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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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Noodles With Lentils
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Noodles With Lentils, Carrots and Swiss Chard

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils ( French lentils preferred)1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons extra...

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Chicken in a Metaxa Cream Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Chicken in a Metaxa Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 tablespoons lemon juicesalt and pepper3 ounces butter1/4 cup metaxa brandy1/2...

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Pollo Fajitas
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Pollo Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1...

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Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Cuban Meat Stew (Ropa Vieja)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in 4 x 5 inch stripsall purpose...

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Fruited Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Fruited Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 pork chops or 8 pork loin4 cups dry bread, cubes2 medium apples,...

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Tuscan Italian Sausage Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Tuscan Italian Sausage Pot Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 lb Italian sausage1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce with mushrooms ( we...

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Grilled Burgers With Garden Vegetables
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grilled Burgers With Garden Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup basil leaves, finely minced1 fresh red chili peppers,...

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Very Easy Chicken Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Very Easy Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, seasoned withsalt and pepper4 tablespoons...

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Ethiopian Lentils
Main dishSide dishesStews

Ethiopian Lentils

Ingredients: 2 cups dried lentils, picked over and washed 6 cups water 3/4 cup...

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Sausage Pomarola
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Sausage Pomarola

Ingredients: 4 Italian sausages1 onions, cut in halves and sliced1 garlic cloves, chopped1 red...

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It-Doesn't-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

It-Doesn’t-Get-Any-Yummier-Than-This Chicken and Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked until al dente,drained and rinsed2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Terri's (Almost) Famous Clean-Out-The-Veggie-Drawer Pasta Primav
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Terri’s (Almost) Famous Clean-Out-The-Veggie-Drawer Pasta Primav

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced (optional)4 tablespoons butter4 garlic...

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Perfect Pizza Dough!
BreadsMain dishPizza

Perfect Pizza Dough!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon artificial...

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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Kittencal’s Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat...

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My Shepherd's Pie Courtesy Countrylady
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

My Shepherd’s Pie Courtesy Countrylady

Ingredients: 400 g minced beef or 400 g mutton1 teaspoon oil1 (200 g) packets...

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Zucannoes (stuffed Zucchini)
Main dishSquashVegetables

Zucannoes (stuffed Zucchini)

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups...

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Weeknight Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Weeknight Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat and sliced cross-wise...

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Lemon Pork Chop Bake
Main dishMeatPork

Lemon Pork Chop Bake

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1 lemons3/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup packed brown sugar1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roasted Chicken With 20 Cloves of Garlic

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1...

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Creamed Salmon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Creamed Salmon

Ingredients: 1 cup milk2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarinesalt and pepper1...

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Sicilian Meat Roll
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sicilian Meat Roll

Ingredients: 2 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup tomato juice ( or 1/4...

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Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange and Lemon
BeefMain dishStews

Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange and Lemon

Ingredients: 800 g lean beef, cubed1 teaspoon olive oil2 red onions, chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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Big Ol' Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Ol’ Mess (Smoked Sausage in Spicy Sweet Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into chunks3 jalapeno peppers, sliced1 green bell peppers,...

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Vegetable Spaghetti Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti ( whole-wheat works well)28 ounces meatless spaghetti sauce, divided1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Arroz(Brazilian Style Rice)

Ingredients: 4 cups long grain rice ( I use Uncle Ben’s)8 cups water1 medium...

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Ancho Chile Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Ancho Chile Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 ancho chilies1 garlic cloves1 cup chicken broth ( I use sodium free...

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Herbed Potato Turnovers
Main dishOnionsPotatoes

Herbed Potato Turnovers

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dry yeast2 1/4 cups bread flour1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1 teaspoon...

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Beefy Mushroom Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Beefy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions8 ounces sliced mushrooms4 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons beef...

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Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Fat Honey Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless3 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 cup onions, chopped1 garlic...

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Coca-Cola Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Coca-Cola Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb sirloin steaks, boneless2 tablespoons oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Anytime Easy Egg Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Anytime Easy Egg Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon cooking spray1 -2 green onions, sliced1/2...

