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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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Louisiana Salmon Cakes
BreakfastMain dishSalmon

Louisiana Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans pink salmon, bones removed and drained1/4 cup crushed saltine...

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Chicken and Rice L'orange
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Rice L’orange

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice1 cup orange juice1 cup water1 teaspoon salt3...

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Low Fat
AsianMain dishVegetables

Low Fat, Low Cal, Vegan Pad Thai

Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles2 teaspoons peanut oil1 medium red bell peppers ( julienned)2...

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Easy Lemon Ginger Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Lemon Ginger Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup biscuit mix ( I use Bisquick)1/4...

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Carole's Crowder Peas
BeansMain dishStews

Carole’s Crowder Peas

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen crowder peas2 cups finely diced ham, pieces2 cups...

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Southern-Style Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southern-Style Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 egg yolks1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup cider vinegar2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 teaspoon salt2...

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Oven Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Bill’s Lite Garden Omelet

Ingredients: 1 eggs2 egg whites1 tablespoon non-fat coffee creamer or 1 tablespoon skim milk1...

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Beefy Tex-Mex Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Tex-Mex Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef3/4 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup green bell...

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Salsa Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Salsa Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( cut into bite sized pieces)1 (16...

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Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks1/2 onions, cut into chunks1/2...

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 slices bacon2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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10-Minute Calzones
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

10-Minute Calzones

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag frozen pizza dough, thawed1 (6 ounce) packages pepperoni, chopped1...

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Pizza Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Skillet

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry noodles1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 (8 ounce)...

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Artichoke Risotto
Main dishSide dishesWhite rice

Artichoke Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted margarine1 small onions, chopped2 cups carnaroli rice,...

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Steak Rub
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Steak Rub

Ingredients: 4 beef steaks1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon ground...

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Sherry Buttered Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sherry Buttered Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ( about 8 oz)2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1...

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Salmon and Pasta Piccata
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Pasta Piccata

Ingredients: 4 cups cream ( I use Half&Half)1/2 cup butter1 lb salmon, cooked and...

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Sauteed Salmon With  Pear-Pepper Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sauteed Salmon With Pear-Pepper Salsa

Ingredients: 1 small ripe pears1/2 red bell peppers1 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1...

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Basic Cream Sauce Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Basic Cream Sauce Pasta

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta ( Bow-Tie, Shells)2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup whole milk2 tablespoons...

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Easy Baked Italian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Baked Italian Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs chickensalt and pepperpoultry seasoning1/2 cup oil1/2 cup red wine vinegar2...

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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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Beef Shirataki
BeefMain dishPasta

Beef Shirataki

Ingredients: 200 g shirataki noodles, drained1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup mirin300 g...

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Butternut Squash Salmon Curry
Main dishSalmonStews

Butternut Squash Salmon Curry

Ingredients: 30 ml oil15 ml mustard seeds1/2 kg fresh salmon, boneless and skinned, cut...

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Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes6 1/4 cups water3 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 lb...

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Elegante Chicken Piccata
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elegante Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsfloursaltfresh ground pepper3 ounces white wine ( 3/8 cup)1/4...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Erin’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages no-boil lasagna noodles1 lb Italian sausage1 yellow squash, sliced...

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Russian Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Russian Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks or 1 lb skirt steaks1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch1 1/2...

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Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced2 cups dry red wine2 cups canned...

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Quick Chili Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Quick Chili Soup

Ingredients: 1/3 lb pork sausage ( more if desired, Vegetarians may omit the sausage...

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My Beef Burgundy
BeefMain dishMeat

My Beef Burgundy

Ingredients: 2 lbs cubed lean stew meatvegetable oil cooking spray4 cloves garlic, minced1 (12...

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Italian-Style Chicken Cutlets
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Italian-Style Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 2 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed1/4 cup half-and-half1 lb ground chicken1 eggssalt,...

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Salmon With Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon With Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon saltpomegranate seeds, from one pomegranate3...

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Capellini with Ham and Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Capellini with Ham and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of cubed ham1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb capellini1 bunch asparagus, trimmed...

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Awesome
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Awesome, Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 package Italian sausage ( hot or mild depends on how you like...

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Filipino Chicken Adobo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces3 -4 cloves garlic, minced (I prefer to smash...

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V-8 Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

V-8 Soup

Ingredients: 1 (46 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed...

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Chicken Tortilla Rolls
Eggs/dairyLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Tortilla Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) jars roasted red peppers2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped1 (8...

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Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms, with stems sliced 1/4-inch thick5 tablespoons finely-minced shallots1/4 cup olive...

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No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
CrabMain dishShellfish

No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Tangy Lemon Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked rice, cooked without salt ( you can use leftover cooked...

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Orange Cashew Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Orange Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 medium carrots,...

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Lemon Pepper Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite size pieces2 -4 tablespoons butter...

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Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Reduced-Fat Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed fat-free saltine crackers1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon paprikasaltblack pepperpaprika1/2 cup egg...

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Tacos in a Bag (Or Taco Salad in a Bag)
Kid FriendlyMain dishSalads

Tacos in a Bag (Or Taco Salad in a Bag)

Ingredients: 1 cup corn chips or 1 cup plain Doritos or 1 cup tortilla...

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Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Crescent Wreath

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 cups fresh broccoli florets8 -10...

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Aye Mami! Chicken Tortilla Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Aye Mami! Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 1 onions1 teaspoon corn oil2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder1 teaspoon ground cumin2...

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Vegetable Medley Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Vegetable Medley Casserole

Ingredients: water, as needed2 carrots, trimmed and sliced2 potatoes, peeled and cubed2 cups cauliflower...

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Beef Steak Wrap with Spicy Pineapple Salsa
Lunch/snacksMain dishPineapple

Beef Steak Wrap with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) flank steaks1/2 cup roasted garlic teriyaki sauce12 (10 inch)...

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Low Carb Tastes Just Like Philly Cheesesteak
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Tastes Just Like Philly Cheesesteak

Ingredients: 2 slices Steak-ums1/2 onions ( about 1/2 c.)1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup salsa1/2...

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French Country Chicken Stew
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

French Country Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced bacon, diced4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch...

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Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage and Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian pork sausage2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/2 cup...

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California BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

California BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive...

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Summer Pasta Topper
Main dishPastaVegetables

Summer Pasta Topper

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil2 -3 cloves garlic, slivered1/2 onions, sliced2 small zucchini, chopped6...

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Winter Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Winter Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops2 tablespoons oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/8 cup craisins, optional1 package...

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Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons flour2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup...

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Almost Payday Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Almost Payday Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 medium onions, diced8 medium potatoes2 (15 ounce) cans...

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Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( 1 and 1/2 inch thick)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black...

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Bbq Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bbq Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery seeds1/2 teaspoon chili powder2 tablespoons brown...

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Crispy Top and Bottom Fresh Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Crispy Top and Bottom Fresh Salmon

Ingredients: 2 large salmon fillets, thickest parts, with skin on, cut into serving sized...

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