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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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Mexican Bean Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Mexican Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup chopped onions2 carrots, diced1 medium zucchini, cubed1 (16 ounce)...

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Whole Roasted Red Snapper With Smoked Paprika-Hot Garlic Sauce
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Whole Roasted Red Snapper With Smoked Paprika-Hot Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: fish1 bunch parsley1 oranges, thinly sliced1 lemons, thinly sliced1 (4 lb) whole red...

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Spinach Flan
< 4 hoursMain dishVegetables

Spinach Flan

Ingredients: 175 g wholemeal self-rising floursalt75 g butter450 g fresh and baby spinach leaves1...

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Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Etouffee (A-2-Fay)

Ingredients: 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp1 small onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers,...

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Sensational Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishMeat

Sensational Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless top round steaks ( other steak works well)1 (10 3/4...

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Super Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Chicken, Broccoli ‘n Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut in small bite size pieces)1...

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Unlikely Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unlikely Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/3 cup all-fruit...

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Many Way Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Many Way Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup minced onions1 eggs, slightly...

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"KILLER" Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

“KILLER” Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage ( I use Spicy Turkey sausage)1/2 lb ground beef...

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Souper Meat 'n' Potatoes Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Souper Meat ‘n’ Potatoes Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( I use lean)1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup fine...

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Revithopilafo (Chickpea Pilaf)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Revithopilafo (Chickpea Pilaf)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until tender ( or 1 lb...

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Low Fat
AsianMain dishVegetables

Low Fat, Low Cal, Vegan Pad Thai

Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles2 teaspoons peanut oil1 medium red bell peppers ( julienned)2...

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Peach Honey Baked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Peach Honey Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon fillets5 peaches3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon dry mustard (...

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Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons minced shallots3/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4...

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Parmesan Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed corn flakes3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1/4...

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Mom's Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)
ChickenMain dishStews

Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed ( boneless thighs if you can find...

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Georgia BBQ Hash
ChickenCondimentsetc.

Georgia BBQ Hash

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs lean pork roast2 -3 lbs lean beef roast or 2...

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Baked Ziti My Way
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Ziti My Way

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta1 lb chopped beef1 (26 ounce) jars prepared spaghetti sauce3...

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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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Hungarian Rakott Kaposzta
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Hungarian Rakott Kaposzta, Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 onions, cut in wedges6 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon caraway seeds8...

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Baked Stuffed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Stuffed Salmon

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) salmon1/2 cup flour8 slices moist crumbed bread1/4 cup butter1 chopped...

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Weiners on a Stick
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Weiners on a Stick

Ingredients: vegetable oil or shortening, for deep frying1 cup of your favourite barbecue sauce1...

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Taco One Skillet Meal
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco One Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, diced1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 cup...

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Cheese Steak Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Cheese Steak Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small green bell peppers or 1 small red bell...

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Butternut Squash Salmon Curry
Main dishSalmonStews

Butternut Squash Salmon Curry

Ingredients: 30 ml oil15 ml mustard seeds1/2 kg fresh salmon, boneless and skinned, cut...

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Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced2 cups spaghetti sauce, bottled or homemade1 1/2 cups...

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Jolean's Killer Spaghetti Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Jolean’s Killer Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil1/2 cup onions, diced1/2 cup celery, diced1/2 cup green peppers, diced1...

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Ratatouille Baked Fish
Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Ratatouille Baked Fish

Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick1 small eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Real Copper River Salmon

Ingredients: 4 lbs copper river salmon1/2-1 cup butter ( or however much you feel...

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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons ginger2 teaspoons...

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Oriental Chicken and Mango
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oriental Chicken and Mango

Ingredients: 1 cup pre-sifted flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cold water1 cup...

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Copeland's Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Copeland’s Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: vegetable oil ( for frying)1 -3 1/4 lb chicken pieces ( 2 drumsticks,...

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Baked Grits
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Baked Grits

Ingredients: 1 cup quick grits3 cups water1 teaspoon salt1/2 lb Velveeta cheese1/2 cup oleo4...

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Chicken Potato Packets
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Potato Packets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup olive oil3 teaspoons rosemary1 teaspoon thyme1/2...

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Apple Crisp Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apple Crisp Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup apple chips1 cup corn flakes2 tablespoons flour, divided1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1...

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Peppercorn Crust
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Peppercorn Crust

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons crushed...

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Cajun Seasoning Blend for Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cajun Seasoning Blend for Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground red...

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Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large onions, sliced into half-moons1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons1 (16...

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Chicken Bruschetta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2...

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Baked Pasta With Chicken Sausage
Main dishPastaPoultry

Baked Pasta With Chicken Sausage

Ingredients: coarse saltpepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup...

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Southwestern Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Southwestern Pizza

Ingredients: 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas ( *)8 ounces shredded mexican cheese1 cup thick...

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Tortilla Ranch Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Tortilla Ranch Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green bell peppers, chopped1 cup red bell peppers,...

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Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled,deveined,tails left on ( about 36)3 cups loosely...

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Chicken Burritos With Cheese and Black Bean Salsa
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Burritos With Cheese and Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) boneless chicken breast halves, flattened, grilled, and cut in strips1/3...

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Hoppin' John
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Hoppin’ John

Ingredients: 1 lb dried black-eyed peas2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions, peeled and finely...

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Spicy Ginger Chicken With Peanuts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Ginger Chicken With Peanuts

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided ( low sodium)1 tablespoon dry white wine1 lb...

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Easy
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy, Low-fat Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella...

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Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb udon noodles1/4 cup chopped peanuts1 bunch chopped scallions1 cucumbers, peeled and...

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German Applesauce Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

German Applesauce Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup onions, chopped1 cup applesauce1 cup...

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Spaghetti Squash With Pesto-Olive Sauce for One
Main dishOne Dish mealSquash

Spaghetti Squash With Pesto-Olive Sauce for One

Ingredients: 3/4 cup spaghetti squash, cooked1 tablespoon pesto sauce1/3 cup olives, chopped ( garlic...

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Superior Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Superior Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix ( I use Liptons)2 lbs...

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Three Bean Pasta
Main dishPastaSalads

Three Bean Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb No Yolks egg noodle substitute, uncooked1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans,...

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Herb-Roasted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons fresh thyme (...

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Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Italian Rolled Peppers With Mushrooms and Ricotta

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers ( may mix colors)16 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped...

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Cabbage Goulash
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb pork sausage3 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons white vinegar1...

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Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Grilled Scallops With Cashew - Cucumber Relish
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Grilled Scallops With Cashew – Cucumber Relish

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, diced1/2 cup cashews, chopped1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Passover Cheese Puff
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Passover Cheese Puff

Ingredients: 6 eggs1 cup matzo meal1 cup milk2 cups cottage cheese4 ounces hard cheese,...

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Mozzarella Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mozzarella Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced mushrooms4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 eggs, beaten1 cup seasoned bread...

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