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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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Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned and peeled grilled shrimp1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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Rice and Ham Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotluck

Rice and Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 2 boxes uncle ben’s long-grain rice1 1/2 lbs chopped broccoli2 1/2 cups cubed...

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Swiss and Ham Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Swiss and Ham Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted2 cups cubed...

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Italian Sausage Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Italian Sausage Pie

Ingredients: 1 pie shells, unbaked3/4 lb Italian sausage, sweet1/2 cup onions, chopped3 eggs, beaten1/2...

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Mama's Moussaka
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mama’s Moussaka

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, peeled and sliced2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons...

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Chili Sausage Supper
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Sausage Supper

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages good quality pork sausage1 small onions, minced1 teaspoon garlic...

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Michelle's Chicken Salad With Pecans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Michelle’s Chicken Salad With Pecans

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsgarlic saltlemon pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or to taste)1/2...

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Bean
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Bean, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients: 4 ounces dried cranberry beans4 potatoes, cubed into 1 inch pieces1 stalk celery,...

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Baked German Pork Chops
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Baked German Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, aboout 1 1/2 lbs1 garlic cloves, Minced1/8 cup minced onions1...

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Pork Loin Chop Marinade
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Chop Marinade, Old South African

Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots, loosely thrown in, not pressed into the cup3 large...

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Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, chopped2 large garlic cloves, shopped1 lb sweet Italian...

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Smoked  Salmon in Creamy Whiskey Sauce over Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon in Creamy Whiskey Sauce over Pasta

Ingredients: 500 g spinach tagliatelle, cooked per package directions50 g butter4 fresh sage leaves2...

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Easy Grilled Tex-Mex Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Grilled Tex-Mex Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup minced onions2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili...

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Firecracker Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Firecracker Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained1 teaspoon beef...

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Main dishMeatPork

Ham Baked With Orange Glaze for Gravy

Ingredients: ham ( you can use pre-cooked or bone-in)1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon...

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Sauced Chicken Breasts With Apples and Onions
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Sauced Chicken Breasts With Apples and Onions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose floursalt and pepper4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves2...

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Chicken Breast With Rosemary
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast With Rosemary

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon...

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Mexican Dinner
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican Dinner

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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The Best Rice and Beans Ever
Main dishPork chopsSide dishes

The Best Rice and Beans Ever

Ingredients: 3 center-cut pork chops1 1/3 cups basmati rice6 cloves garlic, pressed1 large yellow...

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Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli3 cups shredded cheddar cheese6 boneless chicken breasts12 toothpicks Directions:...

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Homestyle Pasta Sauce
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Homestyle Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium onions2 cloves garlic1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)1 lb ground beef1 large...

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Salmon Cakes With Lemon Aioli
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon Cakes With Lemon Aioli

Ingredients: 2 cups salmon, cooked ( can use canned or fresh cooked salmon, I...

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Smoky Maple Barbecued Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Smoky Maple Barbecued Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper, to taste1/2 lemons, juice of or...

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Creamy Poblano Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Creamy Poblano Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone- in, 1/2 thick2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons southwest Emeril’s...

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Chicken Saute in Tomato-Vinegar Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Saute in Tomato-Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, chopped1 (1 lb) can Italian plum tomatoes,...

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Cabbage Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cabbage Pie

Ingredients: pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie3 ounces cream cheese ( I use cream...

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Asian Baked Chicken in Vinegar Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Asian Baked Chicken in Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts6 -8 minced garlic3/4 cup rice vinegar ( I used...

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Julie's Chicken Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Julie’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped8 ounces white beans or 8 ounces black...

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Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 large onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix1...

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Quick Chinese Noodles
BeefGround beefMain dish

Quick Chinese Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork or 1 lb beef1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons garlic, chopped3...

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Very Lemony Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Very Lemony Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons white wine1/2 cup fresh...

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High-Protein Vegetable Bake
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

High-Protein Vegetable Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces1/2 cup kale, shredded3 eggs or...

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Ruth's Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup chopped onions1 bay leaves1 whole cloves2...

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Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash ( could use Carnival, or other equivalent)1 lb bulk...

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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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Chicken Broccoli and Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Broccoli and Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2 bunch broccoli florets1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Mom's Easy Hamburger Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped medium fine1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons...

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Balsamic Braised Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Balsamic Braised Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs6 chicken drumsticks3/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 cloves...

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Ham and Penne Alfredo With Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Ham and Penne Alfredo With Broccoli

Ingredients: 6 cups uncooked penne pasta2 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham5 cups raw broccoli...

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Chicken Waldorf Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Waldorf Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 apples, mixture of red and gren1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup sliced...

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Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas
BeefMain dishMeat

Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh snow peas1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks3 tablespoons dry sherry3 tablespoons...

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Broiled Steelhead
FishMain dishSeafood

Broiled Steelhead

Ingredients: 1 large steelhead fillet or 1 large salmon1/4 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon dry...

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Okra Stir-Fry
Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Okra Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut into cubes1/2 red bell peppers, cut into cubes1/2...

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Speedy Oatmeal Burgers
EggsEggs/dairyMain dish

Speedy Oatmeal Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sage1 medium onions, chopped3 beaten eggs1 (10...

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Real Southern Chicken Fried Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Real Southern Chicken Fried Steaks

Ingredients: 4 -6 cube steaks3 cups flour, it’s better to have too much than...

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Your Basic Panfried Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Your Basic Panfried Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets or 2 lbs fish steaks1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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Broccoli Blue Cheese Fettuccine
BroccoliLunch/snacksMain dish

Broccoli Blue Cheese Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, broken into small flowerets ( tough stems removed)4 ounces butter4...

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Rainbow Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Rainbow Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls12 ounces cream cheese12 ounces light sour...

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Party Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Party Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup1 teaspoon italian...

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Creamy Garden Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Creamy Garden Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 cups...

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Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pesto Pasta With Seasoned Veggies
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pesto Pasta With Seasoned Veggies

Ingredients: 1 lb penne1 1/2 zucchini2 teaspoons of chopped garlicbruschetta seasoningspices ( parsley, garden...

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To-Die-For Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

To-Die-For Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup sour cream1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 (12 ounce)...

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Sesame Dijon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sesame Dijon Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup sesame oil1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons...

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Coconut and Cilantro Chicken
CoconutMain dishPoultry

Coconut and Cilantro Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk1/2 cup chopped fresh...

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Carne Adovada
Main dishPorkStews

Carne Adovada

Ingredients: 4 lbs pork butt, 1 1/2 inch cubes8 ounces hot new mexico chilies,...

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Chicken With Vinegar Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 1 free-range chicken, cut to 8 pieces ( ask your butcher to do...

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Shrimp Vegetable Stir-Fry
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 medium carrots,...

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Crispy Baked Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Baked Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Chinese Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chinese Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1 eggs ( beaten)1 tablespoon...

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Cashew Curry
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Cashew Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup cashews2 medium onions, minced1 tablespoon curry powder3 cloves...

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