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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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Heavenly Goddess Scallop Scampi
< 15 minsMain dishPasta

Heavenly Goddess Scallop Scampi

Ingredients: 20 large shrimp ( 5-6 per person)20 large sea scallops ( 5-6 per...

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Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup (...

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Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 cup red bell...

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Cold Fruited Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Cold Fruited Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried apricot halves, quartered1/4 cup red onions, Chopped2 tablespoons dry white...

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Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles or 100 g vermicelli2 cups Chinese cabbage1 cup bean...

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Tofu Croquettes With Cranberry Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Croquettes With Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 455 g firm tofu, rinsed and drained 1 onions, chopped 2 carrots, grated...

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Breaded Ranch Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breaded Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 packed ranch dressing...

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Linguini with Artichokes
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguini with Artichokes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 clove garlic, minced1 small onions, chopped2 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 tomatoes,...

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Roast Vegetable Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Roast Vegetable Paella

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth1 1/4 teaspoons saffron threads1 large red bell peppers, cut...

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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( or vegetarian meat alternative, see note above)3 medium...

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Low - Fat Fettuccine Carbonara  for One
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Low – Fat Fettuccine Carbonara for One

Ingredients: 100 g spaghetti or 100 g fettuccine pasta, cooked till al dente2 medium...

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Pasta Cakes with Broccoli
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Cakes with Broccoli

Ingredients: 3 cups low-fat milk1/4 lb angel hair pasta, broken in small pieces10 ounces...

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Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned and peeled grilled shrimp1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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Thai Stir-Fried Chile Beef
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Stir-Fried Chile Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb lean sirloin steaks, partially frozen1 inch fresh gingerroot, minced1 tablespoon brown...

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Mandarin Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Chicken

Ingredients: 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 equal pieces ( 1lb)vegetable...

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Garlic Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons crushed garlic1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese4...

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Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage1 tablespoon oil3 medium yellow...

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Easy
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy, Low-fat Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella...

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Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ultimate Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breastscajun seasoning8 slices bacon, cooked in advance if...

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Stir Fried Kai Lan or Broccoli
BroccoliMain dishSide dishes

Stir Fried Kai Lan or Broccoli

Ingredients: 350 g baby kai lan or 350 g broccoli, washed and drained1 tablespoon...

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Chicken With Bacon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Bacon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon thyme2 large chicken...

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Prawns Caramelised With Honey and Orange
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Prawns Caramelised With Honey and Orange

Ingredients: 24 large shrimp or 24 large prawnssalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger2 tablespoons...

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Rice Enchiladas
Long Grain riceMain dishRice

Rice Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ( Cooked according to package directions)1/4 cup chopped...

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Wild Rice Baked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Rice Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked wild rice4 celery ribs, sliced ( 2 cups)1 medium green...

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Caramelized Onion Steak Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Caramelized Onion Steak Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil ( I use flavoured “Chili Oil”)1 large sweet onions, thinly...

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Chocolate Chili with Apples
ApplesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chocolate Chili with Apples

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey2 cups chopped onions3 cloves minced garlic1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Moroccan Pork Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Moroccan Pork Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb diced tender pork ( 500g)1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons grated ginger2...

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Crisp Beef
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Crisp Beef

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean beef chuck or 1/2 lb beef round steak1 clove garlic,...

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Chicken Mushroom Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients: 7 ounces wild mushrooms (chanterelle, porcini, shitake) or 7 ounces button mushrooms (...

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Reuben Meatball Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Reuben Meatball Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 eggs1 onions, finely chopped2 -3 minced fresh garlic cloves...

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Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced onions1 lb unpeeled eggplants, sliced-about 12 (...

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Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baklava Salmon (Salmon With Honey, Butter, Walnuts, and Mustard)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3 tablespoons whole grain mustard (or your favorite) or 3 tablespoons...

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Three Sister's Mizithra [ Native American Greek Fusion]
BeansCheeseMain dish

Three Sister’s Mizithra [ Native American Greek Fusion]

Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash ( about 4 pounds)2 cups cooked navy beans or...

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Deep Dish Ham Pie
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Deep Dish Ham Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Southern Fried Legs

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs2/3 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon...

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Thomas Keller's Favorite Roast Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thomas Keller’s Favorite Roast Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs free-range chickenkosher salt & freshly ground black pepper2 teaspoons minced...

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Baked Cajun Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Cajun Fish

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons chopped garlic2 teaspoons onion salt1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon white...

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Turkey in the Bundt (Leftover Turkey)
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Turkey in the Bundt (Leftover Turkey)

Ingredients: 6 cups dry bread, cubed ( can use cubed stuffing, if using seasoned...

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Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked and diced1 (32 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Korean-Style Seared Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Korean-Style Seared Tuna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes1/2 cup canned...

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Our Secret Sirloin Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Our Secret Sirloin Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, plus1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire...

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Crescent-topped Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Crescent-topped Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 envelope...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) jars sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil1 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Vegetarian Mulligatawny Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( or traditionally,...

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Meaty Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meaty Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef6 ounces ground lean pork3/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic...

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Grilled Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple, and juice1/2 ounce crystallized ginger1/4 cup teriyaki sauce2 -4...

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20 Minute Mini Meat Loaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

20 Minute Mini Meat Loaves

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup salsa1/2 cup finely...

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Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages kraft macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup butter...

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Baby-Boomer Tuna Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Baby-Boomer Tuna Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni1 (7 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained1 small onions,...

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Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages rice vermicelli1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Barbecued Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork1 cup finely crushed saltines1/4 cup chopped green onions2...

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Cashew Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cashew Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni3 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup cubed process American...

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Chicken-and-brie Sandwich With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken-and-brie Sandwich With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups halved cherry tomatoes ( about 1 pound)2 tablespoons...

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Large Vegetable and Cheese Strata
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Large Vegetable and Cheese Strata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped1 cup scallions, finely chopped3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced...

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Tasty Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Tasty Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice or 1 cup white rice, cooked according to package...

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Feta Tomato Olive Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Feta Tomato Olive Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup floursalt and pepper2 tablespoons salad oil2 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken...

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Mediterranean Upside Down Tart
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Mediterranean Upside Down Tart

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely sliced6 mushrooms, sliced2 Japanese eggplants, skin left...

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Pappasito's Brochette Shrimp - Copycat Recipe
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Pappasito’s Brochette Shrimp – Copycat Recipe

Ingredients: 12 large shrimp6 slices bacon, cut in half1 fresh jalapenos1 slice monterey jack...

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Shrimp Terreni
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Shrimp Terreni

Ingredients: 1 cup green peas1 zucchini1/2 onions1/2 yellow bell peppers1/2 red bell peppers24 shrimp,...

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Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 extra large pillsbury pet ritz pie crusts ( 9 5/8 inch pans)3...

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