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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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Zucchini Lasagna Casserole (no Pasta)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Zucchini Lasagna Casserole (no Pasta)

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice2 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon buttersalt2 -3 large zucchinisalt1 lb...

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Potato Crust Quiche
Eggs/dairyMain dishNorth american

Potato Crust Quiche

Ingredients: 3 cups finely shredded potatoes3 tablespoons oil1 onions, grated1 cup grated cheese (...

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Quick chicken coq au vin
Chicken breastMain dishStews

Quick chicken coq au vin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 kg chicken fillets, cut into pieces200...

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Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 italian sweet sausage patties (1/2 lb.) or...

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Tortilla and Bean Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Tortilla and Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers or 1 1/2...

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Tibetan Noodles with Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tibetan Noodles with Vegetables

Ingredients: 3 red potatoes4 ounces bean thread noodles1/2 cup dried wood ear mushrooms1 onions,...

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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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Rigatoni in Woodsman's Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni in Woodsman’s Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1/4 lb sweet Italian sausage links, casing...

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Ferocious Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ferocious Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up into pieces1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup cornmeal3/4 cup floursaltblack pepper,...

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Vegetable Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Vegetable Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into thin strips2 carrots, pared and cut...

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Tofu Carrot Cacciatore
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Tofu Carrot Cacciatore

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, coarsely chopped ( 2 cups)1 large green...

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Emaw's Goulash
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Emaw’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 -4...

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Crazy  Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Crazy Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean beef or 8 ounces turkey1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars sliced...

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Beef and Macaroni
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Beef and Macaroni

Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions, Chopped2 tablespoons beef base1/3 cup celery, Chopped1 teaspoon dried parsley1/3...

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Breaded Chicken Fingers
AppetizersLow carbMain dish

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips ( or chicken tenders)1 eggs,...

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Flaherty's Signature Pot Roast
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Flaherty’s Signature Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless chuck roast or 2 -3 lbs english roast or...

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Turkey Patties Oriental
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Patties Oriental

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1 eggs3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon...

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Husband's Delight - Hungarian Style
BeefMain dishMeat

Husband’s Delight – Hungarian Style

Ingredients: 2 lbs round steaks, cut in 1/2 cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup onions,...

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Grilled Garlic Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Garlic Steak

Ingredients: 8 ounces steak ( I prefer New York Strips, 8 oz or larger)3...

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Pan Broiled Fillets
BeefMain dishPork

Pan Broiled Fillets

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt4 (4 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed,1 inch thick4 cloves...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

The Best Pork Meatball Ever

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 small onions, dice1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...

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Tomato Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Tomato Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped1/2...

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Mar Far Chicken
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Mar Far Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup soy sauce5 ounces fermented bean curd1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon...

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My Dad Swears My Sister Makes the Best Pork Chops in the World
Main dishPorkPork chops

My Dad Swears My Sister Makes the Best Pork Chops in the World

Ingredients: 1 lb pork chops1 1/2 cups flour1 tablespoon garlic powder1/2 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon...

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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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Orange Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Orange Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon peppercooking spray1/2...

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Chicken and Penne Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Penne Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -5 tablespoons olive oil ( or as needed0)6 boneless chicken breastssalt and...

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Citrus Chicken Pasta
CitrusMain dishPasta

Citrus Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ( as many as needed)1 lemons or 1 oranges or...

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One-Pot Chicken and Spaghetti
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

One-Pot Chicken and Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves1 cup onions ( chopped)2 cups celery ( chopped)1 cup...

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Grilled Chicken With Chili Corn Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Chili Corn Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup chicken stock1 red peppers, chopped1 green peppers,...

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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Autumn Two Potato Scallop
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Two Potato Scallop

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch...

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Picante Meatball Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Picante Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 1/2 cups picante sauce1 cup crushed tortilla chips1 eggs,...

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Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti and Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 (16 ounce) cans tomato...

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Shrimp Escabeche With Ginger-Grilled Pineapple
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Escabeche With Ginger-Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil12 large shrimp, shelled and deveinedfine sea saltground pepper1 medium...

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Wasabi Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Wasabi Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, made...

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Layered Mexicasserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Layered Mexicasserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green peppers2 1/2 cups...

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Grilled Shrimp With Tomato Jam (Moroccan)
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp With Tomato Jam (Moroccan)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup cider...

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Slum Gullian
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Slum Gullian

Ingredients: 1 slice round steaks1 can mushrooms1 chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers1 can...

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Tex Mex Meatloaf
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Tex Mex Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef4 eggs1 tablespoon salt3/4 cup quick oats1 cup chunky salsa3/4...

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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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Pork Parmesan With Pasta
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Pork Parmesan With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut in bite sized pieces1 eggs1 cup...

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Ham Chili Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Ham Chili Stew

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked ham ( cubed)1 red bell peppers ( chopped)1 medium onions...

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Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Keftedakia (Greek Mint and Ouzo Flavored Meatballs)

Ingredients: 2 slices home-made style bread, trimmed of crust and torn into small pieces1/4...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Layered Hamburger Bake

Ingredients: 6 ounces noodles1 lb hamburger1 cup onions, chopped1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce1...

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Maureen's Chicken Schnitzel-Lite
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Maureen’s Chicken Schnitzel-Lite

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt & freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons flour2...

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Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 red peppers, diced 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced...

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Ted's Pad Thai
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Ted’s Pad Thai

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs8...

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Exotic Chicken Salad
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Exotic Chicken Salad, Diabetic Fare With “normal” Subs

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken, shredded and boiled or 4 cups turkey1/2 teaspoon lemon juice...

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Long Grain riceMain dishRice

M’Juderah (Lebanese rice and lentils)

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked basmati rice1 cup brown lentils ( pick the stones out...

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Cashew Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cashew Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces1 tablespoon...

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Monterey Chicken Bake
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Monterey Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1-1/4 lbs.)1/2 cup mayonnaise3/4 cup...

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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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Battered Bite Size Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Battered Bite Size Steaks

Ingredients: 2 lbs steak, cut in bite size pieces1 cup Bisquick1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Chinese Beef and Broccoli
BeefBroccoliMain dish

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon dry sherry ( can substitute...

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Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 box fettuccine, cooked as directed1 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4...

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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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Aglio Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Aglio Olio (Garlic and Oil Pasta)

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine5 garlic cloves, minced fine1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/3 cup...

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"cuban" Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

“cuban” Burgers

Ingredients: 4 hamburger patties4 hamburger buns1/2 lb thinly sliced ham1/2 lb sliced cheese (...

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Tandoori Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons turmeric2...

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