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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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Rockin' Moroccan Pita
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Rockin’ Moroccan Pita

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin1 teaspoon chili powder1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Paprikash Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Paprikash Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup water1/2 cup diced onions2 tablespoons onion powder1 -3 lb fryer, cut...

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Chili-spiced Coating for Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Chili-spiced Coating for Fish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal1 tablespoon flour1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 lb...

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GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Quinoa with Roasted Veggies and Goddess Dressing

Ingredients: 1 large chopped onions ( in long pieces)10 cloves garlic ( or more...

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Italian-Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Italian-Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4...

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Garlic Mushroom Rib Eyes
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Garlic Mushroom Rib Eyes

Ingredients: 4 boneless rib-eye steaks ( 1 inch thick)1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons...

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Italian Ground Beef and Macaroni
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Italian Ground Beef and Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup of chopped onions1/4 cup of chopped green...

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Baked Pasta with Sausage and Zucchini
Main dishPastaSquash

Baked Pasta with Sausage and Zucchini

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1 lb small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into...

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asian chicken and scallions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

asian chicken and scallions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar3 tablespoons fish sauce1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger1 pinch...

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Old World Paprika Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Old World Paprika Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1/3 cup flour1 tablespoon paprika3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Ivo's Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Ivo’s Mutant Ricotta-Less Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon chili powder2 garlic cloves, minced1 -2...

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Lemon Pork Chops with Salsa
Main dishPorkPork chops

Lemon Pork Chops with Salsa

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 lemons, halved3 tablespoons breadcrumbs3 fresh tomatoes, skinned and seeded4 chilies,...

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Amy's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Amy’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 cup milk1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Home-Style Meatloaf With Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Home-Style Meatloaf With Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup...

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Tasty Chicken Nuggets
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Tasty Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos

Ingredients: 3 green onions, chopped1 tablespoon corn oil2 cups cooked chicken, shredded1/2-1 cup salsa...

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Healthy Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Healthy Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups mushrooms, chopped fine1 cup onions, chopped fine1/2 cup...

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Caramelized Cola Roast
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Caramelized Cola Roast

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) bottom round beef roast1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Salmon Mornay
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Salmon Mornay

Ingredients: 30 g butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons plain...

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Campfire Spam and Red Sauce with Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Campfire Spam and Red Sauce with Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) cans of hormel’s Spam1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes2...

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Chicken Breasts stuffed with Fontina Cheese and Spinach
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Breasts stuffed with Fontina Cheese and Spinach

Ingredients: 10 tablespoons dry white wine6 tablespoons cream2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons white...

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Tangy Maple Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Tangy Maple Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/4 cup chopped onions1 eggs2 tablespoons dried...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Spaghetti a la Grandma Key

Ingredients: 1 large chicken1 teaspoon garlic salt12 ounces linguine ( I know – doesn’t...

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Queso Beef Enchiladas
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Queso Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat2 cups chopped onions, divided1 bunch green onions3 cloves chopped...

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Apple and Chicken Hash
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Apple and Chicken Hash

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 cup chopped onions2 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored,...

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Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Stir-Fried Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces ( with skin)6 shallots,...

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Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 cup beer1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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Delicious Breaded Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Delicious Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 cups crushed saltine crackers2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning1/4...

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Simple Sweet and Sour Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Simple Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients: 7 -8 ounces extra firm tofu1/2 white onions, chopped1 cup chopped bell peppers...

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Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, pasta ( uncooked)3 teaspoons salt1/2 cup reserved pasta water7 tablespoons...

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Weeknight Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Weeknight Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat and sliced cross-wise...

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Deb's Beefy Mac
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Beefy Mac

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic2 cups cooked macaroni1 (26...

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Great Depression Pork Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Great Depression Pork Stew

Ingredients: 2 -3 large pork chops4 large white potatoes2 large yellow onions6 stalks celery,...

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Szechuan Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Szechuan Noodles

Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1/4-1/2 cup water, as...

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Winning Scout Dutch Oven Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Winning Scout Dutch Oven Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped celery4 cups sliced zucchinisalt and pepper1 (8...

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Red Snapper with Fresh Tomatoes
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Red Snapper with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper filletssalt & freshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons butter1 medium...

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Potatoes Again
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Potatoes Again

Ingredients: 4 cups leftover cooked potatoes1/4 cup chopped sweet peppers ( any colour)1/4 cup...

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Lady Di's Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lady Di’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage ( ground beef or...

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Super Bowl Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super Bowl Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix2 potatoes, peeled...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Club

Ingredients: 4 slices peasant bread ( or any other favorite bread)6 -8 slices turkey2...

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Oven Beef Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oven Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs round steaks, 1/2-inch strips1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Superior Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Superior Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix ( I use Liptons)2 lbs...

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Smothered Cube Steak With Mushrooms-N-Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Smothered Cube Steak With Mushrooms-N-Gravy

Ingredients: 2 cube steaks5 -10 large sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Pork Chops With Apples and Thyme
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Apples and Thyme

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth, divided2 teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoons vegetable oil16 ounces boneless pork...

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Delmonico Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Delmonico Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1...

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Potluck Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Potluck Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef4 cups onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced3 medium green peppers,...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Kicked-Up Country Breakfast -Emeril Lagasse Style

Ingredients: 1/2 lb pork sausage, removed from casings1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more as needed1...

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Spanish Potato Hotpot
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Spanish Potato Hotpot

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic1 medium onions1 lb potatoes1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon...

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Authentic Italian Meatballs
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Authentic Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 slices american bread, soaked in a1/2 cup milk1 cup...

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Four-Cheese Bow Tie Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Four-Cheese Bow Tie Bake

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta...

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Mexican-Style Pasta With Chicken and Peppers
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican-Style Pasta With Chicken and Peppers

Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium chicken broth1 minced garlic cloves1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon chili...

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Chicken Monterey
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Monterey

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter ( divided)1/2 cup onions ( minced)8 large mushrooms ( sliced...

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Bloody Mary Style Cabbage Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Bloody Mary Style Cabbage Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 package coleslaw mix, with carrots1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup...

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Tortoiseshell Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Tortoiseshell Tofu

Ingredients: 2 cups dashi (see recipe 77195) or 2 cups low-fat chicken broth1 1/2...

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Rice Sausage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups uncooked rice1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (10...

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Super Easy Chicken Parmesan
Main dishMeatPoultry

Super Easy Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients: 6 frozen uncooked breaded chicken breasts ( I get mine at Costco, brand...

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Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped green...

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Savory Flavory Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Savory Flavory Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef ( can use ground pork or turkey...

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Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1/2 bottle ketchup1 dash...

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Canadian Prairie Tourtie're
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Canadian Prairie Tourtie’re

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground lean pork1 small yellow onions, chopped...

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