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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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Hamburger Budget Stretch
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburger Budget Stretch

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger2 cups oatmeal1/4 cup onions, grated1 eggs Directions: Mix and season...

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Simple Italian Baked Lasagna
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Italian Baked Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles, cooked2 (16 ounce) jars meatless sauce1 lb ricotta cheese1/2...

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Quick Skillet Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Quick Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausages, casings removed1 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce3 cups uncooked...

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Bow Ties With Bacon
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Bacon

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced1 medium onions, finely chopped2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1...

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Chicken with Lemon Thyme Pesto
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Lemon Thyme Pesto

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs meaty chicken pieces ( breast bhalves, thighls, and drumsticks)salt and...

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Grilled Chipotle Marinated Pork Loin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Grilled Chipotle Marinated Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup onions, minced2 large garlic cloves, minced7 ounces chipotle...

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Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, sliced into thin crescents1 pinch sugar...

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Classic Quiche Lorraine
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced1 cup chopped yellow onions1 shallots, chopped1 tablespoon finely...

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Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white flour2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder3...

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Asian Sesame Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing (Vegetarian)
Main dishSaladsSpaghetti

Asian Sesame Noodle Salad With Peanut Dressing (Vegetarian)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter1/4 cup tamari ( or use soy sauce)1/3 cup...

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Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground pork1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Savory Stuffed Pork Chops Au Jus
Main dishPorkPork chops

Savory Stuffed Pork Chops Au Jus

Ingredients: 2 thick-cut pork chops1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon black pepper,...

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salsa soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

salsa soup

Ingredients: 1 large onions, chopped1 package shoestring carrots1 bag frozen white corn4 stalks celery...

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Easy  Pesto Alfredo  Fettuccini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained1 (1 lb) jar alfredo sauce1/4 cup...

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Stuffed Manicotti
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Manicotti

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 cup...

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Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets4 cups cauliflower florets2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 bunch green onions,...

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Zucchini and Feta with Penne
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Zucchini and Feta with Penne

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise...

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poblano-shrimp enchiladas
Main dishShellfishShrimp

poblano-shrimp enchiladas

Ingredients: 3/4 lb unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp5 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 large poblano peppers,...

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Pork Loin Chops With Garlic Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Loin Chops With Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 bonless pork loin chops, 1 1/2 in thicksalt and pepper2 teaspoons butter2...

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Weight Watchers Grandma's Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Weight Watchers Grandma’s Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons butter16 ounces ground turkey, cooked1...

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Potatoes and Onions
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes2 cups milk2 1/4 ounces grated parmesan cheese3 1/2 ounces gruyere...

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Nana's Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet
BeansMain dishPork

Nana’s Pork Chop and Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings4 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick2 tablespoons flourfresh...

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Nut Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Nut Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked short-grain rice1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils, thoroughly drained1/2 cup...

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Rinktum Ditty
Eggs/dairyMain dishNortheastern u.s.

Rinktum Ditty

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 small onions, chopped finely2 cups cooked tomatoes ( canned is...

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Oven Fried Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Fried Snapper

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs perch fillets1/2 cup oil3 cloves garlic,...

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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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Lisa's Deviled Chicken
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Lisa’s Deviled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup...

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Mushroom Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced5 celery ribs, sliced4 tablespoons butter6 cups small mushrooms or 6...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Savoury Steak and Onions

Ingredients: 500 g beef steaks ( I use cross-cut blade or topside)3 teaspoons mustard...

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Italian Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup Italian salad dressing1/4 cup lemon...

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Cornish Game Hens With Garlic Cloves and Onion
Main dishOnionsPoultry

Cornish Game Hens With Garlic Cloves and Onion

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens12 garlic cloves, peeled and ends cut1 white onions, cut in...

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Simple Teriyaki Steak Dinner
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Teriyaki Steak Dinner

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 medium bell peppers, coarsely chopped (...

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Chicken With Provencal Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Provencal Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Salmon With Bow Tie Pasta Lemon and Onion
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon With Bow Tie Pasta Lemon and Onion

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sour cream4 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon parsley, chopped4 salmon fillets1 tablespoon...

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Chesapeake Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chesapeake Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs whole chickens or 4 lbs chicken pieces ( Breasts work well...

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Ginger Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Ginger Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 teaspoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 2 ounces butter2 chicken breasts, cut in half2 onions, chopped2 minced garlic cloves1...

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BeefMain dishStews

Sukiyaki

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut in thin strips2 tablespoons cooking oil1/4 cup...

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Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced2 cups spaghetti sauce, bottled or homemade1 1/2 cups...

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Tortellini
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Tortellini, Mushroom, Olive, and Bleu Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 18 ounces cheese tortellini1/4 cup butter1 small onions, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/4...

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Porcupines in Mushroom Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Porcupines in Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 eggs1/4 cup onions, minced finely1/2-3/4 cup uncooked ricesalt and...

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Caramelized Grilled Pork
Main dishPorkPork chops

Caramelized Grilled Pork

Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops ( 1/4 inch thick)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup shallots, chopped1...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Brandy Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 -4 pork tenderloins2 green apples, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch thick...

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Pa Grange Easy Elegant Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pa Grange Easy Elegant Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces armour dried beef, slices4 -6 slices...

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Teresa's 10-Minute Seafood Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Teresa’s 10-Minute Seafood Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 lb raw deveined/peeled shrimp1/4 lb raw sea scallops or 1/4 lb bay...

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Yu Bo's Twice Cooked Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Yu Bo’s Twice Cooked Pork

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fresh pork belly2 inches fresh ginger, smashed1 scallions, smashed3/4 lb leeks,...

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Turkey-dilly Meatballs
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Turkey-dilly Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, divided1 large onions, finely chopped2 lbs...

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Rosemary Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Rosemary Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons breadcrumbs1 teaspoon dried rosemarycooking spray2 tablespoons...

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Princess Fresh Tuna Steak
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Princess Fresh Tuna Steak

Ingredients: 6 (7 ounce) tuna steaks2 lemons, juice ofsalt and pepper1 teaspoon mixed Italian...

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Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked orzo pasta1/3 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon...

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Mexican Chili Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Chili Skillet

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1/2 cup onions, minced1/4 cup green bell peppers, chopped1 fresh...

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Marinated Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Relish
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Marinated Salmon with Kiwi-Mango Relish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon black...

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Baked Chicken With Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken With Wine

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs chicken parts, rinsed and dried1/2 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and...

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Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Lime Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, center-cut ( about 1 inch thick, with skin)1...

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Iron Mike's White Sharp Cheddar N' Ham Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Iron Mike’s White Sharp Cheddar N’ Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup cooked cubed ham1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1...

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Cashew Chicken for Two
AsianLow cholesterolMain dish

Cashew Chicken for Two

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into...

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Special Meatloaf With Heinz 57 Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Special Meatloaf With Heinz 57 Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup...

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Lick the Plate Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lick the Plate Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon vinegar2 teaspoons sea salt...

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Salmon Steaks With Wasabi Mayonnaise
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Steaks With Wasabi Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 400 g salmon steaks1 tablespoon oilsalt and pepper1 teaspoon soy sauce1 tablespoon lemon...

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Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fettuccine with Ricotta and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine, whole wheat or 3/4 lb dried fettuccine1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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