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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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Spaghetti Loaf
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spaghetti Loaf

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces spaghetti or 4 -6 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked until...

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Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes

Ingredients: 14 -16 small red potatoes 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup chicken broth...

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Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Wisconsin Tuna Cake With Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 1/2 ounce) cans Starkist tuna, drained and finely flaked3/4 cup seasoned...

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Spinach Feta and Artichoke Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Spinach Feta and Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, uncooked and rolled out to about 16 inches 1/2 cup...

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Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash100 g goat cheese1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) Directions: Preheat the...

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My Best Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

My Best Steak

Ingredients: 10 ounces rib eye steaks, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick of good...

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Fantabulous Garlic Bread Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Fantabulous Garlic Bread Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 loaf of frozen garlic bread1 (15 ounce) cans pizza sauce ( if...

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Coconut Chili Crab
CoconutCrabMain dish

Coconut Chili Crab

Ingredients: 4 blue swimmer crabs ( uncooked)2 tablespoons oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon grated...

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A Very Different Chicken and Stuffing
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

A Very Different Chicken and Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth2 medium carrots, sliced1 celery ribs, finely...

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Low Carb Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb low-carb elbow macaroni ( recommend Dreamfields Pasta)salt2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla!
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla!

Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ( jack is good...

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Mexican Chefs Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Mexican Chefs Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 medium tomatoes, chopped1 head lettuce, chopped1 avocados, chopped6 ounces...

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Lemon and Tomato Pasta
LemonMain dishPasta

Lemon and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes2 large white onions1 shallots ( can substitute another 1/2 onion)1...

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Onion Rice With Peas and Fried Potatoes
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Onion Rice With Peas and Fried Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice2 tablespoons oil3 cardamom pods ( give them a...

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Mexican Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup long grain rice2 cups water1 (16 ounce) jars...

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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped2 cups instant rice, cooked2 cups salsa1 (15 ounce)...

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Chicken Fried Chicken  D-V-O
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Fried Chicken D-V-O

Ingredients: 30 saltine crackers2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons dry potato flakes1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2...

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Camper's Fish Meal Packets
FishMain dishSeafood

Camper’s Fish Meal Packets

Ingredients: 1 lb fish fillets1/2 cup celery, sliced and cooked1/2 cup onions, sliced and...

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Barbara's Chicken Dish
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbara’s Chicken Dish

Ingredients: 500 g chicken tenderloins ( or chopped breasts or thighs)2 -3 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken Breasts With Spiced Cranberry Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts With Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts1 (15 ounce) cans jellied cranberry sauce1/2 cup sweet sherry1 1/2...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Tie Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked bow tie pasta2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup finely...

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Chinese Chicken and Noodles
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil1/2...

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Springtime Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Springtime Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 cups marinara sauce1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup white wine11 no-boil lasagna noodlescooking...

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Risotto Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Risotto Primavera

Ingredients: 1/2 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 medium carrots, scraped...

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Tex Mex Bake
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tex Mex Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups frito’s original corn chips, crushed1 large eggs, beaten2 tablespoons water1 1/2...

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Smothered
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Smothered, Covered, Lathered, Fried Potatoes or Browns

Ingredients: 8 potatoes, shredded or 8 potatoes, cut in thin slices4 white onions, peeled...

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Corn Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes cornbread mix1 (8 1/2 ounce) cans creamed corn1...

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Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix1/2 cup skim milk1/4 cup egg substitute2 cups...

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese With Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( don’t use the cheap...

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp ( raw, 20...

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Quick One-Pot Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick One-Pot Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized cubes1/2 cup white flour1...

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Potatoes With Poppy Seeds - Aloo Poshto
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Potatoes With Poppy Seeds – Aloo Poshto

Ingredients: 6 big potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons poppy seeds ( khus khus)3 whole...

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Kittencal's 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Kittencal’s 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cooked pasta ( use your choice of pasta)1 -2...

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Mediterranean Chicken Paella
Main dishPoultrySide dishes

Mediterranean Chicken Paella

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic1 teaspoon dried...

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Udon-Beef Noodle Bowl
BeefMain dishMeat

Udon-Beef Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked udon noodles or 8 ounces spaghetti1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2...

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Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta3 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced ( can...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tofu Stir Fry
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, cubed15 ounces tofu, cubed ( pressed to remove water if...

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Greek Chicken With Onions
< 60 minsMain dishMeat

Greek Chicken With Onions, Oregano, Olives and Feta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and pepper1 whole chicken, cut...

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No Fail Pizza Dough
Low cholesterolMain dishPizza

No Fail Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( 1 envelope)2 teaspoons...

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Tofu Carrot Cacciatore
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Tofu Carrot Cacciatore

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, coarsely chopped ( 2 cups)1 large green...

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Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie
CheeseMain dishTomatoes

Chunky Tomato Cheese Pie

Ingredients: prepared pastry dough ( to fit a for a 9-inch pie plate)4 large...

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Penne With Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Asparagus

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces ziti pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 shallots, finely...

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs pork tenderloins1/2 cup soy sauce1/8 cup white wine ( can...

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Leek Soup With Toasted Swiss Croutons
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Leek Soup With Toasted Swiss Croutons

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced2 lbs leeks,...

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Swordfish Steaks With Spicy Marinade
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Swordfish Steaks With Spicy Marinade

Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves1/3 cup olive oil6 tablespoons vinegar1 pinch ground cloves1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2...

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Tuna and Noodles With Mushroom Sauce
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna and Noodles With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked egg noodles2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained1 cup sliced...

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Chicken Burrito Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Burrito Bake, Easy for Busy Families!

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup prepared green chili salsa1 (2 cup) packages...

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Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts ( skinless, white meat)1/2...

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Tex-Mex Goulash
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Goulash

Ingredients: 4 ounces macaroni ( can use corn or rice pasta)1 lb lean ground...

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Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Cinco De Mango Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts8 ounces tomato sauce1 dried ancho chiles or...

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi With Sage Butter
Main dishSquashVegetables

Butternut Squash Gnocchi With Sage Butter

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) butternut squash2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 1/4 teaspoons salt1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

English Muffin Pizzas

Ingredients: 6 English muffins ( 12 halves)3/4-1 cup spaghetti sauce1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded...

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Cornmeal Pie Crust
DessertEggs/dairyMain dish

Cornmeal Pie Crust

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening1 eggs1/4 cup cold water...

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Cheesy Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheesy Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 8 hot dogs8 slices white bread2 tablespoons butter8 slices American cheese Directions: Cook...

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Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 -3 slices pancetta, chopped in...

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Chicken Roasted With Artichokes and Tomatoes  W-M
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Roasted With Artichokes and Tomatoes W-M

Ingredients: 1 cup cherry tomatoes1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered2 garlic...

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Chicken Breast With Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed ( 8 or so)1 medium jalapeno chiles5...

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Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut into small strips1 1/2 cups bow tie pasta1 (10...

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Simple Sweet and Sour Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Simple Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients: 7 -8 ounces extra firm tofu1/2 white onions, chopped1 cup chopped bell peppers...

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No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole - Midwest
CasserolesMain dishTuna

No-Bake Tuna Noodle Casserole – Midwest

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained1 (10 ounce) cans cream of...

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