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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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Best-Ever Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Best-Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup red peppers1/2 cup green peppers2 teaspoons...

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Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake
BeansMain dishPoultry

Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 cups shredded...

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Classic Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Classic Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons...

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Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients: 1 onions, minced1 green bell peppers, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Chicken in Cilantro Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients: 2 small bell peppers ( I prefer the taste of poblano peppers)3 tablespoons...

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Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSquash

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper2/3...

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Fresh Kielbasa with Sauerkraut
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Fresh Kielbasa with Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh kielbasa1 lb country-style pork ribs6 tablespoons apple juice3 large onions,...

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Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Chicken in Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Mediterranean-Style Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mediterranean-Style Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs1/3 cup dry red wine3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1...

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Scalloped Smoked Fish Pie
FishMain dishSeafood

Scalloped Smoked Fish Pie

Ingredients: 1 (450 g) cans smoked fish fillet ( flaked & juice reserved)1/2 cup...

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Beef and Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1/2 cup...

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Turkey Tetrazzini (Southern Living)
Main dishMeatPoultry

Turkey Tetrazzini (Southern Living)

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup2/3 cup milk1 (16 ounce) jars...

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Moo Goo Gai Pan IIi
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Moo Goo Gai Pan IIi

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons chicken stock2 tablespoons dry sherry2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons oil1...

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Mean Chef's Zuni Rolls With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Main dishRaspberriesTurkey

Mean Chef’s Zuni Rolls With Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh raspberries (better with fresh) or 1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries,...

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Balsamic Glazed Tuna Steaks
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Balsamic Glazed Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 6 tuna steaks6 slices bacon (optional)salt and pepper1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/2 cup balsamic...

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Martini Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Martini Steak

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced ginger2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup dry vermouth2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2...

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Turkey Creole
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Creole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions ( chopped)2 garlic cloves ( minced)2 celery...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Elegantly Creamed Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables ( I use broccoli, cauliflower & carrots)2...

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Saucy Parmesan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Saucy Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 1/2...

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Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Patty Melts

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon parsley1/4 teaspoon...

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Texas Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Texas Soup

Ingredients: 32 ounces bloody mary mix2 quarts water1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies1 package...

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Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers1 cup mushrooms, chopped1 cup zucchini, sliced and quartered1/4 teaspoon...

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Skillet Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Skillet Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons lemon...

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Chicken Fajita Dinner Skillet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Fajita Dinner Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry4 medium russet potatoes3 tablespoons...

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Main dishMeatPork

Barbecued Ribs

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean pork spareribs1 onions, finely chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 cup ketchup2...

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Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced raw potatoes1 cup sliced celery3 cups diced cooked chicken2 1/2...

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Light Honey-Mustard Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Honey-Mustard Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 cup chopped onions4 garlic cloves, chopped3 sprigs rosemary1 lb boneless...

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Lentil Soup with Andouille Sausage
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lentil Soup with Andouille Sausage

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups chicken stock or 4 1/2 cups canned chicken broth4 1/2...

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Creamed potatoes as taught to me by my uncle
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Creamed potatoes as taught to me by my uncle

Ingredients: 5 large white potatoes1/2 cup butterwarmed milk or pet creamsalt, to taste Directions:...

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Easy Pleasing Meatloaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Pleasing Meatloaves

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix, any variety1 cup...

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Beefy Cornbread Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 -3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped1...

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Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...

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Campbells Chicken Zucchini
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Campbells Chicken Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup milk1 small onions, finely chopped1/4 cup...

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Something Different Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Something Different Chicken

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water ( divided)1 (5 5/8 ounce) boxes of flavored couscous...

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Chow Mein Hot Dish
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Chow Mein Hot Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef2 stalks celery, sliced thin1/4...

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Low - Fat Fettuccine Carbonara  for One
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Low – Fat Fettuccine Carbonara for One

Ingredients: 100 g spaghetti or 100 g fettuccine pasta, cooked till al dente2 medium...

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Ranchero Shepherd's Pie
DiabeticMain dishOne Dish meal

Ranchero Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground turkey or 8 ounces beef1/2 cup salsa1 cup tomato...

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Salmon With Mediterranean Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Mediterranean Salsa

Ingredients: 24 ounces salmon fillets2 cups diced tomatoes1/2 diced onions1/2 cup pine nuts2 tablespoons...

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Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb hokkien noodles300 g fresh firm tofu2 tablespoons peanut oil1 eggplants, cut...

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Mediterranean Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Mediterranean Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 onions, sliced1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves,...

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Quick Oven-Baked Beef Stew
Beef steaksMain dishStews

Quick Oven-Baked Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef cube steaks ( about 4 steaks)1/2 cup flour2 tablespoons...

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Ranch Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Ranch Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 medium red potatoes1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup ranch dressing1 cup shredded...

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Easiest BBQ Pork Chops in the World
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easiest BBQ Pork Chops in the World

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( “minute” or thin cut)1 (12 ounce) cans Coke...

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Swiss Steak in Foil
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Swiss Steak in Foil

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, cut 1 “,thick1 cup ketchup1/4 cup flour1 large onions,...

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Taco Pollo - Spicy Chicken Filled Tortillas
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Taco Pollo – Spicy Chicken Filled Tortillas

Ingredients: 3 chicken breast fillets4 garlic cloves1 red onions2 tomatoes1 green capsicum2 tablespoons olive...

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Mom's American Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s American Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon paprikagarlic saltpepper1 (10 3/4...

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Turkey Potluck Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Potluck Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted1/2 teaspoon paprika2 cups Rice Krispies,...

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Scoozi's Pollo Al Limone
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Scoozi’s Pollo Al Limone

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( single breasts, or, sometimes I like to...

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light...

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Best Stuffed Chicken Ever - so Easy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Best Stuffed Chicken Ever – so Easy

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 slightly beaten eggs1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( or...

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Soy and Ginger Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Soy and Ginger Fish

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil1 tablespoon peanut oil2 tablespoons shredded ginger2 red chilies, shredded1/3...

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Caribbean Taco Salad
Main dishSaladsTurkey

Caribbean Taco Salad

Ingredients: 4 (8 -10 inch) whole wheat tortillas3 tablespoons melted butter1 (20 ounce) packages...

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Spinach and Bacon Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups heavy creamsalt, to tastefreshly ground fresh coarse...

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked4 tablespoons butter6 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese2...

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Tuna Casserole - the Easy Way
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Casserole – the Easy Way

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Idaho Chicken Scallop
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Idaho Chicken Scallop

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup celery, chopped2 cups milk2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon marjoram4 idaho...

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Sausage Melts
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage Melts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar1...

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Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( boneless and skinless)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 medium onions, diced14...

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Selsig Morgannwg (Glamorgan Sausages – Welsh)

Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs1 small onions, finely chopped3 ounces grated cheese (...

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Boureki
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Boureki

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...

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