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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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Pork Tenderloin in Apple Vodka Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin in Apple Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 lbssalt and pepper1 granny...

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Southern Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Southern Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon2 1/2-3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Sesame-Ginger Pasta With Shrimp and Scallops
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Sesame-Ginger Pasta With Shrimp and Scallops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced2 teaspoons soy...

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Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishSalmon

Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded or sliced thin)2 tablespoons extra...

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German Cabbage Rolls (kohlrouladen)
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

German Cabbage Rolls (kohlrouladen)

Ingredients: 1 large cabbage1 cup uncooked rice1 cup beef stock1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter1...

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Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 340 g penne pasta4 slices bacon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced20 g sunflower seeds1 (240...

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Angel Hair with Garlic Spinach and White Beans
Main dishPastarice and grains

Angel Hair with Garlic Spinach and White Beans

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil6 cloves garlic, minced5 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves1 can...

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Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Garlic Herb Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 1 eggplants1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs3 tablespoons olive oil1 (6 1/2 ounce) packages...

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Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Creamy Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese

Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely chopped onions3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni1 3/4 cups shredded...

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Seafood Vol-Au-Vent
< 60 minsMain dishSeafood

Seafood Vol-Au-Vent

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 -4 tablespoons...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Saucy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup pasta sauce1 lb lean ground beef1 garlic...

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Grilled Pork Chops Marinade
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Pork Chops Marinade

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup...

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Pepperoni Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Pepperoni Macaroni

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 large onions, chopped1...

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Main dishSaladsSalmon

Creamy Salmon and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta or 2 cups ruffle pasta1 cup fresh...

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Buttermilk Biscuit Bubble Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Buttermilk Biscuit Bubble Pizza

Ingredients: 3 (7 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup green peppers, seeded and finely...

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Julie's Favorite Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Julie’s Favorite Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breasts1 tablespoon grapes, sliced thin1 tablespoon crumbled feta...

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Broccoli Blue Cheese Fettuccine
BroccoliLunch/snacksMain dish

Broccoli Blue Cheese Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, broken into small flowerets ( tough stems removed)4 ounces butter4...

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Homestyle Minestrone Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Homestyle Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 5 lbs lean ground chuck, browned and drained1 bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoons garlic...

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Skillet Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Skillet Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons soy sauce4 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar2...

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Blackened Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Blackened Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Chorizo Potato Quesadillas
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Chorizo Potato Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 -2 onions, chopped ( to your liking)1 cooked chorizo...

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Scalloped Smoked Fish Pie
FishMain dishSeafood

Scalloped Smoked Fish Pie

Ingredients: 1 (450 g) cans smoked fish fillet ( flaked & juice reserved)1/2 cup...

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filet mignon with tarragon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

filet mignon with tarragon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup shallots1 cup beef broth1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup...

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Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Really Crispy Spicy Cajun Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons Tony Chachere’s salt-free cajun spice1 teaspoon coarse grind...

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San Francisco Chops
Main dishMeatPork

San Francisco Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, about 1 1/2 lbs ( 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)1...

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Country Tuna Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Country Tuna Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 1/4 ounce) chunk tuna, drained and rinsed1/4 cup green onions, chopped1/4...

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Homemade Stromboli
Main dishMeatPork

Homemade Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 1/2 packages dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar2 cups water, warm ( 110~)1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken Breasts in Spiced Yogurt

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2...

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Chicken Parmesan With Basil Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan With Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups stale breadcrumbs1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian...

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Limed Mexican Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Limed Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless work bestgarlic, fresh chopped to tastecilantro, fresh chopped to...

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Sarah's Potato Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Sarah’s Potato Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced2 carrots,...

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Down-Under Salmon With Citrus Saffron Sauce over Greens
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Down-Under Salmon With Citrus Saffron Sauce over Greens

Ingredients: 2 (1/2 lb) salmon fillets2 tablespoons olive oil2 spring onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons...

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Round Steak Sauerbraten
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Round Steak Sauerbraten

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks1 tablespoon oil2 (7/8 ounce) envelopes brown gravy mix4...

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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons butter, divided16 ounces sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup minced...

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Bebe's Chicken Curry
Main dishMeatPoultry

Bebe’s Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons oil4 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot1...

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Sicilian Seafood Stew
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Sicilian Seafood Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1/4 cup olive oil1 cup chopped celery1 green bell peppers,...

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Broccoli and Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce
BroccoliMain dishSoy/tofu

Broccoli and Tofu With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu ( that has been frozen, thawed, pressed and cut...

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Basil Lamb Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Basil Lamb Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 yellow onions, chopped2 lbs ground lamb1/2 cup fresh mint...

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Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)
FruitMain dishMelons

Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)

Ingredients: 1 lb bitter melons ( karela)2 potatoes, peeled,cut in long strips and half...

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Pork Chops With Roasted Peppers and Potatoes
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Roasted Peppers and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 pork chops ( about 1 lb/500g, 3/4-inch or 2cm...

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Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon oil1 lb lean ground...

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Sirloin Tips
BeefMain dishMeat

Sirloin Tips

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs sirloin tip steaks, cubed2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon oil3 cups sliced...

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Guero's Shrimp Alambres
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Guero’s Shrimp Alambres

Ingredients: 25 skewers, metal,wooden4 onions10 tomatillos5 bell peppers10 lbs jumbo shrimp5 ounces chopped garlic2...

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Hearty Country Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hearty Country Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 3 slices white bread1 cup milk2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup chopped mushrooms1 small onions,...

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Crispy Mexican Chicken (low-fat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Crispy Mexican Chicken (low-fat)

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray2 tablespoons reduced-calories extra-light vegetable oil spread, melted2 tablespoons skim...

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Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce8 ounces shredded Mexican...

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Stew Chicken
ChickenMain dishStews

Stew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup dark soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Amazing Chicken Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Amazing Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1 (14 ounce) cans...

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CLASSIC QUICHE (70'S STYLE)
Eggs/dairyMain dishOne Dish meal

CLASSIC QUICHE (70’S STYLE)

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 9″ unbaked pie shells2 cups shredded swiss...

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Cheese Frenchee
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Frenchee

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk8 slices white...

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Meatballs in Broth
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Meatballs in Broth

Ingredients: 400 g ground beef ( Mince)1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon prepared garlic, from jar...

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Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons...

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Lentil Barley Stew
GrainsMain dishStews

Lentil Barley Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions, coarsely chopped2 cups carrots, diced or sliced1...

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Maple Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/4 cup real maple syrup2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons rice wine ( Dry...

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Fun "Greek style" pasta salad
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fun “Greek style” pasta salad

Ingredients: 1 tomatoes3 green onions1 can sliced black olives1 package feta cheese1 cucumbers1/2 cup...

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Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Delicious Tuna-Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules ( or less)1 (10 ounce) packages...

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CondimentsEggs/dairyetc.

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium red peppers, roasted and finely chopped ( roasting instructions follow)1 tablespoon...

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Thai Chicken with Ginger and Mushrooms - Gai King
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken with Ginger and Mushrooms – Gai King

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil1 onions, cut into slivers6 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs...

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Tender and Juicy Chuck Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Tender and Juicy Chuck Roast

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast1/3 cup fat-free chicken brothsaltpepper2 tablespoons i can’t believe...

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Make Ahead Cheeseburger Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Make Ahead Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients: 4 lbs lean hamburger1 clove garlic, minced1 large onions, chopped2 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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