Egg Noodles (Best Ever)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Buttered Egg Noodles (Best Ever)

Ingredients: 2 Wyler’s chicken bouillon cubes1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup real butter8 ounces egg...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Amanda’s Birthday Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons buttersaltpepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup orange...

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Kaccy's Chimichangas
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Kaccy’s Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, seasoned your way (I use Mexican seasoning) or...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Asian Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dry sherry2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon sesame oil3...

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Green Chili Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Green Chili Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Taters And Chops Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taters And Chops Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( or pork steak)1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon italian...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheeseburger ‘n’ Fries Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup,...

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Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)
BreadsMain dishPizza

Pizza Hut Style Pizza Dough (Bread Machine)

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water2 teaspoons sugar1 1/4 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Pork Spareribs With Honey
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Spareribs With Honey, Soy and Sesame

Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg pork spareribs1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon honey1...

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Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Stuffed Zucchini and Red Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions ( chopped or grated)1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Pot Sticker Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pot Sticker Chicken Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans chicken broth1/2 onions, finely choppedwok oil2 tablespoons cold water1...

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Pizza Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Pizza Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2 ounce) boxes scalloped potatoes mix1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

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Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb onions, as thinly sliced as possible3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4...

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Bayou Chicken With Cantaloupe Salsa
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bayou Chicken With Cantaloupe Salsa

Ingredients: 2 links hot smoked sausage, diced1 medium yellow onions, diced2 tablespoons breadcrumbs2 tablespoons...

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Quick Tomato Shrimp Stew Florentine
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Quick Tomato Shrimp Stew Florentine

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup diced onions1 -2...

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Annie's Turkey Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Annie’s Turkey Salad

Ingredients: 6 eggs6 cups cooked turkey meat1 (16 ounce) jars sweet gherkins, chopped1 (15...

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Honey Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Honey Pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced green onions2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2...

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Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce (Enchiladas Verdes)
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce (Enchiladas Verdes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breastsadobo seasoning, to taste1/2 white onions, chopped4 garlic...

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Beef Under Pressure
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Under Pressure

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs top sirloin roast ( it’s a rump by any other...

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Herb and Citrus Salmon Pockets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb and Citrus Salmon Pockets

Ingredients: 4 (5 1/2 ounce) salmon fillets2 oranges or 2 lemons or 2 limes...

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Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Skillet
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin1 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup finely crushed...

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Rachael Ray's Devilish Chili Dogs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Rachael Ray’s Devilish Chili Dogs

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground sirloinsalt and pepper1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 small...

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Bean and Bacon Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Bean and Bacon Soup

Ingredients: 2 (19 ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5...

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Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh tomatoes, cut in 3/8 inch dice1 tablespoon onions, minced1 tablespoon...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Beer Braised Beef Steaks

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package thinly sliced sandwich steaks12 ounces beer ( I used...

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Pasta with Creamy Red Roasted Pepper Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Creamy Red Roasted Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, i used rotelle1 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers (...

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Golden Brown Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Golden Brown Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( or 6 breasts)1 can mushrooms ( or fresh sliced thin)1/4...

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Parmesan Pork Chops With a Crunch
Main dishPorkVegetables

Parmesan Pork Chops With a Crunch

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 cups onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup sweet red peppers, thinly sliced1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

POLISH SOUR RYE SOUP (Zurek Polski)

Ingredients: 75 g wholemeal rye flour600 ml boiled, cooled water1/4 clove garlic1 1/4 liters...

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Spinach Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Chicken Salsa Bake
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Salsa Bake

Ingredients: 2 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (15 ounce) jars salsa ( I like...

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Coconut Vegetable Curry (Low Fat)
CoconutMain dishOne Dish meal

Coconut Vegetable Curry (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon ginger,...

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Julie's Deluxe Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Julie’s Deluxe Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves2 stalks celery2 carrots1/2 sweet onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2...

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Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hoisin-Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon crushed...

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Down Home Turkey Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Down Home Turkey Stew

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil3 large carrots, sliced thin4 large onions, sliced thin1...

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