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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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Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Artichoke and Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces rotini pasta3 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared alfredo sauce1 1/2 cups angel hair pasta3/4 cup small curd...

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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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Cheddar Meat and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Meat and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups instant potato flakes1/2 cup water1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream1...

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Filipino Adobo
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Filipino Adobo

Ingredients: 1 cup distilled white vinegar or 1 cup cider vinegar1 cup water2 tablespoons...

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Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon...

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Pasta With Peas
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Peas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb prosciutto, julienned2 cups peas, fresh or frozen1 1/16 lbs pasta2 cups...

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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Sweet Soy-Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sweet Soy-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh...

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Coconut Thai Shrimp and Rice (Crock Pot)
CoconutMain dishShrimp

Coconut Thai Shrimp and Rice (Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1 cup water1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon...

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Herb-Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped1 tablespoon fresh...

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Nacho Pie
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Nacho Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1 (8...

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Teriyaki Tofu Burgers
Main dishPineappleSoy/tofu

Teriyaki Tofu Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light soy sauce1/2 cup frozen pineapple concentrate, thawed2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon...

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Italian Style Chicken Rolls
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Style Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices swiss cheese ( thin slices)4...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Chateaubriand for 2

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons vegetable oilfreshly...

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Low Cal Turkey Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Cal Turkey Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground turkey1 (16 ounce) packages frozen frozen tater tots1...

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Beef Chow Mein
BeefMain dishPasta

Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 3/4 lb bottom round steaks1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar8 mushrooms...

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Garithes Santorini
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garithes Santorini

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs2 teaspoons unsalted butter1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced1/4 cup feta...

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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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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Easy Cheeseburger Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Grandma’s Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 medium onions, choppedsalt and pepper, to taste1 (15 1/2 ounce)...

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Ham Steaks with Pineapple Rice
Main dishPineappleRice

Ham Steaks with Pineapple Rice

Ingredients: 3 round ham steaks1 dash vegetable oil ( for stir frying)1 small onions,...

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GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Barley With Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 cup barley2 cups broth ( of your choice)1 large onions, chopped2 ripe...

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Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry
Main dishRiceVegetables

Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated1...

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Condimentsetc.Main dish

Vegan macaroni with soy cheeze

Ingredients: 3 cups macaroni1/2-1 cup soy margarine2 cups nutritional yeast1 cup soymilk1 cup soy...

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BBQ Seasoned Sausage BURGERS
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

BBQ Seasoned Sausage BURGERS

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2 seasoned...

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Light Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

South Of The Border Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained4 taco shells, crushed1/2 cup...

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Roast Cardamom Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Cardamom Chicken

Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken ( breasts are my favourite)250 ml plain yogurt2 tablespoons water2...

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Tortilla Stacked Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Tortilla Stacked Pizza

Ingredients: 12 6-inch flour tortillasvegetable oil ( for frying)1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1/2...

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Salt and Pepper Prawns with Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Salt and Pepper Prawns with Lime and Chilli Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon szechwan pepper1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 teaspoons flaked sea salt2 tablespoons rice...

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Saucy Little Meat Loaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Saucy Little Meat Loaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup oatmeal1 teaspoon salt1 eggs1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon onion...

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Irish Italian Spaghetti
BeefMain dishSpaghetti

Irish Italian Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, diced1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Rosemary Roast Pork Sandwiches Au Jus
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Rosemary Roast Pork Sandwiches Au Jus

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon dried rosemary3/4 teaspoon salt1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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Picante Chicken and Peppers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Picante Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon seasoning salt, to taste ( I...

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" Cheeseburger" Meatloaf for Lactose Intolerant Cheese
BeefGround beefMain dish

” Cheeseburger” Meatloaf for Lactose Intolerant Cheese

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef1 cup galaxy foods soy Veggie Shreds cheese (...

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Chicken Asiago With Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Asiago With Olives

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves1/2 teaspoon...

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Skirt Steak Fajitas
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Skirt Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon...

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Marcia's Core Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Marcia’s Core Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon allspice3 teaspoons...

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Chicken Mole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup raisins2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon cumin1/4...

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The Best Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

The Best Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw basmati rice, cooked at least 1 day in advance...

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Ma Po Tofu
Main dishStewsTurkey

Ma Po Tofu

Ingredients: 500 g ground turkey500 g firm tofu, Diced1 small white onions, Diced2 garlic...

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Beef Goulash (Czech)
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Goulash (Czech)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, cut into cubes ( can also use 1/2 pound...

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Beef and Orzo Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Beef and Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes2 cups thickly chopped carrots1...

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Ground Beef with Spinach and Brown rice
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef with Spinach and Brown rice

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced4 cups recipe-ready crushed...

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half4 slices bacon, chopped1 small onions, chopped3...

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English Cottage Pie
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

English Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs floury potatoessalt and pepper2 large onions1 ounce beef drippings2 lbs minced...

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Green Bean and Chinese Sausage Stir-fry
ChineseMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Bean and Chinese Sausage Stir-fry

Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet Chinese sausage ( lop chong)1 lb small green beans, fresh...

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Mediterranean Beef Stew
CasserolesMain dishStews

Mediterranean Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1...

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Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans9 3/4 cups water, divided1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 box fettuccine, cooked as directed1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4...

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Individual Pork Wellingtons
Main dishMeatPork

Individual Pork Wellingtons

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb lean pork tenderloins, cut into 6 equal portions1/4 cup butter8...

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Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Dijon-Apricot Mop Sauce
FruitMain dishPork

Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Dijon-Apricot Mop Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons...

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Creamy Sausage Penne
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Creamy Sausage Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta ( fusilli or ziti could also be used, but...

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Firecracker Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Firecracker Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/3 cup almonds2 jalapeno peppers, seeded1 bunch cilantro ( without stems)6 scallions3 cloves...

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Ground Beef (Picadillo)
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Ground Beef (Picadillo)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup...

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fish tacos
Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

fish tacos

Ingredients: 2 lbs firm flesh fish ( cod, shark, mahimahi)corn tortillas5 cups shredded cabbage...

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Prize-Winning Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Prize-Winning Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup tomato juice3/4 cup quick-cooking oats or 3/4 cup old fashioned oats,...

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Zesty Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon...

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Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dry mustardsalt and...

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