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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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Crab Stuffed Fish
CrabFishMain dish

Crab Stuffed Fish

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided1 celery ribs, finely chopped1 small onions, finely chopped1/4 cup...

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Garlicky Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlicky Steak

Ingredients: garlic cloves, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( cracked or coarsely ground)1/4 teaspoon...

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Yummy Cincinnati Chili
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Yummy Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 onions, diced1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce)...

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Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce (Martha Stewart)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Bolognese Sauce (Martha Stewart)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 onions, finely chopped ( 3 cups)3 carrots, finely chopped...

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Potato Pancakes FOR CHEATERS
BreakfastMain dishPancakes and waffles

Potato Pancakes FOR CHEATERS

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil ( for frying)1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper,...

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Ultimate Quesadillas
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Ultimate Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks1 (10 ounce)...

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Three-Cup Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Three-Cup Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame oil20 garlic cloves, minced ( yes, twenty!)10 slices thin fresh...

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Bleu Krab Quiche
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Bleu Krab Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced into rings1 tablespoon butter1 unbaked pie crusts1 cup...

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Checkerboard Orzo Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Checkerboard Orzo Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces medium-sized ripe fresh tomatoescoarse saltfresh ground black pepper3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme...

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Layered Ground Beef and Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSquash

Layered Ground Beef and Zucchini Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients: 5 cups water ( you might need more water)3 medium zucchini, sliced2/3 cup...

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Cajun Chicken Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 5 cups rotini pasta, cooked2 tablespoons butter3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 garlic...

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Polpette Napoletane (Neapolitan Meatballs)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Polpette Napoletane (Neapolitan Meatballs)

Ingredients: 3 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed1 cup milk1 bunch fresh parsley, finely...

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Spinach Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Another Chicken recipe
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Another Chicken recipe

Ingredients: 2 large boneless chicken breasts or 4 medium boneless chicken breasts1 onions, chopped...

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Pork Chops and Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 boneless center cut pork chopsflour, seasoned withsalt and pepper1/2 medium...

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Greens and Mozzarella Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Greens and Mozzarella Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs greens, washed & trimmed ( kale, collards, beet greens, or...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ayam Bali (Balinese Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 onions, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves ( I’d triple this, at least!)1 -3...

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Mom's Sausage
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Mom’s Sausage, Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts water2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans3 garlic cloves, minced1...

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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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Pork Chops With Gingersnap Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Gingersnap Gravy

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick and trimmed of separablefat1 tablespoon cooking...

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Hawaiian Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishPineapple

Hawaiian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2/3 cup cracker crumbs2/3 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon seasoning...

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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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Picadillo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions1/2 green bell peppers, finely chopped1 garlic...

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Beef Goulash
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons...

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Another Ramen Recipe
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Another Ramen Recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 tablespoon shoyu ( soy sauce)1 fluid ounce sake ( Japanese...

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Kiwi Steak
BeefFruitMain dish

Kiwi Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin tip steaks or 1 lb round steaks or 1 lb...

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Diet Coke Sloppy Joes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Diet Coke Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot1 cup diet...

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Lemon Pork Chops-Pressure Cooker
Main dishMeatPork

Lemon Pork Chops-Pressure Cooker

Ingredients: 20 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup cooking oil20 slices lemons4 onions, cut...

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Quickie Beef Stir Fry
BeefMain dishMeat

Quickie Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin steaks, cut in strips3 teaspoons oil1 small onions, sliced...

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Crabby Chicken
Chicken breastCrabMain dish

Crabby Chicken

Ingredients: 2 large b&s chicken breasts3 ounces softened cream cheese4 ounces crabmeat, about half...

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Potato Crusted Snapper
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Potato Crusted Snapper

Ingredients: 1 dash salt and pepper1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk2 cloves garlic, smashed3/4 cup instant...

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Shrimp and Crab Scampi
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Crab Scampi

Ingredients: 12 16-20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined7 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over1 cup...

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Western Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Western Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/2 cup butter ( not...

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Easy Lasagna Rolls
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Easy Lasagna Rolls

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked, drained2 cups cottage cheese ( or ricotta cheese)1 1/2...

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Weekday Black Beans and Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Weekday Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb andouille sausages, cut into bite-sized chunks2 stalks celery,...

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Brats In Sauce
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Brats In Sauce

Ingredients: 1 can beer1/4-1/2 cup butter1 medium onions1 package bratwursts Directions: Simmer brats in...

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Chili Garlic Chicken and Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili Garlic Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 225 g long grain rice1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or 1 tablespoon stir-fry...

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Charred Beef Medallions With Poblano Margarita Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Charred Beef Medallions With Poblano Margarita Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin, cut into...

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Beef and Onion Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Onion Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beefsalt and pepper2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Beefy Pizza Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers4 teaspoons...

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Arugula Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Arugula Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 bunch arugula1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup parmesan...

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Spinach Linguini with Brie
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Spinach Linguini with Brie

Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 lb brie cheese, rind removed and...

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Taco Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Taco Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup finely crushed cheese crackers1 envelope taco seasoning6 boneless skinless chicken breasts...

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Pork Chops Hawaiian--Ww 7 Points
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chops Hawaiian–Ww 7 Points

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, about 1 pound1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth, Campbell’s1/2...

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Gyros (as close as you can get without the spit!)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry red wine2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Garlicky Meatballs over Rice
BeefGround beefMain dish

Garlicky Meatballs over Rice

Ingredients: 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled1/4 cup salsa4...

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Baked Italian Sausage  With Potatoes and Rosemary
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Baked Italian Sausage With Potatoes and Rosemary

Ingredients: 6 Italian sausages800 g kipfler potatoes, scrubbed and sliced1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 rosemary...

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Spicy Lentil Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Spicy Lentil Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups lentils3 cups water1 cup onions, chopped1 cup carrots, grated3 cups...

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Pork With Mushroom Dijon Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork With Mushroom Dijon Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Shropshire Fidget Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

Shropshire Fidget Pie

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced2 onions, peeled and sliced2 cooking apples,...

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Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Tex-Mex Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb smoked sausage ( 2-3 links)1 large...

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Chipotle ( Turkey ) Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Chipotle ( Turkey ) Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 chipotle chiles in adobo ( also use 1 teaspoon of sauce)1/2 cup...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can salmon, flaked ( I use one large can and...

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Fresh Tomato Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fresh Tomato Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts5 fresh tomatoes, diced or 1 (800 g) cans tomatoes, drained...

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Aunt Verna's Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Aunt Verna’s Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup dry quick oats1/2 cup diced onions1 eggs1 (8...

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One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces2...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb other pastas8 cups water1 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage
AppetizersMain dishPork

Asian Pork Balls With Napa Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons soy sauce1 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts,...

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Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper
Main dishMeatPasta

Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 Spanish onions or 1 regular onions, chopped...

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German Meatballs With Spaetzle
BeefMain dishMeat

German Meatballs With Spaetzle

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) boxes dried spaetzle noodles16 ounces frozen meatballs ( 32...

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