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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 and Mushroom Risotto
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 leeks, white and pale green parts halved, washed, thinly...

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Turkey Spinach Mealoaf
BeefMain dishTurkey

Turkey Spinach Mealoaf

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup skim...

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BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spicy Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks1/3 cup soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon paprika1/2...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef and Vegetable Kabobs in Red Wine Marinade

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup dry red wine2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons dried...

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Chicken Madeira Portabella
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Madeira Portabella

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 boneless skinless chicken breastsflour1 large portabella mushrooms, sliced3 ounces...

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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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Baked Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup flour2 teaspoons baking...

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Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) pork tenderloins16 ounces barbecue sauce ( homemade or bottled)1 teaspoon...

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Salmon Nuggets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon ( or flake up some leftover salmon)1/4...

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Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Cheese Muffin Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Muffin Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup ripe olives, sliced1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 medium onions, chopped1/2...

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Dorothy's Baked Mostaccioli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dorothy’s Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, skin removed1 green peppers, cored and thinly sliced1 medium...

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Oven Meatballs and Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Oven Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 lb ground pork3 eggs, lightly beaten4 ounces French bread,...

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Crab Pie
AppetizersMain dishSavory pies

Crab Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon flour1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white flour2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder3...

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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen chopped spinach6 boneless chicken breasts6 slices ham6 slices gruyere cheese,...

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Breaded Ranch Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Breaded Ranch Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick ( with the bone)1/2 cup flour1 eggs1...

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Chicken Breasts With Lavender and Honey Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts With Lavender and Honey Glaze

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 tablespoon dried lavender...

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Vegetarian Veggie Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Vegetarian Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers1/4 cup chopped green bell...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Tender Thin Steaks With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 -5 thin-sliced New York strip steaks ( 1/4 inch thick)2 crushed garlic...

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Pork With Prunes
Main dishMeatPork

Pork With Prunes

Ingredients: 1 kg pork shoulder chops1/2 cup olive oil ( or less, depends on...

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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles ( bean threads)1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 cup...

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Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin steaks1/2 cup orange juice3/4 teaspoon cornstarch3 tablespoons light soy...

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Easy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided4 ounces cream cheese, cubed1 1/2 cups...

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Chocolate Chili with Apples
ApplesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chocolate Chili with Apples

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey2 cups chopped onions3 cloves minced garlic1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Easy "no Peek" Prime Rib
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Easy “no Peek” Prime Rib

Ingredients: 1 rib roast ( 5-6 lbs)2 tablespoons onion salt2 tablespoons seasoning salt2 tablespoons...

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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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Chipotle Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Chipotle Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups rice, cooked ( We use Basmati rice)1/3 cup extra-strong chicken broth...

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Creole Chicken Fricassee
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creole Chicken Fricassee

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) cut-up whole chickenssalt and pepper1 tablespoon olive oil3 onions, chopped2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Dinner Party Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces brie cheese, quartered8...

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Little Thai Turkey Loaves
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Little Thai Turkey Loaves

Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter2 garlic cloves, quartered1 tablespoon fresh ginger ( chopped)1 small...

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711 Kirkwood's Barley Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

711 Kirkwood’s Barley Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2...

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Gorgonzola and Sage Sirloin Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Gorgonzola and Sage Sirloin Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/4 cup red wine2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 shallots, minced1 -2...

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Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee

Ingredients: 2 cups diced eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided4 teaspoons vegetable...

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Please Don't Hate Us Because We're Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Please Don’t Hate Us Because We’re Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked,boned and diced1/2 cup chicken broth ( I actually use...

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Easy Mexican Lasagna
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (16 ounce) jars salsa1 (16 ounce) jars of nacho...

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Scoozi's Pollo Al Limone
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Scoozi’s Pollo Al Limone

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( single breasts, or, sometimes I like to...

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Nutty Rice and Black Beans
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Nutty Rice and Black Beans

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked brown rice ( cooked measure)1/2 cup cooked black beans (cooked...

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Parmesan Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Parmesan Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef8 ounces ground pork1 large eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese...

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Beef With Tomato Gravy
BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef With Tomato Gravy

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef sirloin, cut into about 1-inch cubes ( you can really...

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 105 g grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup dried herbs ( of your...

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Asian Chicken Wrap
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Asian Chicken Wrap

Ingredients: 1 whole cooked chicken, about 4 cups of shredded meat2 red bell peppers4...

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Grilled Pork Chops With Vanilla-Scented Apples
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Chops With Vanilla-Scented Apples

Ingredients: 4 pork chops3 large firm sweet apples, cored, peeled and sliced into 12...

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Mushroom Bacon Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Bacon Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained5 slices bacon,...

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Tomato Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 cup rice1 can tomato soup2 cups water2 tablespoons dehydrated onion1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Weeknight Chicken Croquettes

Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) cans chicken1 medium onions, shredded1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs1...

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Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomatoes Stuffed with Barley, Cilantro and Almonds

Ingredients: 12 medium tomatoes, perfectly round for easy stuffing1 cup olive oil3 cups minced...

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Best Ever Cheesy Chicken Alfredo!
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best Ever Cheesy Chicken Alfredo!

Ingredients: 1 lb diced cooked chicken1 lb cubed Velveeta cheese1/4 cup butter2 1/2 teaspoons...

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Chorizo
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chorizo, Bean and Butternut Squash Chilli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped225 g spanish...

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Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf
Main dishPorkPoultry

Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 lb bulk breakfast sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean)2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)  With Hot Garlic Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Eggplant (Aubergine) With Hot Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 -6 Chinese eggplants (these are long and slender-Chinese groceries will have them)...

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Low Fat Barbecue Chicken Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Low Fat Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 whole wheat pita bread2 tablespoons barbecue sauce ( we used KC Masterpiece)4...

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Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Honey Pecan Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops ( about 1/2 inch thick)3 tablespoons all-purpose...

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Camembert Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Camembert Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts100 g camembert cheese or 100 g brie cheese1/4 cup seasoned...

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Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca)
Main dishSaltwater fishStews

Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca)

Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish steaks, cut into 6 portions ( leave skin on...

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Tofu Tso's for  Average Joes
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Tso’s for Average Joes

Ingredients: 12 1/3 ounces extra firm tofu2 eggs2 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vegetarian chicken bouillon...

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Tuna Pasta with Artichoke and Semi-Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna Pasta with Artichoke and Semi-Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 500 g pasta shells2 tablespoons olive oil ( preferably extra virgin, as it...

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Vegetarian Pad Thai
AsianMain dishThai

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles, uncooked2 teaspoons peanut oil2 cloves garlic, minced ( (medium...

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Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, reserve liquid3 tablespoons honey1 lemons, juice of2...

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Ww Hawaiian Turkey Loaf  (Weight Watchers 6 Points Per Serving)
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Ww Hawaiian Turkey Loaf (Weight Watchers 6 Points Per Serving)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange juice5 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons chopped onions3/4 red peppers or...

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