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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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Italian Glazed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup Italian dressing1/8 teaspoon black pepper...

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Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs With Mint Marinade
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs With Mint Marinade

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (8 ounce) packages small whole mushrooms1/4 cup...

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Favorite Meatballs and Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Favorite Meatballs and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken2...

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Shepherdless Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Shepherdless Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans drained kidney beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans drained...

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Italian Mini Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Mini Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage1/2 lb ground beef1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated...

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Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages Kraft macaroni and cheese, dinner2...

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Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Salad

Ingredients: 6 pineapple rings, 1/2 inch thick4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup teriyaki sauce1/4...

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Festive Ham Glaze
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Festive Ham Glaze

Ingredients: 4 lbs cooked ham2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup yellow mustard2 tablespoons...

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Tex- Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex- Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons gebhardt chili powder2 -3...

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Chicken Calabrese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Calabrese

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( half breasts)1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in...

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Stir-Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir-Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Squash

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin stripsground black pepper2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Cabbage Casserole with an Oriental Flair
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Casserole with an Oriental Flair

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon margarine1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 lb ground beef1...

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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese1 -2 clove...

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Salmon and Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon and Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans boneless and skinless pink salmon, drained2 1/2 lbs...

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Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Cashews Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon...

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Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) prebaked pizza dough3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup barbecue sauce...

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Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken - OAMC
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken – OAMC

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix8 ounces apricot jam12 ounces salsa1...

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Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Pesto Chicken Pasta With Asparagus

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow tie)2 cups fresh asparagus, cut-up3 cups...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried lentils4 cups water2 cloves garlic, halved1/2 white onions, halved (...

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ApplesMain dishPork

Maple Apple Ribs

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork back ribs, cut into serving size1/2 cup maple syrup (...

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box shell macaroni or 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni3...

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Spaghetti (Bo-Ghetti)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti (Bo-Ghetti)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey10 -12 ounces noodles1 (28...

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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 lbs russet potatoes1 quart heavy cream2 cloves garlic, crushed1 1/2 tablespoons kosher...

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Vidalia Onion Pie
CheeseEggsMain dish

Vidalia Onion Pie

Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie shells3 tablespoons butter3 medium vidalllia sweet onions, sliced2 eggs1/2 cup...

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Peasant  Style Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Peasant Style Spaghetti

Ingredients: 4 medium garlic cloves, minced1 lb roma tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive...

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Saucy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 bone-in 3/4 inch pork loin chops ( I like boneless,same thickness)2 tablespoons...

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Irish Salmon Cakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Irish Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces1 lb salmon...

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Quick Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Quick Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen peas and carrots2 cups cooked white rice1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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My Favorite Salisbury Steak
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Favorite Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry...

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Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup fresh corn kernels ( about 2...

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Chicken With Spiced Yogurt
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken With Spiced Yogurt

Ingredients: 2 cups natural full fat yogurt1 teaspoon ground cardamom1 1/2 inches fresh ginger,...

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Lemon Pepper Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Lemon Pepper Tuna

Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, 3/4 inch thick1/2 cup stock1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon lemon juice1/2...

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Chi Chi's Seafood Enchilada - Copycat
Main dishSeafoodTex Mex

Chi Chi’s Seafood Enchilada – Copycat

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1/2 cup onions, chopped8 ounces crab,...

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Mandarin Beef
BeefMain dishMeat

Mandarin Beef

Ingredients: 375 g stir-fry beef, of choice1 egg whites2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon soy sauce1/2...

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Tex-Mex Beef And Beans For A Potluck Dinner
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Beef And Beans For A Potluck Dinner

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped celery2 teaspoons beef...

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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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Tacos Deluxe
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons chopped onions1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon...

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Bacon Double Cheeseburger Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 lbs lean ground beef1 cup milk1 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken Parcels
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Parcels

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped2 tablespoons honey1 1/2 teaspoons coarse...

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Tabbouleh With Chickpeas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tabbouleh With Chickpeas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine bulgur1 1/2 cups minced fresh flat-leaf parsley1 bunch green onions,...

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Pasta Mexicana
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Mexicana

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spinach pasta ( green)1 1/2 cups cubed tomatoes1 cup cucumbers, cut...

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Chicken   Enchiladas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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Special Occasion Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Special Occasion Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup sliced mushrooms2 tablespoons minced shallots1/4...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants, washed and sliced into rounds1 tablespoon olive oil or 1...

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Classic  Tender Pork Roast
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Classic Tender Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins3 shallots, chopped2 bay leaves, crumbled1 1/2 teaspoons saltfresh...

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Potato Crust Quiche
Eggs/dairyMain dishNorth american

Potato Crust Quiche

Ingredients: 3 cups finely shredded potatoes3 tablespoons oil1 onions, grated1 cup grated cheese (...

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Chicken Salad with Chevre Toasts
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Chicken Salad with Chevre Toasts

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts8 ounces mixed salad greens1 teaspoon sugar4 ounces mange-touts peas, blanched...

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Crispy Onion Dijon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Onion Dijon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons...

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Italian Layered Meat-and-potato Loaf With Roasted Tomatoes
Main dishPotatoesTomatoes

Italian Layered Meat-and-potato Loaf With Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced2 tablespoons milksalt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons...

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The Best Pot Roast Ever
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

The Best Pot Roast Ever

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs boneless beef chuck roastsalt and pepper2 -3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Beef Stroganoff Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons butter1 lb lean steak, cut in thin strips...

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Cheese Sandwich Souffle
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Sandwich Souffle

Ingredients: 8 slices homemade-style white bread, 3 to 4 inches square,crusts removed1/4 lb thinly...

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine
GrainsMain dishPizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust for Bread Machine

Ingredients: 1 cup water2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2...

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Chicken Breasts Baked on Wild Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Baked on Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth1 ounce dried wild mushrooms, thoroughly rinsed under running water,and...

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Egg Foo Yong Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg Foo Yong Casserole

Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery1 (16 ounce) cans bean sprouts,...

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Grilled Crazy Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Grilled Crazy Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups water4 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons pepper1 clove garlic1 teaspoon yellow food coloring2...

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Real-deal Penne al limone
Main dishPastaPenne

Real-deal Penne al limone

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1/4 cup butter1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon zest1/2...

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Salisbury Steak My Way
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak My Way

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground beef3 eggs2 (1 ounce) envelopes instant onion soup mix1...

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A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 bay leaves2 cups quinoa4 tablespoons olive oil1 butternut squash, peeled and diced2...

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Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Mashed Potato Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 stalk celery, including the leaves, chopped fine1 carrots,...

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