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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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Low Carb Shepherd's Pie
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Low Carb Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 4 -6 pieces bacon, chopped2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup onions, choppedsalt and pepper1/4...

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Enchiladas De Zucchini
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Enchiladas De Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 dozen corn tortillas2 tablespoons oil1 lb ground beef1 yellow onions, minced2 -4...

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Pirate's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Pirate’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna ( or equal amount of chicken, beef...

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Pineapple Skillet Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Pineapple Skillet Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch cubes2 1/2 cups...

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Cajun Chicken Wraps
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon paprika12 ounces boneless skinless chicken...

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French Onion and Beef Strudel
BeefCheeseMain dish

French Onion and Beef Strudel

Ingredients: 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup margarine or 1/4...

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Scallops Dijon
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Scallops Dijon

Ingredients: 3/4 lb scallopscooking spray1/4 cup dry sherry3 tablespoons coarse grained Dijon mustard1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Creamy Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons butter, divided16 ounces sliced mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green onions1/4 cup minced...

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Hamburg Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hamburg Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin1/2 cup onions, chopped fine1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2/3 cup milk1/3...

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Garden Saute
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Garden Saute

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 cup sliced onions, separated into rings1 cup red bell...

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Indian Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Indian Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( with skin on)2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon cayenne powder16...

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Chicken Tetrazzini Family Style - OAMC
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Tetrazzini Family Style – OAMC

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces1 (8 ounce) jars...

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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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Garlic Chive Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Garlic Chive Chicken

Ingredients: 1 head garlic1 cup chicken broth1 lemons, zest of1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Meaty Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Meaty Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef6 ounces ground lean pork3/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic...

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Yucatecan Grilled Pork
Main dishMeatPork

Yucatecan Grilled Pork

Ingredients: 2 cups lime juice12 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1 tablespoon coarse salt4 lbs...

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Chicken and Sugar Snap Stir-fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Sugar Snap Stir-fry

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon ginger1/2-3/4 cup chicken broth, divided1/2 lb boneless skinless...

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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients: 1 fresh chicken3/4 cup buttermilk1 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (optional)1 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Broccoli, Pasta, and Pesto Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked fancy pasta2 cups diced ham or 2 cups pork or...

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Pizza Quiche
EggsMain dishSavory pies

Pizza Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie3 eggs1 cup...

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Sauerbraten Meatballs (Sauerbraten Klopse)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sauerbraten Meatballs (Sauerbraten Klopse)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/4 cup milk1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/8...

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Kielbasa With Pineapple and White Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealPineapple

Kielbasa With Pineapple and White Beans

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) cans pineapple chunks ( undrained)2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans...

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Goat Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Goat Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 cups marinara sauce8 lasagna noodles ( I use the no pre-cooking type)3...

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Spectacular Spaghetti Squash Saute
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spectacular Spaghetti Squash Saute

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) spaghetti squash2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter8 ounces fresh...

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 lb uncooked peeled and deveined large shrimp1/4 cup soy sauce2 teaspoons Splenda...

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Spicy Veggies
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Veggies

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds1/2 lb new potatoes1/4 lb shallots,...

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Smothered Chicken Breast for 2
< 60 minsFor 1 or 2Main dish

Smothered Chicken Breast for 2

Ingredients: 1 large chicken breasts1/4 cup barbecue saucecheese Directions: Slice breast in two and...

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Low-Fat Spanish Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Low-Fat Spanish Rice

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1 cup uncooked instant rice ( I prefer regular cooked...

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Turkey Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 unbaked ready-made pie crusts1 cup chopped cooked turkey1 (10 ounce) bags frozen...

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Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix6 boneless skinless chicken...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

French Dips With Swiss

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 small onions, sliced into rings1/2 small...

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Spiced Celeriac and Butter Bean Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Spiced Celeriac and Butter Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium celeriac, roughly chopped into 1 inch cubes1 white onions, finely chopped2...

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Easy Artichoke-Tomato Quiche Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Easy Artichoke-Tomato Quiche Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained ( broken into bite-size pieces and reserve...

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Low-Fat Angel Hair Pasta with Onion-Mushroom Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Low-Fat Angel Hair Pasta with Onion-Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups beef broth1 ounce dry crepe mushroom1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms1...

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Dinner in a Bag
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Dinner in a Bag

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1/4 cup dried onion...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tofu Stir Fry
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Eggplant (Aubergine) -Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, cubed15 ounces tofu, cubed ( pressed to remove water if...

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Campbell's Quesadillas
Main dishNorth americanOne Dish meal

Campbell’s Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 (10 ounce) cans Campbell’s cheddar cheese...

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Mexican Waffles
BreakfastMain dishPancakes and waffles

Mexican Waffles

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, sifted1 cup white cornmeal or 1 cup yellow cornmeal3 teaspoons...

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Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk and Sugar Snap Peas
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk and Sugar Snap Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined ( 16-20)6 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...

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Margarita Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Margarita Salmon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tequila1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon paprika2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons olive oil1/8...

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Sumo Salmon Miso Soup
Main dishSalmonSoups & stews

Sumo Salmon Miso Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups dashi ( see instructions)8 -10 tablespoons miso ( fermented soy bean...

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Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) rotisserie roasting chickens3/4 cup medium yellow onions, chopped ( about...

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Jan's Shrimp and Artichoke Pizza
Main dishPizzaShrimp

Jan’s Shrimp and Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 can frozen pillsbury pizza dough6 ounces cooked peeled shrimp1 (5 ounce) bottles...

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Gladys' Meat and Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Gladys’ Meat and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon oregano1...

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Dressing in a casserole or a bird
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Dressing in a casserole or a bird

Ingredients: 8 cups soft bread, cut in cubes1 medium onions1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4...

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White Lasagna
ChickenLasagnaMain dish

White Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages barilla no-boil lasagna noodles7 cups whole milk1 1/4 cups...

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Italian Mini Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Mini Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage1/2 lb ground beef1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated...

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Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sun-Dried-Tomato Burgers with Balsamic-Glazed Onions

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef ( half of ground chuck and sirloin preferred)1 1/3...

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Beef Paprika
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Paprika

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat1/4 cup shortening1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves1 cup onions3/4...

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Penne With Roma Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Roma Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked1 clove garlic3 tablespoons olive oil4 small roma tomatoes,...

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Turkey Almondine
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Turkey Almondine

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice3 cups cooked turkey breast, cubed, skin removed2 (10...

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Tim's Quickie Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Tim’s Quickie Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, boiled with salt,drained and rinsed in cold water ( your...

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Spicy Barbecued Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Barbecued Chicken

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup chili sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar2...

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Maple Chicken Stir Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/4 cup real maple syrup2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons rice wine ( Dry...

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Strawberry Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Strawberry Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon crushed rosemary1 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/8-1/4 teaspoon sea...

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AfricanMain dishStews

Spicy African Stew

Ingredients: 6 small potatoes3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2 inch lengths1 cup...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Salad with Nutty Topping

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed nuts ( I usually combine equal portions almonds and cashews)1/2...

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Sesame Pork Stir Fry
Main dishPorkRice

Sesame Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted1 tablespoon sesame oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter2 (2/3 ounce) packages Italian salad dressing...

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Hawaiian Pork
CasserolesMain dishPork

Hawaiian Pork

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 1/2 lbs pork steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, fat...

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