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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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Crispy Mexican Chicken (low-fat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Crispy Mexican Chicken (low-fat)

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray2 tablespoons reduced-calories extra-light vegetable oil spread, melted2 tablespoons skim...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Persian Polo Chicken

Ingredients: 500 g basmati rice1 medium onions5 tablespoons margarine or 5 tablespoons oil1 large...

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Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed With Apples and Sausage
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Butternut Squash Stuffed With Apples and Sausage

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) butternut squash, halved and seeded1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 ounces fresh...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The gourmet BLT sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices thick crusty bread4 -6 strips bacon2 tomatoes1 avocados1 lemons1 tablespoon pesto...

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Tandoori-Style Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tandoori-Style Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup lemon juice ( 2 lemons)1 small onions, grated3...

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Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd's Pie)
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Turkey Sweet Potato Pie ( Shepherd’s Pie)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced4 sage leaves, chopped1...

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Shrimp With Spicy Masala
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp With Spicy Masala

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Beef and Bean Taco Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Bean Taco Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2 cups water1...

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Scalloped Potatoes With Smoked Turkey
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Scalloped Potatoes With Smoked Turkey

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in 1/22 1/4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled...

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Kittencal's Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Kittencal’s Easy Tuna or Chicken Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces egg noodles2 tablespoons butter1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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New Chicken Cordon Bleu
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

New Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 (1/4 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 tablespoons balsamic...

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Beef and Cabbage Bake
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Cabbage Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ( I use 1 box Uncle Ben’s Wild...

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Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne

Ingredients: 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1 1/2 in cubes1 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces2 cups onions, chopped2...

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Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork and Mint
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork and Mint

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide dry rice noodles ( 1/2 inch)3 tablespoons fish sauce (...

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Mwamba
BeefMain dishStews

Mwamba

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up or 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs lamb...

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Korean Beef Noodles (Seoul Food)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Beef Noodles (Seoul Food)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak3 tablespoons peanut oil1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms or...

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Mexican Taco Bake
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning1 (11 ounce)...

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Apple Cranberry Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Cranberry Chicken

Ingredients: 1 carrots1/2 granny smith apples1/2 cup fresh cranberries1 chicken breasts1/4 cup applesauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Orange Teriyaki Beef Roast
CitrusMain dishOranges

Orange Teriyaki Beef Roast

Ingredients: 1 large reynolds oven roasting bag ( 14-inch x20-inch)2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup orange...

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Day Before Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Day Before Casserole

Ingredients: 7 ounces macaroni ( uncooked)1 can celery soup1 can mushroom soup1 jar pimientos...

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Broccoli With Cavatelli
BroccoliMain dishSide dishes

Broccoli With Cavatelli

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen cavatelli1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup butter ( unsalted)3...

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Pasta Tutto Giardino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Tutto Giardino

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 minced garlic cloves1 medium carrots, diced2 tablespoons olive...

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Ground Beef Casserole With Almonds
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Casserole With Almonds

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...

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BeefMain dishPasta

College Scrapple

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 cup egg noodles or...

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South Beach Steak Diane
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

South Beach Steak Diane

Ingredients: 4 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin, about5 tablespoons trans free margarine, i use smart...

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Burgundy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burgundy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs1 eggs, beaten2 teaspoons...

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Poor Man's Stew - Dairy Free
Ground beefMain dishStews

Poor Man’s Stew – Dairy Free

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced2 bay leaves2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Enchilada Chicken Pasta
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Enchilada Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (15 ounce) cans green...

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Naples Valley Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Naples Valley Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup...

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Sicilian Meat Roll
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sicilian Meat Roll

Ingredients: 2 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup tomato juice ( or 1/4...

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Seafood Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Seafood Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat or 1 lb chopped imitation crabmeat1 1/2 cups defrosted...

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Pasta and Zucchini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Pasta and Zucchini

Ingredients: 12 ounces angel hair pasta2 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced6 tomatoes, cubed1/3 cup...

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Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, boiled 30 minutes and boned1 package frozen broccoli, cooked1 cup...

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Good Meat and Potato Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Good Meat and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups peeled potatoes, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1 lb ground...

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Steak Pizzaiola
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin or 2 1/2 lbs sirloin1 ounce salt pork,...

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Grilled Salmon With Mango-Avocado Relish
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon With Mango-Avocado Relish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 avocados1/3 cup fresh lime juice1 1/2 cups diced mangoes1/3 cup diced...

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Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 (3/4 ounce) package dried mushroom gravy mix ( you’ll...

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Cedar-Planked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cedar-Planked Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder1 teaspoon gray salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper4 (6...

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Pork Chops With Savory Mushroom Stuffing
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops With Savory Mushroom Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons thinly-sliced green onions1 (8 ounce) packages fresh mushrooms,...

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Cuban Style Picadillo
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cuban Style Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 potatoes, cut into small bite size pieces1/4 sweet...

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BBQ Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

BBQ Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1 small onions16 ounces pork and beans1/2 cup...

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Chicken and Broccoli Bake
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Ingredients: 7 slices white bread, toasted ( we have used just plain bread too)3...

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Quick Greek Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Quick Greek Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon cumin1/2...

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Moroccan Chicken With Apricot Couscous and Green Olive Sauce
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Moroccan Chicken With Apricot Couscous and Green Olive Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cinnamon sticks, chopped in pieces8 whole cloves1 teaspoon cayenne2 teaspoons cumin seeds1...

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Chicken a la King V
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken a la King V

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 cups chicken broth3/4 cup light cream2 egg...

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South Beach Diet Oven-Fried Chicken With Almonds
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

South Beach Diet Oven-Fried Chicken With Almonds

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 dash...

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Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Impossibly Easy Italian Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken1 1/4 cups shredded...

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Mock Moussaka
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mock Moussaka

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions8 ounces tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Turkey and Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages egg noodles16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables ( broccoli, cauliflower,...

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Unknownchef86's Empty-the-pantry Taco Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Unknownchef86’s Empty-the-pantry Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb cubed chicken, browned2 (15 ounce)...

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Fettuccine With Dried Tomatoes and Olives
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Dried Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 2/3 lb fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil3/4 cup dried tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup black olives,...

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Grilled Seasoned Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Seasoned Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1/2-1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons poultry seasoning1...

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Masala Rice
AsianMain dishPasta

Masala Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup frozen garden peas1...

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General Tso's Tofu
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

General Tso’s Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes firm tofu1 eggs3/4 cup cornstarchvegetable oil ( for frying)3...

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Unlikely Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unlikely Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/3 cup all-fruit...

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Red
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Red,White and Green Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup hot water1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes8 ounces lasagna noodles4 tablespoons butter1 small...

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Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage, removed from casing1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 zucchini, sliced1...

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Chicken Carrot Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken Carrot Stew

Ingredients: 4 slices back bacon, chopped1 onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, sliced3 tablespoons olive...

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Deadly Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Deadly Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices bacon ( I use maple-smoked)3 -4 tablespoons flour1...

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