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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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Pasta with Creamy Red Roasted Pepper Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta with Creamy Red Roasted Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, i used rotelle1 (12 ounce) jars roasted red peppers (...

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Fricasseed Chicken and Dumplings
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fricasseed Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, plus1 tablespoon butter3/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon white pepper3 cups chicken...

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Ginger and Star Anise Poached Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ginger and Star Anise Poached Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 cups chicken stock3 cm ginger, thinly sliced1 star...

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Pepperoni Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pepperoni Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts1 cup breadcrumbs4 tablespoons oil1 (36 ounce) jars spaghetti...

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Aunt Irene's Chicken and Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Aunt Irene’s Chicken and Macaroni

Ingredients: 3 cups diced cooked chicken1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup Miracle Whip2 (10...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 slices rye breadDijon mustardmayonnaise4 ounces lean deli corned beef, thinly sliced2 ounces...

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Chicken Meatballs With Tortellini in Mushroom Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Meatballs With Tortellini in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 eggs1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup asiago cheese1 tablespoon parsley5 tablespoons...

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Creamed Salmon on Toast
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Creamed Salmon on Toast

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chopped green onions2 cups milk1 (14...

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Pork Cantonese
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Cantonese

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins, cut into thin slices1 onions, chopped1 (5/8 ounce) package...

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Roasted Potatoes With Spicy Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Roasted Potatoes With Spicy Tomatoes

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled cut into chunks2 tablespoons olive oilsea salt425 g canned tomatoes,...

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Fresh Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Fresh Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon...

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Hamburger Cobbler
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Hamburger Cobbler

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil1/3 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced onions1/2 lb lean ground...

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Grilled Fish on Skewers
FishMain dishSeafood

Grilled Fish on Skewers

Ingredients: 700 g thick firm white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch cubes (...

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Refried Bean Burritos
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Refried Bean Burritos

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans refried beans ( I use fat free)1 teaspoon chili...

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Sharp Turkey Hoagie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sharp Turkey Hoagie

Ingredients: 1/2 small onions, sliced into rings1 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil4 slices...

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Murag on Mondays
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Murag on Mondays

Ingredients: 150 g fresh crushed ginger75 g fresh crushed garlic1 -2 teaspoon turmericsalt and...

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Meatloaf Parmesan
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Meatloaf Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground meatsalt and pepper, to taste1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons...

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You'll Never Believe There's Tofu In Here Quiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

You’ll Never Believe There’s Tofu In Here Quiche

Ingredients: 1 box mori-nu silken tofu1/2 lb fresh asparagus1 medium onions, finely chopped3 large...

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Heavenly Pizza Dough
Main dishPizzaPoultry

Heavenly Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups beer ( non-alcoholic if desired)1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon honey2...

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Divine Carrots
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Divine Carrots

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced carrots, parboiled1 1/2 cups croutons1 cup grated cheddar cheese2 eggs,...

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Mushroom Orange Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Mushroom Orange Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops3 tablespoons oil3 green onions, sliced8 fresh mushrooms, sliced2 cloves...

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Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts in Spicy Apricot and Plum Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb plums, stoned and finely...

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ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Crillo De Pollo

Ingredients: 2 large onions, coarsely chopped3 1/2 chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces1 teaspoon...

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Queso Beef Enchiladas
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Queso Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat2 cups chopped onions, divided1 bunch green onions3 cloves chopped...

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Artichoke Risotto
Main dishSide dishesWhite rice

Artichoke Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted margarine1 small onions, chopped2 cups carnaroli rice,...

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Beer and Cheese Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Beer and Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup minced carrots1 cup minced celery1 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Pesto Crusted Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages pesto sauce1/2 cup walnuts4 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon lemons,...

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Spicy Peanut Noodles
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine1/2 cup low-fat creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1...

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Chicken and Galangal Soup (Tom-Ka-Gai)
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken and Galangal Soup (Tom-Ka-Gai)

Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced into 1 inch pieces ( or may use galangal)1...

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African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)
BeefMain dishStews

African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons oil, divided2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes1/2 cup flour1/2...

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Country-Style Rigatoni
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Country-Style Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 lb mild sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage3...

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Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Main dishSeafoodTex Mex

Acapulco Margarita Grouper

Ingredients: 4 grouper fillets1/3 cup tequila1/2 cup triple sec3/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon sea...

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Pizza Crock Pot
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizza Crock Pot

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic...

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Sesame Steak
< 60 minsAsianMain dish

Sesame Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks2 tablespoons sesame seeds1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons vegetable oil4...

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Leftover Meatloaf Parmesan
BeefGround beefMain dish

Leftover Meatloaf Parmesan

Ingredients: 4 -6 slices leftover meatloaf1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( or your...

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Cheddar Meat and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Meat and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups instant potato flakes1/2 cup water1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream1...

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Quiche -- Spinach Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Quiche — Spinach Sausage

Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie shell8 ounces bulk pork sausage1/4 cup chopped green onions1...

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Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup...

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Baked Beans Rice and Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Beans Rice and Chicken

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray or 2 tablespoons corn oil6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves,...

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Aunt Mag's Spoonburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Aunt Mag’s Spoonburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 medium chopped onions1 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce1 cup ketchup1...

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Salmon Patties With Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Patties With Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces of leftover salmon or 16 ounces canned salmon2 cups loosely packed...

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Pan-Roasted Chicken With Mushrooms and Rosemary
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pan-Roasted Chicken With Mushrooms and Rosemary

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) boneless chicken breastskosher saltfresh ground black pepper3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishRice

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/4-1/2 ounce dry onion soup...

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Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients: flank steaks ( size of your choice)1/2 cup white wine ( or white...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

’90s Style Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground lean pork or 1/2 lb turkey...

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Taco Salad Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Taco Salad Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup salsa, plus2 tablespoons salsa, divided1/4 cup chili...

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Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, drained4 sweet gherkins, chopped1/2 medium...

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Lemon Olive Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Olive Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 pound)1...

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Almond Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Almond Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup diced celery6 green onions, chopped1 medium green bell...

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Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping

Ingredients: 1 (3 -3 1/2 lb) whole chickens1 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon thyme1 tablespoon butter...

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Cinnamon Nutmeg Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cinnamon Nutmeg Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken1 small onions, minced2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons dried thyme1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Mrs Cobb’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed1/2 can cranberry sauce ( Mrs Cobb’s secret...

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Korean Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, thinly sliced ( any cut you prefer, I use London...

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Country Dijon Poulet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Country Dijon Poulet

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chicken2 tablespoons buttersalt and pepper1 garlic cloves, minced1 bay leaves1/4...

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Butter Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken thigh fillets, halved4 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons garam masala2...

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Zesty Skillet Chicken Altered By MEP
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Zesty Skillet Chicken Altered By MEP

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed1 cup chopped onions...

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Grilled Bourbon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Orleans

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tuna steaks2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper2 tablespoons sesame seeds4 teaspoons sesame...

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Baked Beans 1998
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Baked Beans 1998

Ingredients: 42 ounces heinz pork and beans in tomato sauce1/2 medium green peppers, finely...

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