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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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Broccoli Deluxe
BroccoliCasserolesMain dish

Broccoli Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 (2 ounce) packages frozen broccoli3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup...

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Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup capers1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 lbs tuna, cut into 1 inch...

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Butternut Squash With Pistou
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Butternut Squash With Pistou

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves2/3-1 cup basil leaves3 lbs butternut...

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Spicy Pasta and Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Pasta and Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb precooked deveined and peeled shrimp1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup...

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Lasagna Roll Ups
AppetizersLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna Roll Ups

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry lasagna noodles16 ounces ricotta cheese2 eggs10 ounces frozen chopped spinach...

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Southwest Chicken Bean and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Chicken Bean and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice1 -2 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes...

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Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tofu Casserole With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine1 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onions3...

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Thai Ginger Coconut Vegetable Toss
CoconutMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Ginger Coconut Vegetable Toss

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ginger, grated1 tablespoon sesame oil2 cups cauliflower, in bite sized pieces1/2...

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Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 onions, diced1 (14 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth2...

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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup chopped...

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Pork Chop Rice Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 dash salt and pepper1 cup raw rice1/4 cup chopped onions...

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Chicken Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup onions, minced2 eggssalt and pepper2...

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Punk's Chicken Divan
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Punk’s Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked...

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Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet and Sour Vegetables
FishMain dishSeafood

Chinese New Year Whole Fish With Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 kg fish, cleaned and scaledsaltvegetable oil1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger1 red chilies,...

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Pork Chops With Braised Cabbage and Balsamic Sherry Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chops With Braised Cabbage and Balsamic Sherry Sauce

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick each3/4 teaspoon saltfresh ground pepper,...

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Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles1 1/2 lbs beef ( any lean...

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Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Puerto Rican Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped lean ham1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup green bell peppers1/2 cup...

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Twice Baked Potatoes With the Works
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Twice Baked Potatoes With the Works

Ingredients: 4 large baked potatoes3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese3/4 cup...

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Meatloaf from Heaven
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf from Heaven

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 large sweet onions ( diced)1 (4 ounce) packages Ritz...

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Low Cal Spicy 2 Bean and Chicken Soup
Main dishPoultrySoups & stews

Low Cal Spicy 2 Bean and Chicken Soup

Ingredients: cooking spray1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 1/4 cups sliced carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1/2-1...

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Artichoke Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Artichoke Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 large garlic cloves, peeled2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and...

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Beef and Macaroni
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Beef and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, Chopped2 tablespoons beef base1/3 cup celery, Chopped1 teaspoon dried parsley1/3...

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Ham and Penne Alfredo With Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Ham and Penne Alfredo With Broccoli

Ingredients: 6 cups uncooked penne pasta2 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham5 cups raw broccoli...

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Spaghetti and Spam
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti and Spam

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1 can Spam1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce Directions: Cook spaghetti...

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Fiery Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fiery Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, with skin and bones1 cup sour cream2 teaspoons Tabasco...

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Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Cashew Nuts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Cashew Nuts

Ingredients: 500 g chicken thigh pieces, sliced1 tablespoon cornflour1/3 cup dry sherry1/3 cup chicken...

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Mozzarella Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mozzarella Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 eggs, beaten slightly4 tablespoons instant...

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Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water1 teaspoon sugar3 teaspoons yeast2 tablespoons canola oil1 dash salt3/4...

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Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil1 chopped onions3 cloves minced...

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Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Cabbage and Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)

Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes6 1/4 cups water3 cloves garlic, peeled4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 lb...

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Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes
Main dishSide dishesStews

Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled...

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Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce, Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons fresh...

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Beef Tenderloin With Garlic-Horseradish Crust
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin With Garlic-Horseradish Crust

Ingredients: 1 head garliccooking spray1/3 cup prepared horseradish1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon...

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Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tot Pizza Casserole-lower Fat

Ingredients: 1/2 lb 80% lean/ 20% fat raw ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 teaspoon...

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Medveg
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Medveg

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes1 red peppers1 yellow peppers1 green peppers1 eggplants2 onions2 tablespoons olive...

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Vidalia  Cheeseburger Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Vidalia Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups vidalia sweet onions, chopped1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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London Broil With Steak Sauce Gravy - Rachael Ray
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

London Broil With Steak Sauce Gravy – Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs london broil beef, 1 1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2...

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Grilled Citrus Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 limes1 oranges3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 garlic cloves, minced6 boneless chicken breasts...

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Pork Chops with Curried Caramelized Onions and Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops with Curried Caramelized Onions and Apples

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thickolive oil ( for browning...

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Mama's Best  Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Mama’s Best Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1/2 teaspoon mustard powder1 cup...

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Tofu "Chicken" Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu “Chicken” Salad

Ingredients: 1 package tofu ( firm or extra firm)1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise1/2 cup onions,...

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 6 chicken legs with thigh8 cups water2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onions, chopped2...

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Mum's Pot Roast
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mum’s Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (3 lb) pot roast1 tablespoon oil6...

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Quiche Lorraine with Chicken Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quiche Lorraine with Chicken Sausage

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup flour1 pinch salt2 tablespoons 7-Up soda2 hahanero chicken sausages,...

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Penne with Pancetta
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne with Pancetta

Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta or 4 ounces bacon, diced1/4 cup olive oil2 medium onions,...

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Beefy Hash Browns Skillet Dinner
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beefy Hash Browns Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef2 lbs shredded hash browns ( use...

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Cinnamon Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cinnamon Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup almonds, slivered2 garlic cloves, minced4 -6 boneless skinless chicken...

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Stove Top Macaroni and Tomatoes
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Macaroni and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups uncooked macaroni1 (19 ounce) cans tomatoessalt and pepper Directions: Cook...

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Grill 'em and Watch 'em Weep Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Grill ’em and Watch ’em Weep Burgers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup finely cubed provolone cheese1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers ( see...

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Skillet Pork Chops With Onion and Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Skillet Pork Chops With Onion and Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose floursaltpepper4 pork chops, trimmed ( 1/2...

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The Best Meatballs Ever!
BeefGround beefMain dish

The Best Meatballs Ever!

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup onions, chopped1 large eggs1/2 cup...

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New Mexico Green Chili Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

New Mexico Green Chili Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef3 cloves chopped garlic1 large onions, chopped1 large potatoes,...

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Shanghai Fried Noodles With Pork or Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Shanghai Fried Noodles With Pork or Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh Chinese noodles ( medium)1/2 cup cold water1 tablespoon sesame oil1/2...

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Beef and Egg Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Beef and Egg Sandwich

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef2 large eggs1 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons Allegro marinade1/4 cup...

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Creamy Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Pasta With Mushroom Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces mushrooms2 tablespoons flour1/4 cup scallions, minced1 cup milk1...

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Steph's Chicken tortilla soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Steph’s Chicken tortilla soup

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breastsMexican seasoning2 cans black beans2 cans Rotel Tomatoes ( spicy...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Mushroom Pasta Scampi

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb fresh mushrooms, white,sliced1 tablespoon garlic,...

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Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs chuck roast1 medium onions, peeled and sliced1 -2 lb carrots,...

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