Beef
Beef has been a main dish staple in American cuisine since the country began. Beef has many different cuts to choose from such as the rib, flank, loin and so on. It can also be cooked and seasoned a variety of ways. See Full List
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Pork
Pork comes from a pig and is colloquially known as "the other white meat". Although there are many parts of a pig, pork can be divided into five primal cuts: Shoulder Butt, Picnic Shoulder, Loin, Ham and Belly. See Full List
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Game Meat
Game meat like bison and elk are gaining popularity because they are generally leaner meats that have the same "beefy" taste and texture. Other common game meats include veal and Cornish hen. See Full List
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Pizza
Pizza, another main dish originally from Italian cuisine, has been widely commercialized in the United States. Chicago-style pizza is thicker and meatier than New York-style pizza. Both are different to the original Italian pizza pies. See Full List
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Chicken
Chicken has gained in popularity due to its health benefits and abundance around the world. Chicken can be separated into parts such as the leg, thigh, breast, wing and assorted other areas that are commonly used in stocks. See Full List
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Fish
Fish is perhaps the healthiest of the main dishes. The "fishy" taste can vary depending on the type of fish, the preparation and the actual presentation. See Full List
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Shellfish
Shellfish are the typical fare served as a main dish in most higher-end restaurants and make up the "surf" part of a surf-and-turf cuisine. The most popular shellfish are lobster, crab, shrimp and scallops. See Full List
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Pasta
Pasta, a main dish originally from Italian cuisine, is nothing more than dough, flour, water and eggs. However, the best pastas have carefully measured amounts of each. Pasta comes in many different shapes and sizes. See Full List
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Turkey
Turkey is not only an American staple on Thanksgiving. Turkey is eaten year-round and is a very popular sandwich dish and casserole ingredient. Turkey is also a common substitute for beef in chilies and spaghetti sauces. See Full List
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian Main Dishes are catching on, especially in our health-conscious society. Try our amazing vegetarian main dishes like Vegetable Lasagna, Stuffed Peppers or Two Beans and Rice for your next meal. See Full List
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