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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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Tofu Steak
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu Steak

Ingredients: 600 g tofu2 minced garlic clovesplain flour, for dusting2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and...

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Oven Fried Spicy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2...

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Summer Garden Soup
Low proteinMain dishSoups & stews

Summer Garden Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 cups water3 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped2...

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Meatloaf With Potato Topping
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf With Potato Topping

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil3 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 carrots, diced1 stalk...

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Way Too Easy Sesame Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Way Too Easy Sesame Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 4 -6 thin fish fillets2 teaspoons oil1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons sesame seeds...

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Gingered Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Gingered Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets1 tablespoon oil12 ounces boneless chicken breast halves, cut into...

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Courtney's Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
CheeseMain dishPasta

Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pasta ( I had rotini on hand, but any...

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Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Avocado Ranch Burgers With Smoked Cheddar

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dip mix1 lb lean ground beef1/3 cup minced...

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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves3 cups chicken broth1 carrots, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves1/2 onions1...

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Fantastic Skillet Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
BeefMain dishPasta

Fantastic Skillet Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon dark sesame oil1 -2 tablespoon peanut oil1 tablespoon minced fresh...

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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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Curry Couscous
AfricanMain dishSide dishes

Curry Couscous

Ingredients: 9 ounces quick-cooking couscous11 fluid ounces vegetable stock2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves,...

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Crispy Top and Bottom Fresh Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Crispy Top and Bottom Fresh Salmon

Ingredients: 2 large salmon fillets, thickest parts, with skin on, cut into serving sized...

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Unlikely Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Unlikely Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/3 cup all-fruit...

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Summer Pasta With Corn
CornMain dishPasta

Summer Pasta With Corn, Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients: 2 ears corn ( steamed or grilled)1 lb firm ripe tomatoes, peeled if...

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Warm Tuna Rolls
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Warm Tuna Rolls

Ingredients: 4 sesame-seed kaiser rolls, split2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed...

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Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings
Beef roastMain dishStews

Beef Hot Pot With Herb Dumplings

Ingredients: 30 g butter2 tablespoons olive oil8 onions ( eshalots or baby onions peeled)200...

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Walnut and Herb Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Walnut and Herb Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves3/4...

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Broiled Chicken With Fettuccine Earl's
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Broiled Chicken With Fettuccine Earl’s

Ingredients: 3/4 cup tomatoes, vine ripened, julienned1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, thinly...

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Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguineolive oil, to taste6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup basil, firmly...

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Chicken and Mushroom Goulash With Gnocchi
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Mushroom Goulash With Gnocchi

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground chicken1 cup chicken broth1 cup tomato sauce1/2...

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Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Very Easy Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti ( or any other type of pasta)4 -5 cups diced...

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Chicken Enchiladas
CheeseMain dishPoultry

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 16 ounces sour cream, divided4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded4 ounces monterey jack cheese,...

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Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts With New Potatoes
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts With New Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Oven Beef Stroganoff
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Oven Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs round steaks, 1/2-inch strips1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Easy and Delicious Baked Salmon Steaks (Low Carb)
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Easy and Delicious Baked Salmon Steaks (Low Carb)

Ingredients: 2 salmon steaks ( about 1-inch thick)1/3 cup lemon juice ( fresh or...

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Beef With Broccoli
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef With Broccoli

Ingredients: 2/3 lb flank steaks1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry1/2 teaspoon...

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Cabbage Roll Bake
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Cabbage Roll Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked ground turkey breast1 1/2 lbs cabbage, all varieties, chopped14 1/2...

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Ultimate Greek Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
Main dishSaladsVegetables

Ultimate Greek Salad With Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers1 green bell peppers2 cups cherry tomatoes2 cucumbers2 red onions1/2...

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Mediterranean Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tapenade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mediterranean Chicken Breasts With Avocado Tapenade

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon grated lemon peel5 tablespoons fresh lemon...

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Reuben Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Reuben Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free thousand island salad dressing1 cup fat free sour cream1...

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Outback Cyclone Pasta (Copycat)
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Outback Cyclone Pasta (Copycat)

Ingredients: 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes1 cup shiitake mushrooms1 onions1 (16 ounce) jars alfredo sauce,...

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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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Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts8 slices bacon2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Pork Loin Roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless pork loin roast, to 6 pounds1 cup plum jam1/3 cup...

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Pan-Seared Tuna With Ginger-Shiitake Cream Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Pan-Seared Tuna With Ginger-Shiitake Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, 6-ounces each, 1-inch thick2 tablespoons peanut oil3 tablespoons...

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Pistachio-Crusted Pork With Plum Sauce and Fried Leeks
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pistachio-Crusted Pork With Plum Sauce and Fried Leeks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken stock1/3 cup oyster sauce1/3 cup plum sauce1/4 cup mirin1/4 cup...

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Chipotle Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chipotle Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) rotisserie-cooked chicken, at room temperature1 medium white onions, choppedblack beans,...

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs - Copycat
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Lettuce Wraps Like Pf Changs – Copycat

Ingredients: 8 dried shiitake mushrooms or 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms1 teaspoon cornstarch1 teaspoon soy...

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Simple Marinara Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Simple Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 (15...

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Fiesta Black Bean Quesadillas
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Fiesta Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes3 tablespoons chopped red onions1 teaspoon minced jalapenos ( or...

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Boureki
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Boureki

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...

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Cinnamon Chile Crusted Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Cinnamon Chile Crusted Steak

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 dried oregano leaves1...

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Tinga
Main dishMeatPoultry

Tinga

Ingredients: 2 1/2 shredded cooked chicken breasts1 thinly sliced onions1 garlic cloves, finely sliced...

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Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Southwest Lasagna

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney...

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Pastitsio
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Pastitsio

Ingredients: 6 ounces elbow macaroni ( 1 1/2 cups)1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup parmesan cheese,...

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Pork Loin Chops Cacciatore Style
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Loin Chops Cacciatore Style

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika2 pork loin chops3 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, peeled...

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Cornbread Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cornbread Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 large corn muffins, crumbled by hand ( 2 to 3 cups)1/2 lb...

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FishMain dishPasta

Sicilian-Style Sardine Pasta With Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves1...

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Super Turkey Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishTurkey

Super Turkey Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, shredded1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded1/2 cup onions,...

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Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
CasserolesMain dishPork chops

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 small apples, peeled, cored and diced1 small onions, chopped1 teaspoon salt2 cups...

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Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Tossed in Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined3 tablespoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon...

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Well-Done Hamburgers on a Charcoal Grill
BeefMain dishTurkey

Well-Done Hamburgers on a Charcoal Grill

Ingredients: 1 slice good quality white bread, crust removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces2...

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Herbed Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Herbed Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons reduced sodium...

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Corn and Tomatoes Tart
CornMain dishSavory pies

Corn and Tomatoes Tart

Ingredients: 2 large eggs2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese ( or mixture of cheddar...

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Salmon Marinade
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Marinade

Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice1 tablespoon honey1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons minced gingerroot1 garlic...

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Easy Shake 'n Bake Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Shake ‘n Bake Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packets Shake-and-Bake1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 eggs1 small onions, chopped...

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Potato and Beef Kebba
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Potato and Beef Kebba

Ingredients: 1 lb boiled potatoes2 eggs1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1 lb ground beef1/2 cup almonds1/4...

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Easy 5 Star Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy 5 Star Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup vinegar1/2 cup brown sugar1/3 cup...

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Beefy Bean Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Bean Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup chopped white onions1 (28 ounce) cans baked beans...

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