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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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Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 cups minced cooked chicken meat1/3 cup minced celery1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2-1 teaspoon salt...

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Chili Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chili Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green peppers, chopped2...

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San Francisco Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

San Francisco Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork chops1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons oil1/4 cup beef broth or...

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Indonesian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Indonesian Meatballs

Ingredients: 3/4 cup potato flakes2 large eggs1/2 cup milk1 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic...

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Black Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Beans, Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice1 1/2 teaspoons cumin2 teaspoons chili...

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Any-Way-You-Want 'em Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Any-Way-You-Want ’em Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or...

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Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Breaded Steak (Bistec Empanizado)

Ingredients: 4 steaks, 1/4 inch thick1 chopped onions3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup orange juice,...

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Rich's Chicken Gorgonzola
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rich’s Chicken Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 1 lb thin sliced boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepperflour ( for dredging)2...

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Apple Cranberry Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Cranberry Chicken

Ingredients: 1 carrots1/2 granny smith apples1/2 cup fresh cranberries1 chicken breasts1/4 cup applesauce1/2 teaspoon...

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New England Lobster Rolls
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

New England Lobster Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons lemon juice2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon olive oilchopped fresh...

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Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup fresh corn kernels ( about 2...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Carrabba’s Pappardelle Campagnolo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup finely chopped yellow...

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Ground Beef Fried Rice
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Fried Rice

Ingredients: 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef6 green onions, chopped3 large celery ribs, chopped8...

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Spinach and Cheese Linguini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spinach and Cheese Linguini

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded fresh...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Ingredients: 6 ounces packages jumbo pasta shells1 tablespoon butter2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves,...

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Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)
CasserolesMain dishSaltwater fish

Corvina Cacerola (Ecuadorean Fish Casserole)

Ingredients: 4 green plantains1 lb fish fillets4 ounces onions, minced4 ounces bell peppers, peeled,...

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Stewed Hamburger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stewed Hamburger

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 beef bouillon cubes1 cup...

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Grilled Citrus Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 limes1 oranges3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 garlic cloves, minced6 boneless chicken breasts...

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Golden Potatoes Au Gratin
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Golden Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients: 6 large baking potatoes2 tablespoons ghee, melted1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon turmeric powder...

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Bolognese Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped1 stalk celery, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tablespoons...

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Beef and Chili Stew with Cornbread Dumplings
BreadsMain dishStews

Beef and Chili Stew with Cornbread Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh poblano chiles, rinsed1 1/2 lbs beef skirt steaks, trim fat2...

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Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts
Main dishPoultryVegetables

Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons oil2 lbs boneless chicken breastsseasoning salt ( can use regular...

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Herby Sheep Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Herby Sheep Burgers

Ingredients: 1 onions, very finely chopped or grated1 eggs, beaten1 lb ground lamb1 stalk...

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Comforting Chicken Croquettes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Comforting Chicken Croquettes

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped1 tablespoon fresh onions, minced1 tablespoon fresh parsley,...

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Chinese-style Tofu "Sauce"
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Chinese-style Tofu “Sauce”

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic2 small red...

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Dutch Grilled Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Dutch Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature and divided1 medium red onions, thinly sliced3/4...

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The Beer Lime Bird Equation
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

The Beer Lime Bird Equation

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 limesbeer ( the icky flat stuff works best)salt and pepper1...

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Juicy Pork chops
Main dishMeatPork

Juicy Pork chops

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, trimmed of fat2 onions, sliced2 lemons, sliced1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons...

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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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Quick Beef Stroganoff
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb beef steaks, cut into 2-inch strips8 ounces mushrooms, sliced4 ounces onions,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Iowa Maid-Rites ( Loose Meat Sandwiches )

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef, fried and fat drained off1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( I like to cut mine horizontally in half)300 g...

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Skinny Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Veggie Sauce
Main dishPastaShrimp

Skinny Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Veggie Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon olive oil1 celery ribs, sliced1 medium...

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Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)
Main dishPastaRice

Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups cooked rice, cooled ( any kind, I like Jasmine)3 tablespoons...

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Shelly's Chicken and Zucchini Couscous
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Shelly’s Chicken and Zucchini Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized...

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Pow-wow Potluck
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pow-wow Potluck

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat, browned,crumbled,and drained1 (15 ounce) cans Mexican chili beans1 (15...

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Mum's Beef or Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mum’s Beef or Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 500 g round steaks, cut into bite sized pieces ( or use chicken...

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Salisbury Steak With Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Salisbury Steak With Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1 tablespoon prepared...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Black Beans and Tomatoes – Hot and Spicy

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 teaspoon olive oil3 garlic cloves, smashed2 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Garlicky Chicken and Sprout Kebabs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlicky Chicken and Sprout Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 pint Brussels sprouts1 lb chicken, cut into bite size pieces2 onions4 cloves...

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Tami's Yummy Flank Steak Marinade
BeefMain dishMeat

Tami’s Yummy Flank Steak Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon chili oil1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Waldorf Turkey

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey, leftovers are great1 small apples, chopped,no need...

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Hazelnut and Courgette (Zucchini) Bake
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Hazelnut and Courgette (Zucchini) Bake

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped3 tablespoons sunflower oil4 ounces hazelnuts, roughly chopped1 1/4...

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Old World Paprika Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Old World Paprika Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1/3 cup flour1 tablespoon paprika3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Kittencal's Tuna Melt Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Kittencal’s Tuna Melt Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, well drained1/4 cup...

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Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large sweet onions, chopped5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

Mostaccioli Bake

Ingredients: 1 box mostaccioli noodles3 Italian sausages1 fresh zucchini ( sliced)1 cup fresh mushrooms...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken On a Bun

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken1/2 cup chopped stuffed olives1/2 cup chopped celery1/2...

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Country Chicken Hot-pot
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Chicken Hot-pot

Ingredients: 4 chicken quarters6 medium potatoes, Cut Into 1/4 Slices2 sprigs thyme2 sprigs rosemary2...

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Baked Garden Pasta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Baked Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of asparagus soup1 1/4...

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Chicken Sausage Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken1 lb sausage1 box long grain rice2 cans cream of...

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Ooey Gooey Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Ooey Gooey Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked macaroni noodles3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine3...

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White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/2...

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Toasty Cheese Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Toasty Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 8 slices wheat or 8 slices white bread1/2 lb ground venison, buffalo,elk or...

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Holiday Cashew Nut Loaf
FruitMain dishVegetables

Holiday Cashew Nut Loaf

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, sliced6 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup brown rice2 cups raw cashews,...

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Mushroom-And-Roasted Pepper Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mushroom-And-Roasted Pepper Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil6 cups mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 slices Italian...

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Hickory Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Hickory Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets1 cup shallots ( in 1/8-inch dice)1 tablespoon...

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Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons minced shallots3/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4...

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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Kittencal’s Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat...

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W W Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

W W Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 large onions, minced1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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