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Meatloaf Surprise
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Surprise

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, finely chopped1 small red peppers, cored,deseeded & chopped1 clove...

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Harissa Lamb With Hummus
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Harissa Lamb With Hummus

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon harissa1 lemons, juice of2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1/2 teaspoon sea salt350...

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Voodoo Chicken Penne
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Voodoo Chicken Penne

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs uncooked penne pasta3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup minced onions1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Braciole Messinese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Braciole Messinese

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups pine nuts1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese1 teaspoon grated...

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Chicken Donna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Donna

Ingredients: 5 chicken cutlets, cut in 1 inch pieces1 tablespoon chopped garlic5 tablespoons olive...

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Spanish Rice Pronto
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Pronto

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil or 1 -2 teaspoon canola oil3/4-1 lb lean...

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Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Meat and Taters

Ingredients: 4 -6 baking potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 onions, thickly sliced1 round steaks...

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Black Eyed Peas With Herbs
AfricanBeansMain dish

Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, cleaned and picked through2 tablespoons olive oil1 dried...

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Macaroni and Cheddar
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Cheddar

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained ( I use Barilla brand,they have...

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Mandarin Beef
BeefMain dishMeat

Mandarin Beef

Ingredients: 375 g stir-fry beef, of choice1 egg whites2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2...

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Chicken Enchilada Quiche
EggsEggs/dairyMain dish

Chicken Enchilada Quiche

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box ( Pillsbury – 15...

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Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce (And Its Uses!)
Main dishPeachesPork

Bourbon Peach Barbecue Sauce (And Its Uses!)

Ingredients: 2 (2 lb) pork tenderloins or 2 (2 lb) other meat or 2...

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Sirloin Steak with Tomatoes and Garlic (for 1 double for 2)
BeefMain dishVegetables

Sirloin Steak with Tomatoes and Garlic (for 1 double for 2)

Ingredients: 6 ounces boneless sirloin steaks1 tablespoon oil1 clove garlic, smashed1/4 cup red wine1...

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Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Tomato Pesto Quiche
CheeseEggsMain dish

Tomato Pesto Quiche

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil or 1/3 cup grapeseed oil3/4 cup whole wheat flour3/4...

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Pork Chops on Rice
CasserolesMain dishPork

Pork Chops on Rice

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1/4 “,thick1 1/3 cups uncooked rice1 cup orange juice1 (10...

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Chicken Scarpariello
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Scarpariello

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 21/4 cup fresh garlic, minced1/2...

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Aunt Mildred's BBQ
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Aunt Mildred’s BBQ

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup catsup1/3 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons...

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Pressure Cooker Wild Rice and Barley Casserole
CasserolesMain dishRice

Pressure Cooker Wild Rice and Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 2 large shallots4 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup wild rice1/4 cup barley ( not...

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Easy Chicken Teriyaki
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Easy Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( red, white,...

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Favorite  Gourmet Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Favorite Gourmet Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing1 cup tomato...

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Easy Picante Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Picante Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3/4 cup sour cream3/4 cup salsa1 cup mozzarella cheese,...

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Spinach Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 cups spaghetti sauce9 cooked lasagna noodles1 (32 ounce) containers ricotta cheese3 eggs,...

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Sesame Snow Peas
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Sesame Snow Peas

Ingredients: 12 ounces snow peas1 carrots, julienned1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon sesame oil1...

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Franks and Beans Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Franks and Beans Casserole

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon mccormick or schilling dry mustard3 tablespoons catsup1 (21...

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Weiner Bean Pot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Weiner Bean Pot Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork & beans1/3 cup catsup2 tablespoons brown sugar10 hot...

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Falafel Turkey Loaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Falafel Turkey Loaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup water2/3 cup tomato and basil pasta sauce1 (6 ounce) packages...

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Chicken Farfalle
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chicken Farfalle

Ingredients: 6 ounces bow tie pasta2 teaspoons butter1 cup chopped onions2 cups sliced mushrooms2...

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Hawaiian Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1/2 teaspoon celery saltpepper1 onions ( chopped or sliced)3/4 cup crushed...

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