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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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Un-Fried  Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Un-Fried Fish

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) fish steaks ( or 6 smaller whole fish)1 cup cornmeal1/2...

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Lemon Greek Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Greek Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lemon zest1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil4 large garlic...

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Light and Easy Tetrazzini
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light and Easy Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups diced deli turkey breast1 small onions ( chopped)1/4 cup water1...

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Vegetable And Pasta Toss
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Vegetable And Pasta Toss

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried corkscrew macaroni or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni1 cup broccoli florets1...

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Creole Burger
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Creole Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/4 cup ketchup1 (5 ounce)...

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Cornmeal and Cumin Pork Loin
Main dishMeatPork

Cornmeal and Cumin Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless pork loin2 -3 tablespoons cornmeal1 tablespoon cumin seeds, roasted...

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Steak Normandy
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Normandy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 lb round steaks ( or similar cut)1 granny smith apples1/2...

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Polenta With Butternut Squash
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta With Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 3 lbs butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled3 tablespoons olive...

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Cream Cheese and Lox Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cream Cheese and Lox Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 cup milk1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Bourbon Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Bourbon Barbecued Rib-Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bourbon1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Feta Spinach Salmon Roast
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Feta Spinach Salmon Roast

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup crumbled feta2 scallions, thinly sliced,including green1/2 cup...

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Black Eyed Peas With Herbs
AfricanBeansMain dish

Black Eyed Peas With Herbs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, cleaned and picked through2 tablespoons olive oil1 dried...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Mushroom Pizza
GrainsMain dishPizza

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut 1/8 inch slices2 teaspoons salt1 pizza dough6 -7 tablespoons tomato...

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Lentils and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils1 teaspoon margarine1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green bell peppers,...

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Salmon With Muenster Cheese and Dill
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Muenster Cheese and Dill

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets ( preferably Silver, Sockey or King Salmon)1/2 cup...

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Okeefenokee Hash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Okeefenokee Hash

Ingredients: 2 large vidalia sweet onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 lb ground beef1 (28...

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Crunchy Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 3 ounces chicken breasts3/4 ounce corn flakes, crushed1 teaspoon sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon paprikasalt,...

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Oven Baked Burgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven Baked Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup steak sauce2 tablespoons Shake-and-Bake, plus1/3 cup Shake-and-Bake, divided1 lb ground beef4...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)  With Hot Garlic Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Eggplant (Aubergine) With Hot Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 -6 Chinese eggplants (these are long and slender-Chinese groceries will have them)...

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Savory Mushroom Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Savory Mushroom Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon dried savory1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 1/2...

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Vanilla Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Vanilla Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon minced onions1/2 teaspoon...

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Blue Ribbon Tater-Tot Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Blue Ribbon Tater-Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups chopped broccoli, freshly steamed1 (3 ounce) cans durkee...

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Cinco de Mayo
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cinco de Mayo

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped1 (10 ounce) packages tortilla chips2 cloves fresh garlic,...

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"italian-Ized" Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

“italian-Ized” Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chopssalt and pepper1/2 yellow onions, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 (14...

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Chicken Spinach Cobbler
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Spinach Cobbler

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Holly Ham and Cheese Sandwich Wreath

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust1 lb thinly sliced deli ham1 1/2...

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Meatloaf Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Meatloaf Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 5 slices cooked meatloaf ( fresh or leftover)1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy1...

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Mccall's  Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishPastaTurkey

Mccall’s Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine3/4 cup flour3 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1...

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Solo Poached Lemon Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Solo Poached Lemon Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 thawed boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables ( I like...

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Veal Chops topped with Yum!
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Veal Chops topped with Yum!

Ingredients: 2 veal chops, 1 1/2 inches thick trimmed and rubbed withsalt and pepper2...

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Nathan's Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Nathan’s Favorite Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 eggplants1 onions4 tablespoons olive oil3 -6 garlic cloves, crushed ( I use...

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Japanese Style Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Japanese Style Fish

Ingredients: 4 firm white fish fillets, about 180 g each2 tablespoons oilcornstarch, for dusting...

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Apple Crisp Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Crisp Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup apple chips1 cup corn flakes2 tablespoons flour, divided1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1...

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Tuna Salad Sandwich With a Bite!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tuna Salad Sandwich With a Bite!

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water1 tablespoon red onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon...

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Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Quick Taco Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning...

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Festive Chicken with Asparagus
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Festive Chicken with Asparagus

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, halved2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup crumbled blue...

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Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)
ChickenMain dishSalads

Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground...

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Salmon-Pasta Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon-Pasta Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups rotelle pasta ( or your favorite...

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Pork Chops Hunter's Style
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pork Chops Hunter’s Style

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped...

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Easy Taco Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Easy Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (14 ounce) cans ranch style beans, undrained1 (6 ounce)...

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Tri-Color Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tri-Color Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages tri-color pasta2 cups frozen green peas2 plum tomatoes or...

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Pepper-rubbed Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Pepper-rubbed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely crushed3/4 teaspoon white...

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Tropical Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tropical Chicken

Ingredients: 10 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice1/2 cup...

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Sauced Chicken Breasts With Apples and Onions
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Sauced Chicken Breasts With Apples and Onions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose floursalt and pepper4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Rotini Salad Bowl

Ingredients: 8 ounces boxes rotini pastasalt ( for boiling water to cook pasta)2 tablespoons...

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Russian-Style Turkey Cutlets
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Russian-Style Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients: 2 slices good-quality white bread, crusts removed1/4 cup half-and-half1 lb ground turkey1 eggs1/2...

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs - Copycat
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs – Copycat

Ingredients: 8 dried shiitake mushrooms or 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon soy...

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Healthier  Style Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Healthier Style Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3 cup wheat germ1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8...

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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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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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Donna's Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Donna’s Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages fine egg noodles, cooked and drained1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Shrimp and White Bean Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Shrimp and White Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Barbe Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbe Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 tablespoon instant minced onion1 (12 ounce) cans flakey...

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Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous ( I like Tria or Ile de France brand)4 medium...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Garlic-Lime Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Roasted Turkey Breast
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Roasted Turkey Breast

Ingredients: 2/3 cup minced garlic ( I use the jar stuff)1/3 cup fresh coarse...

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Chicken with Green and Yellow Beans
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Green and Yellow Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch lengths1/2 lb fresh wax...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks, rinsed and patted dry4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Orange Spiced Pork Chops
CitrusMain dishPork

Orange Spiced Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops, bone in ( about 1/2-inch thick)2 teaspoons vegetable oil,...

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