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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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Nicoise Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Nicoise Salad

Ingredients: lettuce leaves, of your own choice8 ounces green beans, cooked but still crunchy2...

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Pasta with Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Peas and Cream

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( we like penne)1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon cumin2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon turmeric1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Alan’s Chicken Joe

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halvesketchup ( in squeeze bottle)mustard ( in...

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Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, center-cut ( about 1 inch thick, with skin)1...

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Ramen Fried " Rice"
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Ramen Fried ” Rice”

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages pork-flavored ramen noodles ( or smoked ham flavor or...

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Southern Style Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Southern Style Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 large pork chops4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered ( like russet)1 large...

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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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Falafel Turkey Loaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Falafel Turkey Loaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup water2/3 cup tomato and basil pasta sauce1 (6 ounce) packages...

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Chicken With Bacon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Bacon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme2 large chicken...

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Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages medium egg noodles1 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream1 (10...

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White Bean
Main dishSaladsTuna

White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 125 g baby spinach leaves1 (375 g) cans cannellini beans1 (375 g) cans...

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Russian Cabbage Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Russian Cabbage Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter8 ounces softened cream...

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Rigatoni With Chicken and Three Pepper Sauces
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni With Chicken and Three Pepper Sauces

Ingredients: 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta or 1/2 lb other penne pasta, uncooked2 tablespoons olive...

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Italian - Style Mac 'n Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Italian – Style Mac ‘n Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne1 lb italian bulk sweet sausage2...

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Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Marinated Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 500 g baby eggplants250 ml white vinegar250 ml water3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon...

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Baked Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs2 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 -2 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons...

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Chicken With Olives
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Olives

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken pieces8 -10 small whole...

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Baked Chicken Teriyaki
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skinned1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon honey4...

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Low-Fat Italian Turkey Stew
Main dishStewsTurkey

Low-Fat Italian Turkey Stew

Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock1 cup tomato juice3/4 lb turkey breast tenderloins, cut...

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Schezuan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Schezuan Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil2 cloves garlic2 chicken breasts, boned,skinned,& cut into thin strips1/4...

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Roast Chicken With Asparagus and Tahini Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Roast Chicken With Asparagus and Tahini Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/2...

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Fantabulous Family-Style Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Fantabulous Family-Style Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water ( 110 F)1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) packets dry yeast1...

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Bbq Meatloaf With Tangy Onion Topping
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bbq Meatloaf With Tangy Onion Topping

Ingredients: 500 g ground beef500 g ground pork1 onions, chopped fine1 slice bread, torn...

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Fried Chicken Baked in Dill Pickle Juice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fried Chicken Baked in Dill Pickle Juice

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces3/4 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned to...

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Healthy Spaghetti
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Healthy Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped3 tablespoons fresh sweet basil, chopped8 roma tomatoes,...

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Italian Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, minced3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup...

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Sun Ya Fried Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Sun Ya Fried Rice

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons peanut oil2 eggs, beaten and mixed with1/2 teaspoon salt2 green onions,...

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The Best Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

The Best Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw basmati rice, cooked at least 1 day in advance...

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San  Francisco Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

San Francisco Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( I use boneless)3 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons chicken broth...

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Salmon Parcels
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Parcels

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skinned2 teaspoons salt16 ounces phyllo pastry6 tablespoons pesto...

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Gnocchi Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Gnocchi Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package frozen potato gnocchi1 lb bulk pork sausage1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella...

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Tuna Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishTuna

Tuna Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 clove garlic, crushed1 large onions, chopped1 (415 g) cans...

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Pork Steak and Sauerkraut
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Steak and Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil1 pork shoulder chops1 cup crispy sauerkraut, in cello bag...

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Orange-Grilled Chicken With Herbs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Orange-Grilled Chicken With Herbs

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 teaspoon orange rind, grated1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced1/4 teaspoon...

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Italian Beef and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 garlic cloves,...

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Skillet Meatball Goulash
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Meatball Goulash

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1 medium onions, chopped1 (12 ounce) jars beef...

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Turkey Tidbits
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Tidbits

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed1 cup jellied cranberry sauce1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/8 teaspoon...

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Voreniki (Perogies) With Sauerkraut Filling
EggsMain dishSide dishes

Voreniki (Perogies) With Sauerkraut Filling

Ingredients: 2 large eggs3/4 cup whole milk, homogenized1/4 cup whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Meatballs in Broth
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Meatballs in Broth

Ingredients: 400 g ground beef ( Mince)1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon prepared garlic, from jar...

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Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts, cut in pieces2 (14 ounce) packages frozen broccoli1 (10...

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Bloody Mary Style Cabbage Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Bloody Mary Style Cabbage Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package coleslaw mix, with carrots1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Tartiflette

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups strong cheese, crumbled and firmly packed ( reblochon if you...

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Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions
BeefMain dishVegetables

Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 extra large sweet onions1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 1...

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Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Collard Green and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb chicken wings ( 10 pieces)4 cups chicken stock1 onions, chopped4...

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Salmon in a Loaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon in a Loaf

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans sockeye salmon, drained1 cup...

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Snapper Fillets With Herb and Caper Butter
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Snapper Fillets With Herb and Caper Butter

Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets2 tablespoons oilseasoned flour90 g butter, softened1 tablespoon finely chopped...

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Easy Chicken Stroganoff
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 lb chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of...

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Chicken Bake
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese2 cups shredded...

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10 Minute Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce
AmericanCondimentsetc.

10 Minute Mushroom Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil1 onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Teriyaki Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1 clove garlic2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons...

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Macaroni Cheese Salad
Elbow macaroniMain dishSalads

Macaroni Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese1/3 cup finely chopped...

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Good Gravy Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Good Gravy Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 can beef broth1 can...

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Main dishPorkVegetables

Nana Debs Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 center-cut pork chops1 (1 2/3 ounce) envelopes dry onion soup mix1 (32...

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Matzoh Lasagna
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Matzoh Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 matzoh boards1 lb cottage cheese1 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese1/2 cup grated...

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Quick Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup diced cooked chicken2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chinese Chicken Chow Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken1 can cream of mushroom soup1 (9 ounce) cans...

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Marinated Sirloin Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Marinated Sirloin Steak

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks ( about 1 inch...

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Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas!
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed...

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White House Swiss Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

White House Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced2 tablespoons oil, divided1/4 teaspoon thymeseasoning saltblack pepper6 (8 ounce)...

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