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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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Asian Sauced Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Asian Sauced Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or 1/2 pound each ground beef and ground...

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Cream Cheese Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Cream Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shells1/4 cup chopped onions4 ounces cream cheese1/4...

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Grilled Pork Burgers Indochine
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Pork Burgers Indochine

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Thai basil1/4 cup finely chopped fresh...

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Cilantro and Orange Chicken Kabobs
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Cilantro and Orange Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 amish skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes1/3 cup extra virgin...

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Swiss Ham Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Swiss Ham Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions2 cups cubed cooked ham8...

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Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided1 (12 ounce) cans carrot juice, divided3/4 cup uncooked...

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Grace's Awesome Chinese Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Grace’s Awesome Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salad oil1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( do not use...

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Healthy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces6 garlic cloves, peeled1 medium onions, sliced2 teaspoons...

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Supper on a Bread Slice
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Supper on a Bread Slice

Ingredients: 2 cups grated cheese ( American or cheddar)2/3 cup evaporated milk1 1/2 lbs...

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Irish County Mayo Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Irish County Mayo Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cabbage1/2 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1 cup carrots, shredded2...

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Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)

Ingredients: 4 cups flour1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature1 cup shortening ( Crisco)2 eggs2...

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Greek Chicken With Potatoes and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

Greek Chicken With Potatoes and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 -10 chicken pieces5 -7 large potatoes, peeled, then cut into four pieces...

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Lamb
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lamb, Feta and Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( sliced lengthwise to about 1/3-inch)12 lasagna noodles ( cooked...

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Mustard Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( or lard)1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh parsley,...

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German Cabbage Casserole - Kohl Und Hackfleisch
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

German Cabbage Casserole – Kohl Und Hackfleisch

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, have all worked...

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Simmered Chinese Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simmered Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) whole chickens1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup brown...

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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops ( 1 1/2-2 inches)4 tablespoons croutons, slightly crushed3/4 cup...

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Asian Style Pork and Noodle Bowl
BroccoliCarrotsMain dish

Asian Style Pork and Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed2 cups carrots, peeled...

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Tomato and  Artichoke Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tomato and Artichoke Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1...

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Lemon Thyme Swordfish
Lunch/snacksMain dishSaltwater fish

Lemon Thyme Swordfish

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) swordfish steaks, 1/2 inch thick,skin removed2 lemons, juice of2 shallots,...

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Girl Scout Ground Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Girl Scout Ground Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Buffalo (or Beef) Burger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Buffalo (or Beef) Burger

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, diced1 eggs2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 2...

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Dressed up Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dressed up Steaks

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon pepper4 (6...

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Roasted Pork Loin With Figs
BeefMain dishOranges

Roasted Pork Loin With Figs

Ingredients: 6 fresh figs, cut in half lengthwise1/4 cup Grand Marnier3 lbs boneless pork...

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Buttermilk Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts1 1/2 cups buttermilk1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Shepherd's Pie With Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Shepherd’s Pie With Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 large potatoes1 tablespoon buttersalt and pepper1/2 cup yogurt1/2 cup chives, freshly minced1/2...

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Buca Di Beppo Rigatoni Positano (Copycat)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Buca Di Beppo Rigatoni Positano (Copycat)

Ingredients: 1/2 ounce fresh basil15 ounces marinara sauce6 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh ( found...

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Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1 cup spaghetti sauce1 1/2 cups mozzarella...

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Three-Cheese Garden Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Three-Cheese Garden Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust3 -4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup shredded...

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Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Millet or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed1 cup cooked millet (,...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled1 large green peppers, seeded1/2 garlic clovessalt1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Vidalia Onion Custard
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Vidalia Onion Custard

Ingredients: 4 large vidalia onions, halved and very thiinly sliced4 tablespoons butter1 cup milk2...

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Pork Chops Braised in White Wine
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Braised in White Wine

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled1 teaspoon fresh garlic,...

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Crunchy Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Crunchy Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped1 cup chopped celery1 cup...

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Italian Pasta Dish
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 ounce) boxes ziti pasta1...

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Rebecca's Chicken Fingers
Main dishMeatPoultry

Rebecca’s Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( less is fine — if preparing...

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Mexican Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mexican Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup rice, uncooked1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Chicken Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Garlic
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Garlic

Ingredients: 4 ounces goat cheese, softened3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil, divided1 tablespoon minced...

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Roman Gnocchi
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Roman Gnocchi

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup semolina1 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups grated...

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Sesame Chicken Strips
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sesame Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons instant minced onion2 teaspoons dry mustard1 cup crushed butter...

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Luby's Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad
Main dishSaladsSpaghetti

Luby’s Cafeteria Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, broken in half1 (16 ounce) bottles Italian dressing1 tablespoon parmesan...

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Mexicali Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Mexicali Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chopsoil, for browning1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1...

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Umbrian Style Arrabiatta Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Umbrian Style Arrabiatta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs fresh plum tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and pureed or 4 cups good...

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Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Style)
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Mapo Dofu: Spicy Tofu With Meat Sauce (Szechwan Style)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons cooking oil1 chopped sweet onions ( can also...

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Sweet and Sour Chicken
AsianLow fatMain dish

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch3 teaspoons baking...

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Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) With Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) With Tofu

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sherry wine1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh...

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Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp, Asparagus, and White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced asparagus, in 1 inch pieces ( about 1/2 pound)3/4 lb...

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Basil Artichoke Fettuccini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Basil Artichoke Fettuccini

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed2 red...

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Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Main dishPorkVegetables

Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin ( partially frozen to make slicing easier)4 cups...

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Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cabbage ( any coleslaw mix)3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon sea salt...

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Steak Parmesan Subs (Sandwiches)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Steak Parmesan Subs (Sandwiches)

Ingredients: 8 -10 sandwich steaks, broken into 1 inch wide strips ( I use...

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Seafood Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Seafood Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat1 can shrimp1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk2...

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Chunky Ratatouille Stew
Main dishSquashStews

Chunky Ratatouille Stew

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped1 cup chopped green bell peppers1 -1 1/2 teaspoon minced...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Burgers ala Presto Pesto

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/4 cup breadcrumbs3 tablespoons chicken stock ( Use Chicken base powder ,...

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Cavatelli With Broccoli and Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cavatelli With Broccoli and Sausage

Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatelli or 8 ounces other shell pasta1 head broccoli, large 1...

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Monterey Chicken I
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Monterey Chicken I

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese2 eggs, beaten1...

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Chinese Sesame Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Chinese Sesame Salad

Ingredients: 1 head napa cabbage, shredded1 bunch green onions, chopped1/4 cup sesame seeds2 packages...

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Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Basil
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Basil

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, cooked and peeled4 cups cooked medium pasta shells2 cups...

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Chicken With Olives
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Olives

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken pieces8 -10 small whole...

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French American Pea Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

French American Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon10 baby carrots, chopped1 red onions, diced1 lb split peas, sorted...

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