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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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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Dad’s Chicken and Rice Dinner

Ingredients: 1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of celery soup1 can chicken...

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Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Tart
Main dishSavory piesSquash

Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Tart

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened4 ounces butter, softened1 1/4 cups flour1/8 teaspoon salt1...

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Pan-Fried Porterhouse Steaks With Lynchburg Pan Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Pan-Fried Porterhouse Steaks With Lynchburg Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (1 -1 1/4 lb) porterhouse steaks, cut 1 to 1 1/4 inches...

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Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Ziti Alfredo With Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta or 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained1 tablespoon...

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Orange Fruit Chicken Salad
Main dishOrangesSalads

Orange Fruit Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced1 cup chopped celery1 1/2 cups orange sections, chopped...

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Chicken-asparagus Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chicken-asparagus Bake

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages of vegetable spiral shaped pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 red...

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Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs chicken ( cut up)2 medium onions ( sliced thin)2...

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Dijon Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dijon Steak

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks1 tablespoon butter1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy3...

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Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut lengthwise and then in 3 inch lengths1 yellow zucchini,...

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Butternut Squash Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Butternut Squash Bake

Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash ( aka pumpkin squash)1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon olive...

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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients: 1 fresh chicken3/4 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (optional)1 teaspoon...

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Ham
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice, cooked2 cups diced cooked ham1 1/2 cups broccoli, cooked1...

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Main dishMeatPork

Homemade Polish Sausage

Ingredients: 5 lbs pork ( not too lean)1 clove garlic, minced ( or more...

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Roasted Vegetable Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1/4 teaspoon salt4 garlic cloves, thinly...

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South African Orange Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

South African Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice2 tablespoons orange zest (...

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Basil Eggplant (Aubergine)  - Pud Makua Yow
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Basil Eggplant (Aubergine) – Pud Makua Yow

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 -2 cup Thai basil, leaves separated from the stem1 tablespoon...

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Moroccan Red Snapper With Cumin Seeds
Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Moroccan Red Snapper With Cumin Seeds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds12 peeled crushed garlic cloves1 bunch chopped fresh parsley3...

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Easy Cranberry Mustard Pork Chops
Lactose FreeMain dishVery low carbs

Easy Cranberry Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, with bone5 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/3 cup cranberry juice1 garlic cloves,...

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Thai Seared Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Thai Seared Tofu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup low sodium soy...

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Chicken Rice Bowl
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients: 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Chicken Cheese Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Cheese Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted1/2 cup Miracle...

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Vegetable Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Vegetable Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into thin strips2 carrots, pared and cut...

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Julie's Kid Friendly Salmon Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Julie’s Kid Friendly Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread ( or seedless Rye)1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Coney Islands (or Sloppy Joes)
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Coney Islands (or Sloppy Joes)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup chopped bell peppers1 (8 ounce)...

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Mexican Fiesta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Fiesta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package taco seasoning3/4 cup water1/2 cup salsa1 package cornbread...

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Garlic Pepper Pork Skewers
AppetizersMain dishPork

Garlic Pepper Pork Skewers

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin roast6 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup lime...

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Chicken Salsa Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Chicken Salsa Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts1 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or 1 enough...

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Golden Maple Chicken I
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Golden Maple Chicken I

Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed ( depending on taste)2 tablespoons...

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Chile Rellenos Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chile Rellenos Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup shredded taco cheese or 1/2 cup...

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Beef Baltimore
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Baltimore

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package egg noodles1 1/2 lbs lean round steak, 3/4 in....

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Super Easy Tortilla Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Easy Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 (19 ounce) cans chicken and wild rice soup ( I prefer Progresso)1...

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Baked Chicken With Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken With Wine

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken parts, rinsed and dried1/2 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and...

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Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons capers1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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Baked Chicken Teriyaki
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skinned1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon honey4...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thighs, 1 inch pieces1...

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Shrimp Linguine Alfredo
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Linguine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages linguine1/4 cup butter, melted4 tablespoons diced onions4 teaspoons minced...

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Apple-Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple-Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 cup apple juice1/2 cup sun-maid dried apples ( cut in chunks)1/2 cup...

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Baked Salmon With Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Baked Salmon With Tomatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 (100 g) salmon fillets2 cups chopped fresh spinach1 cup sliced mushrooms1 medium...

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Le Tian
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Le Tian

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise3 small eggplants, sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick...

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Mom's Favorite Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mom’s Favorite Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon roast chicken seasoning1 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken Acapulco
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Acapulco

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine3 cups chopped cooked...

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Unemployment potatoes
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Unemployment potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes1 tablespoon oilsaltpepperpaprika, garlic powder,cumin,etc to taste Directions: Preheat oven to...

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Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps
Main dishMeatPoultry

Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts ( cut in strips and seasoned with kosher salt)1...

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Mushroom and Herb Pilaf
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Mushroom and Herb Pilaf

Ingredients: 20 ml soy sauce1 tablespoon honey250 g mushrooms1/2 tablespoon olive oil20 g butter1...

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Roasted Pork Loin With Figs
BeefMain dishOranges

Roasted Pork Loin With Figs

Ingredients: 6 fresh figs, cut in half lengthwise1/4 cup Grand Marnier3 lbs boneless pork...

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Garlic Tuna Linguine
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Garlic Tuna Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 garlic cloves, minced1/3 cup olive oil6 ounces tuna,...

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Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Peppercorn Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns2 tablespoons scallions, chopped2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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No-Cook Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

No-Cook Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef4 cups spaghetti sauce1 1/2 cups water1 (15 ounce) containers...

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Taters N' More
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Taters N’ More

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 bag frozen tater tots1 can cream of mushroom soup1...

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Salmon Pasta for Two
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Pasta for Two

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh green peas1 1/2 cups cream1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind4...

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Penne Sausage Bake
Main dishPenneTurkey

Penne Sausage Bake

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package penne or 1 (1 lb) package tube pasta1 small...

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French Cabbage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

French Cabbage Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 large potatoes1 small heads of cabbage1 (15 ounce) cans white...

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Real Shepherd's Pie
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Real Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb ( or minced lamb&mutton)1 onions1 Knorr lamb cube (or...

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Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast1/2 cup bottled creamy caesar salad dressing...

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Martini Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Martini Steak

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup dry vermouth2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2...

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BeansBroccoliMain dish

Black Eyed Beans and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, pre-soaked700 g broccoli, chopped into flowerettes2 tablespoons oil3/4...

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Three Cheese Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Three Cheese Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de provence or 1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Curried Spam Pilaf
Long Grain riceLunch/snacksMain dish

Curried Spam Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Spam, diced1/3 cup onions, diced1 (7 ounce) cans mushrooms, and the...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

One Pot Noodle Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 quart tomato juicesalt & pepper2 teaspoons...

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Couscous with Chickpeas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Couscous with Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup uncooked couscous1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained2 roma...

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