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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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Thai Chicken with Ginger and Mushrooms - Gai King
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken with Ginger and Mushrooms – Gai King

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil1 onions, cut into slivers6 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs...

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Russian Style Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Russian Style Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 cups chopped...

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Pork Chops in a Creamy Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops in a Creamy Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chops ( 1″ thick)salt and pepper2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup...

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Glass Noodles With Crab
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Glass Noodles With Crab

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) packages thin rice noodles ( mung bean thread)2 tablespoons neutral...

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Greek Style Pork Pita Wraps
Main dishPorkPork loins

Greek Style Pork Pita Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 3/4 teaspoons minced...

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Healthy Sesame Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Healthy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup unbleached flour or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Turkish Sulu Patates ("watery" Potatoes)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Turkish Sulu Patates (“watery” Potatoes)

Ingredients: 5 potatoes ( cubed)2 chicken breasts ( cubed)2 tomatoes ( see step 1...

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Stove Top Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Stove Top Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) boxes stove top chicken flavor stuffing...

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Fast Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry
Main dishPorkPork loins

Fast Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 package chicken-flavored ramen noodles1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus1 tablespoon sesame...

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Lentil Vegetable Stew
Main dishPotatoesStews

Lentil Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup apple juice1 cup chopped onions1 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup diced unpeeled...

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Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Capellini with Ham and Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Capellini with Ham and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of cubed ham1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb capellini1 bunch asparagus, trimmed...

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Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Rouladen With Lemon Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 ” thickness1/4 cup sweet gherkins,...

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Magically Moist Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Magically Moist Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved or cut into 1-inch strips1/2 cup mayonnaise1...

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Mexican Chicken With Rice Dish
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken With Rice Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts14 1/2 ounces chicken broth8 ounces tomato sauce1...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
ChickenMain dishPork

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard4 slices prosciutto2 skinless chicken breasts Directions: Preheat oven to...

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Taste of Mexico Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taste of Mexico Pie

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie1 lb hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup diced green...

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Chicken Francaise
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Francaise

Ingredients: flour, for dustingkosher saltfresh ground black pepper4 chicken breasts2 eggs1 lemons1/4 cup olive...

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Sylvia's Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sylvia’s Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2 lb) frying chicken, each cut into 8 pieces4 teaspoons salt4...

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Turkey Enchiladas---A Little Lighter Version
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Enchiladas—A Little Lighter Version

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup red peppers, chopped2 cups...

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Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Mushroom Marsala

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil4 (4 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breastssaltfresh ground...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Bulgur

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) frying chickens, cut up1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini Alla Cecca

Ingredients: 6 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cloves...

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Sesame Noodles
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghetti1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic...

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Quick Chicken Divan
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli4 cups chicken, shredded2 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Italian Ham-And-Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Ham-And-Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley1 teaspoon Dijon...

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Too Easy Cheesy Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Too Easy Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 box broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix ( I use Uncle Ben’s...

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Pork Risotto
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Risotto

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh pork, cubed2 onions, chopped1 (1 lb) can tomatoes1 cup celery,...

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Plum Wonderful Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Plum Wonderful Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs meaty skinless chicken pieces ( i use thighs and legs...

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Texas Style Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Texas Style Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced4 garlic cloves, minced1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Sicilian Meat Roll
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sicilian Meat Roll

Ingredients: 2 slightly beaten eggs3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup tomato juice ( or 1/4...

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Golden Pork and Apricot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Golden Pork and Apricot Casserole

Ingredients: 4 lean pork chops1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 yellow peppers, seeded and sliced2...

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Pork and Peppers Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pork and Peppers Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ginger1...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Honey Pecan Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons margarine, divided1/4 cup honey1/4...

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Penne With Grilled Chicken and Eggplant
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Penne With Grilled Chicken and Eggplant

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 (28 ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes...

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Red Snapper Stew
FishMain dishStews

Red Snapper Stew

Ingredients: 1 onions, sliced1 tablespoon margarine4 cups vegetable broth1 cup carrots, in 1/4 inch...

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Chili Stuffed Baked Potato
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/2 lb lean ground beef1 cup processed cheese spread, cubed...

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Fish and Chip Bake With Spinach and Sour Cream
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fish and Chip Bake With Spinach and Sour Cream

Ingredients: packaged instant mashed potatoes ( enough for 4 servings)1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Stroganoff
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Stroganoff

Ingredients: cooking spray1 cup chopped onions8 ounces sliced mushrooms2 cups textured vegetable protein (...

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Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta
< 4 hoursMain dishPasta

Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves1/2...

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Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined ( medium or large)4 boneless skinless...

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Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray4 (8 ounce) butterfly pork loin chops1 1/2 cups fine...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Fusilli and Cream Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 clove garlic, minced5 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup...

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Patchwork Veggie Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Patchwork Veggie Pizza

Ingredients: 2 packages crescent rolls1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/4 cup Italian salad dressing1...

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Junior League Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Junior League Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, split1/2 cup dry sherry1/4 cup soy sauce2 garlic cloves,...

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Pumpkin Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided1 lb rotini pasta, cooked1/4 cup butter...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken in Acorn Halves

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash ( approx 1 1/2 lbs each)4 tablespoons butter or 4...

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Steak Roquefort
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Roquefort

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks3 ounces Roquefort cheese1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1...

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Wonderbread Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Wonderbread Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1/2 cup flour1 cup chicken stock1/2 teaspoon black pepper3 cups of...

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Awesome Low Carb Salmon Patties
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Awesome Low Carb Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 14 3/4 ounces salmon, drained1/2 cup pork rinds ( finely ground)1/4 cup minced...

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Main dishPorkStews

Kimchee Chigae

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb lean pork, adjust according to preference ( more meat than...

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Meatloaf-Haters Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf-Haters Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef8 ounces ground pork8 ounces ground veal3 large eggs1...

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Fettuccine Alfeta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccine Alfeta

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled2 cups...

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Chicken and Rice Pie
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken and Rice Pie

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup celery1/2 cup onions (optional)1/2 cup...

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Sausage-Brown Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage-Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage2 cups cooked brown rice3/4 cup milk1 stalk celery, chopped1/8 cup...

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Spring Stir-fry in Peanut Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Spring Stir-fry in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Catalina dressing2 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce ( I used...

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Easy Pulled Chicken Barbecue Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Pulled Chicken Barbecue Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 fully cooked rotisserie chicken6 large hamburger bunsbarbecue sauce ( Several kinds) Directions:...

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Old Bay Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Old Bay Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces1 cup flour1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning2 tablespoons water1...

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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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Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) With Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) With Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 large eggplants1/2 lb cooked shrimp ( frozen, thawed and chopped roughly)1 medium...

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