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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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Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup Bourbon ( like Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey)1/2 cup soy...

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Grilled Cubed Steak Rollups
BeefMain dishMeat

Grilled Cubed Steak Rollups

Ingredients: 4 -5 pieces cube steaksmoores marinade ( or less salty)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Salmon With Chili-honey Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Chili-honey Glaze

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs salmon fillets2 tablespoons orange juice3 tablespoons lime juice3 tablespoons honey3/4...

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil450 g chicken breast fillets, trimmed, cut into 1cm-thick strips3...

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Mock Chicken Fried Steak With Milk Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mock Chicken Fried Steak With Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 eggs, beaten2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Moroccan Turkey Tenderloin
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Moroccan Turkey Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins1 tablespoon lemon juice1 pinch black pepper1 pinch turmeric1...

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Mustard Balsamic Chicken Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Mustard Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Roast Beast (Ok
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Roast Beast (Ok, Beef)

Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) top sirloin roast2 medium onions, quartered and separated2 lbs carrots,...

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Linguine With Bacon and Onions
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguine With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Salmon Trilogy (Part IIl): Gravad Salmon Pasta Frittata
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Trilogy (Part IIl): Gravad Salmon Pasta Frittata

Ingredients: 1 lb gravad salmon 5 ounces spaghetti 10 ounces green beans 3 tablespoons...

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Mexican Bean Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Mexican Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup chopped onions2 carrots, diced1 medium zucchini, cubed1 (16 ounce)...

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Cajun-Style Chicken Fingers
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Cajun-Style Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons...

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Poached Salmon With Coriander Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Poached Salmon With Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 1 onions, sliced1 carrots, sliced1 tablespoon dried basil2 bay leaves1 cup minced fresh...

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Black Bean Tofu and Noodles
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Black Bean Tofu and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil1 teaspoon sesame oil350 g firm tofu, cut into cubes1...

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Cold Macaroni Tuna Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Cold Macaroni Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced3 cups macaroni, uncooked1 (10 ounce) packages frozen green peas,...

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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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Best Easy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Easy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( I like it pretty lean)1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken and Dumplings, With Potato Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken2 1/2 quarts water1 cup diced onions2 -3 garlic cloves1...

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Shelly's Mexi Crescents
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Shelly’s Mexi Crescents

Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon milk1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies2...

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Stuffed Focaccia
BreadsCheeseMain dish

Stuffed Focaccia

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough7 ounces gorgonzola, Crumbled7 ounces mozzarella cheese, Slice1 1/2...

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Mafe (Senegalese Beef Stew)
BeefMain dishStews

Mafe (Senegalese Beef Stew)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter2 cups stock ( your choice, preferably unsalted)2 tablespoons canola...

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Veronica's Pasta Bianc (Pasta and Pork Chops)
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Veronica’s Pasta Bianc (Pasta and Pork Chops)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 large onions ( halved and thinely sliced)3 cloves garlic,...

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Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup milk4 ounces...

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Monroeville's Favorite Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Monroeville’s Favorite Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled,cleaned and boiled2 cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise2...

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Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup dried parsley flakes1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan...

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Orange Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Orange Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2...

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Linguine Meets Zucchini
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Linguine Meets Zucchini

Ingredients: 1/2 lb linguine2 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, minced1/2 lb zucchini, coarsely shredded (...

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Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Low Carb Salmon Au Gratin

Ingredients: 3 ounces low-fat cream cheese1 (3 ounce) packages star kist canned salmon1 tablespoon...

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Sizzled Citrus Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sizzled Citrus Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined ( 30-40 per pound)3 tablespoons lemon juice3...

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Meat Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 5 lbs ground chuck2 cups onions1 green peppers9 cups canned tomatoes4 (6 ounce)...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb baby red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces1 lb chicken tenders1...

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My Best Meatloaf
AmericanMain dishMeat

My Best Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf mixture ( pork, beef, veal)1 slice white bread1 eggs...

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Easy Pleasing Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Pleasing Meatloaves

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix, any variety1 cup...

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Crunchy Paprika Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crunchy Paprika Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted margarine1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Green Chile Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Green Chile Chicken

Ingredients: 1 package uncle bens long grain and wild rice blend ( regular cook)1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Peanut Bacon Burger

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, long strips cut in half2 lbs ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire...

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Mexican Ropa Vieja
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mexican Ropa Vieja

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 medium onions, chopped ( about 3/4 cup)1 small sweet...

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Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes orzo pasta1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 red bell peppers,...

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, seasoned withsalt and pepper1 bunch scallions ( about 6...

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Turkish Sulu Patates ("watery" Potatoes)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Turkish Sulu Patates (“watery” Potatoes)

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( cubed)2 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 tomatoes ( see step 1...

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Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 1/4 cups lentils3 cups boiling water ( or stock)1 teaspoon...

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Taco Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Taco Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped onions1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes...

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CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Ranch Style Lentils

Ingredients: 2 cups dry lentils2 teaspoons salt5 cups water, divided1 lb lean ground beef2...

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Hot Salad Cheese Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Salad Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 cup diced cucumbers1 tablespoon minced onions1/8 cup sour...

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North South East West Couscous
Main dishMoroccanSalads

North South East West Couscous

Ingredients: 1 red peppers, finely chopped1 medium red onions, finely chopped2 -3 small green...

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Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends removed discarded ( cut the asparagus into...

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Baked Mustard Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned1/4 cup brown mustard1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs1/4 cup margarine,...

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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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Hunters  Chicken Chasseur
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Hunters Chicken Chasseur

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, trimmed of excess fat and skin ( bone in)salt...

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Mediterranean Chicken for Two
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mediterranean Chicken for Two

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts2 ounces herbed feta cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons black olives, chopped4...

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Jackie's Chicken Cutlets With Stuffing Bake
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Jackie’s Chicken Cutlets With Stuffing Bake

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken cutlets1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Enchilada Bake
BeansMain dishNorth american

Enchilada Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked1 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning2 (15...

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Yellow Split Pea Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Yellow Split Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, coarsely chopped1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil...

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Mostly Healthy Tuna 'n Veggie Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Mostly Healthy Tuna ‘n Veggie Salad

Ingredients: 6 (6 -8 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water8 tablespoons regular mayonnaise...

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Chicken Mexicano
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Mexicano

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain yogurt1/3 cup salsa2 teaspoons lime juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Lentil Stew with Ham and Greens
Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Lentil Stew with Ham and Greens

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic, smashed5 cups reduced-sodium...

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Sophisticated Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sophisticated Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1/3 cup milk1 eggs2 tablespoons onions, chopped1/2...

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Saucy Orange Pork Chops
Main dishOrangesPork chops

Saucy Orange Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 beef bouillon cubes1 1/2 cups water3 tablespoons cornstarch1 oranges, juice...

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My Secret  Stuffed Chicken Recipe
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

My Secret Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese2 diced roma tomatoes1...

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Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin, the Best Ever

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 -2 cup flour1 -2...

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