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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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Blackened Baked Chicken
< 4 hoursFor 1 or 2Main dish

Blackened Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cajun’s choice blackened spices ( or cajun spice...

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Diabetic Herb Roasted Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Diabetic Herb Roasted Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 scallions, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Finallywroteitdown Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Finallywroteitdown Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken ( I like a combination of roasted light and...

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Spaghetti Aglio
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Aglio, Burro Ed Olio, Con Le Olive

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 garlic cloves, finely minced1 pinch fresh marjoram,...

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Crazy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crazy Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise ( or anything you wish to flavor the chicken)4 boneless...

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Chicken Taco Wraps for Oamc
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Taco Wraps for Oamc

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded4 cups water2 cups salsa...

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Ultimate Pizza Sauce
Main dishPizzaSauces

Ultimate Pizza Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup celery, chopped1 garlic...

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Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs2 heaping tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning ( or a little regular...

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Sausage Crescent Breakfast Casserole
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Sausage Crescent Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage2 eggs2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent...

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Gnocchi With Butternut Squash (squacchi Perhaps!)
Main dishOne Dish mealSquash

Gnocchi With Butternut Squash (squacchi Perhaps!)

Ingredients: 1 lb butternut squash, peeled deseeded and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (...

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Romano's Macaroni Grill Penne Rustica
Main dishPenneShrimp

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Penne Rustica

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dill1 teaspoon chopped...

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Sausage and Roast Pepper Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage and Roast Pepper Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 large red peppers2 large yellow peppers2 medium onions, cut into 1/2 inch...

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Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake
BeansMain dishPoultry

Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 cups shredded...

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Baked  Mostaccioli Florentine
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Baked Mostaccioli Florentine

Ingredients: 3 cups mostaccioli pasta or 3 cups other pastas, uncooked3 cups spaghetti sauce1/2...

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Creamy Country Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Country Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups diced cooked chicken ( 1 lg. whole stewing chicken, stewed, the...

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Ginger-soy Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSoy/tofu

Ginger-soy Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu ( cut into 1 inch cubes)1 tablespoon sesame oil1...

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Polenta With Green Chiles and Cheese
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta With Green Chiles and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups milk1 cup water3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (quick cooking) or 3/4 cup...

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Hawaiian Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Hawaiian Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat, can pineapples ( chunked into small bite size pieces...

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Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts ( with bone)1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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Meat Sauce for Hot Dogs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meat Sauce for Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/4 cup water1/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8...

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Amazing Rib Eye Steaks With Marsala Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Amazing Rib Eye Steaks With Marsala Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs rib eye steakssalt and pepper1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons butter2 crushed...

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Best Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Best Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) canned mixed vegetables, drained1 (10 ounce) cans cream of...

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Cajun Spiced Shrimps
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Cajun Spiced Shrimps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs raw large shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs prawns, peeled and...

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Chicken and Red Pepper Stir Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Red Pepper Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 sweet red peppers1 oranges2 tablespoons chicken stock or...

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Beef Stroganoff (sauteed Steak in Sour-cream Sauce)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Stroganoff (sauteed Steak in Sour-cream Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, slightly frozen1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Tropical Turkey Tenderloins
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Tropical Turkey Tenderloins

Ingredients: 2 lbs turkey tenderloins ( 2 Steaks)1/4 cup mangoes, Cut Into Small Cubes1/4...

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Creamy Chicken Marsala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 shallots, minced1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4...

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Diabetic Turkey Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Diabetic Turkey Patties

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast1 small onions, chopped1/4 cup egg substitute2 tablespoons dry...

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Chicken
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Chicken, Corn and Lima Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 medium onions, diced1 green peppers, diced1 teaspoon dried thyme1...

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Carolyn's Stir-Fry Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Carolyn’s Stir-Fry Rice

Ingredients: 1 roll of pork sausage (we use Jimmy Dean-Sage) or 1 lb leftover...

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Middle Eastern Green Beans and Tomatoes
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Middle Eastern Green Beans and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, cooked according to package directions3 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Easy Cheesy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 sliced onions1 green peppers, slicedsalt and pepper4 slices...

