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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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    Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole

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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

    Recipe #45809

    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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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, ginger, ketchup...

    2,420 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    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

    Recipe #27208

    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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    Ingredients: brown gravy mix, ranch dressing mix...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins

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

    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

    Recipe #89204

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    "I love this Crock-Pot chicken recipe for two reasons: one, my family loves it and two, it is so easy to make! I got this recipe from my sister. She has two children of her own, and they love it too! It's also the best leftovers in the world -- if there are any!"

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    Ingredients: corn, cream cheese, salsa...

    1,330 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

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    Pre-Cooked Grilled Chicken
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    This grilled chicken gets great flavor from the outdoor grill, but cook time outside is quick because it is partially cooked beforehand. Marinating time...

    Pre-Cooked Grilled Chicken

    By breezermom on February 11, 2012

    Recipe #473975

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    "This grilled chicken gets great flavor from the outdoor grill, but cook time outside is quick because it is partially cooked beforehand. Marinating time is not included in the prep or cook time."

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    Ingredients: dried oregano, dried whole thyme...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

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    Isle of Wight Stilton Soup
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    Purely a cheese soup....no broccoli or cauliflower! With Stilton, who needs more? (Another blue cheese can be substituted, but it won't be the same...

    Isle of Wight Stilton Soup

    By breezermom on February 11, 2012

    Recipe #473972

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    "Purely a cheese soup....no broccoli or cauliflower! With Stilton, who needs more? (Another blue cheese can be substituted, but it won't be the same quality or taste)"

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    Ingredients: Stilton cheese, croutons...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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    Steak, Peppers, and Mashed Caulitatoes
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    From Prevention Magazine. I actually made just mashed potatoes, because I had no cauliflower at home but I am sure the combination is good. The mini sweet...

    Steak, Peppers, and Mashed Caulitatoes

    By duonyte on February 11, 2012

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    "From Prevention Magazine. I actually made just mashed potatoes, because I had no cauliflower at home but I am sure the combination is good. The mini sweet peppers are showing up in all the grocery stores I frequent and I have used them in many ways. This looks so pretty on the plate!"

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    Ingredients: salt & fresh ground pepper, flank steaks...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

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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.

    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

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    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

    By duonyte on July 25, 2005

    Recipe #131018

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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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    Ingredients: ginger ale, onions, pork roast...

    421 Reviews

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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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    Ingredients: sweet onions, hamburger buns...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

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

    Fried Rice

    Recipe #8594

    Fried Rice

    By Robbie Rice on February 15, 2001

    Recipe #8594

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

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    Ingredients: shrimp, eggs, green peppers...

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    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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    N'awlin's style of chicken with an updated Alfredo sauce.

    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

    By Lorac on September 2, 2002

    Recipe #39087

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    "N'awlin's style of chicken with an updated Alfredo sauce."

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    Ingredients: dried basil, garlic powder...

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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

    Recipe #27520

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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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    Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

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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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    Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

    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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    Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage links, dried red pepper flakes...

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    Olive Garden Shrimp Primavera
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    I received an email this morning with a few Olive Garden Copycat recipes in it. Here is one of them that I don't see posted on Zaar yet.

    Olive Garden Shrimp Primavera

    By senseicheryl on October 1, 2008

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    "I received an email this morning with a few Olive Garden Copycat recipes in it. Here is one of them that I don't see posted on Zaar yet."

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    Ingredients: dried marjoram, fresh garlic...

    3 Reviews

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    Low Carb Chicken Parmesan
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    While on the South Beach diet, this dish satisfies my craving for the standard chicken parmesan dish.....but this recipe is missing the breadcrumbs. But...

    Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

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    Low Carb Chicken Parmesan

    By TheDancingCook on November 17, 2004

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    "While on the South Beach diet, this dish satisfies my craving for the standard chicken parmesan dish.....but this recipe is missing the breadcrumbs. But it's so good you won't miss the breadcrumbs! In the world of low carb dieting, I like to serve this with a green veggie and/or tossed salad."

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    Ingredients: garlic salt, no-sugar-added spaghetti sauce...

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