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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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Grilled Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Zucchini-Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh unpeeled large shrimp1/2 cup fresh lime juice8 tablespoons vegetable oil,...

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Roast Chicken With Plantains and Onions
BananasChickenMain dish

Roast Chicken With Plantains and Onions

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hot paprika or 1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin3/4...

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Winter Adzuki Fried Rice Hinged
Main dishRiceSquash

Winter Adzuki Fried Rice Hinged

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 1/2 cups adzuki beans, cooked1 sheet dulse...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Ancient Egyptian Melokhia Soup

Ingredients: 1 kg leg of lamb or 1 whole chickens1 1/2 liters watersalt (...

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Lasagna with Turkey Sausage
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna with Turkey Sausage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs...

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Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Roasted Jumbo Shrimp With Potatoes, Lemon and Capers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

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Easy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon sage1/4 teaspoon thyme4 boneless pork...

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Mexican Manicotti
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Manicotti

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped3/4 cup water1 (1 1/4 ounce)...

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Tortellini Caesar
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini Caesar

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked1 bag romaine lettuce3/4 cup caesar salad...

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Herbed Chicken on Toast (for 2)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed Chicken on Toast (for 2)

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, about 1 lb2 cups water1 teaspoon marjoram or 1 teaspoon...

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Southwest Spaghetti Squash
Main dishSquashVegetables

Southwest Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash ( 3 pounds)1 (14 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained1 (14...

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Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Enchiladas De Pollo (Chicken Enchiladas)

Ingredients: 3 cups water1/4 teaspoon salt8 black peppercorns1 onions, quartered1 bay leaves1 lb skinless...

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Southern Comfort Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Southern Comfort Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced1/4 cup safflower oil or 1/4 cup canola oil3/4...

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Sweet and Sour Tempeh
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Sour Tempeh

Ingredients: 250 g tempeh1 cup vegetable stock3 tablespoons tamari2 tablespoons canola oil1 can pineapple...

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Veggie Penne with Chickpeas
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Veggie Penne with Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces1...

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White Cheddar and Macaroni
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

White Cheddar and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup white breadcrumbs2 cups whipping cream1/8 teaspoon...

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Burger Bean Cups
BeefMain dishMeat

Burger Bean Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1/4 cup...

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Grilled Salmon With Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Peanut Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spinach Basil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced16 ounces frozen...

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pork chops with dressing
Main dishPorkPork chops

pork chops with dressing

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1/8 onions, chopped1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1 eggs1/8 teaspoon pepper3/4 teaspoon salt2...

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Italian Steak
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Italian Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks2 tablespoons oil1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1 clove garlic, minced1/2...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Thigh Parmigiana

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs ( about 2lb)1 medium onions, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1/4...

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barley mushroom casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

barley mushroom casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon sugar3 onions, chopped8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced8 ounces button...

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Vegetarian San Choy Bau
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Vegetarian San Choy Bau

Ingredients: 8 dried dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in hot water 30 mins chopped1 iceberg...

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Hamburger Skillet Dinner a Fresh Take on Hamburger Helper
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Skillet Dinner a Fresh Take on Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 medium zucchini,...

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Salmon With Lemon Glaze and Rosemary Crumbs
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Lemon Glaze and Rosemary Crumbs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing2 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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Mushroom Beef Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Mushroom Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, thinly sliced1 (7 ounce) cans mushrooms1 (10 3/4...

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Easy Mexican Calzones
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Easy Mexican Calzones

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts, at room temperature1 lb ground beef1...

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Vegetarian Quiche With Potato Crust
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Quiche With Potato Crust

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed or mostly thawed1 tablespoon...

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Succulent Spicy Garlic and Pepper Shrimp
FishMain dishShrimp

Succulent Spicy Garlic and Pepper Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup water1 cup shredded cabbage1 tablespoon minced garlic8...

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Szechuan Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Szechuan Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 medium egg whites2 teaspoons cornflour500 g chicken breast fillets, cut into strips3...

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Paprika Beef and Mushrooms
BeefMain dishMeat

Paprika Beef and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 500 g lean stewing beef ( In NZ I use topside steak)1 large...

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Rib-Eye Steak with Horseradish and Mushroom Cream
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Rib-Eye Steak with Horseradish and Mushroom Cream

Ingredients: 2 boneless rib-eye steaks4 green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic3 tablespoons oil1/2 lb mushrooms,...

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Chicken Breasts and Balsamic Vinegar
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, either...

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Pork Parcels
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Parcels

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chopped pork or 1/2 lb beef or 1/2 lb chicken1/4 cup...

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Goats Cheese and Roasted Peppers Risotto
Main dishPastaRice

Goats Cheese and Roasted Peppers Risotto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters of hot vegetable stock1 finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, crushed250...

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Aussie Beer Batter Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Aussie Beer Batter Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish filletscornflour2 cups plain floursalt and pepper10 1/2 fluid ounces beeroil, for...

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Seafood Quiche
Eggs/dairyLunch/snacksMain dish

Seafood Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup...

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Vegetarian Apple Stir-Fry
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Vegetarian Apple Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 granny smith apples, cored and diced1 cup sliced carrots1 cup snow peas1/3...

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Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...

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Mexican Beef Stew (Campbells)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mexican Beef Stew (Campbells)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions ( chopped)2 fresh garlic cloves (...

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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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Stacy's Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Stacy’s Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 cup milk1 cup chopped...

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Sweet and Sour Skillet Dinner
ChineseMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Sour Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onions, cut in chunks1...

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Garlicky Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlicky Steak

Ingredients: garlic cloves, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( cracked or coarsely ground)1/4 teaspoon...

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Sloppy Joe Loaf
< 60 minsHealthyMain dish

Sloppy Joe Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Good and Plenty

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin ( 10 percent fat)6 cups boiling water2 (1 1/4...

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Italian Eggplant (Aubergine) Crepes
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Italian Eggplant (Aubergine) Crepes

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants1/4 cup seasoned flourolive oil1/4 freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1/4...

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CasserolesMain dishStews

Vegetable Hotpot

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced2 1/2 lbs vegetables, chopped ( you...

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Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon black...

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Chicken 'N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken ‘N Rice Casserole (With Artichokes and Peas)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil12 skinless chicken thighs4 cloves minced garlic1 onions, finely chopped2...

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Fettuccine With Cream Sauce for One
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccine With Cream Sauce for One

Ingredients: 2 ounces dry fettuccine pasta2 tablespoons low fat cottage cheese2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta...

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North Carolina Brunswick Stew
Low sodiumMain dishMeat

North Carolina Brunswick Stew

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) stewing chicken4 lbs beef roast1 1/2 lbs lean pork1 1/4...

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Salmon With Almonds and Tomato-Lemon Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Almonds and Tomato-Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds1 small onions, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Grilled Chicken Legs with Gubbins Sauce
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Chicken Legs with Gubbins Sauce

Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticksoilsalt and pepper2 ounces butter3 tablespoons English mustard2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar4...

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Succulent Chicken Cordon Bleu
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Succulent Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices honey-baked ham4 slices swiss cheese1/4 cup...

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Cabbage and Noodles Salad for the Lazy
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Cabbage and Noodles Salad for the Lazy

Ingredients: 4 cups green cabbage or 4 cups red cabbage, shredded2 packets noodles (...

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Tuna Tetrazzini
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped onions1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers7 tablespoons unsalted butter1...

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Bartolino's Marinara Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Bartolino’s Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Braised Red Cabbage
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, and Brats

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat2 tablespoons sugar1 small yellow onions, chopped4 cups shredded...

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