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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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Tri-Color Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tri-Color Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages tri-color pasta2 cups frozen green peas2 plum tomatoes or...

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Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni

Ingredients: salt1/2 lb rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb chicken tenders, cut...

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Balsamic Citrus Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Balsamic Citrus Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless center cut pork chops ( about 1-inch thick)1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Lemon and Basil Linguine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lemon and Basil Linguine

Ingredients: 200 g dried linguine1 large lemons, juice of75 ml olive oil75 g parmesan...

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Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Pesto
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, , stems removed2 cups...

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Picante Chicken and Peppers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Picante Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste ( I...

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Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Sausage and Vegetable Bake

Ingredients: 1 package Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix1/4 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons water1/2...

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Chicken a La Swiss
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken a La Swiss

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes1 medium onions, chopped2...

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Weight Watchers Grandma's Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Weight Watchers Grandma’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter16 ounces ground turkey, cooked1...

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Fabulous Chicken Cacciatore
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fabulous Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut small1/3 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup sliced...

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Shrimp Bow Ties
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Bow Ties

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup...

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Beef and Mushrooms
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 piece beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1 slice bacon ( streaky bacon...

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Beef Goulash (Czech)
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Goulash (Czech)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, cut into cubes ( can also use 1/2 pound...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

End of the Week Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk sausage1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped2 zucchini, sliced1 (12 ounce)...

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Microwave Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Microwave Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 eggplants ( about 1 lb)1 eggs2 tablespoons milk1 cup dry breadcrumbs3/4 teaspoon...

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LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Sausage Lasagna ( Lighter Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)1 garlic...

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Soy Simmered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Soy Simmered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil1 tablespoon shredded ginger1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2...

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Pork Chops With Orange Rice
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Orange Rice

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1/2 inch thick)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups uncooked...

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Nadia's Quick Roasted Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Nadia’s Quick Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces aubergines1 lb courgettes2 red bell peppers2 green bell peppers8 ounces tomatoes5...

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Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Avocado Salsa
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lemons, juice of1 limes, juice of1 oranges, juice...

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Bourbon Street Rice and Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Bourbon Street Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced1 large onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 cup long-grain rice2...

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Easy Dal
AsianMain dishSide dishes

Easy Dal

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped2 slices peeled...

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Sylvie's Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Sylvie’s Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas

Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas (or 6 small ones) or 4 large corn tortillas...

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Beef and Tofu in Oyster Sauce
BeefMain dishSoy/tofu

Beef and Tofu in Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, thinly sliced and cut into 1 by 1 1/2 inch...

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Lobster Thermidor
Main dishSeafoodSouthern u.s.

Lobster Thermidor

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter ( no substitutions)1 cup sauterne white wine2...

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Russian Cabbage Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Russian Cabbage Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter8 ounces softened cream...

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Chili Stuffed Baked Potato
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/2 lb lean ground beef1 cup processed cheese spread, cubed...

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My Special Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

My Special Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 pork loin roast1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil5 cloves crushed garlic2 teaspoons...

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Quiche -- Spinach Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Quiche — Spinach Sausage

Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell8 ounces bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Tuscan Chicken Cakes with Golden Aioli
ChickenMain dishSalads

Tuscan Chicken Cakes with Golden Aioli

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons honey mustard1 clove garlic, pressed3 cups cooked chicken, shredded1...

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Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pesto Crusted Roast Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 cups basil leaves, stemmed and chopped1 cup white breadcrumbs1/2 cup pine...

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Paul's Green Chili Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paul’s Green Chili Chicken

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon2 garlic cloves, minced4 chicken breast halves1 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons...

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Salmon in a Loaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in a Loaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans sockeye salmon, drained1 cup...

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Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel
AppetizersMain dishPoultry

Savory Chicken Vegetable Strudel

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli1/3...

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Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 lbs ground chicken2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup sweet chili...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Five Spice Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 lb chicken breasts2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons...

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Sicilian Braised Sweet and Sour Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sicilian Braised Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, bruised800 g skinless chicken thighs, halvedall-purpose flour,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Stuffed Chard (Brenda Pulvermacher – Quadra Island)

Ingredients: 16 outer chard leaves2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 onions, chopped1/4 cup oil3/4...

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Kfc Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Kfc Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled and cooked2/3 cup frozen peas2 cans cream of chicken soup2...

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Pasta With Smoked Turkey and Wild Mushrooms
Main dishPastaTurkey

Pasta With Smoked Turkey and Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 large shallots, chopped4 portabella mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills removed,...

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Grilled Steak Salad
BeefMain dishSalads

Grilled Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked Barilla castellane1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb...

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Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked in boiling water and drained.1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove...

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My Favorite Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Favorite Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Chesterfield

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup prepared horseradish1/2 cup spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4...

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Lemon Mustard Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs meaty chicken pieces2 tablespoons cooking oil1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard1 tablespoon...

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Roast Chicken With Asparagus and Tahini Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Roast Chicken With Asparagus and Tahini Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray3 ounces frozen french fries ( Alexia Oven Fries,...

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Mark's Low Fat Chicken Fajitas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mark’s Low Fat Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 small green bell peppers,...

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Pan-Fried Pork With Celeriac-Potato Cakes
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pan-Fried Pork With Celeriac-Potato Cakes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil450 g pork tenderloins, cut into 1 cm strips2 tablespoons...

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Turkey Divan Bake
Main dishPastaTurkey

Turkey Divan Bake

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked dried spaghetti, broken into thirds2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons...

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Asparagus Chicken With Hollandaise Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Asparagus Chicken With Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup Chardonnay wine1 teaspoon dried tarragon1 (1...

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Main dishMeatPork

Calzone-Prosciutto Cappacoli

Ingredients: 1 recipe pizza dough ( see search)1 teaspoon olive oil1 medium yellow onions2...

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Chicken Cacciatore With Fusilli
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Cacciatore With Fusilli

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil5 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces1 onions, chopped fine3...

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Sloppy Moms
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Moms

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped1/2 green bell...

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Shanghai Fried Noodles With Pork or Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Shanghai Fried Noodles With Pork or Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh Chinese noodles ( medium)1/2 cup cold water1 tablespoon sesame oil1/2...

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Olive Garden Roast Pork Loin With Grapes and Wine
Main dishPorkPork loins

Olive Garden Roast Pork Loin With Grapes and Wine

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons garlic, chopped3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt2...

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Main dishPastaPork

Sausage and bows

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links or 1 lb hot Italian sausage4 cloves...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lime and Dill
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lime and Dill

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup lime juice or 1/4 cup...

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Karin's BBQ-Ish Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Karin’s BBQ-Ish Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 (18 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, of choice1 cup shredded cheddar...

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