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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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Baked 4 Cheese Spaghetti
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Baked 4 Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs spaghetti1/2 lb imported fontina, coarsely shredded ( 2 cups)1/2 lb...

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Crusty Fried Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Crusty Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Saucy Chicken Over Penne
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Chicken Over Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium zucchini, sliced1 cup...

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Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) With Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) With Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 large eggplants1/2 lb cooked shrimp ( frozen, thawed and chopped roughly)1 medium...

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Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)
AppetizersBeefMain dish

Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef1 lemons1 limesto taste fresh oreganoto taste chili powder4 cups...

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Tofu Salad Crunch Pitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tofu Salad Crunch Pitas

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu, pressed,and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4...

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My Own Beef Barley Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

My Own Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients: 3 lbs short rib of beefwater1 small onions, diced3 carrots, peeled and cut...

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Simple Skewered Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Simple Skewered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp ( 16-20 count)2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced3...

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Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb tofu2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped1 coriander leaves, coarsely chopped ( if...

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Quick Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef250 g green giant frozen mixed vegetables1 (215...

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Spaghetti with Chicken Pine Nut Meatballs
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Chicken Pine Nut Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1/4 cup minced onions1 large eggs1/4 cup ketchup1/3 dry breadcrumbs3...

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Skillet Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons lemon...

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Thai Chicken Satay
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 chicken breasts, chopped bite-sized3 garlic cloves, crushed1 medium yellow...

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Sopa Verde
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Sopa Verde

Ingredients: 8 cups water3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 small onions4 whole cloves1 lb...

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Veal Bocconcini With Porcini and Rosemary
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Veal Bocconcini With Porcini and Rosemary

Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed1 1/2 cups warm water1 3/4 lbs...

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Corned Beef and Corn Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Corned Beef and Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles, broad1 (12 ounce) cans corned beef1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Cheat's Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts - in a Jar!
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheat’s Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts – in a Jar!

Ingredients: 250 g couscous1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 4 ounces melted butter4 teaspoons...

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Sweet Pepper and Feta Strata

Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup roasted...

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Italian Shepherd's Pie
Main dishMeatVegetables

Italian Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon italian...

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Hot Cheddar Beef Submarine Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Cheddar Beef Submarine Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 submarine sandwich buns1 lb ground beef1 medium green peppers, chopped1 small onions,...

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Asian Pork  Marinade for Kebabs
Main dishPorkPork loins

Asian Pork Marinade for Kebabs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 lemons, juice of ( or of...

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Dad's Semi-Homemade Chicken Alfredo
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Dad’s Semi-Homemade Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breastsLawry’s Seasoned Saltlemon peppergarlic salt2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 (12 ounce)...

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Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Swiss Steak

Ingredients: chuck round steaks2 teaspoons oilsaltpepperflour1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup1/4 cup water...

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Broccoli Chicken Dijon (south Beach Diet)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Broccoli Chicken Dijon (south Beach Diet)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon light soy sauce4 cups broccoli florets1 garlic...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -4 pork tenderloins2 green apples, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch thick...

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Diet Cola Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Diet Cola Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breastsnonstick cooking spray1 cup ketchup1 (12 ounce) cans diet cola (...

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Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ever!
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese Ever!

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups evaporated milk1 (8 ounce)...

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Cajun Fried Rice
Main dishShrimpWhite rice

Cajun Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta with Jalapeno Pesto

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds2 green bell peppers3 jalapeno peppers1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Penne With Tomato Cream
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Tomato Cream

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed...

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Hamburger and Hash Browns
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger and Hash Browns

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, grated2 tablespoons margarine, melted1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 lb hamburger1/4...

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Broccoli Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Broccoli Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1/8 teaspoon pepper1 eggs1 1/2 cups broccoli florets4...

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Kid FriendlyMain dishWeeknight

Cheeseburger Loaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (2 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1/2 cup quick-cooking oats,...

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Pesto Crusted Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages pesto sauce1/2 cup walnuts4 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon lemons,...

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Pasta With Summer Squash and Zucchini
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Summer Squash and Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, your favourite1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced2 small...

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Velvety Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishVegetables

Velvety Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, sliced thinly2 tablespoons baking soda1/4 cup room temperature water3...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Carrot Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice or 1 cup basmati rice2 cups water1/4 cup roasted...

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Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup pasta ( any)1/4 cup...

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Chicken Breast With Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed ( 8 or so)1 medium jalapeno chiles5...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in pastry with herb and cream sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh salmon2 -3 pieces preserved gingerroot1 tablespoon currants2 ounces slightly salted...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with1 teaspoon coarse salt2 tablespoons...

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Fooler Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fooler Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Emeril's Stewed Black-Eyed Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Emeril’s Stewed Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients: 12 ounces ham hocks ( two or one large one)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4...

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Peanut-Ginger Chicken With California Salsa
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut-Ginger Chicken With California Salsa

Ingredients: 12 skinless chicken thighs1/2 cup hot water1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/4 cup chili...

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Italian Sausage and White Beans
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Italian Sausage and White Beans

Ingredients: 12 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1/2 cup chopped...

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Beef with Cashews
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef with Cashews

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks, cut into thin slices4 tablespoons peanut oil4 green onions,...

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Tuna Hot Dish
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can tuna1 cup celery, diced1 cup onions,...

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Linguine With Butter
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine With Butter, Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb linguinesaltolive oil3 tablespoons butter2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice, to tastesalt, to...

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Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Low Fat Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni5 ounces light processed cheese ( Light Velveeta)1 teaspoon...

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Roast Chicken with Spiced Yogurt
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Roast Chicken with Spiced Yogurt

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens1/2 teaspoon water1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1 cup plain nonfat yogurt1/4...

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orange shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

orange shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ( 1 1/2 lb)2...

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Grandmother Merrill's Chili Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Grandmother Merrill’s Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large onions1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes1/2...

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Tuna and Tomato Quickie
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna and Tomato Quickie

Ingredients: 7 1/4 ounces macaroni & cheese dinner mix1/4 cup butter (not spread or...

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Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic salt1 tablespoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried oreganopepper1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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Italian Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Italian Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes, canned2 tablespoons parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Snob Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Snob Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can condensed golden mushroom soup3/4 cup white...

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Ground Beef and Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions ( I have done...

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Easy Cajun Pepper Steak Saute
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Cajun Pepper Steak Saute

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef roast, cut into cubes ( I use sirloin steak...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano

Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants, sliced crosswise into 7 . 5 mm sliceslight olive oilmozzarella...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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