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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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Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Country Beef Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Country Beef Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package1 tablespoon...

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Fresh Pasta Shrimp Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Fresh Pasta Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup plain yogurt3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/4 cup chopped scallions...

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Romaine
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Romaine, Ham, and Egg Salad

Ingredients: 3 slices bread7 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic1/2 lb cooked ham1 head romaine...

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Mexican Tamales
Main dishMeatPork

Mexican Tamales

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork roast5 dried ancho chiles2 whole jalapenos1 whole bulbs of garlic2...

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Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Portuguese Black Bean Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 4 cups dried black beans1 1/4 gallons water2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Baked Falafel Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Baked Falafel Sandwich

Ingredients: 15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup fresh...

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Roast Pork Loin With Balsamic Baked Apples
Main dishMeatPork

Roast Pork Loin With Balsamic Baked Apples

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg boneless pork loin, rind scored2 teaspoons olive oilsalt3 granny smith...

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Spaghetti Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: salt4 ounces vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces1 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter1 cup...

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Scalloped Tomatoes au Gratin
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Scalloped Tomatoes au Gratin

Ingredients: 4 slices toast2 cans tomatoes1 small onions, chopped fine1 tablespoon brown sugar or...

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Linguine With Eggplant (Aubergine) -Basil Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine With Eggplant (Aubergine) -Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces linguine2 teaspoons olive oil1 small eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch, cubes2 red...

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Fried Rice With Smoked Ham (9 Ww Pts)
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Fried Rice With Smoked Ham (9 Ww Pts)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil, divided1 large eggs, lightly beaten6 cups vertically sliced onions (...

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Pork Chop and Apple Rice Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop and Apple Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 1/4 cups water1 cup applesauce1...

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Spicy Turkey Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Turkey Lasagna

Ingredients: 3/4 lb turkey sausage1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves ( minced)1 cup onions...

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Venison Lasagne (Or Beef)
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Venison Lasagne (Or Beef)

Ingredients: 10 lasagna noodles, cooked ( or more or less, depending on how much...

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Crispy Chicken Goujons
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Goujons

Ingredients: 200 -250 g breadcrumbs, made from stale bread1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon celery...

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Veal Chops topped with Yum!
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Veal Chops topped with Yum!

Ingredients: 2 veal chops, 1 1/2 inches thick trimmed and rubbed withsalt and pepper2...

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Salmon Fillets With Pecan Crunch Topping
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Fillets With Pecan Crunch Topping

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup...

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Shrimp and Vegetable Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Shrimp and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, steamed and cleaned1 lb fresh asparagus, lightly steamed1 (14...

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Artichoke
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Artichoke, Olive Chicken – Light

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta1 tablespoon olive oil4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4...

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Mustard Tarragon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic salt3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2...

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Balsamic Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut in small pieces1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 sprig...

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Tuna Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) canned tuna, flaked and drained ( use white meat)1 teaspoon...

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Chinese Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: marinade1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1/2 teaspoon kosher salt2 teaspoons sugar3...

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Golden Fried Tofu Bites
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Golden Fried Tofu Bites

Ingredients: 1 lb medium firm tofu ( the kind packed in water)2/3 cup all-purpose...

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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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Turkey Sausage With Broccoli
Main dishMeatPasta

Turkey Sausage With Broccoli

Ingredients: 3 lbs sweet turkey sausage1 1/4 lbs penne pasta2 heads broccoli, cut into...

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Low Carb Deep Dish Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Low Carb Deep Dish Pizza

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon oregano or 1/4...

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Kelly's Spaghetti Bolognese
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Kelly’s Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef12 ounces spaghetti1/2 tablespoon olive oil1 medium Spanish onions, finely...

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Stir-Fried Beef With Garlic and Pepper Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Stir-Fried Beef With Garlic and Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 onions, halved and thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed600 g...

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Aegean Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tomato-Orzo Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Aegean Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tomato-Orzo Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages orzo pasta, cookedolive oil flavored cooking spray1 medium fresh...

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Linguine with Red Peppers
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Linguine with Red Peppers, Green Onions and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 red bell peppers, cut into strips6 green onions, cut...

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Meatloaf for Meatloaf Haters
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatloaf for Meatloaf Haters

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 lb ground pork1 medium onions4 green onions1 stalk celery1...

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Crispy Roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 8 -12 pieces chicken, as req1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup matzo meal2...

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Easy Skillet Cheese-Topped Chili Macaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Skillet Cheese-Topped Chili Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1 lb lean ground beef1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Outback Steakhouse's Alice Springs Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 ” thickhoney mustard6 slices bacon, sliced in...

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Jackie's Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Jackie’s Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) jars roasted red peppers1 (6 ounce)...

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Campbell's Autumn Pork Chops
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Campbell’s Autumn Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lite olive oil4 pork chops ( 3/4-inch thick)1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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CarrotsMain dishOne Dish meal

Osso Bucco

Ingredients: 1 sprig fresh rosemary1 dried bay leaves3 whole cloves4 veal shanks ( one...

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Autumn Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces packages macaroni noodles3/4 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped green peppers1/4 cup...

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Barley-Zucchini Pilaf
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Barley-Zucchini Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 1/2 cups chicken...

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Chicken Bombay  (Lighter)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Bombay (Lighter)

Ingredients: 1/8 cup olive oil1/4 cup mustard1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Teriyaki Style Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Teriyaki Style Salmon

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled & minced3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons...

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Hamburger Noodle Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 teaspoons minced onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Crusty Garlic Spiced Prime Rib
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Crusty Garlic Spiced Prime Rib

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon...

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Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 6 slices white bread (your choice) or 6 slices whole wheat bread (...

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Greek Style Penne Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Style Penne Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon...

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Braised Ligurian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Ligurian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour, heaping1 chicken, cut into serving sized pieces ( I use...

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Cream-Style Red Beans and Rice
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Cream-Style Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers1...

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Perfect Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Perfect Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces ( 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2...

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Couscous Veggie Surprise
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Couscous Veggie Surprise

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lentils, toasted ( I use yellow lentils)1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Easy Chicken Cacciatore
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 lb boneless chicken breast halves ( cut into 1in...

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Turkey Burgers With Mango Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Burgers With Mango Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey1 teaspoon thymesalt, to tastepepper, to taste1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Tex-Mex Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tex-Mex Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup chunky style salsa1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Adlib Hungarian Paprikash
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Adlib Hungarian Paprikash

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth2 cups water2 teaspoons paprika8 ounces spaghetti ( broken)6 cups...

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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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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Chicken, Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons flour1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 boneless skinless...

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Pasta With Tomato
Main dishPastaShrimp

Pasta With Tomato, Avocado, and Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, diced1/2 lb cooked shrimp, diced1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped1 large...

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Curried Chicken and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Curried Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey1/4 cup mustard1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine2 teaspoons finely...

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Italian Sausage and White Beans
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Italian Sausage and White Beans

Ingredients: 12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1/2 cup chopped...

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