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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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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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Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 3 cups dry red wine3 tablespoons cognac3 shallots, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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CarrotsMain dishOne Dish meal

Osso Bucco

Ingredients: 1 sprig fresh rosemary1 dried bay leaves3 whole cloves4 veal shanks ( one...

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Lamb and Apricot Pilaf
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Lamb and Apricot Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped ( 2 cups)1 tablespoon olive oil5 tablespoons butter1 1/2...

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Spanish Chicken With Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spanish Chicken With Rice, Chicken for Almodovar

Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon butter2 pinches saffron threads1 1/2 cups white rice3...

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Wimpy Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Wimpy Burgers

Ingredients: 6 slices cooked bacon ( diced, remove from fat)1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 cup...

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Asian-Style Grilled Tofu
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Asian-Style Grilled Tofu

Ingredients: 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon ground...

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Applebee's Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken
CheeseMain dishPoultry

Applebee’s Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages monterey jack cheese1/2 cup butter,...

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Fontina Cheese and Red Sweet Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Fontina Cheese and Red Sweet Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( approximately 4 ounces each)fresh ground black...

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Boston Baked Scrod
FishMain dishSeafood

Boston Baked Scrod

Ingredients: 4 scrod fillets ( 6-8 ounces each)salt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons lemon...

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Beef and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup uncooked rice1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Onion Burgers in Mushroom Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Onion Burgers in Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, diced1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 (10 ounce)...

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Pescado En Salsa Verde (fish Fillets in Green Sauce)
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Pescado En Salsa Verde (fish Fillets in Green Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper fillets ( about 6 – 8 fillets)2/3 cup olive...

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Crafty Bergy's One Pan Beef Pasta
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Crafty Bergy’s One Pan Beef Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pasta ( your choice I prefer noodles, well drained)1 lb...

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Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Lemony Broccoli and Chickpea Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1/3 cup fresh lemon juice3/4 cup...

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Sanibel Island Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sanibel Island Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) packages saffron rice mix ( such as Mahatma saffron yellow...

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Southwestern Cheese and Pasta
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwestern Cheese and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1 cup green chili salsa ( salsa verde)1 (15 ounce)...

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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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Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Southern Pecan crusted Chicken with Mustard sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Bacon Wrapped Mexican Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Wrapped Mexican Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 8 hot dogs8 hot dog buns8 slices baconmayonnaise, as neededketchup, as neededmustard, as...

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Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle

Ingredients: 3/4 lb farfalle pasta or 3/4 lb bow tie pasta1/4 cup olive oil1...

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Pork Tenderloin with Merlot-Shallot Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin with Merlot-Shallot Sauce

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins ( about 1 lb each)1 tablespoon olive oil, divided1 tablespoon...

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Salisbury Steak and Gravy
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Salisbury Steak and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs ( can use seasoned bread crumbs)1...

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Bill Blass's Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bill Blass’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped celery1 onions, chopped3 tablespoons butter2 lbs ground sirloin1/2 lb ground...

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Mole con chica pollo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mole con chica pollo

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens1 bottle prepared mole1 can whole chili peppers1/4 lb cheddar cheese,...

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Savory Hamburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Savory Hamburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round or 2 lbs ground sirloin2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

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Chicken Jerusalem
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Jerusalem

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 1 1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons salad oil1/2...

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Deviled Swiss Steak
Beef steaksMain dishOne Dish meal

Deviled Swiss Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 2 x 3 inch pieces or...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Quick Pizza Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped onions1 tablespoon tomato...

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Fettuccine with Herbed Shrimp
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Fettuccine with Herbed Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 ounces peeled deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen6 ounces packaged dried fettuccine or...

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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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Yorkshire Sausages
Main dishMeatPork

Yorkshire Sausages

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup...

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Classic Quiche
CheeseEggsMain dish

Classic Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts6 slices bacon3 large eggs1 cup half-and-half1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 1/2...

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Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps
Main dishMeatPoultry

Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts ( cut in strips and seasoned with kosher salt)1...

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Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can van camp’s pork and beans4 pieces chicken ( thighs,...

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Autumn Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Autumn Couscous

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon...

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Texas Style Sliced Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Texas Style Sliced Steak

Ingredients: 4 lbs round steaks, 2 inch thick1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Greek Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Greek Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned large shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon course sea salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Quick "unstuffed" Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage and Beef
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick “unstuffed” Sweet-And-Sour Cabbage and Beef

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/4 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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Please Don't Hate Us Because We're Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Please Don’t Hate Us Because We’re Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked,boned and diced1/2 cup chicken broth ( I actually use...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Red Wine Steak

Ingredients: 1 sirloin steaks2 cups red wine2 teaspoons oregano1 tablespoon black pepper1 teaspoon salt2...

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Oven Glazed Caribbean Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven Glazed Caribbean Chicken

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons dark rum1 limes, juice...

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Birdie's King Ranch Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Birdie’s King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 lbs cooked chicken, boned and cut up into small pieces1 medium onions,...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard- Sauced Chicken And Vegetables

Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size strips1 tablespoon...

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Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Goat Cheese Turnovers with Tomato Coulis and Basil Puree

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2...

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Salmon Mushroom Quiche
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crusts1 tablespoon butter1 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced1...

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Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Pink Adobe Peanut Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips6 ounces bottles beer4 tablespoons molasses2...

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Lentil Sausage Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Lentil Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 large onions, sliced thin2 tablespoons olive oil6...

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Quick and tasty Minestrone
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Quick and tasty Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed3 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, diced1 (250...

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Szekely Goulash
Main dishPorkVegetables

Szekely Goulash

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean leg of pork or 1 1/2 lbs lean pork...

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Ww Thai Red Chicken Curry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ww Thai Red Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil2 onions, sliced1 garlic cloves, chopped2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes2...

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Chicken Curry With Apples
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Curry With Apples

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless...

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Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Citrus Macadamia Couscous with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned and peeled grilled shrimp1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon soy sauce1...

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Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced raw potatoes1 cup sliced celery3 cups diced cooked chicken2 1/2...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice (Oamc)

Ingredients: 4 -5 cups cooked rice1 lb ground beef3 slices bacon, cooked crisp and...

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My Secret  Stuffed Chicken Recipe
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

My Secret Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese2 diced roma tomatoes1...

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Pasta Puttanesca
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Puttanesca

Ingredients: diced tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 large garlic cloves, diced finely1 1/2...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, washed and trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2...

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Herbed Shrimp and Feta Pizza
Main dishPizzaShrimp

Herbed Shrimp and Feta Pizza

Ingredients: cooking spray1 tablespoon cornmeal1 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated pizza dough2 teaspoons olive oil2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Company Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers2 cloves garlic, minced3 teaspoons olive...

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