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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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Oven-Roasted Country-Style Ribs
Low carbMain dishMeat

Oven-Roasted Country-Style Ribs

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs country-style pork ribs or 3 -4 lbs boneless sirloin pork...

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Oriental Style One-Dish Dinner
< 15 minsCasserolesMain dish

Oriental Style One-Dish Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork2 cups Chinese cabbage or 2 cups cabbage, Chopped2 carrots,...

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LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Roll-Ups With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 16 cremini mushrooms, caps cleaned with a damp towel and finely chopped in...

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Pasta Quesadilla
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Pasta Quesadilla

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry pasta2 cups grated monterey jack cheese4 ounces diced green chilies1...

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Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Pasta with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh linguine ( about half a package)1/2 lb ground pork, unseasoned2...

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Fabulous Spinach Marinara
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fabulous Spinach Marinara

Ingredients: 1 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach1 cup diced...

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Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin ( or ground beef)2 cups celery, sliced2...

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Pasta With Peas
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Peas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb prosciutto, julienned2 cups peas, fresh or frozen1 1/16 lbs pasta2 cups...

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Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins
ApplesMain dishPork

Pork Chops With Apples and Raisins

Ingredients: butter6 pork loin chops1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1/4 cup water1 teaspoon...

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Round Steak Casserole
Beef steaksCasserolesMain dish

Round Steak Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean round steak, tenderizedcreole seasoning3 tablespoons oil1 onions, chopped1 cup uncooked...

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Lemon-Oregano Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon-Oregano Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon dried oregano2 cloves...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Papa’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs frying chickens ( cut up)4 large sweet red peppers ( cut...

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Pork Loin Chops With Cinnamon Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Loin Chops With Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 (4 ounce) boneless center...

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Kielbasa and Potato Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Kielbasa and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10...

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Buffalo Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buffalo Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon salt4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Indonesian Fried Rice - Nasi Goreng
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Indonesian Fried Rice – Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked rice2 tablespoons oil1 eggs, lightly beaten5 shallots, peeled and...

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Spicy Chicken Jambalaya
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Chicken Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into 1-inch cubes)salt and pepper,...

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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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Lemon Pasta E Fagioli
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lemon Pasta E Fagioli

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ditalini, half cooked3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 onions, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Steak Fajitas
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless sirloin steaks, cut into strips2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 medium green...

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Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1 1/3 cups milk1...

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Mediterranean Pork and Tapenade Roll-Ups
Main dishMeatPork

Mediterranean Pork and Tapenade Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 2/3 cup seeded black olives1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, crushed4 sun-dried tomatoes...

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Mustard-Bourbon Kabobs
Main dishMeatPork

Mustard-Bourbon Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup...

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Breaded Garlic and Dill Fish - Low Fat
FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Garlic and Dill Fish – Low Fat

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs firm white fish fillets ( cod, haddock or flounder work...

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Spicy Rice and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Rice and Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, medium size,chopped2 1/2 cups water2 cups rice1/4 cup...

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Herbed Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Herbed Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon...

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Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese - 'goodfellas' Style
Main dishPastarice and grains

Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese – ‘goodfellas’ Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb1 cup sun-dried tomato paste2...

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Pad Thai - Lower Fat Version
Main dishSeafoodSide dishes

Pad Thai – Lower Fat Version

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans undiluted chicken broth, can use low sodium1/2 lb rice...

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Baked Buttermilk Mustard Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Buttermilk Mustard Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes...

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Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cabbage Noodles With Crispy Bacon

Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cabbage ( any coleslaw mix)3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon sea salt...

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Summer Garden Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Summer Garden Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons finely chopped...

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Taco-Filled Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco-Filled Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix ( 1-1/4...

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CheeseMain dishStews

Three Sisters Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter1 large onions, chopped medium3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups fresh corn2...

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Taquitos (Ground Beef)
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Taquitos (Ground Beef)

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chuck1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 cup tomato sauce1...

