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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-Bean Burritos (Crock Pot)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken-Bean Burritos (Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained1 (16...

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Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Cakes
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Cakes

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, sliced in 1/2 ” slices3 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Beef and Mushrooms
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 piece beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1 slice bacon ( streaky bacon...

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Mozzarella Herbed Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Mozzarella Herbed Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves2/3 cup buttermilk baking mix2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon paprika1/4...

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Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken Breasts Supreme

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or 1 1/2 cups sour cream or 1...

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Crustless Zucchini Pizza
Main dishPizzaSquash

Crustless Zucchini Pizza

Ingredients: 2 cups grated raw zucchini1 teaspoon salt1 clove garlic, minced1 medium yellow onions,...

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Wasabi Chicken Fingers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Wasabi Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 cup wasabi peas4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oilsalt & freshly...

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Country-Fried Chicken with Gravy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Country-Fried Chicken with Gravy

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper3/4...

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AppetizersChickenMain dish

Quick Orange-Cumin Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, crushed1/4 cup parsley1/2 cup orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons...

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Baked Ziti Pizza
Main dishPastaPizza

Baked Ziti Pizza

Ingredients: 1 favorite pizza crusts ( 14-in)14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2...

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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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Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash ( could use Carnival, or other equivalent)1 lb bulk...

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Baked Macaroni and Brie
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Brie

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk1/4 cup heavy cream7 ounces...

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Cevapcici With Paprika Lecho
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cevapcici With Paprika Lecho

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, sliced thin2 red peppers ( sliced in rings or strips...

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Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes, lean12 ounces ginger ale1/2 teaspoon crushed...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Pan-Grilled Steak with Balsamic Peppers

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) steaks2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/4 cup olive...

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Spicy Thai  Grilled Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken thighs, boned2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons...

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Rebecca's Chicken Fingers
Main dishMeatPoultry

Rebecca’s Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( less is fine — if preparing...

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Ta-Chien Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ta-Chien Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces...

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Impossibly Easy Chicken 'n Broccoli Pie
ChickenMain dishSavory pies

Impossibly Easy Chicken ‘n Broccoli Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained or 2 cups...

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Milder Shrimp Creole
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Milder Shrimp Creole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon sugar1...

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Harvest Beef Chuck Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Harvest Beef Chuck Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck ( cubed)1 cup minced...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetables With Pesto and Parmesan Thins

Ingredients: 4 parmesan crackers ( see my other recipe)8 pieces fresh green asparagus8 cherry...

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Nacho Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Nacho Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, cooked1/2 can refried beans (optional)16 ounces sour cream8...

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Ellie's Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ellie’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes macaroni ( we like the wheels or elbows)1 1/2...

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Okonomiyaki - Japanese Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Pizza

Ingredients: 1 sheet nori ( seaweed, about 8×7 inches)1/4 cup catsup1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Parmesan Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Parmesan Fish

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 lb fish steaks, mahimahi,tuna,halibut,etc,approximately...

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Posole (Vegetarian)
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Posole (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks3 cups water, boiling2 onions, chopped4 fresh garlic...

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Beez's Meat Spheres (Aka Meatballs)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beez’s Meat Spheres (Aka Meatballs)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon...

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Chicken and Dressing in One Dish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Dressing in One Dish

Ingredients: 1 chicken1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of celery soup1/2 cup...

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Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, raw, cut into cubes ( aloo)1 cup peas ( matar)1/2...

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Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Tamale Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup boiling water4 cups water1 1/2 cups yellow...

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Broiler Tuna Burger
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Broiler Tuna Burger

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna2 tablespoons chopped onions2 tablespoons sweet gherkins1/4 cup...

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Aunt Becky's Porcupine Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishWhite rice

Aunt Becky’s Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup Minute Rice1/2 cup water1/3 cup finely chopped onions1...

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Chicken With Seven Spices
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Seven Spices

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) chicken ( whole)1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2...

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Spiced Turkey Cutlets
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spiced Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 (2 ounce) turkey cutlets ( each should weigh 2...

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Thunder and Lightning
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Thunder and Lightning

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups chickpeas, cooked ( garbanzo beans)1...

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Grilled Steaks (Or Chops) With Chipotle Butter
Beef steaksMain dishPork chops

Grilled Steaks (Or Chops) With Chipotle Butter

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened1 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce4 (8...

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Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Parmesan Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup...

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BeansBroccoliMain dish

Black Eyed Beans and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, pre-soaked700 g broccoli, chopped into flowerettes2 tablespoons oil3/4...

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Mom's Chuckwagon Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mom’s Chuckwagon Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 medium diced onions1/2 lb bacon, cook crisp and...

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Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined ( tails intact.)1/4 cup butter1 cup freshly...

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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes ( instant or leftovers — I use leftovers)2...

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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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Main dishPineappleWhite rice

Grilled Jerk Swordfish Caribbean with Pineapple Rice

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/3 lb swordfish steaks3 -4 tablespoons bottled jerk marinade ( Caribbean-style...

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No Peek Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

No Peek Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked1 (1 1/4...

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Spaghetti with Cheesy-Tahini Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Cheesy-Tahini Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup tahini3/4 cup lemon juice1/3 cup water2 cloves garlic1 dash tamarisaltnutritional yeast,...

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Oregon Beef-Fruit Stew
BeefMain dishMeat

Oregon Beef-Fruit Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks2 cups apple...

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Prawn Sang Choy Bow
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Prawn Sang Choy Bow

Ingredients: 750 g prawns, chopped1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons chopped spring...

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Gram's Baked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Gram’s Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Quiche -- Spinach Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Quiche — Spinach Sausage

Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell8 ounces bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Pressure Cooker Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Pressure Cooker Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes2 1/2 cups...

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Taco Pizza Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces corn muffin mix1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning1 lb ground beef, browned,...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Herb-Rubbed London Broil

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) london broil beef, about 1 1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Pasta with Prosciutto and Olives

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried farfalle pasta ( bow tie)1/3 cup diced prosciutto1/3 cup...

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Argentinean Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Argentinean Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter3/4 lb beef top round steak, 1/2 inch thick, cut in...

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The BLT Omelet
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

The BLT Omelet

Ingredients: 1 medium tomatoes ( thinly sliced)2/3 cup lettuce ( shredded)3 slices bacon (...

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Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Fresh Vegetable Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 (13 7/8 ounce) cans refrigerated ready-made pizza dough or 2 (10 7/8...

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Mom's Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, browned & drained1 small onions, choppedsalt & pepper2...

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Spicy Vegetable Couscous
Main dishVeganVegetables

Spicy Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pine nuts1 onions, sliced1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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