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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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Main dishPorkVegetables

Szechuan Style Eggplants

Ingredients: 600 g eggplants200 g ground pork100 g prawns, shelled and chopped2 tablespoons oil1...

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Beefy Tamale Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, for...

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Pork Loin Chop Marinade
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Chop Marinade, Old South African

Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots, loosely thrown in, not pressed into the cup3 large...

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Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)

Ingredients: 5 slices home style bread, crust trimmed off ( 4 oz)1/4 cup milk2...

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Easy Ham and Potato Hash
BreakfastMain dishPotatoes

Easy Ham and Potato Hash

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed1 onions, diced1/2 cup ham, shredded1 -2 tablespoon olive...

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Shrimp and Veggy Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Veggy Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons cornstarch4 tablespoons cold water3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons wine ( I...

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Prawns in an Apple Sauternes Broth
Main dishPotatoesShrimp

Prawns in an Apple Sauternes Broth

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon salt1 lb onions, cut into small dice (...

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Marcia's Core Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Marcia’s Core Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon allspice3 teaspoons...

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Three Sister's Mizithra [ Native American Greek Fusion]
BeansCheeseMain dish

Three Sister’s Mizithra [ Native American Greek Fusion]

Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash ( about 4 pounds)2 cups cooked navy beans or...

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Bangkok Beef Salad
Ground beefMain dishSalads

Bangkok Beef Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons long grain rice1 lb lean ground beef5 shallots, thinly sliced3 cloves...

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Campbell's Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Campbell’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup10 ounces milk ( use can)4 cups...

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Baked Chicken Oregano
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Oregano

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1/8 teaspoon...

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Chinese Chicken Legs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped scallions1/3 cup prepared barbecue sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2...

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Breakfast Pizza Squares
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Breakfast Pizza Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls6 eggs3 teaspoons...

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Zucchini With Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Zucchini With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fusilli or 1 (12 ounce) packages rotini pasta3 large...

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Chicken With Peaches and Basil
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken With Peaches and Basil

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2...

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Sauteed Gnocchi
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sauteed Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen gnocchi2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 garlic cloves, minced1/4...

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Colourful Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Colourful Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 chicken breasts, cut into strips ( or beef)1 red...

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Favorite Chicken Paprika
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Favorite Chicken Paprika

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken tenderloins2 medium onions,...

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Zucchini-Sauerkraut Loaf
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini-Sauerkraut Loaf

Ingredients: 3 cups coarsely grated zucchini1 cup grated potatoes3/4 cup sauerkraut, drained2 tablespoons grated...

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Chicken Breasts Cilantro
ChickenCondimentsetc.

Chicken Breasts Cilantro

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon honey4 boneless skinless chicken breast...

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Bruce's Ground Beef Curry
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bruce’s Ground Beef Curry

Ingredients: 1 kg lean ground beef1 onions ( chopped)2 tomatoes ( diced)2 garlic cloves...

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Chicken Mole De Woolfe
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Chicken Mole De Woolfe

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 1 turkey breast1/2 cup storebought mole ( or one...

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Apple Jelly Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Jelly Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup margarine ( or butter)1/4 cup apple jelly1...

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"Immoral" Sandwich Filling (Loose Meat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

“Immoral” Sandwich Filling (Loose Meat)

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef or 3 lbs ground venison4 teaspoons sugar1/4 cup prepared...

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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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Mediterranean Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mediterranean Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages linguine3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1 lb boneless chicken...

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Chicken and Sweet Potato Simmer

Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes ( about 1 lb/500 g)8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (...

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Crispy  Frying  Batter
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Crispy Frying Batter

Ingredients: 2 eggs, separated,whites set aside1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup lukewarm water1 tablespoon oil3/4 cup...

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Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon and Smokey Tomato-chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped red onions2 teaspoons minced...

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Shrimp and Feta Greek Style Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Shrimp and Feta Greek Style Pizza

Ingredients: homemade or bought pizza dough, uncooked, enough for 1 pizza1 lb uncooked medium-sized...

