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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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Blackened Baked Chicken
< 4 hoursFor 1 or 2Main dish

Blackened Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cajun’s choice blackened spices ( or cajun spice...

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Beef
Main dishMeatPasta

Beef, Black Beans and Rice Noodles With Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped1 long...

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Salmon With Honey-Soy Glaze and Ginger-Butter Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Honey-Soy Glaze and Ginger-Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon cold water2 1/4...

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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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Big Hit Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Hit Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 eggs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon...

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The Blue Box and Broccoli
Main dishPastaSide dishes

The Blue Box and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( Kraft’s “Family Size”)1/2...

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Melanie's Easy and Excellent Chicken and Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Melanie’s Easy and Excellent Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth...

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Cheesy Enchilada Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Enchilada Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts5 ounces enchilada sauce1/2 cup shredded cheese, your choice Directions:...

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Chicken Chimichangas
AppetizersEggs/dairyMain dish

Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups picante sauce ( or use salsa)6 -8 cups cooked chicken,...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Twist

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round ( may substitute with hamburger, ground chuck, ground sirloin)barbecue...

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Main dishSalmonSoups & stews

Harry’s Island Bouillabaisse

Ingredients: 1 lb cod fish fillets ( or any othe firm white fish)1 lb...

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(Almost) Grandma Alta's Meatballs--Aka My Favorite Meatball
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

(Almost) Grandma Alta’s Meatballs–Aka My Favorite Meatball

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( GF work great)1/4 cup water2 eggs1...

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Cuban Style Picadillo
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cuban Style Picadillo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 potatoes, cut into small bite size pieces1/4 sweet...

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Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup lager beer4 teaspoons kosher salt1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown...

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Vegetable Couscous Paella
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Couscous Paella

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil ( I used a little more)2 cups chopped...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Husbands Delight

Ingredients: 10 ounces egg noodles1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans peeled...

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Colorful Chicken Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Colorful Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped green peppers1 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1...

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Pork Sweet Potato Stew
Main dishStewsYam/sweet potato

Pork Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup flour3 lbs pork loin, cut in 1 inch...

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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 4 acorn squash1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 tablespoons...

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Dad's Shrimp Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Dad’s Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, cut up1/2 cup olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon white...

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Baked Avocado With Red Salmon Filling
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Avocado With Red Salmon Filling

Ingredients: 30 g butter2 tablespoons plain flour200 ml milk1 tablespoon white wine1 teaspoon French...

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Sourdough Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sourdough Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 ounces soft-style chive & onion cream cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon dijon-style...

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Chicken Cheeslottas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cheeslottas

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken breasts ( cooked, diced or shredded)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 (10...

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"indian" Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

“indian” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni32 ounces cheese ( for those who dont...

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Real Russian Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Real Russian Stroganoff

Ingredients: 4 slices baconunsalted butter6 -8 mushrooms, sliced1 medium yellow onions, sliced thinly1 (12...

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Johnny Marzetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages egg noodles1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, chopped1...

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Spicy Lemon Chicken Risotto
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Spicy Lemon Chicken Risotto

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups arborio...

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Potluck Beef 'n' Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Potluck Beef ‘n’ Beans

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef2 medium onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped2 teaspoons beef bouillon...

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Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded3 cups spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 tablespoon oregano1...

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Chicken and Italian Sausage Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Italian Sausage Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup celery ( chopped)1/2 cup onions ( chopped)2 Italian...

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Eggs Tetrazzini
CheeseMain dishPasta

Eggs Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti1/4 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/3 cup flour3 cups...

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Oven Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages lipton tomato soup mix3 cups self rising flour2...

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Mexi-Taco Hash Browns
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexi-Taco Hash Browns

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck1 cup chopped onions1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken Simmered in Soy and Star Anise
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Simmered in Soy and Star Anise

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated ginger2 teaspoons sesame oil1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup Chinese wine...

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Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap Fun for the Entire Family!
AppetizersAsianMain dish

Asian Roll Lettuce Wrap Fun for the Entire Family!

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons minced...

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Mexican Enchiladas De Pavo Con Verde
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Mexican Enchiladas De Pavo Con Verde, Turkey Enchiladas With Gre

Ingredients: oil2 corn tortillas3/4 cup cooked turkey, shredded1/3 cup cheese ( Whatever you like,...

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Pork Braised In Riesling With Apricots
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Braised In Riesling With Apricots

Ingredients: 1 lb lean boneless pork loin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon peppervegetable oil cooking spray2/3...

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Curried Pork with Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Curried Pork with Rice

Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless pork sirloin1 large apples1/4 cup chopped onions1 1/2 teaspoons curry...

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Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Eggs/dairyItalianMain dish

Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Hot Dog Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon dark brown sugar4 reduced-sodium hot dogs, cut...

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Bennigan's Ale House Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPenneShrimp

Bennigan’s Ale House Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 (12 ounce) packages...

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Vineyard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Vineyard Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil, finely crushed1/2...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Dinner in a Pot

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4″ thick2 large...

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Gorgonzola Ziti
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Gorgonzola Ziti

Ingredients: 16 ounces ziti pasta1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup sliced green onions, DIVIDED2...

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Crab Tampico
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Tampico

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter2 tablespoons finely chopped onions2 lbs cooked and shelled crabmeat1...

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Diabetic Bottomless Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Diabetic Bottomless Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1/4 cup nonfat milk3 cups...

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Marinated  Roasted Salmon Potato Salad
Main dishSaladsSalmon

Marinated Roasted Salmon Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb small red potatoes1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch...

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Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin Island Barbecue

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) pork tenderloins16 ounces barbecue sauce ( homemade or bottled)1 teaspoon...

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Souper Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Souper Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/4 ounce) cans mushroom soup1 (10 1/4 ounce) cans onion soup2/3...

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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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Chicken Curry Layer Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Curry Layer Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups shredded lettuce2 packages frozen peas3 cups chopped cooked chicken3 cups chopped...

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Italian White Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Italian White Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles1 lb ground beef (optional)1 cup finely chopped celery3/4 cup...

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Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill
Low carbMain dishVery low carbs

Citrus-Marinated Chuck Roast for the Grill

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chuck roast ( 2-1/2 to 3 inches thick)salt, to tastepepper,...

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Russian Salad with Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Russian Salad with Chicken

Ingredients: 50 g fine beans50 g frozen peas1 carrots2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1...

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Cubed Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cubed Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cubed steak1 small onions, chopped1 -1 1/2 cup water1 (10...

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Reuben Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Reuben Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 cup chopped yellow onions1 tablespoon all-purpose...

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Country-Fried Steak in Paradise
Beef steaksBreakfastMain dish

Country-Fried Steak in Paradise

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornmeal3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1 teaspoon ground black pepper,...

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Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Szechuan Stir-Fried Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat1/4 cup low sodium...

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Margarita Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Margarita Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced1 green onions, minced1/2 jalapeno peppers, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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