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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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Lemon Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon salt1...

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7 Layer Ham Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

7 Layer Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups diced ham1 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli, thawed1...

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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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Lee's Family Diner Becky Burger - Copycat
High calciumMain dishMeat

Lee’s Family Diner Becky Burger – Copycat

Ingredients: 4 ounces ground beef2 slices Texas toast thick bread2 slices swiss cheese1 slice...

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Teresa's Chicken Brandy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Teresa’s Chicken Brandy

Ingredients: 2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 shallots ( diced/minced)8 ounces button mushrooms...

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Ultimate Steakhouse Burger
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ultimate Steakhouse Burger

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon1 -2 slice white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1 inch...

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Red Snapper in Wine Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh red snapper, , or other firm fleshed fish1 eggs1/2 cup...

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Chinese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (7 ounce) boxes beef flavored Rice-A-Roni ( I use...

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Zucchini Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSquash

Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced2 eggs, beaten2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs8...

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Mexi-Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexi-Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup green chilies, chopped1 garlic cloves,...

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Garlic Ginger Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Garlic Ginger Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sherry wine ( or chicken broth)1/4 cup soy sauce4 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Breast With Portabella Mushrooms
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Portabella Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Roasted Pepper Pesto-Tomato Pizza
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Roasted Pepper Pesto-Tomato Pizza

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled1 cup basil leaves1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (...

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Quick Gnocchi by Sandy Metzler
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Quick Gnocchi by Sandy Metzler

Ingredients: 1 cup instant potato flakes1 cup boiling water1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Broccoli and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Broccoli and Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: coarse salt1 lb elbow macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi pasta2 1/2 cups broccoli...

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Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Pecorino and Pepper

Ingredients: 1 lb dried spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cups freshly grated pecorino...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Totally Awesome Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons butter6 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups chicken...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups low sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons olive...

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Arizona Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Arizona Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup prepared...

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Shepherd's Pie Quebec-style (Pate chinois)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Shepherd’s Pie Quebec-style (Pate chinois)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1 can cream-style corn2 cups mashed potatoes Directions: Brown...

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Lasagna from the kitchen of Bernie Knight
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna from the kitchen of Bernie Knight

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup diced onions1 clove garlic,...

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Braised Chicken with Caramelized Balsamic-Brown Sugar Glaze
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Braised Chicken with Caramelized Balsamic-Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients: 2 bone-in chicken breasts, with skin2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons liquid smoke, divided2 small...

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Italian-Style Shrimp With Lemon and Garlic
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Italian-Style Shrimp With Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning ( I prefer Pampered Chef)2...

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Linguine with Salmon and Mushrooms
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Linguine with Salmon and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3/4 inch piecessalt...

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Low Carb Bacon and Double Cheese Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Low Carb Bacon and Double Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon bits ( “real” bacon bits must be moist)4 large eggs1...

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Shrimp With Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp With Broccoli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon mustard seeds4 green onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, chopped1...

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Mexican Vegetable Pie
BeansMain dishSavory pies

Mexican Vegetable Pie

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 cups sliced green onions1/2 cup chopped green bell...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Senora Suzita’s All Purpose Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken4 tablespoons butteronions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild...

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My Mother's Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mother’s Chicken and Potatoes With Special Touches

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken legs ( or you could use assorted pieces, bone-in)1/2...

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Braciola - Braciole (Italian Stuffed Beef Rolls)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Braciola – Braciole (Italian Stuffed Beef Rolls)

Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks4 slices mozzarella cheese1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2...

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Ground Beef with Cabbage
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef with Cabbage

Ingredients: 500 g cabbage1/2 onionsoil300 g ground beefsalt and pepper1 bay leaves2 carrots, washed,peeled...

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Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons ginger2 teaspoons...

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Real Russian Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Real Russian Stroganoff

Ingredients: 4 slices baconunsalted butter6 -8 mushrooms, sliced1 medium yellow onions, sliced thinly1 (12...

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Zucchini Hot Dish
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Zucchini Hot Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded zucchini1 medium carrots, sliced,approximately 1/2 cup1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Honey Dijon Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Honey Dijon Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, bone-insalt and pepper2 teaspoons olive oil1/3 cup honey1/4 cup...

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Stuffed Blue Burgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Blue Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Chicken Pomodoro
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Pomodoro

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvesfloursaltpepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive...

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Basil Eggplant (Aubergine)  - Pud Makua Yow
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Basil Eggplant (Aubergine) – Pud Makua Yow

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 -2 cup Thai basil, leaves separated from the stem1 tablespoon...

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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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Szechuan Chicken Fajitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Szechuan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breast halves2 oranges, juice of2 limes, juice of1 lemons, juice...

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Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Spicy Shrimp and Noodles

Ingredients: 2 cups water2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Sour Cream Chicken Paprika
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Sour Cream Chicken Paprika

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons butter1...

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Matt's Favorite Easy Pepperoni Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Matt’s Favorite Easy Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients: 8 small Boboli pizza crusts ( 6-inch)1 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauceitalian seasoning1...

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Shrimp Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon creole seasoning2 tablespoons olive...

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Pork Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Pork Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup flour3 lbs pork loin, cut in 1 inch...

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Tuna-Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna-Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) packages frozen tater tots6 ounces canned tuna, drained1 (10 3/4...

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Yummy Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Yummy Tex-Mex Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or 1 1/2 cups turkey1 cup picante...

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Basic Tempering for Dals
AsianBeansMain dish

Basic Tempering for Dals

Ingredients: 1 cup beans or 1 cup lentils ( Any whole or split beans/...

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Lemon-Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPasta

Lemon-Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken...

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Pizza Style Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Pizza Style Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (700 ml) jars garden-style low-carb pasta sauce, divided1/2...

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Macaroni and Cheese Ala Isaac and Good and Plenty
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Cheese Ala Isaac and Good and Plenty

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni ( cooked)2 cups yellow cheddar cheese2 cups muenster cheese2 cups...

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German Cabbage Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

German Cabbage Skillet

Ingredients: 6 cups coarsly chopped green cabbage1 1/2 cups grated carrots, peeled and washed1...

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Tex-Mex Burritos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tex-Mex Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 1/4 cups finely chopped peeled potatoes1/2 cup chopped...

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Cajun Chicken and Rice - Carolina Style
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken and Rice – Carolina Style

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 -3 tablespoons cajun seasoning1 1/4 cups uncooked white...

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Red Snapper and Nopalitos in Cilantro Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper and Nopalitos in Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) jars nopalitos, diced4 red snapper fillets1/4 cup cilantro, chopped1/4 cup...

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Chili Chicken Strips
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 3/4 cup corn chips, crushed ( sometimes I use chili-cheese chips)2 tablespoons dry...

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Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frittata)
BreakfastMain dishOmelets and frittatas

Frittata Di Zucchine (Zucchini Frittata)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)...

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Mom's Buttered Chicken
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Mom’s Buttered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs1 cup water1/4...

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Ginger Chicken and Peanut Sauce Wrap
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ginger Chicken and Peanut Sauce Wrap

Ingredients: 6 small mission soft low-carb flour tortillas ( taco-size)3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2...

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Grilled Salmon With Miso
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Miso

Ingredients: 4 fresh green onions, trimmed 4 inches long1/2 cup red miso1 egg yolks,...

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