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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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Grilled Cumin Marinated Swordfish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Grilled Cumin Marinated Swordfish

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin2...

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Fabulous Hot Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Fabulous Hot Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup eggplants, cubed1 cup zucchini, cubed1 cup green peppers, cubed1 cup tomatoes,...

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Turkey and Potato Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey and Potato Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 cup diced onions1 (4 ounce) cans green chilies1 (1...

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Chile Macaroni Con Queso Style
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chile Macaroni Con Queso Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes ( with...

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Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Zesty Italian Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 4 -5 chicken breast halves1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1 cup uncooked rice1 (16...

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Kiwi Steak
BeefFruitMain dish

Kiwi Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin tip steaks or 1 lb round steaks or 1 lb...

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Calico Beans
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Calico Beans

Ingredients: 1 onions1 -4 garlic cloves1/2-1 lb ground beef1 (24 ounce) cans baked beans...

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Spring Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spring Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and...

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Aye Mami! Chicken Tortilla Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Aye Mami! Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 1 onions1 teaspoon corn oil2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder1 teaspoon ground cumin2...

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Cheddar Crab Quiche
CheeseCrabMain dish

Cheddar Crab Quiche

Ingredients: 12 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed1 (6 ounce) cans white crab meat, drained...

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Fabulous Grilled Chicken Spiedini
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fabulous Grilled Chicken Spiedini

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan...

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A Different Chicken Pot Pie (for the freezer)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

A Different Chicken Pot Pie (for the freezer)

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs2...

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Chicken Simmered in Red Chile Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Simmered in Red Chile Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter2 dried red chilies...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Upside Down Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Bacon Cheeseburger Upside Down Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, quartered, sliced1 bell peppers, cut into bite-sized...

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Red Chile Pork Tacos With Caramelized Onions
Main dishPorkPork loins

Red Chile Pork Tacos With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder1 teaspoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 lb pork...

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Red Snapper Escovitch
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Red Snapper Escovitch

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Indonesian Spiced Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons oil1 large onions, chopped1 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped1/2...

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Marvelous Minestrone Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Marvelous Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions ( for about 1 cup chopped)2 celery...

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Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple-Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pineapple preserves1/3 cup apricot preserves1/4 cup coarse-ground mustard15 -17 large unpeeled...

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Kolkata Chilli Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kolkata Chilli Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or 4 tablespoons peanut oil2 medium Spanish onions, finely...

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Curried Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Curried Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chickens, roasted and fine diced ( or equivalent amount of...

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Mediterranean Chicken for Two
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mediterranean Chicken for Two

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts2 ounces herbed feta cheese, crumbled2 tablespoons black olives, chopped4...

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Carol Allen's Meat
BeefGround beefMain dish

Carol Allen’s Meat

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1...

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Jodis' Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jodis’ Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1/2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Simple Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Ingredients: 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons soy...

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Parisian Chicken and Pasta
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Parisian Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups chicken broth1 tablespoon...

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Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Turkey Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup raw white rice2 cups water2 cups cut-up, cooked turkey...

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Dad's Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dad’s Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic

Ingredients: 1 steak, per serving your preferred cut and size ( defrosted if frozen,...

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Shrimp in Cantaloupe With Orzo Pasta
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp in Cantaloupe With Orzo Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground, divided1/2 lb baby shrimp,...

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Baked Chicken in Cheese Mushroom Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken in Cheese Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cleaned1/2 lb mushrooms, cleaned and...

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Beef Short Ribs Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Beef Short Ribs Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs short rib of beef, cut into 2 pieces3 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Lil' Shanny's Spaghetti
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Lil’ Shanny’s Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes spaghetti1 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Creamy Basil Sauce
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Creamy Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk1/8 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Ingredients: 3/4 lb smoked ham2 1/4 teaspoons flour1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup...

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Turkey Breast with Orange-Raspberry Glaze
Main dishRaspberriesTurkey

Turkey Breast with Orange-Raspberry Glaze

Ingredients: 5 -5 1/2 lbs turkey breast, skinned and boned1 cup orange juice1 teaspoon...

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Spinach Flan
< 4 hoursMain dishVegetables

Spinach Flan

Ingredients: 175 g wholemeal self-rising floursalt75 g butter450 g fresh and baby spinach leaves1...

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Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled egg tortellini1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets1...

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Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Old Fashioned Tuna Croquettes

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna, drain3 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup...

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Black Bean and Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Black Bean and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1 red bell peppers, diced3 carrots, diced2 (15...

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Sesame Tofu
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Sesame Tofu

Ingredients: 14 ounces extra firm tofu1/4 cup cornstarch, for dustingcanola oil ( for frying)1/2...

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Quick Summer Shrimp Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Quick Summer Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb baby shrimp1 package elbow macaroni2 roma tomatoes, diced2 green onions, diced1...

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Yes
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Yes,it’s Another Tuna Casserole Recipe

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water ( drained)1 1/2 cups leftover white...

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Easy Mediterranean Pizza
CheeseMain dishPizza

Easy Mediterranean Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pre-made prepared pizza crust1 cup pesto sauce ( use bottled or make...

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Mushroom and Garlic Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Mushroom and Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 14 ounces refrigerated prepared pizza crust ( I used Pillsbury)3 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Chicken Taco Burgers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 packet taco seasoning4 slices monterey jack cheesesour creamsalsahamburger buns...

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Chili Cheese Pie
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy cornbread mix1 eggs3 teaspoons sugar1/2 cup milk1...

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Farfalle With Broccoli and Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Farfalle With Broccoli and Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausages1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1...

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Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray
Main dishPastaStews

Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 3/4 lb Italian sausage1/2 lb ham steaks, diced1/4 lb pepperoni, diced15 ounces diced...

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Broil a Perfect Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broil a Perfect Steak

Ingredients: 2 steakskosher saltfresh coarse ground black pepperolive oil Directions: ADDITIONAL ITEMS – Cast...

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Rachael Ray's Honey-And-Lemon Marinated Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Rachael Ray’s Honey-And-Lemon Marinated Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons, juice and zest of, large3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped1...

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Salmon With Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon With Pomegranate-Avocado Salsa

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon saltpomegranate seeds, from one pomegranate3...

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Grilled Pork with Salsa
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Pork with Salsa

Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried...

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Chicken Pontalba
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Pontalba

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, plus1/2 cup butter3/4 teaspoon salt1 dash pepperwater, for poaching8 boneless...

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Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 12 cups chicken broth1 de-boned rotisserie roasted deli chicken, chopped1 chopped onions2 (4...

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Macaroni Cheese Deluxe
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni Cheese Deluxe

Ingredients: 250 g macaroni50 g butter50 g plain flour600 ml milk100 ml double cream100...

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Red Onion and Honey Mustard Barbecued Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Red Onion and Honey Mustard Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 red onions, chopped1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (...

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Barbecued Fish Steaks
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Barbecued Fish Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon fillets ( or steaks)1/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon spice world...

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Penne With Roasted Chicken and Radicchio
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Roasted Chicken and Radicchio

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat penne1 head radicchio, torn into 1 inch pieces1/2 cup...

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Turkey Tostadas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers2...

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Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)
Main dishPastaRice

Easy Indonesian Fried Rice (Bumbu Nasi Goreng)

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups cooked rice, cooled ( any kind, I like Jasmine)3 tablespoons...

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