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HomeHealthy Recipes

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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Acorn or Butternut Squash Risotto
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Acorn or Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients: 1 small squash or 1 small butternut squash or 1 small acorn squash,...

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Tracey's Tasty Tuna Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Tracey’s Tasty Tuna Patties

Ingredients: 1 (425 g) cans tuna in water ( drained and flaked)2 cups mashed...

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Hamburger Pie
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup1...

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Chickpea Stew With Crispy Pita Wedges
Main dishSide dishesStews

Chickpea Stew With Crispy Pita Wedges

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 small red onions, sliced in wedges4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Countryside Cranberry Grill
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Countryside Cranberry Grill

Ingredients: 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce1 teaspoon horseradish8 slices sourdough bread8 slices turkey...

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Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated pie crusts ( top & bottom)1 (10 ounce) cans white...

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Puttanesca Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Puttanesca Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Chicken With Tomato - Cucumber Salsa
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Tomato – Cucumber Salsa

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon coriander1/2 teaspoon salt4 boneless skinless...

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Pasta Mexicali
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pasta Mexicali

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne or 8 ounces mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces rotini pasta,...

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Oriental Poached Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Oriental Poached Fish

Ingredients: 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, torn in half1 inch long piece fresh ginger, lightly...

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Taco One Skillet Meal
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco One Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large onions, diced1 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 cup...

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Peachy-Beef Toss Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Peachy-Beef Toss Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces cooked beef, cut into julienne strips4 cups romaine lettuce, torn3 cups...

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Saucy Pilaf-stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Pilaf-stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup uncooked instant rice1/4 cup shredded carrots1/4 cup shredded zucchini1/4...

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Beef Rolled Rib Roast au Jus
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Rolled Rib Roast au Jus

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef rib eye roast1/2-1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional)seasoning, of...

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Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken

Ingredients: 8 bone in chicken breast halvessalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive oil2 lemons2 onions,...

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Lasagna the Lazy Way
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lasagna the Lazy Way

Ingredients: 1 lb small shell pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb ground turkey15...

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Creamy Swiss Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Swiss Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Pork and Stir-Fried Vegetables With Spicy Asian Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork and Stir-Fried Vegetables With Spicy Asian Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil1/4 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup ketchup1 teaspoon low sodium soy...

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Cuban Mojo Chicken With Mandarin-Black Bean Salad
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cuban Mojo Chicken With Mandarin-Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup lime juice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2...

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Speedy Pork Cassoulet
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Speedy Pork Cassoulet

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork tenderloins ( trimmed)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon olive oil1...

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Dirty Rice With Shrimp
Main dishRiceShrimp

Dirty Rice With Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil1/2 lb ground pork1 onions, chopped2 celery ribs, diced1 green...

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Salmon With Almonds and Tomato-Lemon Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Almonds and Tomato-Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds1 small onions, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Swordfish with Miso Mayonnaise
FishMain dishSeafood

Swordfish with Miso Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 2 swordfish steaks1/2 cup mayonnaise2 -3 tablespoons shiro miso ( white)1 tablespoon sesame...

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Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts in Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 shallots, chopped1/2 cup...

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Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 1 slightly green mangoes, peeled,pitted and finely diced1 large avocados, pitted,peeled and finely...

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Main dishRiceWhite rice

Cheesy Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked white rice1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with basil1 (15...

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Saucy Pork and Pasta
Main dishPastaPork chops

Saucy Pork and Pasta

Ingredients: 4 thick pork steaks or 4 thick pork chops1 tablespoon Emeril’s Original Essence2...

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Pasta With Asparagus and Fried Eggs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSpaghetti

Pasta With Asparagus and Fried Eggs

Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed,cut on the diagonal into 1-inch piecessaltfresh ground pepper4...

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Honey Ginger Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Honey Ginger Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 50 g fresh ginger1 lemons, zest of1/4 cup water1/3 cup honey1/4 cup brown...

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Easy Enchiladas (Beef or Chicken)
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Easy Enchiladas (Beef or Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup chopped...

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Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry
CrabMain dishSalmon

Stuffed Salmon in Phyllo Pastry

Ingredients: 6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets, skinless,boneless and slit in the middle4 ounces cream...

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Red Snapper Fillets Steamed Over A Bed Of Fennel
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper Fillets Steamed Over A Bed Of Fennel

Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 carrots, cut into matchsticks1 cup dry white winesaltfresh ground black...

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Creamy Tostadas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Creamy Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup5 jalapenos1/2...

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Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs chicken ( cut up)2 medium onions ( sliced thin)2...

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Ground Beef And Vegetable Stew
Ground beefMain dishStews

Ground Beef And Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon dried basil8 medium new potatoes,...

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The Best Darn Way to Barbecue Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

The Best Darn Way to Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -2 chicken, cut into pieces1 lb margarine1/2 cup dried parsley flakes3 cloves...

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Crock Pot Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishTurkey

Crock Pot Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 whole wheat lasagna noodles1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey1 teaspoon...

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Courtney's Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
CheeseMain dishPasta

Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pasta ( I had rotini on hand, but any...

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Brunchable Wee Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Brunchable Wee Pizzas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb Canadian bacon, cut into small dice4 6 inch pita breads3 plum...

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Swiss Steak Salsa
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Swiss Steak Salsa

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef eye round1 teaspoon vegetable oil or 1 teaspoon canola...

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Linguine With Wild Mushroom Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Linguine With Wild Mushroom Alfredo

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon dry...

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Baked Pork and Apple Meatballs (Gary Rhodes)
ApplesMain dishPork

Baked Pork and Apple Meatballs (Gary Rhodes)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork2 tablespoons butter1 large onions, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes
Main dishMeatPork

Spiced Pork Loin Steaks With Prunes

Ingredients: 2 large onions6 pork loin steaks3 tablespoons seasoned flour2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1 cup marinade ( I like a...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
Chicken breastMain dishSoups & stews

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, in small cubes2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups whole...

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Picadillo with Rice and Black Beans
BeefMain dishTurkey

Picadillo with Rice and Black Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey breast1 1/4 cups...

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Lemongrass Chicken Salad
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Lemongrass Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemongrass, minced ( white to light green part only)1/2 cup fresh...

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Chicken Soft Tacos With Sauteed Onions and Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Soft Tacos With Sauteed Onions and Apples

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces1/2...

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Creamed Ham
BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Creamed Ham

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup minced onions3 tablespoons flour2 1/4 cups milk1 cup grated...

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Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tuna steaks2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper2 tablespoons sesame seeds4 teaspoons sesame...

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Portuguese Style Pork Cutlets
Main dishMeatPork

Portuguese Style Pork Cutlets

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork chops or 2 lbs sliced boneless pork loin, pounded...

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Spaghettini With Checca Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghettini With Checca Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta4 scallions, coarsely chopped (...

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Summer Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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Main dishPenneSalmon

Penne with Salmon and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne rigate or 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie...

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Stuffed Reuben Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Stuffed Reuben Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (16 1/3 ounce) cans Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits3 tablespoons Dijon mustard8...

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Baked Chicken and Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken and Wine

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup butter ( melted)1/2 cup grated romano cheese2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Quick Chicken Fricassee
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick Chicken Fricassee

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips1 medium...

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Mediterranean Veggie Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mediterranean Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 (10 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and...

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 26 large uncooked shrimp ( peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)1/3 cup cornstarch1...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Chive Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks1/2 lemons, juice of4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup...

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