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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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Chicken Breasts in Tomatoes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts in Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 small onions,...

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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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Uncle Bill's Bulgarian Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Uncle Bill’s Bulgarian Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork, either sliced in strips or cubed2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Bowl

Ingredients: 3 cups dry fusilli2 teaspoons butter1 teaspoon olive oil1 onions, peeled and chopped1...

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Braised Red Cabbage
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, and Brats

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat2 tablespoons sugar1 small yellow onions, chopped4 cups shredded...

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Fettuccine With No-Cook Walnut Alfredo Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Fettuccine With No-Cook Walnut Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine pasta1/2 cup walnuts1 tablespoon fresh basil1 garlic cloves1/4 cup grated...

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Beef
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef, Vegetable and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: cooking spray ( 5 one-second sprays per serving)2 medium tomatoes, sliced2 medium zucchini,...

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Kumquat's Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Kumquat’s Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)

Ingredients: 1/2 red onions, diced8 ounces sourdough bread (toasted or day old) or 8...

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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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Jerk Chops with Island Salsa
Main dishPineapplePork

Jerk Chops with Island Salsa

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice2 tablespoons flour4 pork loin chops2 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Four Cheese Macaroni Supreme Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Four Cheese Macaroni Supreme Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles1/3 cup butter1/4 cup flour2 cups half-and-half creamsalt1...

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I Love Salmon Loaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

I Love Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can red salmon, drained into a measuring cup1 (8 ounce)...

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Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked and diced1 (32 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Lemon Turkey Breast
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Lemon Turkey Breast

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast cutlets2 teaspoons lemon pepper2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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Spaghetti Pizza
Main dishPizzaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti noodleswater, to cook noodles2 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup...

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Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie
Main dishSavory piesSide dishes

Spinach-Alfredo Pasta Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared alfredo sauce1 1/2 cups angel hair pasta3/4 cup small curd...

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Tasty Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tasty Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground round or 2 lbs plain old ground beef2 eggs1 (6...

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Heavenly Pizza Dough
Main dishPizzaPoultry

Heavenly Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups beer ( non-alcoholic if desired)1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon honey2...

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Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves3 green onions, sliced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage1 tablespoon oil3 medium yellow...

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Peachy Tender Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Peachy Tender Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 (29 ounce) canned peach halves6 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1 (3 ounce)...

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Quick Sweet and Sour Beef
Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Quick Sweet and Sour Beef

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless sirloin steaks2 teaspoons oil1/4 teaspoon ginger1 clove garlic, chopped fine1/2...

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Ukrainian Borscht
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients: 1 link sausage, diced1 onions, chopped1 cup peas1 garlic cloves, peeled and finely...

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Salmon Steaks with Wine Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Salmon Steaks with Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces salmon steaks ( fresh or frozen)2 teaspoons cooking oil1 tablespoon butter...

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Chicken   Enchiladas
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1...

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Chicken Biryani II
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Biryani II

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil3 medium onions, chopped fine2 cloves garlic, chopped1 ounce fresh...

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Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 1to1 1/4 lbs)4 slices bacon, cooked...

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Mom's Rouladen
BeefMain dishMeat

Mom’s Rouladen

Ingredients: 4 large beef cutlets, approx. 6 oz. each2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken and Dumplings, Grandma Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 -4 lbs chicken pieces1 small onions, chopped2 celery ribs,...

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Vegetarian Nut Loaf
CarrotsMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Nut Loaf

Ingredients: 8 cups carrots, pulp or 8 cups carrots, finely grated1 cup fresh lima...

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Pesto Pork
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pesto Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs single boneless center cut pork loin roast1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Kid-Friendly Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Kid-Friendly Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb pork chops1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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Easy Hamburger  Stroganoff
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8 ounce) cans cream of...

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Tuna Burgers
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Burgers

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained1/4 cup onions, diced1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grilled Chicken in a Different Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chili sauce3/4 cup red wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2...

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Mediterranean Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray2 whole bone-in skinless chicken breasts, 2 pounds total,cut into...

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Fontina Topped Chicken Cutlets With Couscous
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fontina Topped Chicken Cutlets With Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced6 ounces baby spinach1 teaspoon italian seasoning12...

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Pot Roast with Port (Stove Top)
Low carbLow sodiumMain dish

Pot Roast with Port (Stove Top)

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup tawny port1...

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Teriyaki Chicken Toss With Spaghettini Pasta
ChickenCondimentsetc.

Teriyaki Chicken Toss With Spaghettini Pasta

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 teaspoon seasoning ( I use...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Beetroot Risotto

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely choppedolive oil1 lb arborio rice1 lb beetroots, fresh,peeled and grated4...

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Kate's Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Kate’s Easy Chicken Pizza Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 prebaked thin crust pizza dough ( preferably cheese flavored)1 container store made...

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Quick Chicken and Barley Stew
Main dishPastarice and grains

Quick Chicken and Barley Stew

Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Chicken Linguine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Chicken Linguine

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed or cut into...

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Monterey Chicken Rolls
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Monterey Chicken Rolls

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

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Divan

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon curry powder1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded20 ounces frozen broccoli1...

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Thai Tofu With Zucchini
Main dishSoy/tofuSquash

Thai Tofu With Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper and Lime

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided1 (12 ounce) packages extra firm tofu, drained patted...

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Rice Pizza
Long Grain riceMain dishPizza

Rice Pizza

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice ( about 1 c. raw)2 cups shredded cheese,...

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Steak with Onion Gravy
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak with Onion Gravy

Ingredients: 6 cubed steaks ( or round steak, cut in pieces)1 cup flour1 tablespoon...

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Beef Tenderloin with Port-Rosemary Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin with Port-Rosemary Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup minced shallots2 cups dry red wine1 1/2 cups...

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Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)
ChickenMain dishSalads

Blackened Chicken Breasts With Marinated Cucumber (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground...

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Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishRice

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1/4-1/2 ounce dry onion soup...

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Summer Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Summer Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 cup sour cream1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes dry onion...

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Pork Chop Dinner Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chop Dinner Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) packages loose-pack frozen green beans, thawed4 cups sliced peeled potatoes1...

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Chicken Fried Rice II
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Chicken Fried Rice II

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, diced, cooked1 tablespoon soy sauce1 cup long grain rice, uncooked1/3...

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Smothered Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Smothered Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lbs fryer, cut up1 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)
AppetizersMain dishYam/sweet potato

Mediterranean Latkes (Savory Pancakes)

Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 garlic cloves, minced very fine1/2...

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Chicken Continental
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Chicken Continental

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 1/3 cups flour1/4 cup butter2...

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Yummy 7 Layer Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Yummy 7 Layer Salad

Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into pieces1 cucumbers, seeded and sliced1...

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Deep Dish "pizza"
Main dishMeatPizza

Deep Dish “pizza”

Ingredients: 1 lb chopped meat, cooked and drained8 Pillsbury Grands refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, Homestyle1...

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