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3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

3 Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas10 ounces enchilada sauce4 ounces cream cheese3/4 cup sour cream1/4 teaspoon...

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Breakfast Reubens
BeefBreakfastMain dish

Breakfast Reubens

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 large frozen hash browns...

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Devon Pork and Cider
ApplesMain dishPork

Devon Pork and Cider

Ingredients: 1 lb pork1/4 cup floursalt and pepper, to taste2 pinches cinnamon, to taste4...

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Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled1/2 cup canola oil6 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon hot...

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Mango Chicken Pita Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mango Chicken Pita Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages shredded coleslaw mix ( angel hair)1 granny smith apples,...

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Vietnamese Clay Pot Chicken
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Vietnamese Clay Pot Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thigh fillets, halved2 small yellow onions, quartered12 ounces baby bok...

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Spicy Chicken and Cornbread -  Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Chicken and Cornbread – Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into eight cubes2 tablespoons olive oil1 (1...

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Chorizo-potato Tostadas
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Chorizo-potato Tostadas

Ingredients: 24 ready to use tostadas2 medium potatoes, already cooked and diced in small...

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Chops N Apples in a Pan
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Chops N Apples in a Pan

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops, About 1 inch Thick1 onions, Chopped2 cups mushrooms, Sliced4...

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Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Shallot Burgers With Mustard-barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 shallots, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 lb lean ground beef...

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Diabetic Bottomless Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Diabetic Bottomless Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1/4 cup nonfat milk3 cups...

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Italian Chicken and Artichokes
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Italian Chicken and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, undrained2 garlic cloves, minced6 chicken breasts1...

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Curried Shrimp With Pineapple Salsa
Main dishPineappleShrimp

Curried Shrimp With Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 1/2 small pineapple1 small jalapenos, minced2 teaspoons cilantro, choppedsalt and pepper1 1/2 lbs...

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Potato Gnocchi
Main dishPastarice and grains

Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 lb hot potatoes, peeled, cubed, cooked and drained ( save cooking water)2...

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Chicken Scaloppine With Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Scaloppine With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves5 tablespoons sweet butter5 tablespoons olive oil1/2 lb...

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Hamburger Skillet Meal
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Skillet Meal

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon1 lb hamburger meat3 tablespoons onions, chopped1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon...

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Old Fashioned Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Old Fashioned Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup floursalt and pepper6 tablespoons butter1 (4 lb) chicken, cut up or...

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Fettuccine a La Ferrari
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fettuccine a La Ferrari

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta2 teaspoons butter1/2 ounce cognac1 cup whipping cream3 cups tomato...

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Camembert Topped Salmon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Camembert Topped Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (200 g) salmon fillets100 g camembert cheese, roughly chopped.2 shallots, sliced or...

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Salmon Patties With Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Patties With Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces of leftover salmon or 16 ounces canned salmon2 cups loosely packed...

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Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 3 carrots, peeled and sliced2 yellow squash, sliced1 onions, thinly sliced1 yellow bell...

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Simon and Garfunkel Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Simon and Garfunkel Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts1/2 cup butter8 slices mozzarella cheese1/4 teaspoon sage1/4 teaspoon rosemary1/4 teaspoon...

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Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne With Grilled Tuna and Crisp- Fried Capers

Ingredients: 1/3 cup capers1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/2 lbs tuna, cut into 1 inch...

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Garlic Potato Topped Stroganoff Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Garlic Potato Topped Stroganoff Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ( save half)1 1/2 cups frozen sliced...

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Rosemary Chicken - Low Carb
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Rosemary Chicken – Low Carb

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken pieces, bone-in skin on ( I usually buy all breasts,...

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Grandmas Cheddar Cheese Spaghetti
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Grandmas Cheddar Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti1/2 lb sharp to old cheddar cheese, cubed1 large onions, chopped1...

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Turkey Wraps With Mango and Curried Mayonnaise
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Wraps With Mango and Curried Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise2 teaspoons...

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Sour Cream and Stuffing Crusted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sour Cream and Stuffing Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts16 ounces sour cream4 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb...

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