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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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Low proteinMain dishStews

Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa1 small heads of cabbage4 -6 boiling potatoes4 cups water1/4 cup...

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Fried Chicken Breast Without Breading
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Fried Chicken Breast Without Breading

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breastsseasoning saltlemon peppergarlic powdervegetable oil Directions: Slice chicken...

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Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni ( 7 ounces)2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup Gold Medal...

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Ann's Kielbasa and Spuds
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Ann’s Kielbasa and Spuds

Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb smoked sausage2 cups cubed potatoes ( about...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Apricot Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices French bread ( 1 inch thick slices)1 cup apricot nectar2 tablespoons...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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Smoked Pork Chops With Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Smoked Pork Chops With Apples

Ingredients: 6 smoked pork chops, loin, cut 3/4 ” thick1 cup apple cider1/3 cup...

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48-Hour Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

48-Hour Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloins1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup dry white wine1/4...

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Orange Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Orange Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick4 orange slicescinnamonnutmeg1 (10...

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Rhonda's  Iranian Rice
EuropeanMain dishOne Dish meal

Rhonda’s Iranian Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 teaspoons turmeric1 dash red pepperssalt2...

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Yu Hsiang Eggplant (Aubergine)
ChineseMain dishVegetables

Yu Hsiang Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, cut in bite size chunks1 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sliced...

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sauteed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oilsalt & pepper, to...

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Ground Beef
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef, Noodle, Cream of Chicken Soup Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1 (10...

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Main dishMeatPork

Cool Sausages

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage links2 onions, thinly sliced1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves1 tablespoon...

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Chinese Buddha's Delight
BroccoliCornMain dish

Chinese Buddha’s Delight

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 tablespoon rice vinegar1...

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Linguini with Artichokes and Broccoli Rabe
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Linguini with Artichokes and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves...

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Chipotle Pork Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chipotle Pork Stew

Ingredients: 2 boneless pork chops, butterflied,diced into small bite-sized piecessalt and pepper1 tablespoon oil4...

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Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb fresh asparagus1 cup bottled lemon...

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Grandma's Chicken Spinach Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Grandma’s Chicken Spinach Quiche

Ingredients: 1 medium leeks1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine2 cups chicken ( Finely...

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Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup fresh peaches, mashed1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Chicken Macaroni Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon butter1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients: 1 pie crusts, unbaked1 cup whipping cream, liquid1 cup half-and-half cream1 cup swiss...

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Aubergine (Eggplant) and Chickpea Tagine
BeansMain dishVegetarian

Aubergine (Eggplant) and Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 onions, peeled and chopped2 celery ribs, trimmed and sliced1...

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Tuscan Chicken Torta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuscan Chicken Torta

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix1 (15 -16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained,...

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West African Chicken Yassa
ChickenMain dishPoultry

West African Chicken Yassa

Ingredients: 5 lbs skinless chicken pieces, washed1 1/4 cups lemon juice1/2 cup white wine...

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Bratwurst in Sour Cream Sauce
GermanMain dishMeat

Bratwurst in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 8 bratwursts2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup cold water1 tablespoon flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup sour...

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Trickle-down Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Trickle-down Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon fresh tarragoncooking spray2 lbs...

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BBQ Chicken on a Stick
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

BBQ Chicken on a Stick

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1/2 large onions,...

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Crab Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Crab Stew

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped carrots3/4 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup butter1/4 cup...

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Mexican Corn Soup
CornMain dishSoups & stews

Mexican Corn Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions3/4 cup green peppers, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open Faced Stroganoff Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 loaf unsliced French bread1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or 1 1/2...

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Beef Szechuan
BeefMain dishVegetables

Beef Szechuan

Ingredients: 1 lb top round steaks1 1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots2 cups fresh pea...

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Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Ginger Shrimp With Carrot Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided1 (12 ounce) cans carrot juice, divided3/4 cup uncooked...

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Over the Top Enchiladas
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Over the Top Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburgerwater1 (6 ounce) packets taco seasoning1 cup cooked riceoz.can kidney beans,...

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Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken Fillets
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken Fillets

Ingredients: 16 ounces chicken1/4 cup honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce1/4...

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Chicken Schnitzel
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsleycoarse saltground pepper1 cup...

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Moroccan Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 12 skinless chicken thighs3/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium onions, thinly sliced1...

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Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2...

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Butternut Squash Orzo
Main dishPastaSquash

Butternut Squash Orzo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 cups...

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Enchiladas Suizas
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Enchiladas Suizas

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped8 mild green chilies, chopped or 2 (4 ounce) cans...

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Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba's
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba’s

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup yellow onions, minced1...

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Spicy Pan Fried Fish Bombay
FishMain dishSeafood

Spicy Pan Fried Fish Bombay

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons...

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Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon water3/4 cup julienned carrots1...

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Souper Simple Chicken Soup
Chicken breastMain dishSoups & stews

Souper Simple Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, with bones and skin attached2 whole carrots, cleaned, not skinned,...

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White Pizza or Pizza Blanca
AppetizersMain dishPizza

White Pizza or Pizza Blanca

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced onions2 minced garlic cloves1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/3 cup parmesan...

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Fajita Marinade
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Fajita Marinade

Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups pineapple juice1/2 cup cooking sherry2/3 cup soy sauce2/3 tablespoon sugar2/3...

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GrainsMain dishShrimp

Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Sausage over Grits

Ingredients: 1/3 cup green hot pepper sauce1/4 cup dry white wine1 shallots, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Chicken Enchiladas
CheeseMain dishPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 16 ounces sour cream, divided4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded4 ounces monterey jack cheese,...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Herb-Rubbed London Broil

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) london broil beef, about 1 1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon...

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Sausage and Potato Stew With Saffron
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Sausage and Potato Stew With Saffron

Ingredients: 6 ounces spicy sausage, casings removed2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup onions, chopped1 garlic...

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Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss
Main dishPastaSalads

Spicy Sicilian Pasta Toss

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms ( 6oz.)1/4 lb sliced...

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Noodles a La Russe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Noodles a La Russe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon onion powder1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Fish with Green Chilies
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish with Green Chilies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mild fish fillets ( cod, sole, etc.)1 large onions, thinly...

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Penne Mozzarella
CasserolesMain dishPenne

Penne Mozzarella

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans of petite diced tomatoes (...

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Honey Bourbon Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Honey Bourbon Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1/4 cup diced onions1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup Bourbon1/2...

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New and Different "Taco Salad"
BeefGround beefMain dish

New and Different “Taco Salad”

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beeftaco seasoning ( Old El Paso works well)3/4 cup water1/2...

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San Antonio Barbecue Chicken
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

San Antonio Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice1/4 cup barbecue sauce1 envelope taco seasoning2 lbs chicken Directions:...

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Cashew Crusted Chicken and Dried Fruit
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cashew Crusted Chicken and Dried Fruit

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper3 tablespoons flour1 eggs, mixed with1 tablespoon...

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Beef Stroganov (Sauteed Beef in Sour-Cream Sauce)
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Stroganov (Sauteed Beef in Sour-Cream Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mustard powder1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups...

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Scallion Sesame Turkey Burger
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Scallion Sesame Turkey Burger

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 cup minced...

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