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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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Chicken Paprika
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Paprika

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves ( with skin on)4 teaspoons butter2 garlic cloves (...

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Fried Oysters
Main dishSeafoodShellfish

Fried Oysters

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) containers oysters1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4...

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Meat Crust Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Meat Crust Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef3 -4 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese1 cup pizza...

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South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad
Main dishMeatSalads

South Beach Chicken-Pistachio Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and finely ground3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper,...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Apricot Chicken (4 Ingredients)

Ingredients: 400 ml apricot nectar4 chicken breast fillets1 (2 ounce) packets French onion soup...

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Cowboy Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cowboy Steak

Ingredients: 4 rib eye steaks, 1-1/2 inch thick bone-in ( or T-bone steaks)4 onions,...

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Quick Pan-fried Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Quick Pan-fried Steaks

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) strip steaks, trimmed1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon salt8...

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Mother Lizar's Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Mother Lizar’s Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, cubed2 tablespoons bacon fat or 2 tablespoons lard1 cup all-purpose...

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Egg Noodle Lasagna
BeefGround beefMain dish

Egg Noodle Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages wide egg noodles1 lb lean ground beef6 green onions,...

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Chicken Pesto Pillows
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Pesto Pillows

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed8 ounces...

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Steak with Onion Gravy
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak with Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 6 cubed steaks ( or round steak, cut in pieces)1 cup flour1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Curry With Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Curry With Apples

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless...

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Mango Rice Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Mango Rice Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced1 tablespoon ginger, minced1 tablespoon soy sauce4 teaspoons curry powder1/8...

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Bunkhouse Beef and Pork Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Bunkhouse Beef and Pork Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks1 lb pork steak4 teaspoons flour2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2...

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French Onion Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

French Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium sweet onions2 tablespoons butter8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms2 cups shredded swiss...

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Peppered Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Peppered Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 teaspoons romano cheese2...

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Parmesan- Dijon Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan- Dijon Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Dijon mustard2 -4 tablespoons white wine1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 cup grated...

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Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishSalmon

Chicken (Or Salmon) in a Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded or sliced thin)2 tablespoons extra...

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Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 8 hot Italian sausages (if you prefer) or 8 italian sweet sausage (...

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Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1...

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Shanghai Noodles
AsianChineseMain dish

Shanghai Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground szechaun peppercorns1/2 cup chicken stock3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons black...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Green Peppers With Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 10 green peppers, cored and seededolive oil ( for the frying pan)2 tomatoes2...

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Baked Italian Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Baked Italian Shrimp

Ingredients: 2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2...

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Seafood Vol-Au-Vent
< 60 minsMain dishSeafood

Seafood Vol-Au-Vent

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 -4 tablespoons...

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Balsamic Chicken Breast With Cilantro
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken Breast With Cilantro

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cups balsamic vinegar1 bunch fresh cilantro6 cloves fresh...

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Crevettes With Feta and Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Crevettes With Feta and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 750 ml tomato sauce250 g Greek feta cheese, crumbled50 ml olive oil1 bunch...

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Meatloaf with a Kick
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf with a Kick

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground round ( lean...

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Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
ChickenElbow macaroniMain dish

Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine8 ounces...

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Ukrainian Nalysnyky (Savory With Dill)
DessertEggs/dairyMain dish

Ukrainian Nalysnyky (Savory With Dill)

Ingredients: 2 eggs, well beaten1 1/2 cups milk1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups...

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Country Ham and Biscuit Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Ham and Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 6 frozen biscuit dough1 cup tiny peas, thawed1 1/2-2 cups ham, cut into...

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Beef Fiesta Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 (35 ounce) cans...

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Fettuccini With Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Fettuccini With Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup minced onions1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Open-Faced Tuna and Artichoke Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Faced Tuna and Artichoke Melt

Ingredients: 4 pieces canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ( about 1/2 cup)1/4 cup...

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Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad
Main dishPenneSalads

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach8 ounces asiago cheese, grated5 -6 ounces chopped...

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Nearly Zen
Main dishShrimpSoups & stews

Nearly Zen

Ingredients: cooking spray2/3 cup chopped onions2/3 cup chopped red bell peppers2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Vegetarian Mi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Vegetarian Mi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles)

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked soba noodles (ramen work great and are inexpensive) or 1...

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Moo Goo Gai Pan II
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moo Goo Gai Pan II

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons cornstarch1...

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Asian Chicken or Turkey Crispy Lettuce Wraps
Main dishPoultryVegetables

Asian Chicken or Turkey Crispy Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken (a mixture of dark and white meat) or...

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Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemons
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemons

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 (3 lb) chicken, each cut into 6 pieces1/2 teaspoon...

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Herbed Chicken Fritters
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Herbed Chicken Fritters

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced1 tablespoon...

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Sweet and Sour Meatloaf (Microwave)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sweet and Sour Meatloaf (Microwave)

Ingredients: 1 eggs5 tablespoons ketchup, divided2 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons onion...

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Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Dinner
Low fatMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolly Parton’s 5-Layer Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, sliced2 cups vegetarian ground beef1 cup onions, sliced1 cup green...

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Garlic Bread Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Garlic Bread Pie

Ingredients: 1 loaf garlic bread8 ounces cream cheese with tomato and basil1 lb ground...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches

Ingredients: low-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon prepared pesto sauce ( , of course, you could make...

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Basil Parmesan Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Basil Parmesan Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided1/4 cup minced fresh...

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Spaghetti With Zesty Bolognese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti With Zesty Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 small onions, chopped1/4 cup kraft zesty Italian dressing1 lb ground beef1 (15...

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Garlicky Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlicky Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut up and skin removed ( 3 lbs)2 large heads...

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Portuguese Style Pork Cutlets
Main dishMeatPork

Portuguese Style Pork Cutlets

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork chops or 2 lbs sliced boneless pork loin, pounded...

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Crab Stuffed Shells
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Crab Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages jumbo pasta shells1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Spicy Okra Stir Fry(Middle Eastern Style)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOnions

Spicy Okra Stir Fry(Middle Eastern Style)

Ingredients: 14 ounces of whole baby okra ( or equivalent)2 cups diced tomatoes1 cup...

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Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream1 tablespoon light mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon curry powder2 cups chopped...

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Colorado Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Colorado Pie

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon...

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Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Authentic Tunisian Couscous Au Poulet

Ingredients: 2 cups couscous ( I like Tria or Ile de France brand)4 medium...

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Aunt Kay's Pork Chops Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Aunt Kay’s Pork Chops Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium pork chopssalt and pepper2 cups instant rice1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 (16 ounce) bags fresh mixed...

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Pork Spareribs With Honey
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Spareribs With Honey, Soy and Sesame

Ingredients: 1 1/4 kg pork spareribs1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon honey1...

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"mandarin" Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

“mandarin” Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ginger2...

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Baked Chicken Puff
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Puff

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, soupo1/3 cup milk1/2...

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BLT Egg Bake
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

BLT Egg Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise5 slices bread, toasted4 slices American cheese12 slices bacon, cooked and...

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