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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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Mike Timlin's Jerked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mike Timlin’s Jerked Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2...

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Szechuan Pork
Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Szechuan Pork

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons water1/4 cup peanut oil2 lbs boneless cooked pork,...

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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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Cheesy Chicken Pot Biscuit Cups (Low Fat
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Chicken Pot Biscuit Cups (Low Fat, Low Cal)

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans homestyle refrigerated biscuits or 1 (7 1/2 ounce)...

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Grandma Rita's Turkey Fettuccine
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Grandma Rita’s Turkey Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages fettuccine3 tablespoons butter8 ounces fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons flour1 (14...

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Enchiladas Rojas
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Enchiladas Rojas

Ingredients: 12 soft tortillas2 chicken breasts5 tomatoes3 jalapenos1/2 onions1 garlic cloves25 g chopped cilantrocreamwhite...

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Serafina's Chicken and Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Serafina’s Chicken and Olives

Ingredients: 1 whole broiler-fryer chickens or 1 whole chicken pieces ( approx. lbs.)3 quarts...

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Vegetable Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and...

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Oven Baked Mostaccioli
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Oven Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium green peppers, diced1 medium onions, diced1 (32 ounce)...

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Zucchini Carrot Saute With Gorgonzola and Walnut Cream Sauce
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini Carrot Saute With Gorgonzola and Walnut Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 medium tender carrots, peeled and julienned5 small...

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Easy Saucy Applesauce Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Saucy Applesauce Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 cups applesauce1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Easy
Main dishMeatNorth american

Easy, Quick and GOOD Pork roast

Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs pork roast4 tablespoons of minced garlic, with oil from the...

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Smothered Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork loins

Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil32 ounces pork chops, with bonesaltpepper1 medium onions1/4 cup celery,...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Crepes With Good Stuff

Ingredients: 1 medium onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 lb ground beef2 tablespoons tomato paste1/2 cup...

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Healthy Pork on the BBQ
Main dishMeatPork

Healthy Pork on the BBQ

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 teaspoon...

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Eve's Brie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Eve’s Brie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta or 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked,rinsed,and drained8 -10...

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Meatball Supper Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Meatball Supper Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon salt1...

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Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 450 g vine rippened cherry tomatoes1/2 teaspoon caster sugar1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic...

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Snapper Veracruz
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Snapper Veracruz

Ingredients: 8 ounces red snapper fillets, scored & lightly dredged in flour5 tablespoons extra...

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Moroccan Chicken With Apricot Couscous and Green Olive Sauce
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Moroccan Chicken With Apricot Couscous and Green Olive Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cinnamon sticks, chopped in pieces8 whole cloves1 teaspoon cayenne2 teaspoons cumin seeds1...

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Ivo's Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Ivo’s Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon chili powder2 garlic cloves, minced1 -2...

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Homemade Hash Browns Omelet
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Homemade Hash Browns Omelet

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon2 cups shredded cooked potatoes1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup green peppers,...

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Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) boxes linguine3 cups diced cooked turkey1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Porcupines

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup long grain...

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Skillet Runza
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Runza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 1/2 cups hot water3 teaspoons instant...

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Honey Dijon Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Honey Dijon Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium...

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Sopa Verde
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Sopa Verde

Ingredients: 8 cups water3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 small onions4 whole cloves1 lb...

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito
Main dishPotatoesYam/sweet potato

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) sweet potatoes2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing1 small...

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Balsamic Fajita Chicken Wraps To Go
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Balsamic Fajita Chicken Wraps To Go

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons lime juice4 tablespoons...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Spaghetti and Mince Casserole

Ingredients: 250 g spaghetti ( sometimes I use a little more)1 onions500 g ground...

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Half-Time Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Half-Time Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast, cut into 3-inch chunks1 medium...

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Alabama BBQ Chicken and White Sauce (Grilled)
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Alabama BBQ Chicken and White Sauce (Grilled)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups snow peas8 ounces vermicelli1 red peppers, sliced thin1/2 cucumbers, sliced...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Karen’s Swiss Steak (Stove Top, Crock Pot or Oven)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick3 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon...

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Easy Turkey Potato-Topped Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Easy Turkey Potato-Topped Casserole

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, peeled, cooked cut into chunks3 tablespoons butter ( can...

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Chicken Enchiladas II
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas II

Ingredients: 3 chicken breast halves1 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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key lime shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

key lime shrimp

Ingredients: 4 key limes or 2 limes4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves chopped...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimpCrisco shortening, melted in deep fryer ( till full...

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Pizza Casserole - Easy and Kid-Pleasing
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Casserole – Easy and Kid-Pleasing

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles1 lb ground beef1/3 cup onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves,...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Dad's  Summertime Fruit  Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Dad’s Summertime Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese ( may use low-fat)2 -3 tablespoons nonfat plain...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cinnamon Roasted Chicken with Pasilla Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 1 chicken ( about 3 pounds)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Denise's Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Denise’s Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chicken4 cups chicken stock ( I just use the water...

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Prize-Winning Santa Fe Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Prize-Winning Santa Fe Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed golden corn soup (...

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Crunchy Curried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Curried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb chicken breasts2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 small garlic cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon...

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Chicken Bruschetta Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Bruschetta Salad

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons capers2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2...

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Pasta With Tomatoes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta With Tomatoes, Black Olives and Capers

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine1 tablespoon olive oil3 medium garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Relleno
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Relleno

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 canned whole green chilies, halved and seeded (...

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Peanut Chicken Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peanut Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken3 tablespoons peanut butter ( I like chunky)2 teaspoons sugar2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chorizo Salsa Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 fresh chorizo sausage4 panini bread, sliced lengthwise ( or similar)50 g arugula1...

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Poached Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Poached Fish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fish fillets1 tablespoon fresh parsley, choppedsalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Spicy Peanut Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Spicy Peanut Pork

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, well trimmedsalt and pepper4 -6 green onions, cut in...

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Indian Corn Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Indian Corn Stew

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 medium bell peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter1 lb ground beef2...

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Broccoli-Cheddar Twin Stuffed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Broccoli-Cheddar Twin Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli1/4 cup sliced fresh button mushrooms1...

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Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets3 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 ounces vegetables,...

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Kelly's Chicken Marsala
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kelly’s Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 cups sliced mushrooms (...

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Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
Main dishMeatNorth american

Emeril’s Chorizo Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb ground pork1/4 lb bulk chorizo sausages, finely ground1...

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Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1 cup long grain rice ( not instant)1...

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Chicken Stew With Tomatoes and Lima Beans
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stew With Tomatoes and Lima Beans

Ingredients: 3 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil7 -8 chicken piecesseasoning salt ( can use white...

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Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon minced...

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