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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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Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Red Chile Sauce

Ingredients: 10 long red chili peppers or 1/4-1/2 cup pure red chili powder1/3 cup...

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No Meat Unstuffed Cabbage
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

No Meat Unstuffed Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, cut in 4 wedges1 tablespoon olive oil2 carrots, chopped2 stalks...

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Creamy Tomato Fettuccine for 2
Main dishPenneSpaghetti

Creamy Tomato Fettuccine for 2

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped3 tablespoons marsala wine or 2...

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Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 -2 eggs1/4 cup brown sugaronions (optional)1/4 cup ketchup2 -3...

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Spicy Chicken Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 lean boneless chicken breasts, cubed ( 1 inch cubes)2 large white...

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Spicy Baked Bean Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Baked Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans vegetarian baked beans, in tomato sauce1 (19 ounce) cans...

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White Pesto Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

White Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup basil, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons olive oil2...

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Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)
ChickenMain dishSalads

Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground...

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Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup spicy brown mustard6 boneless...

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Spaghetti Castellammare
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Castellammare

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 shallots, finely chopped3 garlic cloves,...

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Tater Tots Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tots Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions1 (16 ounce) packages frozen tater tots1 (10...

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Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2...

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Chicken Broccoli Pizza (Low Carb)
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Chicken Broccoli Pizza (Low Carb)

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese1 cup egg substitute ( or 8 egg...

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Chicken And Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken And Pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine1 package dried Italian salad dressing...

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Mom's (Not Really) Chile Verde
Main dishMeatPork

Mom’s (Not Really) Chile Verde

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops or 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins2 large...

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Mexican Hamburgers
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix1 (4 ounce)...

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Cheesy Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 Italian sausages1 (750 ml) jars pasta sauce3 cups pasta3 cups water1...

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Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti and Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 (16 ounce) cans tomato...

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Dairy Free Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Dairy Free Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups cooked chicken2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons water3 -4...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi

Ingredients: 4 ounces parmesan cheese, cut into 4 pieces1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves4 ounces...

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Greek Lamb Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Lamb Casserole

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, minced8 ounces eggplants, peeled...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Crumble

Ingredients: 15 plum tomatoes, vine ripened, newly harvested2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Lentil-Spinach Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Lentil-Spinach Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Bookbinder Red Snapper Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Bookbinder Red Snapper Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped1 onions,...

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Chinese Tuna Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Chinese Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans tuna1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded2 carrots, shredded1 red...

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Vegetable Crumble
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Vegetable Crumble

Ingredients: 1 cup asparagus1 cup broccoli1 cup carrots1 cup cauliflower1 garlic cloves1 onions, sliced1...

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Cheesy Spaghetti Corn Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Cheesy Spaghetti Corn Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans cream-style...

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Russian Stroganoff with Bacon
BeefMain dishMeat

Russian Stroganoff with Bacon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut in strips ( more or less)salt and...

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Zesty Beef Sangria
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Zesty Beef Sangria

Ingredients: 2 lbs rump roast, chuck or 2 lbs beef brisket2 tablespoons chili powdersalt1/4...

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Autumn Minestrone
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Autumn Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 1/2 cups peeled...

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Barbecue Beef Pouch Potatoes
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Barbecue Beef Pouch Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/3 medium) lbs potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 lb lean ground...

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Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts - or Thighs
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Breasts – or Thighs

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 61 chipotle chiles in adobo,...

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North of The Border Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

North of The Border Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded & coarsely chopped1/3 cup red onions, thinly sliced...

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Impossibly Easy Oktoberfest Pie Bisquick
EuropeanGermanMain dish

Impossibly Easy Oktoberfest Pie Bisquick

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bratwursts, cooked and cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Roast Salmon With Leeks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Roast Salmon With Leeks

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon zest1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 ounces...

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Down Home Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Down Home Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon cider...

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Feta Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Feta Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon ground pepper1/8 teaspoon salt2 boneless skinless...

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Eggplant Saute
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Eggplant Saute

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fettuccine1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 garlic...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Olive Garden Pollo Limone (Lemon Chicken)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with White Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 red onions, very finely chopped1/2 red...

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Carman's Caper
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Carman’s Caper

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2...

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FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Herbed up Butterfish

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, very soft1 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon onion...

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Hamburger Pie
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup1...

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Big John's Southern Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Big John’s Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole frying chickens, cut up4 cups water1 tablespoon sea salt1/3 teaspoon msg1/2...

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Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 large zucchini1/2 cup ricotta cheese3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1/2 cup mozzarella cheese1 lb...

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Panko Crusted Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Panko Crusted Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 cup seasoned flour3 large eggs3 tablespoons milk40 large shrimp1 cup panko2 tablespoons...

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Really Simple Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Really Simple Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts1 cup Italian dressingseasoning, to taste Directions: Cut any excess...

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Turkey Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Tacos

Ingredients: 8 super-size taco shells ( Old El Paso or Ortega brands)2 tablespoons extra...

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One-skillet Spanish Rice Meal
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

One-skillet Spanish Rice Meal

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground...

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Tomato Shrimp Scampi on Fettuccine
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Tomato Shrimp Scampi on Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped...

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Kahlua Paradise Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kahlua Paradise Chicken

Ingredients: 2 3/4 lbs frying chickens1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup Kahlua1/4 cup red wine...

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Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons onions, chopped2...

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Chicken a L'apricot
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken a L’apricot

Ingredients: 1 1/4 tablespoons no-sugar-added apricot jam1 teaspoon lime rind3/4 tablespoon fresh lime juice1/2...

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Vegetable Couscous Paella
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Couscous Paella

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil ( I used a little more)2 cups chopped...

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Puerto Rican Pork a La Criolla
Main dishMeatPork

Puerto Rican Pork a La Criolla

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin roast1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper4...

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Julie's Deluxe Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Julie’s Deluxe Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves2 stalks celery2 carrots1/2 sweet onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2...

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Tuna Noodle Supreme
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Noodle Supreme

Ingredients: 4 cups wide egg noodles, cooked1 (8 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained1 cup...

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Watermelon Gazpacho With Dungeness Crab Salad
CrabMain dishSalads

Watermelon Gazpacho With Dungeness Crab Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups yellow seedless watermelon, peeled and diced1 yellow peppers, seeded and chopped1/2...

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Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon and Oregano-Rubbed Chicken Paillards

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves5 teaspoons grated lemon rind1 tablespoon...

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Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini and Ground Beef Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 large zucchini2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup onions, chopped3/4 lb...

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