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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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Pesto Chicken and Pasta
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow-tie pasta)2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup...

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro2/3 cup light sour cream1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles,...

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Creamy Taco Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Creamy Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 package taco seasoning mix1 cup water1 medium onions,...

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Shrimp With Basil
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp With Basil, Garlic and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 12 quartered cherry tomatoes or 12 grape tomatoes5 large fresh basil leaves, chopped,plusextra...

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Amore Salmon Bake
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Amore Salmon Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets1 teaspoon dried oregano2 cloves garlic, mincedsaltfresh ground black pepper1...

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Southwestern Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Southwestern Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground pork3/4 cup pitted black olives, coarsely...

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Spaghetti With Olive Oil
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Olive Oil, Garlic and Anchovies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil8 garlic cloves, large and minced2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy...

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City "Chicken"
Main dishMeatPork

City “Chicken”

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, cubed1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup...

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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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World's Best Marinated Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

World’s Best Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops1/2 cup garlic-flavored red wine vinegar1 eggs1 tablespoon cold water1...

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Camping Burgers in Foil
BeefGround beefMain dish

Camping Burgers in Foil

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef4 pieces aluminum foil ( 16-inch -18-inch Squares)4...

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Chicken Lyonnaise
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Lyonnaise

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons fresh thyme ( or 1 tablespoon dried)1/2 teaspoon...

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Prime Rib Cedar Plank Roasted
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Prime Rib Cedar Plank Roasted

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon granulated garlic1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon freshly ground coarse black pepper1...

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Savory Grilled Steak With Bleu Cheese Garlic Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Savory Grilled Steak With Bleu Cheese Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 teaspoon onion powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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Creamy Apricot Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken thighs1 (14 ounce) cans apricot nectar1 (1 1/4 ounce) packets...

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Crab Linguine
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Crab Linguine

Ingredients: 1 package imitation crabmeat6 -8 ounces linguine2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dry oregano2...

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Chili Dog Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Dog Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix3 tablespoons yellow mustard6 tablespoons water10 hot dogs4...

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Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup Bourbon2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar2 lbs pork tenderloins2/3...

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Miss Daisy's Hot Baked Chicken Salad
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Miss Daisy’s Hot Baked Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken2 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup mayonnaise1/2...

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Skillet Moussaka
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Skillet Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground...

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You Won't Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

You Won’t Be Single for Long Vodka Cream Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, minced2 shallots, minced1...

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Vegan One Pot Pasta
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegan One Pot Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 cup sliced onions1 cup sliced mushrooms1 (29 ounce) cans...

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Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescents
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Chicken Stuffed Crescents

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Sloppy Joe
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sloppy Joe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1/2 cup green peppers, diced1/2 cup celery, diced3/4 cup ketchup1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoked Sausage Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage or 1 lb kielbasa, cut in coins12 ounces dark...

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Easy Spaghetti Pie
Main dishSavory piesSpaghetti

Easy Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (16 ounce) pasta sauce with...

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Moroccan Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Moroccan Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lamb1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons olive oil1 yellow onions, chopped1...

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Pecan-Studded Chicken With Maple Orange Glaze
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecan-Studded Chicken With Maple Orange Glaze

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breast halves, boned and defatted1/4 cup pecans, minced1/4 cup...

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Low cholesterolMain dishOne Dish meal

Crispy and Easy Bagel Thins

Ingredients: 1 bagels2 teaspoons margarine, melted1 teaspoon oregano, dried Directions: Using a very sharp...

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Hamburger Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Hamburger Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( ground chuck is best)4 -5 large potatoes1 small...

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Italian Skillet Supper
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Italian Skillet Supper

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef1 medium chopped onions1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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Fresno Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Fresno Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs medium-size potatoes ( thin-skinned)4 slices bacon, fried and crumbled4 green...

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Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Pork Braised in Port and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 4 center-cut pork chops, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon olive oil (...

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Baked Fish With Orange
FishFruitMain dish

Baked Fish With Orange

Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces butter6 ounces fresh breadcrumbs1 garlic cloves, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon...

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Cherry Tomato Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cherry Tomato Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs, soft1/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Inside-Out Brussels Sprouts
BeefGround beefMain dish

Inside-Out Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice1 medium onions, chopped2 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2...

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Stove Top Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb ground beef2 (14 ounce) jars...

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Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: skewers ( wooden or metal)2 medium ripe Hass avocadoes ( sliced with skin...

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Greek-stuffed Tomatoes
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek-stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 10 medium firm ripe tomatoessugar1 lb ground chicken1/3 cup olive oil1 large onions,...

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Vegetable and Turkey Pot Roast
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Vegetable and Turkey Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 turkey thighs, boned1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 small onions,...

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Dakota Al's Italian Meatball Subs
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Dakota Al’s Italian Meatball Subs

Ingredients: 4 hoagie rolls6 ounces shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese0.5 (26 ounce) favorite spaghetti sauce...

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Spanish Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishMeatPork

Spanish Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork chops ( 4 chops approximately 1-inch thick)1 tablespoon olive oil2...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

California 1962 Hot Chicken Delight

Ingredients: 3 cups diced cooked chicken2 cups slivered almonds1/4 cup chopped pimientos1 1/2 cups...

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Main dishPorkPotatoes

Ham, cheese, and onion baked potato topping

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1 ounce ham, diced2 tablespoons minced onions1 1/2 ounces...

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Beef Nacho Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Nacho Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained1 (12 ounce) jars chunky salsa1 (8...

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Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Asparagus Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Asparagus Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil8 green shallots, chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed1/4 cup vermouth or...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Microwave Diabetic Fish with Cool Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh fish fillets or 1 lb frozen fish fillets1/3 cup chopped...

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Mushroom-Walnut Stroganoff Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Mushroom-Walnut Stroganoff Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 large baked potatoes8 medium shallots, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cups chopped mushrooms1/4...

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Simple Chinese Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Simple Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 head iceberg lettuce1 red peppers, thinly sliced1 green peppers, thinly...

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Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Beef Patties with Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 egg yolkssalt & fresh...

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Greek Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Greek Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup sliced black olives1/2 cup red onions, sliced...

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Chicken With Apples
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Apples

Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces1 large onions, diced2 large...

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Ali's Fried Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Ali’s Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 eggs3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided1 cup onions, diced1/4 cup celery, diced1/2 cup...

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Spinach Pierogi Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Spinach Pierogi Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts ( 10 oz. if purchased)8 -10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed...

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Chicken Rolls
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken16 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder16 crescent rolls Directions:...

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Linguini With Clams
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Linguini With Clams

Ingredients: 14 ounces chopped clams, drained1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup margarine2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Tomato Phyllo Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Tomato Phyllo Pizza

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray8 sheets frozen thawed phyllo pastry2 cups shredded fat...

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Old-Fashioned Sausage and Peppers
Main dishPorkVegetables

Old-Fashioned Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 large red onions,...

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Beef Tenderloin En Croute
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Tenderloin En Croute

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs beef tenderloin1 package frozen ready to bake puff pastry sheets1/2...

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Quick Chick 'a' tore
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick Chick ‘a’ tore

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon oil1 onions, peeled and sliced thinly1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic1/2...

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