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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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Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon
Main dishPastaPenne

Spinach and Garlic Penne Pasta With Bacon

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked penne pasta1 lb fresh spinach, washed, dried, stemmed,...

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Rosemary Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Rosemary Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons breadcrumbs1 teaspoon dried rosemarycooking spray2 tablespoons...

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Nana's Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet
BeansMain dishPork

Nana’s Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons flourfresh...

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Four Cheese Pasta Florentine
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Four Cheese Pasta Florentine

Ingredients: 400 g penne225 g chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced1 teaspoon olive oil350 g four-...

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Down East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Down East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat ( or any other fresh crabmeat)3 cups unseasoned...

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Kafta Snoober (Lamb Burgers with Pine Nuts)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Kafta Snoober (Lamb Burgers with Pine Nuts)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lambblack pepper, to taste4 tablespoons parsley, chopped1/4 cup pine nuts1...

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Main dishMeatPork

Ham Baked With Orange Glaze for Gravy

Ingredients: ham ( you can use pre-cooked or bone-in)1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon...

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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 24 1/2 ounces Steak-ums or 24 1/2 ounces shaved rib eye steaks4 -5...

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Grandma's Taco Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Grandma’s Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (11 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes1 (15 ounce)...

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Couscous Chicken Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Couscous Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 onions, chopped29 ounces diced tomatoes1 1/4 cups hot water,...

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Cooking Light Enchiladas Verdes
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cooking Light Enchiladas Verdes

Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos ( about 15)1 1/4 cups chicken broth, fat free and...

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BBQ Marmalade Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

BBQ Marmalade Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup of your favourite barbecue sauce12...

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Marhahus Papprikas ( Creamed Beef Paprikas)
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Marhahus Papprikas ( Creamed Beef Paprikas)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fat1 large onions, chopped1 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 lbs beef rump, cubedsalt...

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roasted shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

roasted shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1 -2 clove garlic, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil1 tablespoon...

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Easy Asian Noodle Dish
AsianMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Asian Noodle Dish

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil3 chicken breasts12 ounces udon noodles1 head napa cabbage, sliced3...

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Green Pasta Dough
Main dishPastarice and grains

Green Pasta Dough

Ingredients: 1 bunch baby spinach leaves, washed4 extra large eggs3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour1/2...

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Venezuelan Mystery Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

Venezuelan Mystery Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal2 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 cup...

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Taco Quiche
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Quiche

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning4 eggs3/4 cup milk1...

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Three Cheese Macaroni
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Three Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1/3 cup flour2 cups milk ( I’ve...

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Supper in Foil
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Supper in Foil

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, 1/2 inch thick,trimmed of fat2 tablespoons water1 (10...

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Succulent Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Succulent Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hellmann or best foods mayonnaise2 tablespoons hellmann deli mustard1 tablespoon honey1...

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Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Peanut Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta3 boneless chicken breasts ( skinned and chopped)1 tablespoon cornstarch2/3...

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Zucchini
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Zucchini, Sour Cream and Jack Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup finely chopped green onions1 clove garlic, minced1 lb...

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Country Sloppy Joes
Beef steaksLunch/snacksMain dish

Country Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beefonion soup mix, 1 packet2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly...

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Stuffed Chicken Cutlets (Oamc)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Chicken Cutlets (Oamc)

Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese1/2 cup roasted red peppers, rinsed and patted dry3 scallions,...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breastschopped spinach, drained, 1 can1 (1 ounce) package...

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Delicious Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Delicious Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 12 ounces total1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped...

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So Southern Chicken-Fried Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

So Southern Chicken-Fried Steak

Ingredients: 16 ounces round steaks, cutlet mallet tenderized1 cup flour ( may need more)1...

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Tuscan Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Tuscan Soup

Ingredients: 5 links sweet Italian sausage links1 large onions, chopped4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth2...

