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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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Pork Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Pork Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup flour3 lbs pork loin, cut in 1 inch...

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Nova Scotia Crab Quiche
CrabMain dishSavory pies

Nova Scotia Crab Quiche

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts, thinly rolled1 cup mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons...

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Penne Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Quinoa Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 1/3 cups water1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil1...

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Low Carb Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil2 cups broccoli, blanched1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots1/2 cup onions,...

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Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g fish fillets1 cup plain flour1/3 cup cornflour1 egg whites3/4 cup wateroil...

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Chinese Hamburger Hash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Hamburger Hash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 tablespoon oil2 medium onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1 (10...

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Rachael Ray's Hungarian Sausage and Lentil Stoup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Rachael Ray’s Hungarian Sausage and Lentil Stoup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 lbs bulk hot Italian sausage3 garlic...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grumpy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 onions2 cloves...

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Grilled Citrus Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 limes1 oranges3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 garlic cloves, minced6 boneless chicken breasts...

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Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Mashed Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 stalk celery, including the leaves, chopped fine1 carrots,...

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Baked Seafood Salad
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Seafood Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1 cup crabmeat1...

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Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Ultimate Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped finely2 celery ribs, diced2 carrots, diced1 -2 jalapeno peppers,...

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Easy Cheesy Chicken With Pasta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Easy Cheesy Chicken With Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta1 (16 ounce) packages Velveeta cheese, cubed1 (8 ounce)...

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Unbelievable Chicken Meatloaf
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unbelievable Chicken Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs1 large egg whites1 medium carrots1 small...

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Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends removed discarded ( cut the asparagus into...

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Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves5 teaspoons grated lemon rind1 tablespoon...

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Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Chickpeas and Penne With Pecan Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients: 1 onions1 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas1/4 lb penne pasta1/2 cup roasted red peppers2...

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Marinated Tofu Salad for 1 Person
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Marinated Tofu Salad for 1 Person

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef with Hoisin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice ( I use grated rind as well)1 tablespoon...

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Sausage-Brown Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage-Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage2 cups cooked brown rice3/4 cup milk1 stalk celery, chopped1/8 cup...

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Pork Tenderloin on a Vegetable Bed
Main dishPorkVegetables

Pork Tenderloin on a Vegetable Bed

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon cracked black pepper...

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Sizzling Steak and Onions
BeefChickenMain dish

Sizzling Steak and Onions, (Vietnam)

Ingredients: 675 g tenderloin or 675 g steak fillets, cut into 3/4 inch cubessalt1/2...

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Beans and Greens Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Beans and Greens Pasta

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray4 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped mushrooms4 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Baked Shrimp With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 lb shrimp,...

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Beef Rolls with Parmesan
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Rolls with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, Olives, and Capers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled1/4...

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Macaroni and Bleu Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Macaroni and Bleu Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3/4-1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon...

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Pork Tamale Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pork Tamale Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2...

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Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

White Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/2 cup olive oil ( or use a combination of oil...

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Pork Chops Parmesan
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops Parmesan

Ingredients: 6 large pork chopssalt & pepper1/3 cup flour1/4 cup butter1 can cream of...

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Spanish Rice With Chicken and Sausage
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Spanish Rice With Chicken and Sausage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon other cooking oil3 lbs of meaty...

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Shabbat Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Shabbat Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onions2 whole cloves1 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon...

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Pizza Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pizza Pot Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni8 ounces Italian sausage1 teaspoon instant minced onion1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa  (Flautas Con Pollo)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)

Ingredients: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled4 cups cooked chicken, shredded24 corn tortillas8 roma tomatoes,...

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Pork Roast With Peppercorn-Mustard Crust and Cider Gravy
Main dishPorkVegetables

Pork Roast With Peppercorn-Mustard Crust and Cider Gravy

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, plus1 tablespoon butter, room temperature1 tablespoon cracked white peppercorns4 1/2...

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Barbecue in the Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbecue in the Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 bunch scallions, chopped1 lemons, zest of3 tablespoons tomato paste2...

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Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb vegetarian ground beef ( I recommend Lightlife Gimme Lean Ground Beef...

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Pasta in a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta in a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Chardonnay wine1 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softenedpepper1 pinch...

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Golden Potato Coated Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Golden Potato Coated Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about one pound)1 egg whites2 tablespoons...

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American Style Butter Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

American Style Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken, cut into bite size1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste1/2 cup plain...

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Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Avocado Salsa
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Citrus Chicken with Fresh Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lemons, juice of1 limes, juice of1 oranges, juice...

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Noodles and Cabbage
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Noodles and Cabbage

Ingredients: 4 cups cabbage ( sliced)1 small onions ( chopped)1/4 cup butter1 lb wide...

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Burger of the Gods
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Burger of the Gods

Ingredients: 8 ounces chuck, trimmed,cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes8 ounces sirloin, trimmed,cut into...

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Braised Ligurian Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Ligurian Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour, heaping1 chicken, cut into serving sized pieces ( I use...

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Old World Style Italian Turkey Meatballs
CheeseEggsMain dish

Old World Style Italian Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or 1/2 lb ground italian pork sausage,and 1/2...

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Korean-Style Noodles With Vegetables (Chap Chae)
Main dishPastaVegetables

Korean-Style Noodles With Vegetables (Chap Chae)

Ingredients: 5 -6 ounces bean thread noodles ( very thin bean thread style, sold...

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Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Savory Indian Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes1 cup diced onions1/3 cup water or 1/3 cup unsweetened...

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Peachy Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Peachy Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cube1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Lentil Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lentil Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 large onions, sliced thin2 tablespoons olive oil6...

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Quick Chicken and Wine
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken and Wine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup parmesan...

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To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishPastarice and grains

To Die for Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fettuccine pasta1 cup butter1 1/2 cups heavy creamsalt and pepper1...

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Chili's Chicken Strips
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili’s Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 3 inch strips1 eggs1/2 cup soda pop...

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Simmered Pork with Mustard-Caper Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Simmered Pork with Mustard-Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloins, cut into 1/2 inch rounds1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilgarlic...

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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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Cheeeesy Lasagna Soup
LasagnaMain dishSoups & stews

Cheeeesy Lasagna Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 cups water2 (15...

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Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black...

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Green Chili Sauce
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Green Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 4 -8 ounces pork, cut into small bite size pieces1/4 cup shortening or...

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Haddock With Bacon and Onions
FishMain dishSeafood

Haddock With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock fillets, cut into 4 8-ounce portions2 tablespoons lemon juice (...

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Beef Stew in Berbere Sauce
BeefMain dishStews

Beef Stew in Berbere Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large white onions, chopped coarsely1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon...

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Mary's Baked Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mary’s Baked Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic1/2 cup onions3 slices bread3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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