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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Red Led and Hat Tally’s

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped in pieces3 -4 med-large tomatoes ( very thinly sliced...

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Mediterranean Phyllo Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Mediterranean Phyllo Pizza

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dougholive oil1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, red and yellow1/2 cup...

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Chickpeas With Spinach (Garbanzos Con Espinacas)
EuropeanMain dishSouth west pacific

Chickpeas With Spinach (Garbanzos Con Espinacas)

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, thoroughly washed, chopped4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 -4...

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Pumpkin Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Pumpkin Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin ( one that will fit in the oven)2 lbs pork...

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Brown Rice Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Brown Rice Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice, cooked1 (10 1/4 ounce) cans cream...

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Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1 small onions, diced2 teaspoons gingerroot, chopped2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled and sliced1 egg whites, lightly beaten1/2 cup seasoned dry...

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Garlic Chicken With Asparagus and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Chicken With Asparagus and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half20 fresh asparagus spears ( not...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)  and Ground Beef Layers
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ground Beef Layers

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants ( white ones are nice but any will do)1 tablespoon...

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Meat and Nut Loaf
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Meat and Nut Loaf

Ingredients: 750 g minced meat1 cup tomatoes, chopped1 cup onions, chopped3 cups whole wheat...

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Trattoria Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Trattoria Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter6 uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/12...

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Braised Ligurian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Ligurian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour, heaping1 chicken, cut into serving sized pieces ( I use...

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Rainforest Cafe Authentic Mogambo Shrimp
Main dishPenneShrimp

Rainforest Cafe Authentic Mogambo Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 ounces penne pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil...

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Asparagus Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Asparagus Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cans asparagus2 cans cream of celery soup4 eggs, harboiled and chopped1 1/2...

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Spring Chicken Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spring Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 lb asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces8 chopped sun-dried...

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I Love Salmon Loaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

I Love Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can red salmon, drained into a measuring cup1 (8 ounce)...

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Chicken Picadillo-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishPoultrySide dishes

Chicken Picadillo-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 cup chopped onions1 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 lb ground...

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California Club Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

California Club Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 slices white bread3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 romaine lettuce leaves4 slices roma tomatoes1/2 avocados,...

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Hogback Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Hogback Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup light raisins1 teaspoon...

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Vietnamese clay pot pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Vietnamese clay pot pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup sugar2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 whole shallots, chopped1...

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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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Grapefruit Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grapefruit Chicken

Ingredients: 2 grapefruits4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon chopped thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon apple...

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Baked Apricot Chicken
FruitMain dishPoultry

Baked Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 12 ounces apricot preserves1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons soy sauce3 lbs chicken pieces1...

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Triple-Cheese Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Triple-Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni2 eggs1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/4 cup...

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Maquechoux (Cajun Pork Chops)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Maquechoux (Cajun Pork Chops)

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped2 celery ribs, finly chopped1 small bell peppers, seeds...

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Zucchini 3-Cheese Quiche
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini 3-Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions,...

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Broiled Herb Chicken With Lemon Butter Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Broiled Herb Chicken With Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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Green Enchilada Casserole
< 60 minsCasserolesMain dish

Green Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 72 inches corn tortillas, broken in pieces1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Mideastern Lemon Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Mideastern Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil2 lemons, juiced2 teaspoons garlic powder1/4 teaspoon saffron2 1/2 lbs chicken,...

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Cap City Diner Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cap City Diner Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons diced white onions 1 tablespoon olive...

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Kev's Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Kev’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3 (12 ounce) cans tomato soup1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Roasted Vegetable Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, sliced into strips2 red bell peppers2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 portabella...

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Behold
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Behold, the Amazing Skillet Meatloaf!

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup ketchup1 teaspoon yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon cracked black...

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Skillet Macaroni Pizza
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Macaroni Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (26 1/2 ounce) cans italian sausage spaghetti sauce3...

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The Best Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

The Best Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (2 lb) roasted deli chicken1 cup dry sherry3 1/4 cups canned chicken...

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Easy Taco Light
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Taco Light , Low Fat!

Ingredients: 1 lb beef eye round, trimmed of all visible fat and sliced thinly1...

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Tim's Quickie Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tim’s Quickie Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, boiled with salt,drained and rinsed in cold water ( your...

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Chicken Breast With Rosemary
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Rosemary

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon...

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Lasagna with Pesto Bechamel and Turkey Bolognese
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna with Pesto Bechamel and Turkey Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 stalk celery1 stalk carrots1 large onions2 cloves garlicolive oil1/2...

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Mexican Shrimp in Green Bean Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Mexican Shrimp in Green Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped5 garlic cloves, diced2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons...

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Broil a Perfect Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broil a Perfect Steak

Ingredients: 2 steakskosher saltfresh coarse ground black pepperolive oil Directions: ADDITIONAL ITEMS – Cast...

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Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops, Chinese Style

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons light soy sauce1/2 teaspoon white pepper1 teaspoon sugar1/2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Kicked-Up Country Breakfast -Emeril Lagasse Style

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage, removed from casings1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more as needed1...

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Baked Herbed Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Herbed Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons white...

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Sunset Magazine's Frito Pie
< 30 minsMain dishNorth american

Sunset Magazine’s Frito Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( 7% fat)1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt2...

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Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)

Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp1 small onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers,...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oprah’s Unfried Chicken

Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken drumsticks6 skinless chicken breast halves3 1/2 cups ice water1 cup...

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Seafood Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Seafood Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat or 1 lb chopped imitation crabmeat1 1/2 cups defrosted...

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Spicy Bouillabaisse
FishMain dishStews

Spicy Bouillabaisse

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1 cup chopped yellow onions3 cloves garlic,...

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The Best Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

The Best Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, Melted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Asparagus Splendida
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Asparagus Splendida

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus6 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 cloves...

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Mexi-Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Mexi-Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces1 small onions1/2 green bell...

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Yummy Tuna Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Yummy Tuna Wraps

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans chunk light chunk tuna in water, drained2 baby carrots,...

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Filet Mignon with Rum Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon with Rum Butter

Ingredients: 2/3 cup puerto rican dark rum1 tablespoon lime juice4 beef tenderloin steaks3 tablespoons...

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Chicken Breasts Royal
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Royal

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom...

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Pork Chop Supper
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop Supper

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 pork loin chops ( 1/2 inch thick)3 medium red potatoes,...

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Super quick stroganoff
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Super quick stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed500 g beef125 g mushrooms1...

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Down Home Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Down Home Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup green bell peppers, minced3 tablespoons onions, minced1/3...

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Mediterranean Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Mediterranean Pizza

Ingredients: 1 medium thin pizza crust3/4 cup dry sun-dried tomatoes3/4 teaspoon olive oil1 large...

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Spicy Chili Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Spicy Chili Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers, chopped1...

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