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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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Jewel's Corn Pudding
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Jewel’s Corn Pudding

Ingredients: 1 can creamed corn1 can sweet corn, drained2 eggs, whipped1 green peppers, diced1...

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Ham and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Ham and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 16 ounces cooked macaroni1 (12 ounce) cans lean ham or 1 (12 ounce)...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Twist

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round ( may substitute with hamburger, ground chuck, ground sirloin)barbecue...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Island Chicken Packet

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts1/2 small red onions, cut into chunks1/2 cup pineapple4 tablespoons teriyaki...

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Light Orange-Roasted Salmon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Light Orange-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/4 teaspoon sugar1/8...

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Brandied Fruit Pork Tenderloin
FruitMain dishPork

Brandied Fruit Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brandy1/2 cup water2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 cup mixed dried fruit (...

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FrenchMain dishSeafood

Garlic Frog’s Legs

Ingredients: 16 large frog’s legs or 32 small frog’s legsall-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons...

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Saucy Chicken and Asparagus
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, halved4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

HUNTERS STEW (Bigos)

Ingredients: 50 g butter2 onions, peeled and chopped1 jar sauerkraut1 can tomatoes, peeled1 small...

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Chickpea
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chickpea, Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1 -2 ripe avocados2 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup pitted...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Mrs Cobb’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed1/2 can cranberry sauce ( Mrs Cobb’s secret...

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TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

TRADITIONAL ADOBO (Pork in Vinegar and Soy Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs pork butt, cut into...

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FishLunch/snacksMain dish

PAKSIW NA ISDA (Boiled Pickled Fish and Vegetables)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs bangus or 1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, dressed1/2 cup...

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Easy Salmon Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta1 1/2 cups whipping cream1 (7 3/4 ounce) cans red...

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Salmon Croquettes (Spiced Up)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon Croquettes (Spiced Up)

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil ( or veggie spray)1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Black Beans and Tomatoes – Hot and Spicy

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 teaspoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, smashed2 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Heather Locklear’s Chicken Tarragon

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Saute – Louisiana Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, diced1 cup sliced mushrooms ( fresh or...

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Pork Cacciatore
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Pork Cacciatore

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork leg, cubedsalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions,...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef, Mushroom, and Rice Stove Top Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soupmushroom stems...

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Persian Chicken Pilaf
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Persian Chicken Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in...

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Aash-e Aab Leemoo
Long Grain riceLunch/snacksMain dish

Aash-e Aab Leemoo

Ingredients: 200 g basmati rice or 200 g long-grain rice1 kg herbs ( parsley,...

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Chelo (persian Steamed Rice)
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Chelo (persian Steamed Rice)

Ingredients: 2 cups iranian ricesalt4 teaspoons butter, melted4 raw egg yolksfreshly ground black pepperdried...

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Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/3 cup...

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Zucchini Garlic Chicken Skillet
Main dishSquashVegetables

Zucchini Garlic Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced10 -12...

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped5 cups chopped mushrooms1 tablespoon dried...

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Waldorf Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Waldorf Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (6 ounce) cans apple juice1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Potatoes in Green Beans

Ingredients: 2 medium red potatoes, cooked and sliced1/2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)

Ingredients: 4 cups flour1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature1 cup shortening ( Crisco)2 eggs2...

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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Farofa(Toasted Manioc Meal)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter3 cups manioc floursalt Directions: Melt the butter in a heavy...

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Yemiser W'et (spicy lentil stew)
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Yemiser W’et (spicy lentil stew)

Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown lentils1 cup onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Yetakelt W’et (spicy mixed vegetable stew)

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon berbere1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Crillo De Pollo

Ingredients: 2 large onions, coarsely chopped3 1/2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces1 teaspoon...

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Orzo a La Melanie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Orzo a La Melanie

Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon olive oil1 red bell peppers, seeded,...

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese2 cups diced chicken1 (15...

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Simple Spinach Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Simple Spinach Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons...

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Fuss-Free Biryani Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fuss-Free Biryani Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon mild curry paste or 1...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Scarlet Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried bing cherries1/2 cup dried cranberries6 whole chicken breasts, cut in...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Apples in Cream

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large leeks, washed and finely chopped2 tart apples, cored,peeled,and...

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Carolyn's Shrimp Creole
Main dishShrimpStews

Carolyn’s Shrimp Creole

Ingredients: 1 cup oil1 cup flour2 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped bell peppers2 cloves...

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Marinated Lentil Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Lentil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Greek Pasta Dinner
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Greek Pasta Dinner

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 onions ( diced)1/2 green peppers ( chopped)1 tablespoon olive...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Pollo Rio Negro (Marinated Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, about 2 kglemon juice1 onions, cut up2 carrots, sliced1 bay...

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traditional bean soup
Main dishNorth americanSoups & stews

traditional bean soup

Ingredients: 1 kg beans1/2 white onions1/2 avocados6 soft tortillascream2 chiles guajilloswhite cheese1 clove garlic...

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Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, peeled and chopped fine1 (28 ounce) cans plum...

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Colorful Bulgur Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Colorful Bulgur Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat1/2 cup chicken broth1 small cucumbers, seeded and chopped1...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Confetti Cauliflower

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 medium cauliflower, break into florets1 -2 teaspoon water (...

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Chicken Egg Pie
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Egg Pie

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups,...

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June's Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

June’s Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces ( I often use thigh & leg)1/2 cup flourwater...

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Lemon Chicken and Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up1 medium onions, chopped1 large carrots,...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Another broccoli Chicken (Brassica oleracea -Gallus domesticus)

Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup frozen broccoli floretsItalian salad dressingbasilgarlic salt1/4 cup water...

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Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins
ApplesMain dishPork

Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins

Ingredients: butter6 pork loin chops1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1/4 cup water1 teaspoon...

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Garlic Lover's Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Garlic Lover’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Poached Salmon with Pine Nuts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: cooking spray2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons chopped pine nuts2 cups...

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rice lasagna
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

rice lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (30 ounce) jars prepared spaghetti sauce1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Turkey, Wild Rice and Cranberry Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 tablespoon water ( in addition to the above)1 cup wild...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

CARBONADA CRIOLLA (Veal and Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, mushed1 kg veal1 can whole peeled tomatoes,...

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Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon paprika4 slices fully...

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Easy Ricotta Spaghetti
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Ricotta Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger meat3 tablespoons sausage drippings1 (26 ounce) jars prepared spaghetti...

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