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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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BeefMain dishMeat

Maude Brennan’s Steak Diane

Ingredients: 4 small beef tournedos or 4 small filet of beef, about 1 1/4...

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Incredible Oven Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Incredible Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups buttermilk1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced3...

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Baked Stuffed Butternut Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Baked Stuffed Butternut Squash, Vegetarian

Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half, seeds scooped out2 tablespoons sunflower oil1...

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Solo Chicken Breast Poached in Beer
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Chicken Breast Poached in Beer

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup finely sliced onions1/2 cup diced Spanish salad...

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Cabbage and Pasta Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage and Pasta Soup

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage, cut into hunks1 tablespoon olive oil5 ounces pasta shells (...

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Cheesy Potato Topped Chicken
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Cheesy Potato Topped Chicken

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, grated1 medium onions, grated ( I use a red onion)1...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Tomato and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch rounds1/2 cup flour1 1/4 cups seasoned...

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Seared Chicken Breasts in Peanut Tomato Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Seared Chicken Breasts in Peanut Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, lightly beaten with mallet1 tablespoon oil1 pinch salt3 big tomatoes1...

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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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ChickenMain dishPasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup margarine1/2 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon...

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Caffeine Jolt Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Caffeine Jolt Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup strong coffee1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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Egg and Green Peas Scramble
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg and Green Peas Scramble

Ingredients: 4 beaten eggs1 cup fresh/frozen green peas1 big onions, finely choppedsalt1 teaspoon black...

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Parmesan Pork Chops With a Crunch
Main dishPorkVegetables

Parmesan Pork Chops With a Crunch

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 cups onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup sweet red peppers, thinly sliced1/4...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Spinach and Penne

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, diced1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes1/2 cup kalamata olives,...

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Millet Burgers
GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Millet Burgers

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil3 -4 slices fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks1...

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EggsFishMain dish

Crazy Oven Fried Fish Filets (Nutty That Is!)

Ingredients: 1 cup fine breadcrumbs1/2 cup peanuts ( finely chopped)2 eggs, beaten4 teaspoons lite...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Corned Beef Cabbage and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 head cabbage, cut into pieces1 small onions, chopped1 (12...

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Turkey Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 medium onions, diced1/2 sweet green peppers, diced1/2 red sweet...

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Easy Mustard Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces1/4 cup French’s mustard1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Coconut Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 onions, diced1 green chilies, seeded and finely diced (optional)2 cloves...

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Good Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Good Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) thawed,drained,chopped broccoli1 can cream of mushroom soup3/4 cup mayonnaise2 well...

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John's Killer Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

John’s Killer Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 bell peppers, chopped1 vidalia onions, chopped1 cup shredded cheese2 grilled chicken breasts,...

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Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons medium sherry (optional)1...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu over Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu over Rice

Ingredients: 6 cooked chicken breasts, diced2 cups diced cooked ham ( or deli slices)2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecued Beer Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger6 -8 minced garlic cloves1 (12 ounce) cans beer...

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Spicy Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Spicy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb noodles ( I use silly spagetti)1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup water1/3...

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Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Main Dish Mac Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pasta ( shell,macaroni,or curly)1 cup chopped green onions2 cans tuna...

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Spicy Rice and Corn
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Rice and Corn

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) boxes Rice-A-Roni1 (8 3/4 ounce) cans cornsaltblack pepperred cayenne pepperpaprika...

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Haystacks (Or Chinese Sundaes)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Haystacks (Or Chinese Sundaes)

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Rieder’s Bouja

Ingredients: 2 (7 lb) baking hens6 -8 lbs stewing beef2 stalks celery, cut up1...

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Mexican Yellow Squash With Cubed Pork Steaks
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Mexican Yellow Squash With Cubed Pork Steaks

Ingredients: 2 -3 pork steaks, cubed1 yellow squash, 1/4 in slices1 onions, 1/4 in...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Skillet

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts10 ounces frozen broccoli cuts1/2 lb...

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Ground beefLong Grain riceMain dish

Unrolled Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef or 8 ounces lean ground chicken2 cups cabbage,...

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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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Larb
Main dishSaladsThai

Larb

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chicken or 8 ounces ground pork or 8 ounces ground...

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Glorified Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Glorified Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 minced garlic cloves (optional)1 chopped tomatoessalt...

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Hamming It Up Noodle 'n Cabbage casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Hamming It Up Noodle ‘n Cabbage casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage, shredded into 1 1/2-inch pieces8 ounces egg noodles, cooked until...

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Hash Tart
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Hash Tart

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked roast beef, chopped1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/2 cup seedless...

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'Denny's' Vegetable Beef Barley Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

‘Denny’s’ Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 bag frozen mixed vegetables ( You know, the kind...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Grandma Dora’s Quick Noodles ‘n Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked pasta ( penne, fusseli, shells…)1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Chicken Dijon
Lunch/snacksMain dishMarinades and rubs

Grilled Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 1/2 bottle Italian salad dressing ( fat-free okay)1/2 cup Dijon mustard ( more...

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Vegetable Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup uncooked barley2...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons pesto sauce ( basil sauce, recipe at end)8 chicken thighs, boned3...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Raisins, Nuts n’ Bulgur

Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur2 cups boiling water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 cup golden...

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Main dishSide dishesStews

Bob’s Mushroom Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, separated into rings2 cloves garlic, chopped1 lb...

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Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup pearl barley8...

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Zesty Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Zesty Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon hot sauce2/3 cup coarsely crushed Ritz...

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Bosnian Pita (phyllo pie) with Spinach Filling
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Bosnian Pita (phyllo pie) with Spinach Filling

Ingredients: 1 package thawed phyllo pastry sheets2 bags washed fresh spinach1 eggs1/4 cup sour...

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Magically Moist Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Magically Moist Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved or cut into 1-inch strips1/2 cup mayonnaise1...

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Dynamites
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Dynamites

Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers2 large onions2 (8 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce0.5 (6...

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Indian Tacos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Indian Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 dash Tabasco...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Delicious Summery Zucchini and Corn Skillet

Ingredients: 3 large zucchini2 ears sweet corn1 onions1 tablespoon buttersaltpepperfresh snipped parsley1/2 cup shredded...

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Lasagna Pizza
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) jars Ragu tomato sauce4 ounces sliced pepperoni6 slices American cheese1...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Hot Tamale Casserole

Ingredients: 10 ounces thawed frozen whole kernel corn3 tablespoons tomato paste1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Meat Sauce Loaf
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Meat Sauce Loaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf French breadspaghetti sauce ( with hamburger, onions, and favorite sauce, just...

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Paula's Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Paula’s Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon corn oil2 lbs hamburger ( I sometimes use chicken)1 cup chopped...

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7 Layer Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

7 Layer Salad

Ingredients: 1 head lettuce, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1 cup celery ( I leave this...

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Best-Ever Grilled Chicken Kebabs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best-Ever Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 lemons1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1 1/2...

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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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Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Bok Choi for Selina

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil10 slices ginger, sliced into matchsticks4 cloves garlic, sliced thin10...

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