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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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Rice Pizza Crust
Main dishPizzaRice

Rice Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, slightly cooled2 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped1/2...

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Sweet Soy-Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Sweet Soy-Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons fresh...

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Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes
Main dishSide dishesStews

Stewed Yellow Beans With Potatoes and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled...

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filet mignon with tarragon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

filet mignon with tarragon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup shallots1 cup beef broth1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup...

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Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers, suitable for stuffing2 garlic cloves, minced1 green onions,...

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Chicken Parmesan - Low Fat
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parmesan – Low Fat

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons low-fat Italian salad dressing1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon...

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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 2 spaghetti squash, cut in half and de seeded4 tomatoes, diced2 onions, chopped4...

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AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs With Tomato With Juice Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground deer meat1/2 lb...

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Grandmas Cheddar Cheese Spaghetti
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandmas Cheddar Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti1/2 lb sharp to old cheddar cheese, cubed1 large onions, chopped1...

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Cajun Turkey Chow Mein
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Cajun Turkey Chow Mein

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 clove garlic,...

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Deb's Glazed Pork Medallions
Main dishPorkPork loins

Deb’s Glazed Pork Medallions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, cut into 1 inch slices1 1/2 teaspoons ground...

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Roasted Salmon With Chile Minted Cucumbers
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roasted Salmon With Chile Minted Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 small English cucumbers, sliced thin1/2 red chili peppers, fresh, sliced thin1/4 cup...

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Lemon Pasta E Fagioli
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lemon Pasta E Fagioli

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ditalini, half cooked3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 onions, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Monkey Meat
Main dishMeatPork

Monkey Meat

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork steaks1/2 cup teriyaki marinade1/4 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon garlic, minced1/2...

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Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Badda Bing Pizza With Pesto-Esque Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts, ( I used ratio of 2 cups white flour/1 cup...

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Grilled Steak with Bourbon Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak with Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped shallots1 teaspoon chopped garlic1 tablespoon chopped...

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Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinpeanut oil4 cloves garlic, minced6 Thai...

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Pork with Pineapple
Main dishPineapplePork loins

Pork with Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 lb pork fillets1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cloves garlic, chopped finely3 tablespoons...

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Simon and Garfunkel Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Simon and Garfunkel Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts1/2 cup butter8 slices mozzarella cheese1/4 teaspoon sage1/4 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 small onions, chopped1/4 lb smoked salmon, chopped1...

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Chantri's Poppy Seed Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chantri’s Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 can cream of mushroom soup ( low fat/low sodium ok)8...

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Vietnamese Garlic Beef
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Vietnamese Garlic Beef

Ingredients: 11 1/4 ounces steak fillets, thinly sliced2 tablespoons oil3 -4 cloves garlic, finely...

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Chicken Tagine
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Chicken Tagine

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon...

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Zucchini Frittata
Main dishOne Dish mealSquash

Zucchini Frittata

Ingredients: 8 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini ( about three pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Pizza Grilled Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Pizza Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened2 slices bread1 slice provolone cheese...

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Burgers Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Burgers Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese3 ounces cream...

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Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Kotlety Pozharskie (Russian Ground Chicken Cutlets)

Ingredients: 5 slices home style bread, crust trimmed off ( 4 oz)1/4 cup milk2...

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David's Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

David’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni6 slices cooked bacon1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced2...

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Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2
EuropeanGermanMain dish

Pork Chops and Pierogies for 2

Ingredients: 8 frozen potato and onion pierogies2 pork loin chops with bone ( 3/4...

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Armenian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Armenian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 eggplants4 tomatoes1 green bell peppers, diced ( I sometimes use 2 and...

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Low Carb Tuna Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Low Carb Tuna Melt

Ingredients: 1 (170 g) cans of flaked tuna in water3 tablespoons mayonnaise1/4 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Vegetable Beef and Cheddar Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Vegetable Beef and Cheddar Bake

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained3 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cooked...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Sizzling Chopped Sirloin With Sauteed Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chopped sirloin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Perogies Calypso

Ingredients: 30 -50 frozen pierogies, thawed, uncooked12 slices bacon, cooked to bacon bits1/2 onions,...

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Lasagna Rollups
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Rollups

Ingredients: 3 cups spaghetti sauce1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach2 -3 cups ricotta...

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EZ Macaroni Surprise
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

EZ Macaroni Surprise

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb ground beef2 -3 tomatoes, diced1 -2 box macaroni and cheese...

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Asian Chicken and Pasta Salad
ChickenMain dishPasta

Asian Chicken and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons bottled chinese...

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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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Chili Citrus Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chili Citrus Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2...

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BreadsMain dishPizza

Garlic Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bottles ragu pasta sauce ( garlic alfredo) 3 cloves fresh...

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Festive Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Festive Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry red wine2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu over Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu over Rice

Ingredients: 6 cooked chicken breasts, diced2 cups diced cooked ham ( or deli slices)2...

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Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2/3 cup white wine6 tablespoons water4 ounces cream cheese2 garlic...

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Mushroom Beef Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom Beef Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced1 parsnips, chopped1 large onions, chopped2...

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Balsamic Mushroom Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves, pounded into 1/4 inch thickness1 lb portabella...

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Oven Meatball Dinner
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Meatball Dinner

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef1 small onions, minced2 tablespoons chopped green peppers3...

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Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp
Main dishPenneShrimp

Mediterranean Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ( not oil...

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Oven Fried Spicy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Lemony Sugar Snaps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sugar snap peas2 teaspoons olive oil3 shallots, thinly sliced1 clove...

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Onion-Chicken Stuffing Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Onion-Chicken Stuffing Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix3 cups cubed cooked chicken1 (10 3/4...

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Spaghetti with Low-fat Creamy Spring Vegetable Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti with Low-fat Creamy Spring Vegetable Sauce

Ingredients: 350 g spaghetti375 ml evaporated milk2 teaspoons grainy mustard3 teaspoons cornstarch3/4 cup grated...

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Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes

Ingredients: 14 -16 small red potatoes 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup chicken broth...

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Broccoli Tofu Divan
BroccoliMain dishSoy/tofu

Broccoli Tofu Divan

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli florets12 ounces tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes...

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Kittencal's 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Kittencal’s 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cooked pasta ( use your choice of pasta)1 -2...

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Rindergulasch (German Beef Goulash)
BeefMain dishStews

Rindergulasch (German Beef Goulash)

Ingredients: 1 lb onions, diced3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and finely chopped1/4 lb thick...

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Lemon Chicken Cutlets
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves, skinless and bonelesssaltfreshly ground peppergarlic powderall-purpose flour4 tablespoons butter,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoky Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 sweet white onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 celery...

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Cabbage Curry
Main dishSide dishesTuna

Cabbage Curry

Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage, cleaned and chopped into thin slices8 green chilies, slice each...

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Abgousht
BeefMain dishStews

Abgousht

Ingredients: 1 cup garbanzo beans ( nokhod)1 cup dried white beans ( loobia sefeed)1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Quick Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces (...

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