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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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Lentil Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Lentil Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils2 1/2 cups water1 bay leaves1/2 cup diced onions1/2 cup...

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Oyster Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Oyster Stew

Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk1 quart half-and-half2 pints oysters ( w/ Liquor)1/8-1/4 cup lightly-salted...

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Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) With Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Japanese Eggplant (Aubergine) With Tofu

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sherry wine1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon fresh...

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Oriental Hamburger Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Oriental Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 medium onions, chopped1 cup celery, chopped1 (10 3/4...

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Italian Shrimp With Rice
Main dishRiceShrimp

Italian Shrimp With Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice4 tablespoons olive oil2 sliced onions1/2 cup celery, diced1 teaspoon...

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Mandarin Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mandarin Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked brown rice or 4 cups white rice, hot1 teaspoon canola...

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Herbed Veggie Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Herbed Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter4 new potatoes, scrubbed,unpeeled,cut in 1/4 inch slices1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Armenian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Armenian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 eggplants4 tomatoes1 green bell peppers, diced ( I sometimes use 2 and...

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Chicken over Biscuits
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken over Biscuits

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted in saucepan1/3 cup flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ricotta
Low cholesterolMain dishVegetables

Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ricotta

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/2 in. thicksea salt and black pepper1 (15...

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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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Peppy Shrimp
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Peppy Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided1 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced2 tablespoons minced onions2...

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Pouch Potatoes Italiano
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Pouch Potatoes Italiano

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 smoked turkey sausage, sliced 1/4-inch...

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Green Peas Pulao
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Green Peas Pulao

Ingredients: 1/4 cup frozen green peas or 1/4 cup fresh green peas3 tablespoons ghee2...

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Kittencal's 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Kittencal’s 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cooked pasta ( use your choice of pasta)1 -2...

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Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishTuna

Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1 1/2 cups milk1 teaspoon lemon...

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Yakisoba
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Yakisoba

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork loin, sliced thinly ( against the grain)1/3 cup soy...

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Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Diabetic Friendly Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips1/4 cup orange juice4 teaspoons...

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Green Chili Sauce
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Green Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 4 -8 ounces pork, cut into small bite size pieces1/4 cup shortening or...

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Baked Turkey Enchiladas
Main dishMeatPoultry

Baked Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sour cream2 cups salsa2 cups cheddar cheese,...

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Risotto Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Risotto Primavera

Ingredients: 1/2 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 medium carrots, scraped...

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Fisherman's Wharf Grilled Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Fisherman’s Wharf Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise8 slices sourdough bread ( thick slices)1/2 cup crumbled blue cheesepepperchopped...

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Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Wine Sauce on a Polenta Bed

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds trimmed2 teaspoons olive oil2...

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Kelly's Chicken Fettuccini Fernando
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Kelly’s Chicken Fettuccini Fernando

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in large bite-sized pieces or strips1...

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Braised Chicken in Rosemary White Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Braised Chicken in Rosemary White Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 large onions, chopped1/4 cup olive oil2...

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Pork Chops with Applesauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Applesauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsgarlic powdersalt and peppercooking oil1 (20 ounce) cans applesauce1/2 cup white...

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Caribbean Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Caribbean Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 whole chicken breasts, halved1 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon...

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Pecan Coconut Crusted Fish
CoconutFishMain dish

Pecan Coconut Crusted Fish

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets ( fresh or thawed)1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Pasta With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
Main dishPastaPoultry

Pasta With Chicken Sausage and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli ( or broccoli rabe)1 lb penne pasta2 tablespoons water4 -5...

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Lu's Chicken Barley Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Lu’s Chicken Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, chopped2 stalks celery, chopped3 carrots, peeled and...

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Impressive Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Impressive Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup milk1/2 cup white wine1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons...

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Country Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Country Fried Steak

Ingredients: 1 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1/2 cup canola oil3/4 cup self-rising flour2 large...

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Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Grandma’s Szegendiner Gulyas

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups pork, cut in 1 inch cubes3 tablespoons lard or 3...

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Spinach Stuffed Turkey Roll Redone
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spinach Stuffed Turkey Roll Redone

Ingredients: 1/3 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup green onions, chopped, greens and all3 tablespoons...

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Chicken Thighs With Beans
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Thighs With Beans , Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, chopped into about 1-inch pieces8 large chicken thighs ( with...

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Buca Di Beppo Chicken Saltimbocca
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Buca Di Beppo Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) chicken breasts4 slices prosciutto ham1 tablespoon fresh sage3 ounces olive...

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Italian Skillet Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Skillet Chicken

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped4 boneless skinless...

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Chinese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chinese Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups hard chinese noodles, the fried crispy one that come in a...

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Hawaiian Pork
CasserolesMain dishPork

Hawaiian Pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs pork steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, fat...

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Easy Applesauce Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Applesauce Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 cups corn flakes, slightly crushed3 tablespoons onions, chopped1 1/2 lbs ground beef1...

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Moroccan Chicken With Dates
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moroccan Chicken With Dates

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 pieces chicken1 large onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 bay...

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Apricot Glazed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Apricot Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon olive oil2 cloves garlic,...

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Tenderloin Deluxe With Mushroom Sauce
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Tenderloin Deluxe With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter or 10 tablespoons unsalted margarine1/4 cup chopped scallions (...

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Horseradish Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Horseradish Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon seasoning salt...

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Salmon
Main dishPizzaSalmon

Salmon, Goat Cheese, Capers Pizza

Ingredients: 1 large ready-made pizza dough1/2 cup pizza sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup smoked...

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Red Pasta Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 small onions1 small green peppers, chopped1 -2 clove garlic1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Mexican Chip Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chip Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Chicken in Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken in Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ( I use thighs because they...

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Grilled Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops With Plum Dipping Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops With Plum Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon canola oil2 teaspoons garlic,...

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Easy Pasta Primavera
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Easy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta1 cup alfredo sauce ( LowFat version can be used...

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Classic Swiss Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Classic Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon canola oil1 1/2...

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Mccall's  Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini
Main dishPastaTurkey

Mccall’s Cooking School Turkey Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine3/4 cup flour3 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1...

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Chicken and Cheese Cannelloni
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Cheese Cannelloni

Ingredients: 1 (600 g) jars chunky tomato pasta sauce300 g ground chicken250 g smooth...

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Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions
BeefMain dishVegetables

Pepper Burgers With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 2 extra large sweet onions1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth or 1...

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Bourbon Pecan Pork Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Bourbon Pecan Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 lbs rolled pork loin roastsalt and pepper1/3 cup pecan...

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Healthy Creamy Kabocha (Pumpkin) Pasta
Main dishSpaghettiYam/sweet potato

Healthy Creamy Kabocha (Pumpkin) Pasta

Ingredients: 300 g spaghetti ( dry)1 pinch salt100 -200 ml water200 ml milk250 g...

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Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo

Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces sea scallops8 ounces...

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Pasta Foriana
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta Foriana

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil5 garlic cloves, minced3 -5 anchovy fillets (optional)1/2 cup walnuts,...

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Charmie's Meatloaf With Pineapple Topping
BeefGround beefMain dish

Charmie’s Meatloaf With Pineapple Topping

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup crushed Ritz crackers1/3 cup milk1/4 cup chopped...

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Beefy Taco Joes
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Taco Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, undiluted1 cup...

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