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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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Bar Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Bar Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger6 hamburger buns2 tablespoons butterkosher saltpepper Directions: Heat griddle or cast...

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Pepper-Crusted Salmon With Pinto Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Pepper-Crusted Salmon With Pinto Beans, Corn and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces boneless skinless salmon fillets1 tablespoon paprikasalt and pepper, to taste2...

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Lower Fat Chiles (Chiles) Rellenos Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Lower Fat Chiles (Chiles) Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded ( Sargento’s is one brand)1...

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BBQ Chicken on a Stick
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

BBQ Chicken on a Stick

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1/2 large onions,...

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Basil Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Basil Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon coarse fresh ground black pepper4 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves, fat...

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A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup2 tablespoons prepared yellow...

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Eggie Veggie Scramble
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggie Veggie Scramble

Ingredients: 4 eggs, beaten1 cup mixed vegetables ( I use the frozen ones)1 big...

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Quick!  I'm  Starving!  Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Quick! I’m Starving! Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4-1 lb ground turkey1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup, low sodium2 (15...

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Heavenly Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Heavenly Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup scallions, sliced4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine4 tablespoons flour2 cups...

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Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia, Ca

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon mirin2 chopped garlic cloves1 minced scallions1...

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Creamy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken, Basil, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces fusilli1 lb boneless skinless chicken breastssea saltpepper3 teaspoons extra virgin olive...

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Honey Nut Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Honey Nut Chicken

Ingredients: 2/3 cup honey roasted peanuts1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1 tablespoon grill seasoning ( Recommend...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Barbecue Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 onions, finely chopped1 eggs, beaten1...

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad on Grilled Tomato Herb Bread
AppetizersMain dishTuna

Mediterranean Tuna Salad on Grilled Tomato Herb Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 1/2...

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Pork Tenderloin Parmesan
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin Parmesan

Ingredients: 12 ounces pork tenderloins, cut in 1/2 inch thick slices2 egg whites1 tablespoon...

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Mark Bittman's Crunchy Curried Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Mark Bittman’s Crunchy Curried Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs skinless white fish fillets ( like cod, catfish or perch)1...

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Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts With Thyme Gremolata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts With Thyme Gremolata

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black peppersalt1/2 cup extra...

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Beef Taco Noodle Bake!
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Beef Taco Noodle Bake!

Ingredients: 8 ounces medium egg noodles, cooked and drained1 lb ground beef, cooked, drained1/2...

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Pasta and Ricotta Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta and Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups small shell pasta4 teaspoons margarine3/4 cup ricotta cheese Directions: Cook the...

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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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Scrambled Cabbage Rolls
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Scrambled Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 head...

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Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet
BeefMain dishMeat

Herb Pepper-Encrusted Beef Fillet

Ingredients: 1 filet of beef, trimmed ( 3 pounds)1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Salmon With Fruit and Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon With Fruit and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets2 lemons, juice of1 medium oranges, sectioned and seeded1 medium...

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Turkey Bow-Tie Skillet
CheeseMain dishPasta

Turkey Bow-Tie Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped...

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Pasta and Asparagus
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Pasta and Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 dashes hot pepper sauce,...

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb ground turkey2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped small1...

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My Famous Rosemary Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesPoultry

My Famous Rosemary Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, split up the back and flattened a bit ( or...

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Miracle Chicken Skillet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Miracle Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Miracle Whip1 1/2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Roast Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced1 medium green peppers, sliced1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced3 cloves...

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Margarita Prawns
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Margarita Prawns

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tequila1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons oil1...

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Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns2 tablespoons scallions, chopped2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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Green Enchilada Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Green Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 72 inches corn tortillas, broken in pieces1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Flint's Original Coney Island
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Flint’s Original Coney Island

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( not lean)1/2 lb beef hot dogs, ground up (...

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Saucy Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Saucy Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (8 ounce)...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Pie
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups zucchini (can mix the squash if desired) or 4 cups yellow...

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Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup medium grain brown rice2 cups water1/4 cup dried apricots, diced2 teaspoons...

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Tamale Pie
BeansLactose FreeMain dish

Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups soymilk2 tablespoons vinegar6 cups chili beans, with juice2 cups cornmeal2 teaspoons...

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Fettuccine With Pesto Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Fettuccine With Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups of packed fresh basil leaves2 -3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup pine...

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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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Poifect Cluck
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Poifect Cluck, Cluck Burgers (Chicken Burgers)

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 small onions, grated1 tablespoon...

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Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Pasta Loaf With Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shell pasta or 2 cups elbow macaroni ( 8 oz.)1...

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Spinach Casserole Au Gratin
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spinach Casserole Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped1/4 cup low-sodium...

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Vegetarian Spiced Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Vegetarian Spiced Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onions1/2 cup diced red peppers3 cloves garlic, minced1 celery...

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Quick and Easy Stroganoff
BeefMain dishVegetables

Quick and Easy Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb steak fillets, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Fettuccine Boscaiola
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine Boscaiola

Ingredients: cooking spray4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces1 brown onions, chopped finely1 -2...

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Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage and Peppers in the Oven

Ingredients: 8 italian sweet sausage8 hot Italian sausages10 italian frying bell peppers, cored, seeded,...

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Moroccan Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces1 onions,...

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Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb plums, stoned and finely...

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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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Spicy Pork Stir Fry
Main dishMeatPork

Spicy Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 lb pork tenderloins, cubed1 limes,...

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Thanksgiving Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Thanksgiving Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets or 4 salmon steaks1/3 cup cranberry sauce2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1...

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Easy Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 cup chopped onions (...

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Gingered Garlic Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Gingered Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ginger powder (or more if desired for a stronger taste) or...

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Cheesecake Factory Romano Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesecake Factory Romano Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/2 cup flour2 tablespoons romano cheese, you can use kraft in...

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Honey Garlic Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Honey Garlic Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 eggs1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon mrs. dash...

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My Very Best Alfredo
ChickenMain dishShrimp

My Very Best Alfredo

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups fresh parmesan cheese, grated ( must be fresh)2...

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Basil Fettuccine (Pasta Noodle Recipe)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Basil Fettuccine (Pasta Noodle Recipe)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 eggs1 teaspoon olive oil2...

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Spaghetti West Texas
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti West Texas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Polish Sausage Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Polish Sausage Dinner

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages beef Polish sausage1 (14 ounce) cans sliced potatoes1 (14...

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Sausage and Corn Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishPork

Sausage and Corn Quesadillas

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon cavender...

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