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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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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 -3 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Mexican Tex-Mex Burrito Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTex Mex

Mexican Tex-Mex Burrito Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 flour tortillas1 (14 ounce) cans of drained pinto beans or 1...

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Penne Rosa
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Rosa

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box penne pasta1 lb boneless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) boxes...

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Beef Casserole and Dumplings
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Casserole and Dumplings

Ingredients: 800 g lean casserole steak ( I use topside)1 large onions3 carrots1 medium...

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Pork Milanese
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Milanese

Ingredients: 1 cup panko ( Japanese bread crumbs)1/2 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix2 large eggs6...

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Cindy's Stromboli
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Cindy’s Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) frozen bread dough ( thaw overnigh in fridge or 3...

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Crisp Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crisp Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 egg whites1/2 cup cornflour2 tablespoons water350 g chicken tenderloins ( I use...

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Flank Steak Sizzled Strips
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Flank Steak Sizzled Strips

Ingredients: 1 flank steaks, half frozen2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 large onions,...

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Brie  Burger
BeefMain dishTurkey

Brie Burger

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper4 slices brie cheese1 granny...

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Best and Easiest Pork Chops Ever
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Best and Easiest Pork Chops Ever

Ingredients: 6 pork chops6 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size chunks6 carrots, peeled...

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Fried Fish Tacos (For Krsi Sue)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOnions

Fried Fish Tacos (For Krsi Sue)

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh fish, cut in pieces or 1 lb fresh fish, chunks1...

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Chicken BBQ Pizza Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Chicken BBQ Pizza Pie

Ingredients: 2 pillsbury pie crusts ( from refrigerated section of your grocer)1 chicken breasts,...

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The Other "shrimp Cocktail"
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

The Other “shrimp Cocktail”

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs shrimp, preferly the medium ones2 bottles Clamato juice, cocktail or...

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Le Cirque's Penne With Artichokes and Cauliflower
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Le Cirque’s Penne With Artichokes and Cauliflower

Ingredients: 3 medium artichokes1/2 lemons, juice of1/4 lb pancetta, sliced thin and cubed3 cups...

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Gift Wrapped Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Gift Wrapped Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 -8 ounce) salmon fillets, Fresh King Salmon from Alaska if you...

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Thin-Crust Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Thin-Crust Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast ( the Fleischman’s Traditional Dry Yeast seems...

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Spring Has Sprung Salmon With Asparagus
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Spring Has Sprung Salmon With Asparagus

Ingredients: 6 new potatoes, washed and thinly sliced1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into...

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Lazy Woman's Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lazy Woman’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 lasagna noodles 1 lb ground beef 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Manwich...

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Microwaved Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Microwaved Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter2 cups breadcrumbs ( made from day old bread)1 -2 tablespoon...

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Naked Burrito
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Naked Burrito

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice1 (15 ounce) cans black beans or 1 (15 ounce)...

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Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 4 cups packed shredded napa cabbage1 green bell peppers, cut into thin 1...

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Grilled Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 flank steaks, 1/2 inch thick ( about 1 1/2 pounds)3 garlic cloves,...

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Sour Cream Chicken Paprika
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Sour Cream Chicken Paprika

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 tablespoons butter1...

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Linda's Marsala Pork and Pasta Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Linda’s Marsala Pork and Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, i used thinly cut1 large onions, sliced and pieces cut...

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Summer Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Summer Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed2 egg yolks2 teaspoons corn oil2 teaspoons water4...

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Tomato Pasta With Olives
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tomato Pasta With Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like penne)1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, sliced...

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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, rotini pasta (1/2 regular box) or 1/2 lb pasta...

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Easy Goulash
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can vegetable soup (...

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Ultimate No-Fail Lasagna
Ground beefLasagnaMain dish

Ultimate No-Fail Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs lean ground...

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Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla!
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Make Yourself a Dang Quesadilla!

Ingredients: 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ( jack is good...

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Campbell's Autumn Pork Chops
Eggs/dairyMain dishPork

Campbell’s Autumn Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lite olive oil4 pork chops ( 3/4-inch thick)1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Carnatzlach
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Carnatzlach, Rumanian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, grated1 large carrots, grated3 cloves garlic,...

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Roast Beef Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Roast Beef Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup roast beef, cooked and cubed1 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy1 (16...

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Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Garlicky Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Avocado Dipping Sauce

Ingredients: skewers ( wooden or metal)2 medium ripe Hass avocadoes ( sliced with skin...

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Saucy Herbed Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Saucy Herbed Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed1 tablespoon olive oil1 large green...

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Badazz Baked Beans
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Badazz Baked Beans, Beef and Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced1 small onions, chopped1 lb ground round, browned ( poetry...

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Pine Nut and Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Pine Nut and Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces fusilli or 8 ounces other spiral shaped pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry
CrabLunch/snacksMain dish

Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1...

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Main dishPastaVegetables

Venetian Pasta With Beans

Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped1 -1 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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"KILLER" Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

“KILLER” Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage ( I use Spicy Turkey sausage)1/2 lb ground beef...

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LasagnaMain dishPasta

Easy Cheese Lasagna(WW)

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce ( I use meatless)6 uncooked lasagna noodles1...

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Spicy Strawberry-raisin Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Strawberry-raisin Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice1/4 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon crushed red bell peppers2...

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Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Korean Skirt Steak- by Sookhee Pai of Arcadia, Ca

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon mirin2 chopped garlic cloves1 minced scallions1...

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Barbecued Sesame  Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecued Sesame Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 garlic cloves, chopped1/8...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 small green bell peppers, chopped1 (10...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

Baked Pasta Dish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped1 (6 ounce)...

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Michelle's Chicken Salad With Pecans
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Michelle’s Chicken Salad With Pecans

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastsgarlic saltlemon pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or to taste)1/2...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni  for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheeseburger Macaroni for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ( I used Contadina with roasted garlic)2...

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Chameleon Macaroni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chameleon Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or 2 cups other pastas8 slices bacon4 tablespoons...

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Hot
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Hot, Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumettes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup apricot preserves or 1/2 cup orange marmalade2 tablespoons rosemary, minced or...

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Main dishMeatPork

Pan-Fried Pork Chops With Onions

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) pork chops2 teaspoons creole seasoning1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Flaky Chicken Wraps
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Flaky Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix1 (16 1/3 ounce) cans...

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KARTOSHNIK - (Potato Cake)
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

KARTOSHNIK – (Potato Cake)

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced4 large eggs1/4 cup whipping cream3/4 teaspoon salt3/4...

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Easy Mushroom Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup4 -5...

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Artichoke Quiche
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Artichoke Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, well drained2 garlic cloves4 eggs3 -4 tablespoons...

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Jen's Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Jen’s Chicken

Ingredients: 4 thin chicken breastsItalian salad dressing1/2 cup chopped onions1 cup sliced mushrooms1 chopped...

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Pesto and Cheese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Pesto and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness1/2 cup boursin...

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Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Mushroom Orzo With Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced2 cups dry red wine2 cups canned...

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Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Potluck Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes orzo pasta1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 red bell peppers,...

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Creamy Summer Squash Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Summer Squash Casserole

Ingredients: 4 large summer squash6 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sour cream1 eggs1/2 teaspoon dried...

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