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Chicken Fried Steak With Cream Gravy
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Fried Steak With Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef round steak, 1/2-inch thick1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons...

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Easy
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy, Speedy Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons brown sugar2 -3...

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Potato-topped Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato-topped Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups corn or 2 cups peas or 2 cups...

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Couscous Veggie Surprise
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Couscous Veggie Surprise

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lentils, toasted ( I use yellow lentils)1 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt...

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Chicken Breast Implants
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breast Implants

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts1 box Ritz crackers, crush to crumbs1 package feta cheesebasiloreganogarlic (...

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Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna With Old Cheddar
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna With Old Cheddar

Ingredients: 1 red onions ( diced)2 tablespoons olive oil1 (400 g) cans cubed tomatoes1...

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Chicken Divine
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Divine

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced20 ounces frozen broccoli ( I prefer using florets)1...

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Burritos
BreakfastGrainsMain dish

Burritos, Black Bean

Ingredients: 3 cups black beans (amount after cooking and draining) or 3 cups no-salt-added...

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Chicken With Cashew Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Cashew Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup cooked long grain and wild rice blend ( I...

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Beef Potato Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Potato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery2 tablespoons chopped celery...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Coca Cola Chicken

Ingredients: 8 -12 chicken thighs, skin removed if desired ( or other pieces to...

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Low-carb Reuben Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low-carb Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced deli corned beef4 -6 ounces swiss cheese16 ounces sauerkraut4 tablespoons...

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Great Grandma's Baked Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Great Grandma’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 lb bacon ( sliced in bite size pieces)1 medium green...

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Da Beef Lover's Half-Time Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Da Beef Lover’s Half-Time Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup instant rice2 lbs ground sirloin1 lb ground beef round1 eggs1 onions,...

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Chicken Potato Roast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Potato Roast

Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens1 medium apples, cut into quarters1 medium yellow onions, cut...

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Chicken Louisa (Cutlets)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Louisa (Cutlets)

Ingredients: 4 chicken cutlets, 1/3 inch thick ( 1 1/2 lbs.)1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles1 1/2 lbs beef ( any lean...

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Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps
Main dishMeatPoultry

Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts ( cut in strips and seasoned with kosher salt)1...

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Hash Browns Dinner
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hash Browns Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups frozen hash browns1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 lb cooked ground beef1...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...

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Grilled Mustard-Glazed Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Mustard-Glazed Pork

Ingredients: 2 (12 -14 ounce) pork tenderloins1/2 cup apple juice2 large shallots, minced1/4 cup...

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Baked Hatch Chile Rellenos
CheeseMain dishSide dishes

Baked Hatch Chile Rellenos

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 1/4 cups finely chopped onions4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups frozen...

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(Almost) Grandma Alta's Meatballs--Aka My Favorite Meatball
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

(Almost) Grandma Alta’s Meatballs–Aka My Favorite Meatball

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup breadcrumbs ( GF work great)1/4 cup water2 eggs1...

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Steamed Lime-And-Pepper Chicken With Glazed Asparagus
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Steamed Lime-And-Pepper Chicken With Glazed Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 limes, sliced paper thin, plus2 tablespoons fresh lime juice4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Elswet’s Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika ( toasted and set aside)1 lb thick spaghetti (uncooked...

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Cordon Bleu)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Cordon Bleu)

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 tablespoon olive oilsalt,...

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Turkey and Stuffing Pie
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey and Stuffing Pie

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine5 cups...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Cornflake-crumbed fish with spinach

Ingredients: 1/3 cup corn flake crumbs1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon ground turmeric4...

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Cheddar Meatball Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheddar Meatball Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/3...

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Pan Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pan Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons japanese dark soya sauce1 1/2 tablespoons sugar2 cloves garlic, peeled and...

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Five Spice Pork Roast for the Crock Pot
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork

Five Spice Pork Roast for the Crock Pot

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of fat and bone1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice...

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