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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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My Pastitsio
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

My Pastitsio

Ingredients: 1 lb lean but good quality ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions4 cloves garlic,...

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Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti, pasta ( uncooked)3 teaspoons salt1/2 cup reserved pasta water7 tablespoons...

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Simple but Sensational Spinach and Feta Quiche
BreakfastCheeseMain dish

Simple but Sensational Spinach and Feta Quiche

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie dough or 1 frozen pie crusts4 ounces muenster cheese, in...

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Lebanese Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Lebanese Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur wheat2 cups coarsely chopped onions1 lb extra lean ground beef...

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Cheese and Chile Rice
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheese and Chile Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice2 cups sour cream1 (7 ounce) cans diced green...

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Spaghetti with Olive Oil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic and Chillies

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves garlic, chopped2 hot red chilies, seeds...

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Lissa's Smothered Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lissa’s Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breastssaltblack pepper1/2 small onions, sliced1/2 small green peppers,...

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Broccoli Cornbread Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Broccoli Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/2 ounce) boxes corn muffin mix4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons...

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Baked Beans 1998
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Baked Beans 1998

Ingredients: 42 ounces heinz pork and beans in tomato sauce1/2 medium green peppers, finely...

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Smoked Chicken And Salsa Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Smoked Chicken And Salsa Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded lettuce2 cups shredded smoked chicken1 (4 ounce) cans diced green...

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Scottish Fish Cakes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Scottish Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 potatoes, peeled and boiled1/2 lb salmon fillets, diced1/2 lb cod, fillet...

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Red Cabbage
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Red Cabbage, Apple and Caraway Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 large onions3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced4...

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Shrimp with Honey Cream Sauce
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp with Honey Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 teaspoons chopped shallots1/2...

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Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup
Main dishShrimpSoups & stews

Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth1 cup bottled clam juice1 tablespoon fish sauce2...

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The Best Meatballs Ever!
BeefGround beefMain dish

The Best Meatballs Ever!

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 cup onions, chopped1 large eggs1/2 cup...

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Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1 eggs1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup crushed corn...

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Salmon Balls
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Balls

Ingredients: 3 potatoes1/2 cup long grain rice1/2 cup rolled oats1 (415 g) cans red...

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Easy Beef Ragout
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Easy Beef Ragout

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2...

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Meatballs in Broth
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Meatballs in Broth

Ingredients: 400 g ground beef ( Mince)1/2 cup breadcrumbs1 teaspoon prepared garlic, from jar...

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Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened1 medium sweet onions, sliced and...

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Easy Southwestern Stroganoff
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Southwestern Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup water1 (16 ounce) jars thick & chunky salsa2...

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Turkey or Beef filling for burritos
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Turkey or Beef filling for burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or beef if you prefer)1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt

Ingredients: 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 medium onions, chopped12 ounces...

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Bare Cupboards Dinner Party Casseroles
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Bare Cupboards Dinner Party Casseroles

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola...

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Almond Zucchini Burritos
Main dishSquashVegetables

Almond Zucchini Burritos

Ingredients: 6 flour tortillas3 cups julienned zucchini ( matchstick size)1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon...

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My Stir Fry
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

My Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 (36 g) envelopes dry onion soup mix2 cups water2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1...

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Great Northwest Smoked Salmon Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Great Northwest Smoked Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried linguine8 ounces smoked salmon ( my favorite is alder smoked...

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Baked Potato Gnocchi
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Baked Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 cups cooked riced potatoes3 tablespoons butter1 dash salt and pepper1...

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Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle

Ingredients: 3/4 lb farfalle pasta or 3/4 lb bow tie pasta1/4 cup olive oil1...

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Beef Tenderloin With Burgundy Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin With Burgundy Sauce

Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin fillets, sliced 1 in. thick3 -4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 lb...

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Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crazy Mother-In-Law Pleaser Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 bone in skinless chicken breasts2 (10 2/3 ounce) cans cream of...

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Erin's Wild Rice Soup
Main dishRiceSoups & stews

Erin’s Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced onions1/2 cup flour3 cups chicken broth2 cups cooked...

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Lasagna the Quick and Easy Way!
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna the Quick and Easy Way!

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes lasagna noodles1 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce, meat, flavored...

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Chicken Parisien
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Parisien

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch chunks1/2 cup sliced onions1/4...

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Easy Shrimp Pie
Main dishSavory piesShrimp

Easy Shrimp Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked shrimp, diced1 cup frozen peas1/4 cup green onions or...

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Blue Cheese Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Blue Cheese Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups half-and-half4 tablespoons butter1 head garlic, chopped1 small onions, chopped1/3-1/2 cup crumbled...

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Penne with Caramelized Onions and Fontina
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne with Caramelized Onions and Fontina

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 onions, sliced ( l lb approx)1/2 teaspoon dried sage1/2...

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A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!
CasserolesMain dishPizza

A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/3 cup finely chopped...

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Bahama-Mama Pork Chops or Chicken
Main dishPineapplePork

Bahama-Mama Pork Chops or Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks ( or crushed will work, too)1 tablespoon...

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Fettuccine With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Fettuccine With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 3 large red peppers ( or 2 cups jarred roasted red peppers)1/2 cup...

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Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2...

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Fajita Quesadillas
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Fajita Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb chicken breasts, marinatedchopped garlic ( in...

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Hot Pizza Toss
Main dishPastarice and grains

Hot Pizza Toss

Ingredients: 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked3 cups about 28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce1 cup...

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Pork Chops Italiano
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Italiano

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops with bone ( 3/4 inch thick)1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons...

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Baked Salmon With Caper Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Baked Salmon With Caper Sauce

Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks, about 1 1/2 inches thick1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup...

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Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend ( I use...

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shrimp soba noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

shrimp soba noodles

Ingredients: 6 ounces soba noodles3/4 cup chicken stock2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Peppered Grilled Basil Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Peppered Grilled Basil Chicken

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/3 cup...

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Spring Chicken Scaloppine
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spring Chicken Scaloppine

Ingredients: 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter1/2...

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Natchitoches Meat Pies
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon bacon fat1/2 lb ground beef1 1/2 lbs ground pork3...

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Grilled Scallops With Cashew - Cucumber Relish
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Grilled Scallops With Cashew – Cucumber Relish

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, diced1/2 cup cashews, chopped1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Cream-Style Red Beans and Rice
BeansMain dishOne Dish meal

Cream-Style Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped green bell peppers1...

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Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut in bite-sized pieces4...

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ChickenMain dishPineapple

Awesome! Hawaiian Haystacks

Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter ( 1/4 lb optional)1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 quarts milk2...

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Smoked Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Smoked Pork Tenderloin With Green Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloinsolive oilthyme1 1/2 tablespoons hickory chips1 large egg yolks1 tablespoon...

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Meal in a dish
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal in a dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped mushrooms1 teaspoon saltfresh ground...

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Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rosemary-Merlot Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped onions3/4 cup beef broth3/4 cup merlot or 3/4 cup...

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Orange Pork Chops for 2
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Orange Pork Chops for 2

Ingredients: 2 pork chops, trimmed1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 sweet potatoes or 1...

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Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (4 5/8 ounce) boxes taco shells1 (15 1/2...

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Spam and Noodles Romanoff
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spam and Noodles Romanoff

Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese1 cup sour cream2 cups egg noodles1 can Spam2 tablespoons...

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