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    Main Dish Recipes

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    The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

    The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

    By Chris from Kansas

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    Bourbon Chicken
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    I searched and finally found this recipe on the internet. It is a copycat of the Bourbon Chicken sold in Chinese carry-outs in my hometown. This recipe...

    Bourbon Chicken

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    Bourbon Chicken

    By LinMarie on November 12, 2002

    Recipe #45809

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    "I searched and finally found this recipe on the internet. It is a copycat of the Bourbon Chicken sold in Chinese carry-outs in my hometown. This recipe is so good that my sons gobble it up leaving me just a spoonful. Their excuse was they thought I had eaten."

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    To Die for Crock Pot Roast
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    Amazing flavor, and so simple! No salt needed here, in fact, you may wish to use half the Ranch dressing mix to cut back on the saltiness. Found this...

    To Die for Crock Pot Roast

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    To Die for Crock Pot Roast

    By yooper on May 3, 2002

    Recipe #27208

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    "Amazing flavor, and so simple! No salt needed here, in fact, you may wish to use half the Ranch dressing mix to cut back on the saltiness. Found this Crock-Pot pot roast recipe on of a website called www.recipegoldmine.com. It's all the rage there so I thought I'd try it."

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    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!
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    I love this recipe for two reasons...one...my family loves it and two because it is so easy to make! I got this recipe from my sister and she has two...

    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!

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    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!

    By Jen Santiago on April 16, 2004

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    "I love this recipe for two reasons...one...my family loves it and two because it is so easy to make! I got this recipe from my sister and she has two children of her own..they love it too! Its also the best leftovers in the world..if there are any!"

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    Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    By Nasseh on February 5, 2012

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    This is a good way to satisfy your pizza cravings without all the carbs. Don't forget to add the net carbs for the pita bread. It is not shown on...

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    By Nasseh on February 5, 2012

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    "This is a good way to satisfy your pizza cravings without all the carbs. Don't forget to add the net carbs for the pita bread. It is not shown on here."

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    Low Carb Pita Pizza
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    This is a good way to satisfy your pizza cravings without all the carbs. Don't forget to add the net carbs for the pita bread. It is not shown on...

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    By Nasseh on February 5, 2012

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    "This is a good way to satisfy your pizza cravings without all the carbs. Don't forget to add the net carbs for the pita bread. It is not shown on here."

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    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)
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    I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals.

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    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

    By duonyte on July 25, 2005

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    "I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals."

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    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot
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    This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling...

    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

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    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

    By Kree on July 13, 2004

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    "This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling too motivated. I love Crock-Pot cooking!"

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    Fried Rice
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    This is great as a main dish or accompanying your favorite Oriental meal.

    Fried Rice

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    Fried Rice

    By Robbie Rice on February 15, 2001

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    "This is great as a main dish or accompanying your favorite Oriental meal."

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    N'awlin's style of chicken with an up-dated Alfredo sauce.

    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

    By Lorac on September 2, 2002

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    "N'awlin's style of chicken with an up-dated Alfredo sauce."

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    Poverty Meal
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    When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added...

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    Poverty Meal

    By Malriah on May 7, 2002

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    "When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well."

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    Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream
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    Delicious and satisfying... I don't remember where this recipe comes from, but it's a pleaser! Easily doubled. Also, works well with gf pasta...

    Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

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    By GinnyP on July 1, 2002

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    "Delicious and satisfying... I don't remember where this recipe comes from, but it's a pleaser! Easily doubled. Also, works well with gf pasta and sausage"

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    By Phil Dosa on January 31, 2009

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    "This is the perfect solution to a pasta-lover who lives without a stove top. I cooked this recipe in my rice cooker. This entire recipe cost around $0.35 a person. I made this in my 6-cup rice cooker."

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    Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd
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    I have made this many times to serve at get togethers and I always receive rave reviews from everyone! if desired the amounts may reduced to half ---...

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    Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd

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    "I have made this many times to serve at get togethers and I always receive rave reviews from everyone! if desired the amounts may reduced to half --- to save some time the beef may be cooked a day ahead, and refrigerated overnight as it must be cooled completely before adding the ingredients in with it, you may want to purchase two bags of nacho chips..."

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