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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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Ta-Chien Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ta-Chien Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces...

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Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs

Ingredients: 12 soft shelled crabs1/4 cup milk3/4 cup flour2 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons salt3/4 cup...

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Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 8 hot Italian sausages (if you prefer) or 8 italian sweet sausage (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions6 garlic cloves, minced1 cup roughly-chopped mushrooms (optional)2 teaspoons olive...

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Great Northern Bean Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Great Northern Bean Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage1 cup chopped onions1 cup thinly sliced carrots2 cups chopped...

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Always Perfect Sweet and Sour Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Always Perfect Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefgarlic powderonion powder1 eggs1/4 cup matzo meal12 ounces chili sauce1/2...

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Herb Biscuits on Beef
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Herb Biscuits on Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs chuck steaks1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons oil4 medium onions, chopped (optional)2...

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My Oven "fried" Chicken and Biscuits
ChickenMain dishPoultry

My Oven “fried” Chicken and Biscuits

Ingredients: 6 chicken pieces, preferably bone-in skin on breasts1 1/2 cups biscuit mix1/3 cup...

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Italian Pork Hoagies
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Pork Hoagies

Ingredients: 6 hoagie rolls, split1/2 cup pizza sauce12 slices cooked pork ( I use...

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Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1/3 cup green bell peppers, chopped1/3 cup onions,...

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Lazy Perogy Casserole
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lazy Perogy Casserole

Ingredients: 15 lasagna noodles2 cups cottage cheese1 eggs1/4 teaspoon onion salt1 cup grated cheddar...

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Ground Turkey Paprikash and Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Ground Turkey Paprikash and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaronisalt1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 1/3 lbs...

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Barbecued Lima Beans Baked
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Barbecued Lima Beans Baked

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen lima beans, you can do a mixture of beans as...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Easy-Peasy Corny Turkey Rolls

Ingredients: 1 package cornbread stuffing mix ( I like Stove-Top)1 lb thin turkey cutlets...

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Herbed Rice
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Herbed Rice

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup uncooked long grain rice3 tablespoons butter or...

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Creamy Salmon Soup
Main dishSalmonSoups & stews

Creamy Salmon Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 tablespoon all-purpose flour3 cups milk1 (1...

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Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets4 cups cauliflower florets2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 bunch green onions,...

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Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tomato Lemon Chicken Breasts with Sage

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 yellow...

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Beefed-Up Spanish Orzo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beefed-Up Spanish Orzo

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages orzo pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground beef1/2 lb...

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Mediterranean Pizza With Caramelized Onions
GreekMain dishPizza

Mediterranean Pizza With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil3 lbs sweet onions, sliced thin8 garlic cloves, pressed2 tablespoons...

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So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

So Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ( or macaroni, fusilli, or penne)1 tablespoon olive...

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King Midas Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

King Midas Chicken

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces ( or substitue an equivalent amount...

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Balsamic Chicken and Pears
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken and Pears

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 bosc pears, not...

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Make Ahead Chimichangas
BeefChickenMain dish

Make Ahead Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 lb cooked beef or 1 lb pork or 1 lb chicken1 (16...

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Low Carb breaded Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Low Carb breaded Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 eggs, slightly beatenpork rinds, crushed ( spicy or...

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Cheesy Nacho Tacos
< 15 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Nacho Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Fiesta nacho cheese soup1/2 cup...

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My Quick and Easy Lower Fat Penne
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

My Quick and Easy Lower Fat Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1 lb dry penne pasta, Barilla Plus Penne52 ounces hunts...

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Polenta  Triangles
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta Triangles

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup finely chopped red onions1 cup Chardonnay wine or...

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Beef Shin with Honey and Soy
Long Grain riceMain dishWhite rice

Beef Shin with Honey and Soy

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 pieces beef shanks ( 1.6kg)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup...

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Chutney Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chutney Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs4 tablespoons flour3 packages george washington...

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Campfire Girls' Texas Hash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Campfire Girls’ Texas Hash

Ingredients: 1/2-1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)1...

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Herbed Green Beans
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Herbed Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/4...

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Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 6 slices white bread (your choice) or 6 slices whole wheat bread (...

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Chicken Roulade With Asiago and Pine Nuts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Roulade With Asiago and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup grated asiago cheese2 tablespoons minced onionssaltpepper1...

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Honey Mustard Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Honey Mustard Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (combo, etc.) or 1 1/2 lbs ground...

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Easy Meatball Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Easy Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef6 tablespoons rice2 eggs1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon oregano1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Boiled Shrimp (for salads)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Boiled Shrimp (for salads)

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs large raw shrimp ( I use thawed frozen shrimp)6 cups...

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Pillows of Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pillows of Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs3 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 tablespoons flour4 tablespoons olive...

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Elbow Mac Pepperoni Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Elbow Mac Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 eggs1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Oven Fried Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Fried Snapper

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs perch fillets1/2 cup oil3 cloves garlic,...

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Tex Mex Ravioli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex Mex Ravioli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars mild salsa1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato puree1/2 teaspoon...

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Barbecued Chicken Pot Pie (From Cooking Light)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Barbecued Chicken Pot Pie (From Cooking Light)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1/3 cup diced...

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Kottopoula Me Pilafi - Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Kottopoula Me Pilafi – Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken parts1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons oregano2 tablespoons lemon juice1 medium onions,...

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Pizza Calzones - Diabetic
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Calzones – Diabetic

Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chicken ( or beef or pork)1 medium onions, chopped (...

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Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil1 (16 ounce) packages Polish...

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Chicken Tortilla
Lunch/snacksMain dishNorth american

Chicken Tortilla

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped1 (4 ounce) cans...

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Taco Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Taco Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages lasagna noodles2 lbs ground beef1 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Zucchini Ricotta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini Ricotta Bake

Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini15 ounces light ricotta cheese1/2 cup fat free egg substitute1/2 cup...

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Ginger Chicken and Peanut Sauce Wrap
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ginger Chicken and Peanut Sauce Wrap

Ingredients: 6 small mission soft low-carb flour tortillas ( taco-size)3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2...

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Spiced Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spiced Salmon

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, 1 inch thick1 teaspoon dark sesame oil (...

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One-dish Frank
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

One-dish Frank, Tomato and Zucchini Lunch

Ingredients: 3 small zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick4 franks, sliced crosswise1 large tomatoes, cut...

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Hot Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups diced and cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup diced and cooked...

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Italian - Style Mac 'n Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Italian – Style Mac ‘n Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne1 lb italian bulk sweet sausage2...

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Stuffing-Coated Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffing-Coated Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 (10...

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Chicken Braciole Messinese
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Braciole Messinese

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups pine nuts1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese1 teaspoon grated...

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Condimentsetc.Main dish

Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 1 slightly green mangoes, peeled,pitted and finely diced1 large avocados, pitted,peeled and finely...

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English Sausage and Bean  Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

English Sausage and Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 6 cumberland sausages2 onions, chopped16 ounces butter beans ( I used tinned)16 ounces...

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Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Hamburger and Rice-a-roni
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger and Rice-a-roni

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (7 ounce) boxes Rice-A-Roni2 tablespoons butter2 1/2 cups water Directions:...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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