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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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Neapolitan Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Neapolitan Pork Chops

Ingredients: 8 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic ( Minced)1 lb sliced...

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Spaghetti With Tomato and Feta Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Tomato and Feta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano ( Mediterranean is best)1/2 lb mushrooms,...

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My Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Main dishTomatoesVegetables

My Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants3 cups flour2/3 cup parmesan cheese2 tablespoons dried basil1 teaspoon dried...

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Faux Filets Au Beurre D'anchois (Steak With Anchovy Butter)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Faux Filets Au Beurre D’anchois (Steak With Anchovy Butter)

Ingredients: 2 (2 ounce) cans anchovies12 tablespoons unsalted butter, unsalted, room temperature3 (12 -14...

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The Best-Ever Potato Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

The Best-Ever Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1 stalk celery, chopped1 carrots, finely chopped1 small onions, chopped1 tablespoon dried parsley1...

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Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Piccata Pasta Toss

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 1/3 lbs chicken breast tenders, cut into...

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Low-fat Beef Goulash
BeefMain dishStews

Low-fat Beef Goulash

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 onions, sliced350 g extra-lean stewing beef, cubed1 tablespoon paprika2...

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Brunchable Wee Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Brunchable Wee Pizzas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb Canadian bacon, cut into small dice4 6 inch pita breads3 plum...

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Big John's Spicy Chicken Fried Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Big John’s Spicy Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients: 4 round steaks, tenderized1 whole eggs1 cup milk1 1/4 cups flour1/2 tablespoon salt1/4...

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Emeril's Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
Main dishMeatNorth american

Emeril’s Chorizo Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 lb ground pork1/4 lb bulk chorizo sausages, finely ground1...

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Cheddarburger Loaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheddarburger Loaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( may...

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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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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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Clay-Pot Chicken in Oyster Sauce
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Clay-Pot Chicken in Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons sake1 teaspoon sesame...

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Chinese Hamburger Hash
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Hamburger Hash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 tablespoon oil2 medium onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1 (10...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

PHILLY (Italian Style) Hot Roast Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 -3 1/2 lbs boneless pork roastsaltfresh coarse ground black peppergarlic powderbasilitalian seasoning...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) jar grape leaves, packed in brine1/2 cup olive oil2 large...

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Tasty Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Souperior Burger Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Souperior Burger Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Clay Pot Chicken Rice - Without the Clay Pot!
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Clay Pot Chicken Rice – Without the Clay Pot!

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice ( uncooked)1 cup water2 tablespoons garlic, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Northwest Grilled Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Northwest Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef flank steak, fat trimmed1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive oil1/4...

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Zesty Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: cooking spray4 chicken breasts1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated1 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups shredded cheese ( your choice of...

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Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon with Ginger-Orange Mustard Glaze

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup tamari or 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup...

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Bankruptcy Beef Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Bankruptcy Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks ( chopped into bite size pieces)1/2 cup water1/2 cup...

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Kittencal's Greek Moussaka
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Greek Moussaka

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplantsolive oil ( as needed)1 lb lean ground beef ( or...

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Zesty Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon seasoning salt1 tablespoon ground black pepper1...

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Baked Ziti With Fire Roasted Tomatoes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Ziti With Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef1 cup chopped sweet onions2 garlic cloves, finely...

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Baked Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Fried Chicken With Pan Gravy

Ingredients: 7 -8 chicken pieces (skin left on) or 1 whole chickens, cut up...

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Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Better Than “out of the box” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half waycheese sauce ( see recipe below)1 cup...

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Down-Home Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Down-Home Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled baking potatoes1 cup diced peeled turnips2 (16 ounce) cans...

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Tuscany Chicken and Orzo With Bean Dressing
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuscany Chicken and Orzo With Bean Dressing

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts or 4 chicken pieces1 cup white wine3 garlic cloves1 bay...

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Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Tex-Mex Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 small onions4 garlic cloves1/2 red capsicums1 (200 g) cans kidney beans1 teaspoon...

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Pork With Prunes
Main dishMeatPork

Pork With Prunes

Ingredients: 1 kg pork shoulder chops1/2 cup olive oil ( or less, depends on...

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Mexican Taco Bake
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning1 (11 ounce)...

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Chickpea Daal
AsianMain dishVegetables

Chickpea Daal (Indian)

Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas ( not canned) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 large...

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Easy Chile Relleggrolls
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Easy Chile Relleggrolls

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans whole green chilies1/2 lb mild cheddar cheese1/2 lb monterey...

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Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed2 medium red bell peppers,...

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Aunt Teresa's Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Aunt Teresa’s Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs1 green bell peppers, sliced2 carrots, shredded1 large onions, sliced1 (10...

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Chicken Paella
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Paella

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken pieces ( with skin on or off)3 tablespoons olive...

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Red Snapper With Lemon Butter
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper With Lemon Butter

Ingredients: 3 lbs red snapper filletsfloursalt and pepper1/4 cup vegetable oil4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Malibu Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Malibu Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pound ’em thin)6 slices cooked ham6 slices...

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Chicken With Provencal Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Provencal Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Monkfish in Tomato-Garlic Sauce
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Monkfish in Tomato-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 heads...

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Grilled  Burgers With Horseradish and Cheese
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Burgers With Horseradish and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup prepared horseradish1/4 cup minced yellow onionssalt & freshly...

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Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp, Pepper and Mango Kabobs in Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/2 cup lime...

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Buttermilk Fettuccine With Chicken Breasts
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Buttermilk Fettuccine With Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 cup hidden valley original ranch old-fashioned buttermilk dressing1 (12 ounce) packages dry...

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Cowboy Steaks With Onions
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cowboy Steaks With Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 1/4...

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Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half2 cups cooked chicken, cubed2 cups sharp cheddar...

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Penne Nicoise
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Penne Nicoise

Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch lengths ( about 4 cups)1...

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Chameleon Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chameleon Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or 2 cups other pastas8 slices bacon4 tablespoons...

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Thai Beef Curry
BeefMain dishMeat

Thai Beef Curry

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste2 lbs beef...

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Broiled Salmon With Marmalade-Dijon Glaze
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Broiled Salmon With Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange marmalade1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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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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Emra's Pineapple Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Emra’s Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup brown sugar1 (13 ounce) cans...

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Super Simple Stroganoff
Main dishPastarice and grains

Super Simple Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup sliced mushrooms1 large onions ( thinly sliced)1 (16...

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Mustard Saucy Ribs
Main dishMeatPork

Mustard Saucy Ribs

Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs pork spareribs1/2 cup molasses1/3 cup Dijon mustard1/3 cup cider vinegar...

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Unknownchef86's Empty-the-pantry Taco Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Unknownchef86’s Empty-the-pantry Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb cubed chicken, browned2 (15 ounce)...

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Creamy Tuna Fettuccini
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Creamy Tuna Fettuccini

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna8 ounces fettuccine4 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Stroganoff (Brazilian)
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Stroganoff (Brazilian)

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef or 2 lbs chicken fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces2...

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