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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 Casserole II
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Casserole II

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked2 (10 1/2...

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Renee's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Renee’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions4 cloves garlic, minced1 lb lean ground...

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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 3/4 pound1 clove garlic, halved1 medium...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Red Led and Hat Tally’s

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped in pieces3 -4 med-large tomatoes ( very thinly sliced...

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Turkey Oat Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Oat Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup oats1 cup finely chopped onions ( I used 1/3 cup)1 tablespoon...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolmathes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) jar grape leaves, packed in brine1/2 cup olive oil2 large...

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Breaded Garlic and Dill Fish - Low Fat
FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Garlic and Dill Fish – Low Fat

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs firm white fish fillets ( cod, haddock or flounder work...

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Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1/2 package fettuccine1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon...

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Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Herb Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup minced carrots1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, cut in...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Savory Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red salmon ( do not use pink salmon)1...

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Mexican Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mexican Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup rice, uncooked1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Vidalia Topped Caesar Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Vidalia Topped Caesar Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/2 cup caesar salad dressing1/2...

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Chicken Bow Tie Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine1 cup half-and-half1 garlic cloves1/2 lb bow tie pasta3 -4 boneless...

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Shrimp Bourbon
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Bourbon

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp ( you can use 2 lbs. of frozen shrimp...

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Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Primavera With Cherry Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 450 g vine rippened cherry tomatoes1/2 teaspoon caster sugar1 onions, finely chopped3 garlic...

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Stove Top Chicken and Spaghettini
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stove Top Chicken and Spaghettini

Ingredients: 5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes3 -4 tablespoons butter or...

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Traditional Tourtiere
BeefMain dishSavory pies

Traditional Tourtiere

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs duck, boned and diced1/2 lb veal, diced1/2 lb beef, diced1/2...

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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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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb baby red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces1 lb chicken tenders1...

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Creamy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken, Basil, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces fusilli1 lb boneless skinless chicken breastssea saltpepper3 teaspoons extra virgin olive...

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Tofu Baked Ziti
Main dishPastaSoy/tofu

Tofu Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon vegetable oil8 ounces canned tomato...

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Best Easy Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Easy Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( I like it pretty lean)1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)

Ingredients: 2 slices home-made style bread, trimmed of crust and torn into small pieces1/4...

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Dressed-Up SPAM
Main dishPineappleTropical fruits

Dressed-Up SPAM

Ingredients: 1 can Spam1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple slices, drain & reserve juice1/4 cup...

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Food Network's Chicken Tetrazzini
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Food Network’s Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 9 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 1/4 teaspoons salt1...

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Cheez-It Chicken Tenders
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheez-It Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders2 cups Cheez-It crackers1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon garlic salt1...

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Mushroom Beef Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom Beef Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 1/2 lbs mushrooms, sliced1 parsnips, chopped1 large onions, chopped2...

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Chicken Cakes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cakes

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/2 medium red bell peppers, diced4 green...

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Easy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 slices swiss cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Meaty Baked One Dish Dinner
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Meaty Baked One Dish Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast (Shady Brook Farm preferred) or 1 lb ground...

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Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced11 ounces canned whole tomatoes, undrained8...

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Bacon
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon, Potato, Carrot, Onion Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks4 large carrots, grated1/4...

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Indian Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Indian Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon coriander1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Liverwurst Toast with Tomatoes

Ingredients: 200 g liverwurst ( such as calve’s liverwurst)1 tablespoon freshly cracked green peppercorns...

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Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Hot Pepper and Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined10 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly...

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Rice-A-Roni Chicken  Curry Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Rice-A-Roni Chicken Curry Salad

Ingredients: 1 (4 1/2 ounce) boxes chicken rice-a-roni4 green onions, chopped1/2 green bell peppers,...

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Quick and Easy Lasagna
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Quick and Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Shredded Chicken in Hot Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Shredded Chicken in Hot Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon minced...

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Barbecue Jack Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecue Jack Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 ounces each)4 slices...

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Mushroom Wild Rice Side Dish Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Mushroom Wild Rice Side Dish Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 cup uncooked wild rice1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine1...

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Cock O' the North
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cock O’ the North

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper4 chicken breasts2 egg whites, slightly beaten1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Patatas a Lo Pobre (Modification on a Traditional Spanish Dish,

Ingredients: 3 green peppers, in small pieces1 (7 1/4 ounce) jars red peppers (...

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Bucatini With Pancetta And Tomatoes
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Bucatini With Pancetta And Tomatoes

Ingredients: 8 ounces bucatini pasta ( spaghetti will also work fine)3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Mexican Pasta Salad
BeansMain dishSalads

Mexican Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces chunky pasta ( such as rotini, wheels, medium macaroni, etc)1 (15...

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Lemon Dill Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Dill Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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Cobb Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Cobb Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, washed & dried1/2 head romaine lettuce, washed & dried1...

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Green Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Green Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks or 1 lb sirloin steaks ( cut in strips)1/4...

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Zucchini-Garlic Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Zucchini-Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wagon wheel macaroni1/2 lb bacon, diced1 onions, chopped4 -6...

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Dodie's Classic Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Dodie’s Classic Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb penne, rigota cooked according to package1 lb bulk Italian sausage, cooked...

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Southwestern Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Southwestern Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup light cream4 tablespoons parmesan...

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Beef Chimichangas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef Chimichangas

Ingredients: 6 ounces chorizo sausage1 lb ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped white onions1 garlic...

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Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning2 teaspoons italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon dried parsley1/4...

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Poor Girl's Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Poor Girl’s Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 large onions 3 tablespoons butter 1 lb ground chuck 3 cups dry...

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Linguine With Mushroom Caesar Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Linguine With Mushroom Caesar Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions, sliced1 lb fresh white...

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Taco Meat
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced...

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Summer Picnic Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Summer Picnic Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb tri-colored pasta ( I’ve used shells or spiral shaped)1 cup chopped...

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Sylvie's Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Sylvie’s Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas

Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas (or 6 small ones) or 4 large corn tortillas...

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Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning...

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Fast and Low Fat Beans and Tomatoes for a Weeknight
BeansLow fatMain dish

Fast and Low Fat Beans and Tomatoes for a Weeknight

Ingredients: 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 onions, chopped2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or...

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Mom's Easy Hamburger Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped medium fine1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons...

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