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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 Schnitzel with Noodles
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Schnitzel with Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wide egg noodles3/4 cup frozen peas2 eggs1/4 cup milk1/2...

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Broccoli Chicken Potato Parmesan
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Broccoli Chicken Potato Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 lb small red potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 (10...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Amanda’s Birthday Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons buttersaltpepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup orange...

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Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 thin pizza crust ( refrigerator, boboli, or your favorite)2 cloves garlic, minced1/3...

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Cashew Chicken and Baby Bok Choy
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Chicken and Baby Bok Choy

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup canned broth1/4 cup dry sherry1/4 cup...

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Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Dinner
Low fatMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolly Parton’s 5-Layer Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, sliced2 cups vegetarian ground beef1 cup onions, sliced1 cup green...

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Chinese Chicken-Stuffed Bell Peppers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Chicken-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large sweet red peppers1 tablespoon sesame oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon minced...

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Pasta Salad
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pasta Salad, Fabulous No Mayo!

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes salad rotini pasta ( any variety will do, but...

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Maple Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Maple Salmon

Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets1/3 cup maple syrup ( real stuff)1/4 cup soy saucesesame seeds...

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Garlicky Meatballs over Rice
BeefGround beefMain dish

Garlicky Meatballs over Rice

Ingredients: 3/4 lb extra lean ground beef1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled1/4 cup salsa4...

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Captain's Potato
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Captain’s Potato

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat5 medium potatoes1/2 cup margarine1 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Veggie Chapati Roll-Up
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Veggie Chapati Roll-Up

Ingredients: 1 lb medium firm tofu, pressed to get the moisture out1/2 cup tahini1...

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Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Alfredo
CasserolesMain dishSquash

Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup cream1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 black...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Golden Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced4 bone-in chicken breasts1/3 cup liquid honey1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Continental
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken Continental

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 1/3 cups flour1/4 cup butter2...

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Chinese-Style Honeyed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese-Style Honeyed Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or chicken pieces of your choice)1...

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Spinach Garlic Pizza
ItalianMain dishPizza

Spinach Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 prepared pizza crust ( 12 inch...

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Schweinshaxe (German Ham Hock)
Main dishMeatPork

Schweinshaxe (German Ham Hock)

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork hockspeppersaltpaprika20 g lard1 onions1 bay leaves1 tablespoon juniper berries1/2 tablespoon...

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Husker Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Husker Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops ( 1″ thick)1 cup rice ( uncooked)1 package dry onion...

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Mostly Healthy Tuna 'n Veggie Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Mostly Healthy Tuna ‘n Veggie Salad

Ingredients: 6 (6 -8 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water8 tablespoons regular mayonnaise...

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A la truck Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

A la truck Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons fish sauce or 2 tablespoons oyster...

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Pecan Crusted Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6-8 ounce)2 egg whites2 teaspoons...

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Tomato Sauced Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tomato Sauced Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 thick cut pork chopssalt and black pepper1/4...

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Company Chicken with Dried Beef
BeefChickenMain dish

Company Chicken with Dried Beef

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages dried beef, in slices8 -10 whole boneless skinless chicken...

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Creole Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Creole Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour4 boneless pork loin chops4 tablespoons oil1 large onions, thinly sliced1/2...

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Poor Mans Pieroghi
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Poor Mans Pieroghi

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages lasagna noodles3 -4 lbs potatoes, peeled2 lbs cheddar cheese3/4...

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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut-up into chunks1 large green peppers, chunked1 large...

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Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil4 pork loin chopssalt and pepper1 small onions,...

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Walleye Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Walleye Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb walleye, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans crab1/4 cup melted butter2 -3 green...

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Skillet Macaroni and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Macaroni and Beef

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck8 ounces macaroni, uncooked1/2 cup onions, minced1/2 cup green...

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Eileen's inside-out ravioli
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Eileen’s inside-out ravioli

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach, drained & squeezed2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked...

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CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions6 tablespoons flour3 cups...

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No-Bread Sandwich (Pret-A-Manger)
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

No-Bread Sandwich (Pret-A-Manger)

Ingredients: 1/2 perfectly ripe avocados, sliced90 g crayfish tails, cooked and peeled1 cup fresh...

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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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Penne and Spinach Bake
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne and Spinach Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided1 cup chopped...

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shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

shrimp,artichoke and feta pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta1 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped3/4 lb...

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Beef Chuck Roast Stew (baby Food)
Main dishPotatoesStews

Beef Chuck Roast Stew (baby Food)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast2 cups water3 carrots ( medium to...

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Pasta with Mushroom Garlic Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta with Mushroom Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine, cooked ala dente,drain6 tablespoons butter10 cloves garlic, minced6 cups mushrooms,...

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Hearty Lasagna (Low Fat)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hearty Lasagna (Low Fat)

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 cup chopped onions3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup chopped fresh...

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Curry Chicken with Pearl Onions
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Curry Chicken with Pearl Onions

Ingredients: 10 ounces white pearl onions, peeled4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon curry powder8...

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Beef and Orzo Soup
Main dishPastaSoups & stews

Beef and Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes2 cups thickly chopped carrots1...

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Chicken with Dried Cherries and Sour Cream
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken with Dried Cherries and Sour Cream

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons cinnamon3 tablespoons butter2...

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King Ranch Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

King Ranch Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, choppedsalt & pepper, to tastegarlic powder, to...

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Thai Tom Kha soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Thai Tom Kha soup

Ingredients: 3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium low-fat chicken broth1 (13 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Thai Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil450 g chicken breast fillets, trimmed, cut into 1cm-thick strips3...

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Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian chicken sausage1/2 green peppers, sliced into strips1/2 red peppers, sliced...

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Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta or 8 ounces quality regular bacon, minced15 dry lasagna noodles1...

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Chicken Schnitzel
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients: 2 large eggs1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsleycoarse saltground pepper1 cup...

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Pierogies Ole!
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pierogies Ole!

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package frozen potato and onion pierogi1 (15 ounce) cans chili...

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Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Moroccan Chicken and Lentils

Ingredients: 8 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained1 cup olive...

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Grillades
BeefBreakfastMain dish

Grillades

Ingredients: 4 beef minute steaks ( 6 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black...

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Baked Thai Style Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Thai Style Fish

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) fish, cleaned, whole, with head ( OR 6 large fish...

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Balsamic Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cut in small pieces1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 sprig...

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Chinese Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Chinese Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon sherry wine...

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Lite Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Lite Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon canola oil1 small purple onions, finely chopped1 large carrots, grated1/2 cup...

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Blue Ribbon Beef Nachos
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Blue Ribbon Beef Nachos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 (16...

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Ramen Korean-style
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Ramen Korean-style

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes1 package ramen noodles1 green onions, sliced (optional)1 large eggs, beaten...

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Chiles Rellenos With Sauce
Eggs/dairyMain dishSide dishes

Chiles Rellenos With Sauce

Ingredients: 6 anaheim chilies3 ounces cream cheese3 eggs, separated1/2 cup floursaltoil ( for frying)2...

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Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon lemon pepper1 teaspoon garlic ( crushed)1/2 teaspoon italian...

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