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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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Veal Stew
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Veal Stew

Ingredients: 4 lbs veal shoulder, cut into cubes1/4 cup flour2 teaspoons saltpepper1/4 cup butter1/3...

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Ranch Cheeseburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ranch Cheeseburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( at least 80%)1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Thunder and Lightning
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Thunder and Lightning

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups chickpeas, cooked ( garbanzo beans)1...

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Curried Beef Loaf
BeefMain dishMeat

Curried Beef Loaf

Ingredients: 3 slices home style bread1 cup milk1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground1/2 lb pork,...

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Pasta Mezzanotte
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Mezzanotte

Ingredients: salt1 lb angel hair pasta1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, thinly...

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Sloppy Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Sloppy Dogs

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers1/3 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Roasted Harvest Vegetables in a Baked Pumpkin

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs mixed vegetables ( such as red bliss potatoes, sweet potatoes...

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Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Caribbean Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon orange zest1...

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Persian Cabbage Rolls
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Persian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup split peas1 large cabbage1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Dijon Encrusted Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Dijon Encrusted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloins ( usually a little less than 1 pound)2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Teriyaki Salmon Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSalmon

Teriyaki Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans red sockeye or 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Chunky Ratatouille Stew
Main dishSquashStews

Chunky Ratatouille Stew

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped1 cup chopped green bell peppers1 -1 1/2 teaspoon minced...

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Baked Chicken Breasts With Mango Chutney Sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Breasts With Mango Chutney Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mango chutney3/4 cup plain yogurt ( 2% or 1% is)2 1/2...

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Apricot Orange Barbecued Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Apricot Orange Barbecued Tofu

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu1 tablespoon oil1/4 cup onions, chopped6 tablespoons apricot jam5 tablespoons...

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Shantung Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shantung Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided1...

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Papa Bear's Baked Italian Lemon  Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Papa Bear’s Baked Italian Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 lemons, juice of3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon lemon...

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Soprano's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...

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Tarte Flambee (Alsatian Pizza)
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Tarte Flambee (Alsatian Pizza)

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, plus flour for rolling1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon active dry yeast1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Iowa Maid-Rites ( Loose Meat Sandwiches )

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef, fried and fat drained off1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Beef Curry Stir-Fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Curry Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1...

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My Mum's Salmon Mornay
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

My Mum’s Salmon Mornay

Ingredients: 1 (310 g) cans canned red salmon, drained45 g butter1/2 cup plain floursalt...

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Shelly's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Shelly’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce ( split...

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Moroccan Greens
Main dishSide dishesYam/sweet potato

Moroccan Greens

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon fresh...

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Blue Cheese Chicken Italiano
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Blue Cheese Chicken Italiano

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 can mushroom soup1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1/4 cup...

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Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Potatoes, Beans, Pasta and PESTO!

Ingredients: 2 red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes1 tablespoon salt8 ounces...

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Pizza Pasta Salad
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Pizza Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked penne pasta ( about 3 cups uncooked)4 medium tomatoes, chopped...

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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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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Spicy Shrimp With Spinach and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp3 tablespoons dry sherry, divided1 tablespoon peeled grated...

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Lemon Basil Chicken With Portabella Wine Sauce
Low carbLow sodiumMain dish

Lemon Basil Chicken With Portabella Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin or 6 thin sliced chicken breasts5 basil...

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Sweet 'n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sweet ‘n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces1/2 cup water1 large onions, sliced1 teaspoon...

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Herbed Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herbed Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons reduced sodium...

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Impossible Chicken Parmigiana Pie
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Impossible Chicken Parmigiana Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cottage cheese ( small curd)1/2 cup parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups cooked...

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Bleu Cheese Beef Tenderloin
Beef roastCondimentsetc.

Bleu Cheese Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs beef tenderloin1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1/2 cup red wine4 cloves garlic...

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Salmon With Herb Dressing
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Salmon With Herb Dressing

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon...

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Pepperoni Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pepperoni Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 1/2 cups water1 (8 ounce)...

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Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork, Cashew, and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into...

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Crock Pot Tamale Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Crock Pot Tamale Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup of chopped onions1 large very diced tomatoes1 green...

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Rigatoni With Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni With Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions3/4 lb white mushrooms, sliced8 ounces lean...

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Bertha's Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bertha’s Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef2 (12 ounce) cans vegetable soup with beef...

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Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Smoked Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Smoked Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloinsolive oilthyme1 1/2 tablespoons hickory chips1 large egg yolks1 tablespoon...

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Zesty Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Zesty Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves3 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon hot sauce2/3 cup coarsely crushed Ritz...

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Spinach Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup bean sprouts6 slices bacon1 can water chestnuts, 6 oz3 hard-boiled eggs,...

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Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup...

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Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick) or 4 blade-cut pork chops (...

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Fiesta Black Bean Quesadillas
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Fiesta Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes3 tablespoons chopped red onions1 teaspoon minced jalapenos ( or...

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No Meat
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

No Meat, Lotsa Heat Pad Thai

Ingredients: 6 anchovy fillets ( well rinsed and drained)1 clove crushed garlic1 tablespoon soya...

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Fast Breakfast Quesadilla
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Fast Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas ( can use corn)1 eggs1 slice ham ( any meat)1...

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Cilantro Garlic-herb Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cilantro Garlic-herb Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breasts1 limes, juice and zest of3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Anytime Hamburger Soup
< 60 minsMain dishSoups & stews

Anytime Hamburger Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb hamburger, cooked and drained1 (16 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (...

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Mushroom Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mushroom Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef consomme, undiluted1 (6 ounce)...

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Mom's Favorite Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mom’s Favorite Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon roast chicken seasoning1 teaspoon garlic...

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Potato Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Potato Quiche

Ingredients: 5 eggs, beaten1 (12 ounce) packages frozen hash browns, thawed1 cup shredded swiss...

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On the Go Ravioli Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

On the Go Ravioli Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (25 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli1 (26 1/2 ounce) bottles spaghetti sauce2...

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Aunt Bettye's Famous Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Aunt Bettye’s Famous Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1...

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Beef Stir Fry
BeefBroccoliMain dish

Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients: 12 ounces rump steak, cut into very thin strips1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour1/4 teaspoon...

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Goat Cheese Tamales
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Goat Cheese Tamales

Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 2/3 tablespoons butter,...

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Cranberry Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Cranberry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped ( fresh or frozen thawed)2 tablespoons orange marmalade1/8...

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Pico Posole Pintos
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Pico Posole Pintos

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans yellow hominy2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans1 tomatoes, diced...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Natalie’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf meat ( combo beef/pork etc)1 eggs1 (8 ounce) cans...

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