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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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Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing
ChickenMain dishSalads

Nectarine and Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey Cumin Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water1 cup uncooked couscous2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive...

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A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup2 tablespoons prepared yellow...

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Pink and Green Pasta Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Pink and Green Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups farfalle pasta1/2 lemons, juice of1 small fresh red chilies, seeded and...

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Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 lb shrimp,...

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Crunchy Lime Swordfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Crunchy Lime Swordfish

Ingredients: 2 medium swordfish steaks1 limes, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Breasts  With Tarragon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts With Tarragon, Grape, Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon3 tablespoons butter1 shallots,...

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Linguine Carbonara
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine Carbonara

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts2 tablespoons Italian dressing1 lb bacon2 (19 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

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Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Super Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed, 1/2-1-inch cubes1/2 cup butter (...

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Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup boiling water4 cups water1 1/2 cups yellow...

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Dump Chicken With Apples - OAMC
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dump Chicken With Apples – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces ( 4-6 pieces)1/2 cup apple juice1/2 teaspoon chicken...

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Slow Cooked Sticky Pork Spareribs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Slow Cooked Sticky Pork Spareribs

Ingredients: 6 pork belly pork spareribs2 tablespoons oyster sauce2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons sweet...

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Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Quick and Easy Curried Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces1 tablespoon curry powder1 (440 g) cans skim evaporated milk1...

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Pie Crust Pizza Pockets
Kid FriendlyMain dishPizza

Pie Crust Pizza Pockets

Ingredients: 2 pre made pie crusts ( packaged)1 -2 cup spaghetti sauce1 -2 cup...

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Quick Pork Cassoulet
Main dishPorkPork chops

Quick Pork Cassoulet

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces3/4 lb boneless pork chops (...

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Korean-Style Seared Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Korean-Style Seared Tuna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes1/2 cup canned...

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Turkey Loaf
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Loaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 1/4 lbs skinless ground turkey4 slices whole...

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Bev's Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Bev’s Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 2 coho salmon fillets or 2 sockeye salmon fillets3 -4 tablespoons maple syrup...

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Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves, chopped ( we use WAY...

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Grandma's Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandma’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine1 cup onions, chopped1 green peppers, sliced into strips1/2 cup celery,...

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Chunky  Vegetable Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Chunky Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 cups giardiniera, sauce recipe # 102470 ( for Pasta)1/4 cup tomato paste2/3...

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Taco Dip
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Taco Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 teaspoons onion salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 (8 ounce)...

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No Peek Stew
BeefMain dishStews

No Peek Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, cut into cubes1 package dry onion soup mix1 cup...

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2

Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs1 ounce creamed coconut1 clove garlic, crushed4 tablespoons boiling water1 green...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef with Hoisin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice ( I use grated rind as well)1 tablespoon...

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Mbaazi Wa Nazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Milk)
BeansCoconutMain dish

Mbaazi Wa Nazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Milk)

Ingredients: 1 lb dried pigeon peas ( or black-eyed peas, yellow-eyed peas, cowpeas, picked...

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Almost Pierogies
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Almost Pierogies

Ingredients: 16 ounces wide egg noodles6 cups prepared mashed potatoes ( your own recipe...

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Now This is Meatloaf!
BeefGround beefMain dish

Now This is Meatloaf!

Ingredients: 1 cup milk2 eggs2/3 cup fine cracker crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2-3/4 teaspoon...

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Tangy Chuck Wagon Pot Roast
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tangy Chuck Wagon Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 beef blade roast, approx 3 lbssaltall-purpose flour1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup barbecue...

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Baked Italian Herb Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Italian Herb Chicken

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts4 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons kosher salt1...

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Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Main dishMeatPoultry

Vietnamese Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut bite-size pieces3 large potatoes, skinned,and chopped2 tablespoons...

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Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Spinach Salad With Smoked Chicken, Apple, Walnuts, Bacon

Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped1/4 lb bacon, sliced2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon...

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Linguini With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguini With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic...

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BBQ Pork Chops and Roasted Potatoes
Main dishPorkPork chops

BBQ Pork Chops and Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 lean pork chops2 large onions, sliced into rings6 large potatoes, peeled &...

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Chinese Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken ( about 3-3 1/2 lbs.)2 teaspoons salt4 cloves garlic, peeled2...

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Ww 2 Points - Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Low fatMain dishVegetables

Ww 2 Points – Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants ( 2)3 egg whites1 cup plain breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Aaron Tippin's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Aaron Tippin’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package corn tortillas1 (15 ounce) cans chili beans1 (8 ounce) packages shredded...

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Never Boring Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Never Boring Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes ( oil packed is...

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Mexican Tomato Rice and Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mexican Tomato Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked medium grain white rice2 cups cold water1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Pasta with Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta with Broccoli, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta ( such as orzo, small shells or elbow...

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Round Steak in Beer
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Round Steak in Beer

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks1/2 cup flour, to roll meat in1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Bo's Favorite Meatloaf - for Meatloaf Haters
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Bo’s Favorite Meatloaf – for Meatloaf Haters

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed low-sodium tomato soup2 -3 lbs lean ground...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Chesterfield

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup prepared horseradish1/2 cup spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4...

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Vegetable and Chicken Casserole!
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Vegetable and Chicken Casserole!

Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and sliced1 whole onions, diced3 medium potatoes, cut into cubes1...

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Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth1 cup couscous1 teaspoon butter...

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Bow Ties With Chicken and Spinach
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Ties With Chicken and Spinach

Ingredients: 16 ounces bow tie pasta1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces3 tablespoons...

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ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken Stew with Roasted Balsamic Vegetables

Ingredients: 4 cups unpeeled cubed red potatoes2 cups whole baby carrots1 cup chopped red...

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Pasta Sauce With Red Wine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Sauce With Red Wine

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 stalks celery,...

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Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Veracruz-Style (Camarones a La Veracruzana)

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 large green bell peppers1 tablespoon...

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Vietnamese Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vietnamese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup...

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Skillet Steaks With Onion Gravy
BeefMain dishPork

Skillet Steaks With Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup beef broth4 tablespoons ketchup1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/8 teaspoon...

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Baked Chicken Breasts
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 slices swiss cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Curried Pineapple Chicken
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Curried Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon...

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Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups dry pancake mix2 (1/16 ounce) package Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing...

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Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Tuna or Salmon Melt Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil6 ounces albacore tuna or 6 ounces canned salmon, drained and...

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Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drain3 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup...

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the new grilled cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

the new grilled cheese

Ingredients: 3 -4 slices American cheese2 soft taco-size flour tortillas2 tablespoons butter Directions: butter...

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Dijon-Orange Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Dijon-Orange Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup orange juice,...

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Delicious Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Delicious Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup potatoes, diced1 cup onions, diced1 cup celery, diced1 cup carrots, diced1/3...

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Make-You-Melt Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Make-You-Melt Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 16 soft corn tortillas2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell’s condensed cream soup (...

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Minestrone Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Minestrone Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, drained3 medium carrots, peeled...

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