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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 Cheesy Pork Chops!
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Easy Cheesy Pork Chops!

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks1 large white onions,...

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Kickn' Quesadillas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Kickn’ Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cheese ( any type you like, you normally add 2-3 types...

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Mulligatawny Stew ( Chicken )
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mulligatawny Stew ( Chicken )

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped celery1...

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Chicken Wellington
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Wellington

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 ounces each)1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Baked Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 14 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken...

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Thai Seared Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Thai Seared Tofu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup low sodium soy...

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Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Spinach and Chicken Rigatoni

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups low-fat milk ( 1%)3/4 teaspoon mild chili...

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Different Fried Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Different Fried Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs fish fillets or 2 lbs fish steaks ( your favorite kind)1...

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Linguini With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguini With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic...

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Special Steak and Eggs
BeefMain dishMeat

Special Steak and Eggs

Ingredients: salt and pepper2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce4 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons thyme6 pieces steak6 fried...

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Baked Beef and Rice Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Baked Beef and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup uncooked rice1 onions,...

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Chicken with Dried Cherry Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Dried Cherry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon butter1/2 cup...

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Steamed Lime-And-Pepper Chicken With Glazed Asparagus
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Lime-And-Pepper Chicken With Glazed Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 limes, sliced paper thin, plus2 tablespoons fresh lime juice4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Chicken in Tomato
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Tomato, Black Pepper and Coriander Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs or 4 chicken thighs, quartered and skinned1/2 fresh lemons, juice...

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Pork and Apple Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Pork and Apple Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 lb pork, cubes2 large onions, coarsely chopped3...

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Herb Pot Roast and Vegetables
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Herb Pot Roast and Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast9 small red potatoes, halved1 1/2 cups...

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Ro-Tel Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ro-Tel Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef3 slices bread, torn into pieces or 1 cup...

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Jack Daniel's Grilled Chuck Roast
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Jack Daniel’s Grilled Chuck Roast

Ingredients: 1/3 cup jack daniel whiskey1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/3 cup soy sauce1/3...

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Country Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Country Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Salvage Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Salvage Rice

Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked white rice ( , NOT instant)2/3 cup chicken broth (...

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Bean Bake Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Bean Bake Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, finely chopped1 -2...

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Vegetable Phyllo Cracker
Low proteinMain dishVegetables

Vegetable Phyllo Cracker

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, peeled, halved and sliced1 red peppers, cut...

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Mexican Ropa Vieja
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mexican Ropa Vieja

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 medium onions, chopped ( about 3/4 cup)1 small sweet...

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12 minute pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

12 minute pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette or 1 lb fusilli or 1 lb penne rigate (...

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German Applesauce Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

German Applesauce Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup onions, chopped1 cup applesauce1 cup...

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Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Pork Chops With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pineapple juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts A-Deux
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts A-Deux

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, deboned, pounded flat ( individual portions, not a whole breast)2...

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Sausage Spaghetti Spirals
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sausage Spaghetti Spirals

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage1/2 cup chopped onions1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 garlic...

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Salmon Noodle Bake
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 3 (7 1/2 ounce) cans salmon, water packed,drained and mashed,reserving about3 tablespoons water...

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Pesto-artichoke Pizza
Main dishNortheastern u.s.Pizza

Pesto-artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 Boboli pizza crusts ( *crucial!)1/2 cup pesto sauce1 can quartered artichoke hearts1...

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Rosemary Cod With Mashed Rutabaga
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Rosemary Cod With Mashed Rutabaga

Ingredients: 4 cod fish fillets, skin on ( 1/2-pound fillets)2 lbs rutabagas, peeled and...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Black Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 1 onions ( chopped med)1 bell peppers ( seeded & chopped med)1 jar...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken thighs, 1 inch pieces1...

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Cheese 'n Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese ‘n Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups shredded...

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Great Gardenburgers
GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Great Gardenburgers

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil ( or veg. oil)1/2 large onions, finely diced1/4 cup...

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Skillet Pork Chops With Beer and Garlic
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Pork Chops With Beer and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 pork chops2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup...

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta, cooked1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef1/2 onions,...

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Sausage and Mushroom Strata
BreakfastCheeseMain dish

Sausage and Mushroom Strata

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup butter6 slices bread, crusts removed ( I...

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Potato
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Potato, Blue Cheese and Mushroom Bake

Ingredients: 5 ounces crumbled blue cheese2 1/2 cups whipping cream1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Wild Forest Mushroom Couscous

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth1 cup couscous1 teaspoon butter...

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Hash Browns Ham Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Hash Browns Ham Quiche

Ingredients: 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine,...

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Herb Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Herb Roast

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef roast2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon garlic...

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Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

spaghetti with bacon

Ingredients: 10 slices fried bacon1 teaspoon bacon grease1/2 green peppers, sliced thin lengthwise1 small...

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Pork Chops California
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Pork Chops California

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops ( 4 if bone-in, 6 if boneless)1 (10 1/2...

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Baked Polenta With Mushrooms
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Baked Polenta With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth1 1/2...

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Almond Topped Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond Topped Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves5 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup slivered almonds3 tablespoons...

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Crustless
Main dishSavory piesTuna

Crustless, Broccoli, Tuna Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (900 g) packets frozen broccoli6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine1/2 cup...

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Angel Hair Alfredo
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Angel Hair Alfredo

Ingredients: 8 -12 ounces angel hair pasta2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil or...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Asian Honey Tea Grilled Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Asian Honey Tea Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, de-veinedsalt2 scallions, thinly sliced1 cup double-strength orange...

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Island Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Island Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces (...

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Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 (3/4 ounce) package dried mushroom gravy mix ( you’ll...

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Pasta with Zucchini and Roasted Garlic
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Pasta with Zucchini and Roasted Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta, twist or spirls,uncooked8 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2...

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Bagel Tuna Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Bagel Tuna Melt

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions2 tablespoons finely...

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Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta or 8 ounces quality regular bacon, minced15 dry lasagna noodles1...

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Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans whole tomatillos, drained1 cup onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves,...

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Pork Chops O'brien
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chops O’brien

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 pork chopsseasoning salt1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream...

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Bake Cheez-It Chicken Strips
< 60 minsKid FriendlyMain dish

Bake Cheez-It Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 12 -15 slices boneless skinless chicken breasts ( strips)1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (...

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Hamburg Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburg Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/2 cup onions, chopped fine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2/3 cup milk1/3...

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EggsFishMain dish

Crazy Oven Fried Fish Filets (Nutty That Is!)

Ingredients: 1 cup fine breadcrumbs1/2 cup peanuts ( finely chopped)2 eggs, beaten4 teaspoons lite...

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