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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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Chicken Medallions with Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Medallions with Apples

Ingredients: 1 large chicken breasts, sliced thinly into 8 to 10 small medallionsflour2 green...

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Low Fat Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 1 roasting chickens ( about 3 lbs)2 lemons2 cloves garlic1 small onions, peeled...

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Easy Delicious Garlic Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Easy Delicious Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 teaspoon salt1/4-1/3 cup olive...

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Hickory Pulled Pork
Main dishPork chopsPork loins

Hickory Pulled Pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1...

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Rustic Salmon Pie
Main dishSalmonSavory pies

Rustic Salmon Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cold cubed butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 eggs (...

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Frank and Potato Bake
Kid FriendlyMain dishOne Dish meal

Frank and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced4 -5 frankfurters, sliced1/4 onions, finely chopped1...

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Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken With Apricot
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken With Apricot

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Grey Poupon honey mustard3 tablespoons apricot preserves1 teaspoon ginger, Ground4 boneless...

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Bacon and Double Cheese Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Bacon and Double Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shells10 slices cooked bacon ( crumbled)4 large eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Big Bowl Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Big Bowl Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds2 1/2 quarts boiling water1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons...

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Mom's Upside-Down Pizza
Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Mom’s Upside-Down Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup onions, chopped15 ounces tomato sauce1 1/4 ounces spaghetti...

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Easy Grilled Chicken
Main dishMeatPoultry

Easy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts2 teaspoons garlic powder2 tablespoons dried basil1/4 cup soy sauce...

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Chicken-Asparagus Marsala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken-Asparagus Marsala

Ingredients: 4 chicken cutlets2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (10 ounce) packages frozen asparagus...

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Monterey Chicken II
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Monterey Chicken II

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves, boned and skinnedsalt and pepperflour1/2 cup butter or 1/2...

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Burger Baked Penne With Spinach
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Burger Baked Penne With Spinach

Ingredients: 188 g whole wheat penne1/2 teaspoon salt1 lb extra lean ground beef1 (14...

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BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Selsig Morgannwg (Glamorgan Sausages – Welsh)

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

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Curried Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Curried Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, diced1 jalapenos, diced2 tablespoons tomato pastesalt & pepper2...

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Ultimate Grilled Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Ultimate Grilled Steak

Ingredients: 1/2 cup A-1 Steak Sauce1/2 cup kraft balsamic vinaigrette2 small garlic cloves, minced1...

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Chicken Pizza Packets
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Pizza Packets

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces2 tablespoons olive...

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Pressure Cooker Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 lb lean beef, cubed1 1/2...

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Granma's Simple Summer Supper
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Granma’s Simple Summer Supper

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini or 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices...

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My Cabbage Rolls
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

My Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 kg extra lean ground beef1 carrots2 medium onions ( I use VIdalia...

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Truffles on Chicken Breast on Bed of Angel Hair Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Truffles on Chicken Breast on Bed of Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 ounces onions, minced2 -4 garlic...

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Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef3 tablespoons chopped cilantro1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons...

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Pot Stickers with Chinese Cabbage
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pot Stickers with Chinese Cabbage

Ingredients: 1/2 lb frozen meat pot stickers or 1/2 lb vegetable pot stickers1 tablespoon...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Husbands Delight

Ingredients: 10 ounces egg noodles1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans peeled...

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Spaghetti Aglio Olio (Spaghetti With Garlic and Oil)
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti Aglio Olio (Spaghetti With Garlic and Oil)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces breadcrumbs1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup extra virgin...

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Hamburger Diane
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Diane

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon prepared mustard1...

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Chicken Rossini
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Rossini

Ingredients: 4 approx. 6 oz ea. boneless skinless chicken breasts4 slices smoked ham (...

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Southern-Style Goulash
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Southern-Style Goulash

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags elbow macaroni4 (8 ounce) cans corn, drained2 (8 1/2...

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Which Fishcakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Which Fishcakes

Ingredients: 16 ounces canned salmon (or jack mackerel) or 16 ounces canned tuna (...

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Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages fettuccine pasta1 lb bacon, sliced and diced1 1/4 lbs...

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Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo De Pollo)

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, cut lengthwise and then in 3 inch lengths1 yellow zucchini,...

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Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs

Ingredients: 700 g lean ground beef1 large onions, divided,finely chopped1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs4 cloves...

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Baked Beef and Rice Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Baked Beef and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 6 -8 slices bacon1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup uncooked rice1 onions,...

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honey maple pork chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

honey maple pork chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons maple syrup1/8 teaspoon allspice4 (6 ounce) pork loin chops...

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Grilled Moroccan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1 tablespoon...

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Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)
AppetizersMain dishYam/sweet potato

Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 garlic cloves, minced very fine1/2...

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Pasta with Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Pasta with Broccoli, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta ( such as orzo, small shells or elbow...

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Meghan's Easy Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meghan’s Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef ( and seasonings, salt, Lawry’s, onion powder,...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Gyro-Style Pork Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon prepared mustard1/2 cup lemon...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken1 cup diced...

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California BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

California BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive...

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Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin2 lbs large white potatoes, peeled and...

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Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 medium green sweet peppers or 2 medium red sweet peppers or 2...

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Penne with Sausage and Yum Sauce
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne with Sausage and Yum Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box penne pasta, cooked1/2 lb chicken-apple sausages, cut into 1...

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Filet Mignon With Avocado and Sea Salt
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon With Avocado and Sea Salt

Ingredients: 1 Hass avocadoes, ripelime juice, freshly squeezed2 filet mignon steaks, 1 to 2...

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Crab Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Crab Stew

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped carrots3/4 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup butter1/4 cup...

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Double Tomato Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Double Tomato Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 lbs skinless chicken pieces1 onions, chopped2...

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Beer Battered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beer Battered Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup beer1 1/2 teaspoons parsley2 tablespoons green onions,...

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Cheesy Beef Casserole
CasserolesLow carbMain dish

Cheesy Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles ( I just use one bag)3 tablespoons...

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Swiss Carrot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Swiss Carrot Casserole

Ingredients: 12 carrots, peeled and sliced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons onions, minced1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup syrup ( Karo with Brown Sugar)1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup apple...

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Easy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy, Creamy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Turkey and Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey and Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 medium onions1/2 cup rice, uncooked1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Cajun Seafood Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Cajun Seafood Stew

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 lb hot Italian sausage1 lb white fish fillets, cut...

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Maple Pork Chops
Low in...Low sodiumMain dish

Maple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, thick-cut1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons cider vinegar2...

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Fried Macaroni in Tomato Paste
Elbow macaroniMain dishPenne

Fried Macaroni in Tomato Paste

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages macaroni, any kind ( except spaghetti)1 green pepper slices4...

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Rinktum Ditty
Eggs/dairyMain dishNortheastern u.s.

Rinktum Ditty

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, chopped finely2 cups cooked tomatoes ( canned is...

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Tacos in Pasta Shells
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Tacos in Pasta Shells

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese with chives, cubed...

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The Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

The Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup milk3 slices crumbled white bread2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup chopped...

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