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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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Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Sauteed Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 lbs large shrimp1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) envelopes Italian salad dressing mixhot...

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Easy Taco Chicken and Rice Skillet
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Taco Chicken and Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinned chicken breasts2 -3 tablespoons oil1 (13 1/4 ounce) cans...

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Baked Balsamic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, bone in1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2...

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Galumpous
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Galumpous

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cloves garlic, minced1 onions, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1 (8...

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Very Versatile Venison Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Very Versatile Venison Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground...

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Ship Wrecked Dinner
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Ship Wrecked Dinner

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup of chopped celery1 cup of thin sliced carrots2...

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Cardamom Infused Chicken With Rice (Saleek)
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Cardamom Infused Chicken With Rice (Saleek)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg chicken, with skin on, disjointed and washed 4 cups water...

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Easy Crab Tostadas
CrabMain dishShellfish

Easy Crab Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages tostadas1 (16 ounce) packages crab ( immitation crab is...

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Creamy Country Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Country Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced onions1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2...

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Nans Butter Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Nans Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 800 g chicken breastscooking spray1 onions ( diced)1 teaspoon crushed garlic ( in...

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Chicken With Portabella Mushrooms-
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Portabella Mushrooms-

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, each cut into 4 strips ( 5-6 oz)1/2 cup flour,...

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Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash
BeefCornMain dish

Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash3/4 lb lean beef, ground1/4 cup onions, Chopped1/4 cup celery,...

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Delicious Fish Cakes
FishMain dishSeafood

Delicious Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon...

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Cajun Chicken Florentine
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken Florentine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 tablespoons cajun seasoning ( I use Schilling)1 (10...

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Beef and Lettuce Wraps
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped1/2 cup asian peanut sauce1 tablespoon soy...

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Beef and Rice Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Rice Stroganoff

Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 small onions, chopped1 lb lean ground beef1 teaspoon...

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Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew
Ground beefMain dishStews

Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 beef bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon loose beef bouillon granules1 large yellow...

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Sarah's Potato Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Sarah’s Potato Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced2 carrots,...

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Spaghetti in Red Sauce with Mixed Olives
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti in Red Sauce with Mixed Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb dried spaghetti1/4 cup olive oil ( can use less if you...

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Barbecue Sauerkraut Bake
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Barbecue Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 cups shredded cooked pork or 2 1/2-3 cups cooked beef or...

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New Year's Hopping John
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

New Year’s Hopping John

Ingredients: 1 cup sliced celery1 medium onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon oil, bacon drippings...

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Pappa Al Pomodoro - Tomato Bread Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pappa Al Pomodoro – Tomato Bread Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 garlic cloves1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (15...

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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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Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes ( about 4...

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Elvis Spaghetti
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Elvis Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked spaghetti1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped bell...

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Curried Broccoli Soup
Low proteinMain dishSoups & stews

Curried Broccoli Soup

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli2 potatoes, unpeeled2 cloves garlic6 cups bouillon1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon...

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CasserolesMain dishStews

Venison Ragout with Parsley Biscuits

Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, diced1 lb venison shoulder, cut into 1 chunks 3 large...

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Chili's Chicken Fajita Nachos  (Copycat)
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili’s Chicken Fajita Nachos (Copycat)

Ingredients: 16 tortilla chips ( Large and whole, not broken)1 (1 ounce) envelope of...

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Curried Pork Bites
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Pork Bites

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garam masala or 2 tablespoons curry powder1 green onions, finely chopped2...

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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon pepper3 green onions, with...

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Creamed potatoes as taught to me by my uncle
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Creamed potatoes as taught to me by my uncle

Ingredients: 5 large white potatoes1/2 cup butterwarmed milk or pet creamsalt, to taste Directions:...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maine Gold Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons fresh...

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My Pastitsio
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

My Pastitsio

Ingredients: 1 lb lean but good quality ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions4 cloves garlic,...

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Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna with Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick eachfresh ground pepper2...

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Quick Chicken Mole
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Quick Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 1 cup instant brown ricecooking spray1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced...

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Spanish stuffed meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Spanish stuffed meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 medium tomatoes ( use half for the...

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Caribbean Pork With Avocado-Pineapple Salsa
Main dishPorkPork loins

Caribbean Pork With Avocado-Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins1 tablespoon olive oil1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple in...

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Pork Medallions Grilled With Herb Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Pork Medallions Grilled With Herb Marinade

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegarsalt...

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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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Steff's Shepherd's Pie
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Steff’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (14...

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Quick Oven-Baked Beef Stew
Beef steaksMain dishStews

Quick Oven-Baked Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef cube steaks ( about 4 steaks)1/2 cup flour2 tablespoons...

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Cha Cha Burgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Cha Cha Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup chunky salsa ( mild, hot, or extra...

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Utah's Cafe Pork Barbasco
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Utah’s Cafe Pork Barbasco

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork ( any cut)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic...

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Veggie Patties
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Patties

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gram flour1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated fresh...

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Palms Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Palms Chicken

Ingredients: 6 pieces chicken2 tablespoons roasted garlic oil1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger1...

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Pasta With Leeks and Parsley
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Leeks and Parsley

Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted pine nuts3 big leeks (at least 500g, total) or 4...

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Couscous Tacos
GrainsMain dishSoy/tofu

Couscous Tacos

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes1 cup water1/4 cup chopped onions5...

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Too Good to Be This Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Too Good to Be This Easy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) bags frozen vegetables ( I use broccoli, red pepper, mushroom,...

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Quick Chicken Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Quick Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups leftover cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey1/2 cup margarine1 dash...

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Outstanding Spanish Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Main dishPastaRice

Outstanding Spanish Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 green peppers ( you can use any color)2 packages of lipton Spanish...

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Chicken Breasts with Tomatillo Salsa
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvesgarlic powdersalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 medium...

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BBQ Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

BBQ Joes

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup grated onions1/2 cup bell peppers1 can tomato soup1...

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Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon chocolate...

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Seasoned Grilled or Broiled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Seasoned Grilled or Broiled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4...

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Pasta With Mushroom Cream Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta With Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, i like bowties2 tablespoons butter2 cups sliced mushrooms1/4 cup minced...

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Turkey Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean turkey meat1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute1 tablespoon...

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Walnut Chicken for a Crowd
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Walnut Chicken for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup chicken...

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Baked Chicken and Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken and Wine

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup butter ( melted)1/2 cup grated romano cheese2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Mexican Tomato Rice and Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mexican Tomato Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice2 cups cold water1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta With Tomato-Basil Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter(R) Spread, spread2 plum tomatoes, chopped1...

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