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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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Gypsy Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Gypsy Chicken

Ingredients: 3 stalks celery, trimmed and without leaves1 large yellow onions, peeled and cut...

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Burgundy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burgundy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons...

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Steamed Greens With Toasted Almonds
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Steamed Greens With Toasted Almonds

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds12 asparagus spears250 g broccoli, broken into florets2 zucchini, chopped...

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Margarita Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Margarita Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup gold tequila or 1/4 cup white tequila1/2 teaspoon graterd lime peel2...

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Corn Scallop
CasserolesCornMain dish

Corn Scallop

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup flour1 (16 ounce) cans creamed...

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Enchilada Suiza Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Enchilada Suiza Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders1 tablespoon oil1 -2 tablespoon green enchilada sauce1 (10 ounce)...

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Hamburger Chop Suey
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening1 1/2 cups ground beef1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1...

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Shrimp Scampi - Low Fat
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Scampi – Low Fat

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, uncooked and in shells2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Easy Applesauce Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Applesauce Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed3 tablespoons onions, chopped1 1/2 lbs ground beef1...

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Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 shallots, finely chopped1 head boston lettuce, quartered1 cup chicken...

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Mexican Cheesecake (Savoury)
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Cheesecake (Savoury)

Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas3 tablespoons melted butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces plain...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Con Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Eggplant (Aubergine) Con Penne

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed eggplants ( 1 2/3 inch cubes, about 12 oz)3 tablespoons...

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Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes
CrabMain dishShellfish

Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 slice bread, dried and crusts removed1/8 cup milk1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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Main dishPastaRice

Sprouted Moong and Methi Pulao

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati long grain white rice, washed and soaked in water1/2 cup...

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No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
CrabMain dishShellfish

No Cream Cheese Crab-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1/2...

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Apple Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 -6 ounces cooked chicken, cubed1/4 cup chopped apples1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2...

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Pasta with Olive Oil
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta with Olive Oil, Anchovies and Fennel

Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs, 1 sliced and 1 chopped1 lb bucatini pasta or 1...

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Spinach Pasta Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti or 6 ounces linguine2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1...

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Chicken Artichoke Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken Artichoke Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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Rigatoni and Sausage Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni and Sausage Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of small rigatoni pasta, uncooked ( half box)1 lb Italian sausage1/2...

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Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground gingersaltfresh ground black pepper2 teaspoons ground cumin1...

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Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Diva-Licious Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/4 cup pine nuts1 -2 medium fresh garlic cloves1/8-1/4...

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Lasagna Blanca
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Blanca

Ingredients: 1 lb spicy bulk pork sausage1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8...

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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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Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons...

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Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Cuban Pork Chops with Mojo

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano5...

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Vietnamese  Grilled Sugarcane Prawns
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Vietnamese Grilled Sugarcane Prawns

Ingredients: 1 egg whites2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/4 cup chopped yellow onions, drained of excess...

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Lentil-Grain Burgers My Kids Will Eat!
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lentil-Grain Burgers My Kids Will Eat!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked1/2 cup barley, uncooked1/2 cup dried lentils, uncooked4 3/4...

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon...

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Garlic Dijon Dump Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Dijon Dump Chicken

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons lime juice1 1/2 lbs chicken...

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Pasta Jambalaya
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1/2 cup crisco canola oil2 tablespoons butter1 small red onions, sliced into 1/4...

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Tasty South Beach Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tasty South Beach Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( can use LEAN turkey)1/4 cup better’n eggs...

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Baked Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 1 fryer, cut upsaltpeppergarlic1/3 cup flour1 1/2 cups cold water3 tablespoons butter, melted...

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Sloppy Joe Cups
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sloppy Joe Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefManwich sloppy joe mix ( or sauce of choice)1 can...

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Awesome Mojo Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Awesome Mojo Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 7 chicken breasts, with bone and skin1 (750 ml) bottles mojo criollo3 tablespoons...

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Delight
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Casserole Delight

Ingredients: 4 cups water2 cups No Yolks egg noodle substitute, uncooked1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup...

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Mom's Hammy Macaroni  N' Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Hammy Macaroni N’ Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni1 cup diced ham ( 1 package)1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled1 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 ounces...

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Fantastic Hoisin Salmon Marinade
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Fantastic Hoisin Salmon Marinade

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon...

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Souper Chicken Tetrazzini
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Souper Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 small onions, finely choppedvegetable oil cooking spray1...

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Rice Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Rice Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger, cooked and drained ( or equivalent amount of leftover cooked...

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Macaroni and Peas
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Peas

Ingredients: 1 small onions2 garlic clovesolive oilred pepper flakesblack pepperitalian seasoning ( mix of...

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Tori No Kara-age (deep Fried Chicken Nuggets)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tori No Kara-age (deep Fried Chicken Nuggets)

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into bite sized pieces)3 tablespoons soy...

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Monterey Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Monterey Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces (...

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Pan Seared Sirloin Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan Seared Sirloin Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning1 tablespoon grated...

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Fettuccine in Cayenne Cream Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Fettuccine in Cayenne Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine1 cup heavy cream1/4 lb Fontina cheese, shredded2 ounces parmesan cheese,...

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Mixed Vegetables in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Main dishTomatoesVegetables

Mixed Vegetables in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium aubergines, peeled and cubed2 small zucchini, cubed1 (200 g) packages mushrooms,...

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Turkey Scaloppine With Dijon Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Turkey Scaloppine With Dijon Sauce

Ingredients: 60 ml vegetable oil60 ml honey30 ml Dijon mustard30 ml lemon juice1 garlic...

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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 5 -6 chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1 tablespoon garlic powder1 envelope dried Italian...

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Three Cheese Spinach Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Three Cheese Spinach Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Minute Rice1 1/2 cups boiling water1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup mozzarella...

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Herbed Crepes With Ricotta
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Crepes With Ricotta, Green Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large green bell peppers, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 lb...

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Creamy Celery Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Creamy Celery Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( boneless works best)1 can campbell cream of celery soup1/2...

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EggsMain dishOne Dish meal

Spinach Quiche

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh spinach, cooked drained and dried1 medium onions, chopped1 cup grated...

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Chicken Potato Roast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Potato Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens1 medium apples, cut into quarters1 medium yellow onions, cut...

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Tostada Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tostada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 envelope taco seasoning2 1/2...

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Cheesy Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheesy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 4 cups fusilli or 4 cups rotini pasta, uncooked ( corkscrew pasta)2 tablespoons...

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Monterey Jack Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Monterey Jack Burgers

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce2 lbs lean ground...

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Steak Rub
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Steak Rub

Ingredients: 4 beef steaks1/4 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon ground...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Crunchy Ranch Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped1/3 cup ranch dressing1 teaspoon...

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Creamy Italiano Chicken and Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Italiano Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta ( or other bite-size pasta)1 tablespoon oil1 lb boneless...

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