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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 Chop Potato Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chop Potato Bake

Ingredients: 6 pork loin chops6 medium potatoes, sliced6 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups milk...

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Kid Friendly Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Kid Friendly Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups of any type noodles1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine3/4 cup...

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Quick Curried Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Quick Curried Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( I use boneless center loin)1 tablespoon margarine or 1...

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Broiled Cheddar Tomato Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Broiled Cheddar Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted on both sides in broiler3 large tomatoes,...

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Chicken and Green Peppers in Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Green Peppers in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken breastssalt and peppergarlic powder2 green peppers, chopped1 large onions,...

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3 Step Spinach Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

3 Step Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed,drained ( 2 packages can be used...

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Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)

Ingredients: 5 slices home style bread, crust trimmed off ( 4 oz)1/4 cup milk2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders1/2 lemons1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 cup flour6...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon-Glazed Onions

Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, such as vidalia, cut in wedges8 slices thick hickory...

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Chicken Pie
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken Pie, Traditional South African Style

Ingredients: 14 ounces frozen puff pastry ( or 14 oz flaky pastry, which is...

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Asian Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Asian Chops

Ingredients: 2 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce3/4 teaspoon...

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Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese4 large green olives, pitted2 teaspoons thyme leaves1/4 cup...

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Copycat Californian Rollwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Copycat Californian Rollwich

Ingredients: 1 flour tortillas ( soft taco size, about 7.5 inches)2 teaspoons mayonnaise or...

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South Pacific Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

South Pacific Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets ( 4-6 oz. each)3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon fresh ginger,...

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Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Lettuce Wraps
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 3 large round steaks or 3 large sirloin steaks, about 2 pounds total,thinly...

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Shrimp Salad With Avocado
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Salad With Avocado, Celery and Red Onion

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh lemon...

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Hearty Beef Stew
Beef steaksMain dishStews

Hearty Beef Stew

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced2 lbs...

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Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided1 (12 ounce) cans carrot juice, divided3/4 cup uncooked...

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Tuna and Cheddar Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna and Cheddar Skillet

Ingredients: 1 can condensed chicken broth, undiluted1 3/4 cups water3 cups uncooked spiral shaped...

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Beef Puff Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Puff Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1 eggs, beaten1/4...

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Smothered Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Smothered Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs fryer, cut up1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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Fall Bratwurst With Apples and Onions
Low calorieMain dishOne Dish meal

Fall Bratwurst With Apples and Onions

Ingredients: 6 bratwursts1 cup chopped onions1 cup peeled chopped apples1 cup baby carrots1 small...

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Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon olive oil (...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maryland Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1...

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Quick 'N Easy Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Quick ‘N Easy Paella

Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages, with casings removed ( about 6oz)1 cup uncooked rice1 1/2...

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Spicy Glazed Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Glazed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces1 tablespoon paprika1 tablespoon cayenne1/2 cup tomato...

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Greek Style Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Greek Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 tablespoons olive oil1 green peppers, cut into 1...

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Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fiesta Chicken With Jalapeno Cilantro Creme

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied1 eggs1 tablespoon sour cream1 tablespoon water1 cup...

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Smithfield Inn's Apple-Cinnamon Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Smithfield Inn’s Apple-Cinnamon Quiche

Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 unbaked pie...

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Shortcut Dirty Rice (Or Rice Dressing for Non-Southerners)
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Shortcut Dirty Rice (Or Rice Dressing for Non-Southerners)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups raw rice1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Saucy Chicken Over Penne
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Saucy Chicken Over Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium zucchini, sliced1 cup...

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Pork steak and onions
Main dishMeatPork

Pork steak and onions

Ingredients: 3 -4 pork steaks, bone in3 large onions, sliced wedge stylesaltpeppergarlic powderwater Directions:...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe

Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces ground chicken4 slices cooked bacon2 eggs, slightly beaten1 small onions,...

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Carbonara Chicken Risotto
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Carbonara Chicken Risotto

Ingredients: 1 package uncle ben herbed risotto rice10 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch...

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Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Russian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, cooked ( yields 4 cups)4 cups water2 whole...

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Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Lemon-Dill Shrimp Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, in shells fresh or thawed frozen1/4 cup lemon juice,...

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( or breasts, or a combo)1/3 cup...

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Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini-Cheese Charlotte

Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini, grated2 teaspoons salt3 tablespoons flour1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions3 tablespoons...

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Creamy Chicken and Rotini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Chicken and Rotini Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups milk3 cups...

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Super Moist Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Super Moist Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3...

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Home Style Beef Cubes
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Home Style Beef Cubes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil2 lbs boneless beef cubes1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons flour2 garlic cloves,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Hump Day Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs potatoes, carrots and rutabagas,peeled and chopped1/2 lb leeks, cleaned and...

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Welsh Rarebit Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Welsh Rarebit Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 can cheddar cheese soup1/4 cup water1 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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Crazy Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Crazy Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, diced small12 mushrooms, sliced4 artichoke hearts, quartered8...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Alla Checca

Ingredients: 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup...

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Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs of your favorite chicken parts1 (5 1/4 ounce) packages au...

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Seafood Quiche
Eggs/dairyLunch/snacksMain dish

Seafood Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup...

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Garam Masala and Sour Cream Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garam Masala and Sour Cream Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 6 skinless chicken thighs or 6 skinless chicken drumsticks2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large...

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Pasta With Zucchini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta With Zucchini, Tomatoes and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, thick sliced, cut crosswise into one inch pieces1 red onions,...

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Tasty Tuna Mornay
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tasty Tuna Mornay

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons plain flour1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon mixed herbssaltpepper1/4 teaspoon mild...

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Roasted French Onion - Onion
Main dishOnionsSide dishes

Roasted French Onion – Onion

Ingredients: 1 large fresh onions2 -3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Easy Meatloaf With Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf With Gravy

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup ( or more)1 lb...

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Jim's Chicken Provolone
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Jim’s Chicken Provolone

Ingredients: 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half1 tablespoon flour1 cup milkgarlic...

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Spaghetti With Olive Oil
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Olive Oil, Garlic and Anchovies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil8 garlic cloves, large and minced2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy...

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Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pumpkin Seed Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup pepitas1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon...

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Spanish Rice Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning, divided1 small onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...

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Acadian Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Acadian Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup finely chopped onions3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup diced...

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Easy Hungarian Pork Paprika
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Hungarian Pork Paprika

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 lb boneless lean pork,...

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Taste O' The Garden Hamburgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Taste O’ The Garden Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/8 ounce) packages lipton beef onion soup mix1...

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Penne With Pistachios
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, and Cream

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, peeled1 lb thin asparagus, cut into thirds1/4 cup unsalted...

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