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Orange Roasted Salmon
Main dishOrangesSalmon

Orange Roasted Salmon

Ingredients: 2 oranges, unpeeled and sliced1 onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil5 (6...

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Baked Chimichangas
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chimichangas

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs shredded beef or 2 -3 lbs shredded pork or 2...

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Quick and Easy Beef or Chicken Mole
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Quick and Easy Beef or Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes3 garlic cloves, minced1 lb ground beef ( or...

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Eight Layer Tortilla Stack
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Eight Layer Tortilla Stack

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 3/4 cups chopped bell peppers ( any color)1/2 cup...

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Osman's Weiner Schnitzel
Main dishMeatPork

Osman’s Weiner Schnitzel

Ingredients: 4 slices pork loin1 cup flour2 eggs1 cup breadcrumbssalt and black pepper1 lemonsoil...

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Risotto With Parmigiano-Reggiano in a Crock Pot
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Risotto With Parmigiano-Reggiano in a Crock Pot

Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil olive oil, pluslittle extra basil olive oil2 shallots, peeled and...

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Savory Baked Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Savory Baked Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or more if you prefer the breasts more creamier)1/4...

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Pepperoncini  (oil and Garlic Spaghetti)
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pepperoncini (oil and Garlic Spaghetti)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti6 -8 garlic cloves, sliced fine NOT MINCED1/2 cup olive oil,...

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Macaroni-Ham Salad
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni-Ham Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked macaroni1 cup diced cheddar cheese2 tablespoons salad oil2 tablespoons vinegar1...

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Summer Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Summer Sirloin

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher...

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Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Low cholesterolMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 large green peppers2 tablespoons onions, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic salt1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Creamy Sausage Penne
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Creamy Sausage Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta ( fusilli or ziti could also be used, but...

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Sizzlin' Steak Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sizzlin’ Steak Burgers

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak seasoning1 lb lean ground beef4 slices gouda...

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Aphrodite's Faster Than Takeout Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Aphrodite’s Faster Than Takeout Pizza

Ingredients: 1 eggplants1 red peppers1/2 red onions1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup olive oil4 tablespoons...

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Teriyaki Tofu Burgers
Main dishPineappleSoy/tofu

Teriyaki Tofu Burgers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light soy sauce1/2 cup frozen pineapple concentrate, thawed2 tablespoons ketchup1 tablespoon...

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Arabic Eggplant (Aubergine) Stew
Main dishStewsVegetables

Arabic Eggplant (Aubergine) Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants3 (6 ounce) onions, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Cream of Coconut Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cream of Coconut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onions1/4 cup carrots, shredded3 garlic...

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Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1...

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Quick Meatball Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Meatball Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages cooked italian-style meatballs, thawed ( approximately 60 meatballs)2 (26...

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Hellmann's Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Low-fat Version)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hellmann’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Low-fat Version)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hellmann mayonnaise1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 teaspoons...

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Sauteed Chicken Breast With Clover Honey and Chili
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sauteed Chicken Breast With Clover Honey and Chili

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin stripssalt, to tastefresh ground black...

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Busy Night Chicken Lo Mein
Main dishPastaPoultry

Busy Night Chicken Lo Mein

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Easy Pantry Pasties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Easy Pantry Pasties

Ingredients: 3/4 cup diced frozen carrots or 3/4 cup peas and carrots1 teaspoon butter1...

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Golden Jubilee Chicken
Main dishPoultrySalads

Golden Jubilee Chicken

Ingredients: 1 small red onions, chopped1/2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1/2 teaspoon curry...

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Cheat's Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts - in a Jar!
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cheat’s Easy Spiced Couscous With Fruit and Nuts – in a Jar!

Ingredients: 250 g couscous1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 4 ounces melted butter4 teaspoons...

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Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Red Pepper Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta3 large red bell peppers, sliced in thin ringsfresh hot peppers,...

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