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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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Aji De Carne [  Bolivian Pork and Bananas]
BananasMain dishStews

Aji De Carne [ Bolivian Pork and Bananas]

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon light olive oil1 cup sweet onions, chopped3 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Penne Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Irmgard's Stuffed Bell Peppers
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Irmgard’s Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 medium green bell peppers1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 minced...

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Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...

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Pork Chops Smothered in Cream of Mushroom
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Pork Chops Smothered in Cream of Mushroom

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops1 purple onions (I use the purple because it gives...

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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined4 garlic cloves1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Fresh Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Fresh Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon...

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Pasta With Asparagus and Fried Eggs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSpaghetti

Pasta With Asparagus and Fried Eggs

Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed,cut on the diagonal into 1-inch piecessaltfresh ground pepper4...

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Teriyaki Chicken Pitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Teriyaki Chicken Pitas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon...

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Spaghetti-and-Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti-and-Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 cloves garlic, mincedsalt and pepper1 (26 ounce) jars...

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Fay's One Pot Macaroni and Mince
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Fay’s One Pot Macaroni and Mince

Ingredients: 500 g beef mince or 500 g ground chicken200 g elbow macaroni (...

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Tarragon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 medium onions, sliced...

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Linguine With Mushroom Caesar Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine With Mushroom Caesar Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions, sliced1 lb fresh white...

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Chicken Supreme Kiev-Style
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Supreme Kiev-Style

Ingredients: 4 (7 ounce) boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any skin and visible fat1...

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Highland Meatballs With Mustard and Whisky Sauce
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Highland Meatballs With Mustard and Whisky Sauce

Ingredients: 4 slices white bread, crustless and crumbled1/2 cup milk, for soaking1 large eggs3/4...

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Noodles With Lentils
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Noodles With Lentils, Carrots and Swiss Chard

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils ( French lentils preferred)1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons extra...

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Indian Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishPorkPork chops

Indian Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon cloves1 pinch kosher salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Shrimp De Jonghe
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp De Jonghe

Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined ( about 48)1 clove garlic1 1/2...

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Oven Baked Chop Suey
Main dishMeatPork

Oven Baked Chop Suey

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1-inch pieces1 (7 ounce) packages shell macaroni,...

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Easy Broccoli Rice Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Easy Broccoli Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup margarine1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Acorn Squash with Sausage
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Acorn Squash with Sausage

Ingredients: 2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 medium onions, peeled...

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Mexican Chicken Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken, diced1 tablespoon oil1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1...

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Barbecue Shrimp over Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Barbecue Shrimp over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb pasta12 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Tofu Pizza
Main dishPizzaSoy/tofu

Tofu Pizza

Ingredients: 1 unbaked 15 inch whole wheat pizza crusts350 g italian herb super firm...

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Pork Chop Salsa and Peppers
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chop Salsa and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 pork chops, any cut2 teaspoons mixed spice1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or...

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Tofu Baked Ziti
Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Tofu Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil8 ounces canned tomato...

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Jamaican Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Jamaican Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork tenderloins3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon bottled chopped jalapeno...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Leek and Sweet Potato One Pot

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 kg chicken pieces, on the bone1 leeks, cut...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Texas style!

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs hamburger meat2 eggs1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 can Rotel...

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Basil Chicken Parmigiana
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Basil Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked rotini whole wheat pasta4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2/3...

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Carolina Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Carolina Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can canned corn niblets1 cup onions, chopped1 can tomato...

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This Little Piggy Went Sailing (Pork Sausage in an Acorn boat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

This Little Piggy Went Sailing (Pork Sausage in an Acorn boat)

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage links, removed from casings2 pumpkin, cut in half &...

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Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes, Lemon and Capers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Greek Chicken Pitas

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked cubed chicken breasts3/4 cup fat free feta cheese1/2 cup fat-free...

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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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Zippy Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zippy Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef4 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 can cream of mushroom soup3/4...

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Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Lady and the Tramp Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/4 cup minced fresh onions2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Summer Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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Casbah Chicken with Orange Infused Basmati Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Casbah Chicken with Orange Infused Basmati Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup other long grain rice2 cups cold...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Mean Chef’s Baked Prawns With Feta

Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, shelled1 medium onions, chopped fine1/2 cup olive oil1 cup...

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Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs

Ingredients: 700 g lean ground beef1 large onions, divided,finely chopped1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs4 cloves...

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Chicken Cottage Pie
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 envelope liptons golden...

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Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo' Kho)
Beef roastMain dishStews

Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo’ Kho)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1.5 inch cube ( weigh after...

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Tuscan Braised Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tuscan Braised Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork chops ( 4 thick ones)1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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Caribbean Meatballs
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Caribbean Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork, ground3/4 cup water chestnuts, minced1/2 cup green onions, minced1...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons McCormick spice blends monterey style2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive...

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Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 (13 7/8 ounce) cans refrigerated ready-made pizza dough or 2 (10 7/8...

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Country Chicken Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder...

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Beef and Penne Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Penne Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb dried penne pasta, cooked and drained8 ounces lean ground beef1 small...

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Main dishMeatPork

Jake’s Lemon Pepper Garlic Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork tenderloin chops, 3/4 inch cut3 tablespoons lemon juice5 cloves garlic2 tablespoons...

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Honey and Nuts Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Honey and Nuts Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1...

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Fabulous Fettuccine
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Fabulous Fettuccine

Ingredients: 375 g fettuccine4 slices bacon ( rindless)1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1 (130 g) cans...

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Okeefenokee Hash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Okeefenokee Hash

Ingredients: 2 large vidalia sweet onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 lb ground beef1 (28...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rice Crispy Chicken

Ingredients: 6 cups Rice Krispies1 cup butter ( melted)1 cut up chicken Directions: Place...

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Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Fresh Puttanesca Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped2 tablespoons...

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Taco Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2/3 cup water1 lb ground beef...

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Steak and Rice
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak and Rice

Ingredients: 1 round steaks, sliced into strips1 small onions, sliced ( rings or chopped)1...

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Spicy Shrimp And Scallops Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Spicy Shrimp And Scallops Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Chicken Breasts in Rosemary Pan Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in Rosemary Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssaltpepper1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced (...

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Bow Tie Taco Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Tie Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning...

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