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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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Easy Pasta Primavera
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Easy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1 cup alfredo sauce ( LowFat version can be used...

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Renata's Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Renata’s Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 large eggs1 egg whites1 small onions, minced3/4 cup...

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Fusion Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fusion Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian dressing1/2 cup teriyaki sauce4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves Directions:...

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Toad in the Hole With Bacon
IrishMain dishMeat

Toad in the Hole With Bacon

Ingredients: 8 irish sausages8 slices bacon ( unsmoked if available)1 onions, sliced4 tablespoons vegetable...

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Lady and Sons Chicken Pot Pie (Paula Deen)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Lady and Sons Chicken Pot Pie (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: 2 -4 sheets frozen puff pastry ( her original recipe called for 4,...

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Turkey Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey2 teaspoons salt ( divided)1 cup chicken broth1 cup...

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Chinese Barbecued Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Chinese Barbecued Pork

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins ( 11/2 LB/750g total)2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin...

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Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes1/2 small onions, quartered1 -2 fresh jalapenos2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro1/4...

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Chicken Fried Pork With Milk Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chicken Fried Pork With Milk Gravy

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( 1/2-inch thick, 1 1/2 lb total)2 cups all-purpose...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 3/4 cups water1/3 cup ketchup1 teaspoon onion powder1 (8...

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Grecian Shrimp over Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Grecian Shrimp over Pasta

Ingredients: 12 small mushroomsolive oil32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 medium tomatoes, diced3/4 teaspoon...

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Le Cirque's Linguine With Asparagus
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Le Cirque’s Linguine With Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces1/4...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Rosemary Turkey Bake

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked turkey, chopped1 cup mayonnaise ( not fat-free)1/4 cup slivered almonds3...

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Chile Rellenos Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Rellenos Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey1 cup chopped onions1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2...

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The "Perfect" Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

The “Perfect” Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed for 5 minutes1 cup asparagus, cut in 1...

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Big Bowl Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Big Bowl Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds2 1/2 quarts boiling water1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons...

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Gentse Waterzooi
ChickenMain dishStews

Gentse Waterzooi

Ingredients: 2 zucchini1 bunch carrots250 g mushrooms1 celery2 leeks2 onions24 small potatoes, peeled1600 g...

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Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts6 slices bacon1 teaspoon vinegar2 cloves garlic1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch...

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Herb Chicken Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Herb Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend3 large chicken breasts,...

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Veal and Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Veal and Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs veal, cubes1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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Lemon Dill Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Dill Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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Spaghetti-and-Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti-and-Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 cloves garlic, mincedsalt and pepper1 (26 ounce) jars...

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Alton Brown's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Alton Brown’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon mustard powder3 cups milk1/2...

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Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
ChineseMain dishVegetables

Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce ( low sodium preferred)1...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon curry powder1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded20 ounces frozen broccoli1...

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Speedy Chinese Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Speedy Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 5 cups packaged coleslaw mix ( 16 oz)3/4 lb ground chicken ( or...

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Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Napoleons
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Napoleons

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry sheets ( 1/2 package)2 cups chopped cooked chicken1/2...

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BeefBreakfastMain dish

Corned Beef Hash

Ingredients: 2 cups left over cooked corned beef, trimmed2 medium boiled potatoes, quartered2 -3...

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter, divided2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tofu Maki (Vegetarian Sushi)

Ingredients: 6 sheets nori4 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice1 lb extra firm tofu, drained2...

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Penne Rigatti Ala Vodka
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Rigatti Ala Vodka

Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate ( or a pasta of your choice)1 tablespoon salt2...

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The Westerner Steak Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Westerner Steak Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 beef sirloin strip steaks or 4 rib eye steaks, cut to 1/2...

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Chicken Pie
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken Pie, Traditional South African Style

Ingredients: 14 ounces frozen puff pastry ( or 14 oz flaky pastry, which is...

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Broccoli Bacon Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Broccoli Bacon Quiche

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon6 eggs1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese2 cups...

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Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Jalapeno and Basil-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 medium chicken breasts, halved lengthwise ( about 2 pounds total)1 tablespoon olive...

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CoconutMain dishShrimp

Coconut Orange Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flaked coconut1 medium ripe bananas1/4 cup hot sauce1/4 cup orange...

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Scottish (Or English) Rarebit
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Scottish (Or English) Rarebit

Ingredients: 9 ounces grated cheese ( Chesire, Lancashire or Smoked Applewood Cheddar, latter is...

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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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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice
BeansMain dishPasta

Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice1/2 bell peppers, chopped1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Frito Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Frito Pie

Ingredients: 3 cups Fritos corn chips3/4 cup yellow onions, diced1 cup mild cheddar cheese,...

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Steak and Wild Mushroom Pies
Beef steaksMain dishSavory pies

Steak and Wild Mushroom Pies

Ingredients: 375 g fresh ready rolled puff pastry1 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons olive oil250 g...

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Pocket Pork Chops
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Pocket Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops, 1 1/2 inch thick1/2 cup water1/3 cup chopped onions3...

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Garlic Squash With Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Garlic Squash With Penne

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash ( pumpkin is a good substitute)6 tablespoons olive oil15 large...

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Meat Pie (Tourtiere)
Main dishPorkSavory pies

Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 large baking potatoes1 large onions, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Apple-Pecan Tenderloin Medallions
ApplesMain dishPork

Apple-Pecan Tenderloin Medallions

Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices2 tablespoons butter1...

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Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup onions, chopped1 cup spaghetti sauce1 1/2 cups mozzarella...

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Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) Saute
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) Saute

Ingredients: 5 Japanese eggplants, sliced thinly the short way ( they’re long and thin-...

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Delicious! Low-Fat Chicken Fried or Country Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Delicious! Low-Fat Chicken Fried or Country Fried Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless eye of round beef steak ( 4 steaks – 4oz....

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Laundry

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( browned and well drained)1 can cream of mushroom soup1...

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Stuffed Chicken Cutlets (Oamc)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Chicken Cutlets (Oamc)

Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese1/2 cup roasted red peppers, rinsed and patted dry3 scallions,...

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Country Beef Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Country Beef Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package1 tablespoon...

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Danish "Frikadeller" Meat Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Danish “Frikadeller” Meat Patties

Ingredients: Danish “fars” Meatballs ( this is a separate posting on recipezaar (recipe 12638))4...

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Pie
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Pie

Ingredients: 1 14 inch pie crusts ( I use recipe #26205 or frozen store-bought...

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Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 roasted red...

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Chili Rub for Pork
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Chili Rub for Pork

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons chili powder1...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

One Pot Noodle Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 quart tomato juicesalt & pepper2 teaspoons...

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Murag on Mondays
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Murag on Mondays

Ingredients: 150 g fresh crushed ginger75 g fresh crushed garlic1 -2 teaspoon turmericsalt and...

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The Best Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

The Best Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb pork tenderloins1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup lime juice1/2 cup canola...

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Dandelion Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Dandelion Pasta

Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic8 ounces sliced mushrooms1/4 cup olive oil14 ounces vegetable broth or...

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Tuna Steaks With Lemon Yogurt Drizzle over Couscous
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Steaks With Lemon Yogurt Drizzle over Couscous

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) tuna steaksolive oil, for brushing1/4 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon tahini1...

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