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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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Basil
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Basil, Cilantro and Macadamia Nut Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken ( I use breasts or thighs)2 tablespoons fresh...

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Low-Fat Cashew Chicken (Oriental Dish)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low-Fat Cashew Chicken (Oriental Dish)

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed ( or cut into strips)2 teaspoons fresh...

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Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces tubetti (about 2 cups uncooked) or 8 ounces ditalini ( about...

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Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken
Main dishTomatoesVegetables

Mediterranean Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Burger Baked Penne With Spinach
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Burger Baked Penne With Spinach

Ingredients: 188 g whole wheat penne1/2 teaspoon salt1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (14...

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Gourmet Arroz con Pollo
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Gourmet Arroz con Pollo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil3 tablespoons achiote seeds1 -2 whole chicken, cut into parts...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Ingredients: 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons soy...

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Chicken and Cornbread Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken and Cornbread Bake

Ingredients: 3 (7 ounce) packages cornbread mix1 onions, diced2 tablespoons butter2 boneless skinless chicken...

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T's Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

T’s Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 onions, cut into squares1 green peppers, cut into chunks1/4...

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One and One Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

One and One Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup raw white rice1 (2 ounce) packages dry...

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One-Pan Potatoes and Pepper Steak
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

One-Pan Potatoes and Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 lb london broil beef, thinly sliced1...

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Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Smoked Cheddar Quesadillas

Ingredients: burrito size flour tortillas ( the very large ones)3/4 lb smoked cheddar cheese1...

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Dilly Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Dilly Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables8 cups broad egg noodles ( a 375-gram package)1...

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Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Chicken Tenders (w W 4 Pts)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey mustard2 tablespoons buttermilk1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1 lb uncooked boneless skinless...

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Delmonico Salmon Loaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Delmonico Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup milk1 (1 lb) can salmon, reserve juice1...

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Chipped Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chipped Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans mushroom soup1 cup cheddar cheese, diced1 tablespoon instant...

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Southwestern Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Southwestern Wraps

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice3/4 cup salsa1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained,rinsed1 (11...

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CheeseMain dishSoups & stews

Bavarian Restaurant Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 lb butter8 ounces cheddar cheese or 8 ounces American cheese3 cups chopped...

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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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Corn-Flake Crusted Fish Fillets With Chile-Cilantro Aioli
Condimentsetc.Fish

Corn-Flake Crusted Fish Fillets With Chile-Cilantro Aioli

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro3 tablespoons mayonnaise ( fat-free if desired)1 serrano chilies,...

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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 cup mushrooms, sliced2 shallots, sliced thinly1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Low Fat Tropical Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Tropical Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups long grain white rice ( I...

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Country Style Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Country Style Steak

Ingredients: 4 pieces cube steaksflourvegetable oil1 envelope lipton beefy mushroom soup mixwater Directions: Heat...

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Vegetable-Poached Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Vegetable-Poached Salmon

Ingredients: 3 cups water1 small onions, thinly sliced1 small leeks, thinly sliced1 stalk celery,...

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Frankfurter Cheese Bake
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Frankfurter Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 lb noodles, cooked and drained3/4 cup grated cheese1 tablespoon flour1 pinch salt1/2...

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French Farmhouse Garlic Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Farmhouse Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 12 ounces total)1/4 teaspoon...

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Hot Sub Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Sub Sandwiches

Ingredients: 12 round kaiser rolls1 lb deli ham, thinly sliced1 lb hard salami1 lb...

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Pink Sauce With Sausage and Pine Nuts over Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Pink Sauce With Sausage and Pine Nuts over Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, barilla brand1 1/3 lbs pork sausage3 garlic cloves, chopped2...

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Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1/4 cup orange juice4 teaspoons...

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti1 tablespoon oil4 garlic cloves, crushed3 onions, diced1 red...

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Aunt Penny's Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPoultry

Aunt Penny’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients: 8 1/2 whole chicken breasts, cooked & cubed2 (15 ounce) cans mushroom soup7...

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Beer Marinated Beef Roast
BeefMain dishMeat

Beer Marinated Beef Roast

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs beef roast ( sirloin, tri-tip, whatever)1 cup beer ( I...

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Maple-Glazed Roast Beef
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Maple-Glazed Roast Beef

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper, plus,divided1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided3 lbs beef beef...

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30-Minute Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

30-Minute Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Miracle Whip3/4 cup milk1 tablespoon flour1 cup chopped onions or 1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Xakk’s Lemon Broccoli Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets6 ounces dry pasta ( Rotini is good)1 boneless skinless...

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Baked chicken packets
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked chicken packets

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized chunks1/4-1/2 cup chopped green...

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Warm Tortellini Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Warm Tortellini Salad

Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini0.5 (7 1/4 ounce) jars roasted red...

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Sweet-Hot Asian Noodle Bowl
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Sweet-Hot Asian Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 3/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/3 cup light soy sauce1/3 cup honey2 tablespoons minced...

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Vidalia Onion Custard
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Vidalia Onion Custard

Ingredients: 4 large vidalia onions, halved and very thiinly sliced4 tablespoons butter1 cup milk2...

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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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Easy Beefy Burritos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Beefy Burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions1 teaspoon chili powder1 package shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Heavenly Tomato-Basil Angel Hair

Ingredients: 3 cans stewed tomatoes4 cloves garlic, sliced1 small onions, diced3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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Marinated Lamb Cutlets
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Marinated Lamb Cutlets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/4 cup red wine1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped1 onions, thinly...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishStews

Lamb Chops in Wine Sauce (Lebanese recipe)

Ingredients: 6 large lamb chops1/4 cup ketchupflour1/2 cup white winebutter1/2 cup mushroomssaltblack pepper1 teaspoon...

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Skillet Beef and Macaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Beef and Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup diced onions1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning1 (10 3/4...

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Oven Baked Schnitzel
BeefMain dishMeat

Oven Baked Schnitzel

Ingredients: 4 beef schnitzel140 g tomato paste1 -2 finely chopped onions2 cups grated cheese...

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Pepper and Mango Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pepper and Mango Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 red bell peppers, chopped1/4 green bell peppers, chopped1/4 yellow...

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Beef Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste3/4...

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Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers Bake
Long Grain riceMain dishTuna

Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers Bake

Ingredients: 4 large green bell peppers1 cup raw long grain rice, cooked according to...

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Posole (Vegetarian)
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Posole (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1 cup textured vegetable protein, chunks3 cups water, boiling2 onions, chopped4 fresh garlic...

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Beef Short Ribs Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Beef Short Ribs Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs short rib of beef, cut into 2 pieces3 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Risotto With Beans and Vegetables
BeansMain dishRice

Risotto With Beans and Vegetables

Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Heather Locklear’s Chicken Tarragon

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/4 cup flour1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon...

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Quick One-Pot Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick One-Pot Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized cubes1/2 cup white flour1...

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Great Pork Chops Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Great Pork Chops Bake

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, bone-in1 tablespoon vegetable oil10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup3...

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Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breast halves1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 cup uncooked rice1 (16...

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Crabmeat-Topped Potatoes
CrabMain dishPotatoes

Crabmeat-Topped Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1/4 cup chopped green...

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Big John's Spicy Chicken Fried Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Big John’s Spicy Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients: 4 round steaks, tenderized1 whole eggs1 cup milk1 1/4 cups flour1/2 tablespoon salt1/4...

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Pork Piccata
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Piccata

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup...

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Summer Squash Enchiladas
Low calorieLow sodiumMain dish

Summer Squash Enchiladas

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon cooking oil3 cups chopped summer...

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