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Tunnu Aurudici (sauteed Sweet and Sour Tuna Steaks)
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tunnu Aurudici (sauteed Sweet and Sour Tuna Steaks)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 fresh tuna steaks, 1/2 inch thick1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2...

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Amish Six Layer Dinner
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Amish Six Layer Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups ground beef ( uncooked, I use ground round)2 cups raw potatoes,...

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Spanish Garlic Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup onions, chopped1 cup bell peppers, chopped ( any...

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Mushroom Beef Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom Beef Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced1 parsnips, chopped1 large onions, chopped2...

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Doctored Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Doctored Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 7 1/4 ounces Kraft macaroni and cheese1/2 cup sour cream4 tablespoons butter3 ounces...

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Beef Salpicao (stir-fried Garlic Beef)
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Salpicao (stir-fried Garlic Beef)

Ingredients: 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch chunks ( or other tender...

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Chicken With Tomatoes and Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Tomatoes and Wine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 beefsteak tomatoes, chopped into chunks1/2 medium onions, diced3...

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Beef Tenderloin With Three Spreads
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Tenderloin With Three Spreads

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef tenderloin or 4 lbs steaks1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon dried...

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Wild Rice Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup flour2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups chicken...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Salmon with Coriander and Thyme

Ingredients: 4 boneless salmon fillets1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon...

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Mushroom-Walnut Stroganoff Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mushroom-Walnut Stroganoff Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baked potatoes8 medium shallots, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cups chopped mushrooms1/4...

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Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOven

Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) boxes rice pilaf mix3 -6 pork chops1 teaspoon oilsaltpepper...

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Drop Dead Delicious Stuffed Zucchini
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Drop Dead Delicious Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini1 medium onions, minced1 (7 ounce) cans roasted red peppers, chopped1/2...

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Mexican Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup finely chopped...

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BBQ Salmon Filet
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

BBQ Salmon Filet

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) side salmon, small bones removed2 tablespoons lite olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Super Simple Broccoli and Chicken (or shrimp) Alfredo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Super Simple Broccoli and Chicken (or shrimp) Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 package fettuccine1 lb uncooked chicken, sliced into bite sized pieces or 1...

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Easy Turkey Tetrazzini
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Easy Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, ready cut1 lb white mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup butter3 cups chopped...

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Cordon Bleu Casserole Supreme
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cordon Bleu Casserole Supreme

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) packages frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed6 chicken breast halves2 tablespoons...

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Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables,courtesy Giada De La

Ingredients: 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise...

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Roast Chicken with Garlic and Herbs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Roast Chicken with Garlic and Herbs

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole roasting chickenssalt, to tastepepper, freshly ground,to taste1/2 cup olive...

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Spicy African Chicken Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Spicy African Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 (3 lb) chicken, deboned and cut pieces2 garlic cloves,...

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Madame's Orange or Tangerine Peel Beef
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Madame’s Orange or Tangerine Peel Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks1 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1 eggs6 tablespoons flour2...

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Pork Chops Ossobuco-Style
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Ossobuco-Style

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops, 1 inch thick1 tablespoon olive oil1 large carrots, chopped2...

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Crunchy Cheeseroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Cheeseroni

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni ( uncooked)1 lb lean ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Grilled Meat Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Grilled Meat Marinade

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup apple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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Chicken a la King II
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken a la King II

Ingredients: 1/4 cup green peppers, chopped2 ounces mushrooms, sliced; drained1/4 cup butter, melted (...

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Quick tomato and noodle soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick tomato and noodle soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine noodles ( italian, not chinese)100 ml tomato juice ( not...

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Sausage Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Sausage Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green...

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Yorkshire Beef Pudding
< 60 minsMain dishOven

Yorkshire Beef Pudding

Ingredients: 1 small onions, sliced thin1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons flour1 (16 ounce) cans...

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