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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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BBQ Grilled Apricot Ginger Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

BBQ Grilled Apricot Ginger Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup ketchup1...

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Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Orange Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, reserve liquid3 tablespoons honey1 lemons, juice of2...

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Potato and Beef Kebba
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Potato and Beef Kebba

Ingredients: 1 lb boiled potatoes2 eggs1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1 lb ground beef1/2 cup almonds1/4...

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Simple Mustard Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Simple Mustard Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup dijon-style mustard3 tablespoons...

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Fiesta Chicken and Bean Burritos
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fiesta Chicken and Bean Burritos

Ingredients: 10 large flour tortillas2 tablespoons oil ( corn, olive, vegetable)1 cup diced onions2...

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White Spice Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

White Spice Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into cubes, breasts preferable1 tablespoon white...

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Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Lunch/snacksMain dishRice

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 leeks, white and pale green parts halved, washed, thinly...

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Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole chickens, cut in pieces1/2 cup mayonnaise ( might use more or...

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Chicken with Apple Rice Pilaf
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Apple Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 box pre-packaged rice pilaf mix, any brand4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cloves...

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Low Fat Creamy Baked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Low Fat Creamy Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets3/4 cup nonfat sour cream1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise2 tablespoons flour2...

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Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Pine Nuts and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled6 tablespoons...

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Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Orange Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin steaks1/2 cup orange juice3/4 teaspoon cornstarch3 tablespoons light soy...

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Stuffed Eggplant With Cheese and Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Stuffed Eggplant With Cheese and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, unpeeled with stem intact1 tablespoon olive oil2 roma tomatoes or...

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Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta Italiana

Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni1/3 cup chopped fresh basil3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons...

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One Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

One Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing4 ounces neufchatel cheese2...

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Meatballs Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/3 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup milk1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup white...

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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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Pasta Escargot
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta Escargot

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 shallots, sliced thinly1 garlic cloves, chopped2 (7 ounce) cans snails,...

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Tofu Veggie Balls
AppetizersMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Veggie Balls

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 large onions, finely chopped1 large carrots,...

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Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2 cup maple syrup ( It...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin1/4 cup flour, seasoned withsalt or pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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Bow Ties With Sausage
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Sausage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled1/2 teaspoon...

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Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs for 2

Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs1 ounce creamed coconut1 clove garlic, crushed4 tablespoons boiling water1 green...

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Chinese Take-out Fried Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Take-out Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided2 large eggs1 cup diced cooked ham1/2 large red...

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English Cottage Pie
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

English Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs floury potatoessalt and pepper2 large onions1 ounce beef drippings2 lbs minced...

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Stewed Swordfish
Main dishSaltwater fishStews

Stewed Swordfish

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swordfish, cut into strips2 onions, choppedparsley1 bay leavessalt and pepper50...

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Chicken Fajita Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Fajita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough ( the best is the already formed ones)1/4 cup sour...

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Pie Crust Mushroom Soup
Main dishSavory piesSoups & stews

Pie Crust Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 400 g field mushrooms1 small onions, diced1 garlic cloves1/4 cup plain flour3 cups...

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Salisbury Steak and Onion Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak and Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup, undiluted, divided1/2 cup...

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Taco Soup II
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Taco Soup II

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned2 cups celery, chopped2 cups carrots, chopped2 (10 1/4...

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Anasazi Enchiladas
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Anasazi Enchiladas

Ingredients: 8 (8 inch) corn tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese24 ounces enchilada...

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Triple Cheese
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Triple Cheese, Poppy Seed Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles1/2 cup ricotta cheese ( part skim)1/2 cup plain...

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Chicken Tenderloins With Cranberry Mustard Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Tenderloins With Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloinsfloursalt and pepper2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons oil2/3 cup dry white...

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Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef ( Cooked and Drained)1 medium onions...

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Chipotle Chicken Steaks
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chipotle Chicken Steaks

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, steaks or cutlets3 tablespoons margarine1 package cream cheese1 cup sour...

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Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, of your choice ( farfalle, fusilli or gemelli are nice...

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Chicken Ranchero
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Ranchero

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped...

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Mom's Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, browned & drained1 small onions, choppedsalt & pepper2...

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Best Creamy Chicken Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Creamy Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 eggs1 -15 ounce ricotta cheese2 cans mushroom soup12...

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Veggie Quesadillas II
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Veggie Quesadillas II

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh broccoli1/2 cup diced red bell peppers1/2 cup diced onions1/2 cup...

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Breaded Southern Fried Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Breaded Southern Fried Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick bone in pork chops3/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 chicken...

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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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Chicken Puttanesca
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Puttanesca

Ingredients: 4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on ( about 8 oz each)2 tablespoons extra...

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Chicken Saute with Wild Rice
Main dishPastaRice

Chicken Saute with Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions1/2 cup celery4 tablespoons butter, divided2 1/3 cups water1 package long...

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Main dishPineappleTurkey

Turkey Cantonese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 cup sliced celery1 cup thinly sliced...

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Weight Watcher's Shepherd's Pie
Low fatMain dishSavory pies

Weight Watcher’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered ( about 1 1/2 pounds)1/4 cup nonfat...

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Shrimp Etouffee
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green...

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Baked Rigatoni With Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishPenne

Baked Rigatoni With Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups mushrooms, sliced1 green...

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Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita

Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves, mincedsalt2 cups plain yogurt1/2 cup sour cream1 medium cucumbers...

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Mom's Vegetable Soup With Chicken or Beef(German Gemuse Suppe)
Main dishSoups & stewsVegetables

Mom’s Vegetable Soup With Chicken or Beef(German Gemuse Suppe)

Ingredients: 1 round beef bones (soup bone) or 1 whole chickens8 cups water1 bay...

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Beef Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon...

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Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs
Main dishSide dishesTurkey

Simple Low-Fat Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb all white meat lean ground turkey1/2 yellow onions ( finely chopped)1/4...

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Macaroni and Bleu Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Macaroni and Bleu Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3/4-1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon...

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Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl
Main dishMeatPork

Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 teaspoon vegetable oil4 tablespoons minced garlic1 (3 ounce) packages...

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Hoisin Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Hoisin Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork1 head broccoli, cut up8 -10 baby carrots1 cup...

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Aussie Meat Pie
Main dishMeatSavory pies

Aussie Meat Pie

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped500 g lean ground beef1 cup water2 beef bouillon cubes,...

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Day After Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) Turkey Wellington
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Day After Thanksgiving (Or Christmas) Turkey Wellington

Ingredients: 1 small onions, diced1 lb mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil4 sheets premade puff...

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Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Freezer Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped2 cups onions, chopped4 tablespoons vinegar4 tablespoons...

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Tropical Turkey Tenderloins
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Tropical Turkey Tenderloins

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey tenderloins ( 2 Steaks)1/4 cup mangoes, Cut Into Small Cubes1/4...

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Cajun Low-Fat Baked Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Cajun Low-Fat Baked Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets ( I like Talapia)butter-flavored cooking spray2 teaspoons cajun seasoning1/4 cup...

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