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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-Bean Burritos (Crock Pot)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken-Bean Burritos (Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained1 (16...

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Sylvia's Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sylvia’s Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2 lb) frying chicken, each cut into 8 pieces4 teaspoons salt4...

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Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken With Curry
Main dishMeatPoultry

Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken With Curry

Ingredients: 12 skinless chicken pieces1/2 cup honey1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup prepared mustard1 teaspoon salt1...

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Betty Mayfield's Beef Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Betty Mayfield’s Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons sugar1 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced1...

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Easy Swiss Steak
Beef steaksMain dishStews

Easy Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 8 (4 -5 ounce) boneless beef chuck steaks1/3 cup flour1 tablespoon medium ground...

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Island Chicken Stew
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Island Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup wheat flour4 tablespoons butter4 cups half-and-half4 large chicken breasts, cut into...

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South African Stir Fry
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

South African Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil1 large onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 (15 ounce)...

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Cheese And Bean Enchiladas
BeansCheeseMain dish

Cheese And Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 1/2...

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Green Chile Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Chile Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth1 cup canned diced green chiles, drained1...

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Chicken Milano
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Milano

Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 eggs3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil1...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili Chicken Pasta Topper

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 can Campbell’s Cream of...

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Mushroom Veggie Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Mushroom Veggie Salad

Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered ( about 3 cups)1 (7 ounce) jars...

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Halloumi and Eggplant (Aubergine) Stack
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Halloumi and Eggplant (Aubergine) Stack

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, sliced into about 8 to 10 pieces8 slices halloumi cheeseflourolive oil3...

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Layered Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Layered Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided2 eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Oriental Beef Noodle Toss
BeefGround beefMain dish

Oriental Beef Noodle Toss

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles2 cups water2...

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Ground Beef and Noodles
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 1/2 cups chopped onions ( I have done...

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Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Sweet and Hot Pork Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into small pieces1...

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Parmesan Plus Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Parmesan Plus Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup melted butter1/2 cup parm plus seasoning1/4 cup dry...

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Spicy Crab over Pasta
CrabMain dishPasta

Spicy Crab over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium garlic cloves, pressed1/2 medium green bell peppers, diced...

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Bavarian Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Bavarian Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick ( 4 chops)2 tablespoons...

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Abura - Age (Deep Fried Tofu)
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Abura – Age (Deep Fried Tofu)

Ingredients: 1 (250 g) packages of regular firm tofu600 ml vegetable oil Directions: Remove...

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The Blue Box and Broccoli
Main dishPastaSide dishes

The Blue Box and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix ( Kraft’s “Family Size”)1/2...

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Crispy Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/3 cup breadcrumbs ( I used Italian)1/2 teaspoon dry parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Lime and Ginger Grilled Salmon
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Lime and Ginger Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind1/4 cup lime juice ( about 1 large...

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Pork Tamale Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pork Tamale Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2...

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Microwave Tuna Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Microwave Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix4 tablespoons butter, cut in...

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Skillet Meatloaf Dinner
BeefGround beefMain dish

Skillet Meatloaf Dinner

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon or 2 bouillon cubes3/4 cup boiling water1 lb...

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Cheese Stuffed Artichokes
Low calorieMain dishVegetables

Cheese Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 8 artichokes4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon crushed tarragon3/4 cup...

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Cornmeal Pancakes With Spicy Beans
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cornmeal Pancakes With Spicy Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup polenta3 eggs, lightly beaten200 ml milkmelted butter1 tablespoon olive...

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Cheesy Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice, cooked1 lb fresh spinach, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cloves...

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Sizzlin' Chicken Skewers
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sizzlin’ Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hot water1/4 cup kraft original barbecue sauce1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/4...

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Hellmann's Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Low-fat Version)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hellmann’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Low-fat Version)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hellmann mayonnaise1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 teaspoons...

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Naples Valley Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Naples Valley Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup...

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GrainsMain dishPork

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets, trimmed ( such as cod, halibut, whiting)4 slices reduced-sodium bacon2...

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Korean Pumpkin Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsSquash

Korean Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups pumpkin, gutted and peeled2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons rice flour,...

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Dijon Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dijon Steak

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks1 tablespoon butter1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy3...

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Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry1 teaspoon...

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Middle Eastern Kebabs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Middle Eastern Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 eggs1/2 cup finely minced onions2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon...

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Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, Chopped1 (15 ounce) cans pizza sauce8 ounces...

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Pasta Portabella
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta Portabella

Ingredients: 2 cups bow tie pasta1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups sliced...

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Almond Crusted Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Almond Crusted Salmon

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon grated lemon peelsaltground...

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Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and peppersugar1/2 teaspoon oregano2 medium eggplants,...

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Hash Browns Pizza
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Hash Browns Pizza

Ingredients: 6 cups frozen hash browns1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup1 lb...

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Pasta And Beans
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta And Beans

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups uncooked pasta, i like penne1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic,...

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Dry-Fried Eel Slices
FishMain dishSeafood

Dry-Fried Eel Slices

Ingredients: 8 ounces eel3 pickled green chilies, sliced thin3 pickled garlic cloves, sliced thin3...

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Pork and Potato Hash
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork and Potato Hash

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 1/2 cups water1 medium onions,...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Fish Fillets a La Microwave

Ingredients: 1 lb lean fish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon lemon...

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Chicken with Tomato Sauce and Egg Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken with Tomato Sauce and Egg Noodles

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 cans tomatoes, diced ( sometimes we use 1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Grandma Dora’s Quick Noodles ‘n Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked pasta ( penne, fusseli, shells…)1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon...

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Crab Bake
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Bake

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2 ounce) cans crabmeat ( or meat from cooked crabs)1 tablespoon...

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Kree's Baked Macaroni and Soy Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Kree’s Baked Macaroni and Soy Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni2 cups soy cheddar cheese ( I use Galaxy...

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Meatloaf from Good Eats
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf from Good Eats

Ingredients: 6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( I...

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Tomato-Lentil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Tomato-Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, diced2 large bell peppers, chopped2 teaspoons minced...

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Rice Crust Pizza With Italian-Seasoned Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Rice Crust Pizza With Italian-Seasoned Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice1 tablespoon olive oil2 egg whites, lightly beaten (...

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Baked Pork Chops With Potatoes
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Baked Pork Chops With Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 pork chops2 chicken bouillon cubes2 cups water1 bay leaves2 tablespoons flour4 large...

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Caribbean Game Hens
Main dishMeatPoultry

Caribbean Game Hens

Ingredients: 3 rock cornish hens, halved2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns1 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Simple 2 Person Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef1 eggs2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash seasoning mix3 -4...

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Easy Braised Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Easy Braised Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick2 teaspoons olive oil2 -3 onions,...

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Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta
Main dishPenneSpaghetti

Cracked Pepper Lemon Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, grated into a pulp3...

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Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Sirloin in Bourbon Marinade

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup Bourbon ( like Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey)1/2 cup soy...

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