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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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Italian Spinach Pie
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Italian Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked spinach1 cup ricotta cheese2 eggs1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)1/4...

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Sour Cream Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealPotluck

Sour Cream Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup chopped onions1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans creamy chicken...

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New Orleans Shrimp Toss
Main dishShellfishShrimp

New Orleans Shrimp Toss

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1...

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Barbe Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbe Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 tablespoon instant minced onion1 (12 ounce) cans flakey...

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Amazing Peas (indian)
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Amazing Peas (indian)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil1 pinch asafetida powder ( the hindi word is heng)1 teaspoon...

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Baked Game Hens
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Game Hens

Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens1 apples, sliced1 onions, sliced1/4 cup butter, melted1 tablespoon soy sauce...

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Fresh Tuna Steaks on a Bed of Couscous
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Fresh Tuna Steaks on a Bed of Couscous

Ingredients: 14 ounces chicken broth, canned or 14 ounces homemade chicken stock10 ounces couscous5...

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Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 -10 cloves garlic, sliced in half lengthwise2 teaspoons...

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Tofu Hummus Tacos
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tofu Hummus Tacos

Ingredients: 8 ounces firm tofu, drained & pressed ( I use silken)1 (15 ounce)...

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Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Skirt Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ( Use 1/4 cup and work up...

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Ginger Chicken With Spinach Fettuccine
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Chicken With Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts8 ounces spinach fettuccine1/2 cup chicken stock1 sweet red...

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Tarragon Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tarragon Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots1 cup...

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Zucchini Lasagna (Lasagne) - Low Carb
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Zucchini Lasagna (Lasagne) – Low Carb

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( about 2 medium)1/2 lb...

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Grapefruit Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grapefruit Chicken

Ingredients: 2 grapefruits4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon chopped thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon apple...

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Chicken au Gratin Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken au Gratin Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons softened butter1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/3 cup dry white wine1...

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Cheese Stuffed Shells
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheese Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten30 ounces ricotta cheese, lowfat okay2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, lowfat...

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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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Marinated Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Relish
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Marinated Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Relish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon black...

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Pork Chops with Applesauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Applesauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsgarlic powdersalt and peppercooking oil1 (20 ounce) cans applesauce1/2 cup white...

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Brie Topped Dijon Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Brie Topped Dijon Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons meaux mustard1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon...

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Kitchen Sink Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Kitchen Sink Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, roughly chopped1 -2 clove garlic, mincedsalt and...

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Beerinthebutt chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beerinthebutt chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chickenlemon pepper2/3 can beer Directions: Rinse chicken thoroughly inside and...

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Frankfurter Cheese Bake
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Frankfurter Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 lb noodles, cooked and drained3/4 cup grated cheese1 tablespoon flour1 pinch salt1/2...

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Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecued Bacon and Scallop Brochettes

Ingredients: 16 fresh scallops2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill seedssalt and...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Spinach and Penne

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, diced1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes1/2 cup kalamata olives,...

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Au Jus Onion Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Au Jus Onion Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 garlic cloves, crushed ( more if you...

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Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 lemons, zest of2...

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Spinach Pasta Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti or 6 ounces linguine2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1...

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quick 'n' easy pizza
Low cholesterolMain dishPizza

quick ‘n’ easy pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Blue Ribbon Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt2 cloves garlic, peeled...

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Rigatoni Caprese
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Rigatoni Caprese

Ingredients: 6 cups rigatoni pasta, Cooked, penne (about 3/4 pound uncooked pasta) or 6...

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Grilled Chili-Mustard Turkey Breast
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Grilled Chili-Mustard Turkey Breast

Ingredients: 3 cups hickory chips or 3 cups mesquite wood chips (optional)nonstick cooking spray2...

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Italian Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 sweet red peppers3 sweet yellow peppers1 red...

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Teresa's Chicken Brandy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Teresa’s Chicken Brandy

Ingredients: 2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 shallots ( diced/minced)8 ounces button mushrooms...

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Chile Rellenos Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chile Rellenos Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened2...

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Louisiana Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Louisiana Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup chopped celery1 -2...

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Choked Chicken with Peachy Bean Salsa
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Choked Chicken with Peachy Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, drained...

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Stuffed Artichokes
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef7 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped1 large onions, diced finely2...

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Greek Inspired Beef with Feta Cheese and Vegetables
BeefMain dishMeat

Greek Inspired Beef with Feta Cheese and Vegetables

Ingredients: marinade1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt2 -3 lbs chicken pieces or 6...

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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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Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts, cut in pieces2 (14 ounce) packages frozen broccoli1 (10...

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Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup pearl barley8...

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creamy chicken pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

creamy chicken pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ( cubed)1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon basil1/4 teaspoon chili...

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tamarind glazed salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

tamarind glazed salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon filletsolive oil1 tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup tamarind paste1/3 cup packed brown sugar3...

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Buffalo (or Beef) Burger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Buffalo (or Beef) Burger

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, diced1 eggs2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2...

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Asian Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Asian Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon soy sauce2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced ginger1...

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Beef Tenderloin With Garlic-Horseradish Crust
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin With Garlic-Horseradish Crust

Ingredients: 1 head garliccooking spray1/3 cup prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon...

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Salisbury Meatballs With Caramelized Onions
BeefMain dishOnions

Salisbury Meatballs With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced ( Walla Walla)1...

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Almond Chicken Appetizers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Almond Chicken Appetizers

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubesvegetable oil,...

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Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 ” thickness1/4 cup sweet gherkins,...

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Stove-Top Ziti
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Stove-Top Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta1 (16 ounce) bags frozen broccoli florets or 1 (16...

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Gingered Pork Medallions
Main dishMeatPork

Gingered Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick1/3 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons garlic, minced4 small zucchini (about 6 inches long...

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Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishPork

Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons soy sauce1 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts,...

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Keftithakia
BeefGround beefMain dish

Keftithakia

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef or 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb2 onions, chopped1/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vegetables A La Grecque

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large fennel bulbs, thinly slice with feathery leaves reserved1...

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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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Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Puerto Rican Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped lean ham1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup green bell peppers1/2 cup...

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Aubergine (Eggplant) and Chickpea Tagine
BeansMain dishVegetarian

Aubergine (Eggplant) and Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 onions, peeled and chopped2 celery ribs, trimmed and sliced1...

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