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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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Pickle Chicken
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Pickle Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of leftover pickle juice, from a 12 oz. jar of...

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Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry
Main dishRiceVegetables

Cashew Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil1 medium onions, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated1...

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summer pasta--quick
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

summer pasta–quick

Ingredients: olive oil, for sauteing1 lb zucchini, sliced2 lbs assorted mushrooms, sliced3 cloves garlic,...

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Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Mushroom-Sesame-Tofu Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 1/2 cups chopped onions1...

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Sylvie's Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Sylvie’s Vegetable Stuffed Tortillas

Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas (or 6 small ones) or 4 large corn tortillas...

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Persian Beef and Couscous
BeefMain dishStews

Persian Beef and Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless beef roast, in 3/4 inch chunks1/2 teaspoon...

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Mexican Fish
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Fish

Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets ( or any firm fleshed fish such...

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Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks ( use white dark...

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Italian Breaded Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Breaded Chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts1 packet dried Italian salad dressing mix1 1/2 cups...

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Beef Under Pressure
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Under Pressure

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs top sirloin roast ( it’s a rump by any other...

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Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Porterhouse Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes,...

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Artichokes Parisienne
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Artichokes Parisienne

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons capers, drained,minced2 teaspoons onions, minced2 teaspoons cornichons, minced (...

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Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas with Sour Cream
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas with Sour Cream

Ingredients: 3 cups shredded chicken or 3 cups turkey ( no skin)2 cups sour...

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Guilty Chicken Shnitzels
Main dishMeatPoultry

Guilty Chicken Shnitzels

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves, pounded til thin1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Japanese Style Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Japanese Style Fish

Ingredients: 4 firm white fish fillets, about 180 g each2 tablespoons oilcornstarch, for dusting...

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Sweet and Savory Cottage Pie
Lunch/snacksMain dishYam/sweet potato

Sweet and Savory Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes, peeled and diced1 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced2 tablespoons...

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Grilled Pork tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Pork tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloins2 teaspoons mccormick grill mates McCormick’s Montreal Brand...

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Grilled Mesquite Beef Fajitas (Tex-Mex)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Mesquite Beef Fajitas (Tex-Mex)

Ingredients: 2 lbs skirt steaks1 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup red wine vinegar3...

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Chicken Pizzaioli
ItalianMain dishMeat

Chicken Pizzaioli

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...

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Huli Huli Chicken or Ribs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Huli Huli Chicken or Ribs

Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken pieces, washed and dried1/3 cup ketchup1/3 cup soy sauce1/2 cup...

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Beef Coconut Curry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Coconut Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 lb beef rump, sliced thinly ( 500gm)1 onions, sliced...

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Chicken saute with lemon dill and feta
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken saute with lemon dill and feta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons lemon pepper1 cup chopped...

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Sun-Dried Tomato
Main dishPoultryTomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Cedar Plank Pork Loin
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Cedar Plank Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions: Start...

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Thai Chicken Curry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Thai Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk3 potatoes, small quartered3 tablespoons nam pla1 tablespoon...

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Ground Turkey and Black Bean Salad Toss
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Ground Turkey and Black Bean Salad Toss

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey2 (15 ounce) cans black beans2 cups diced bell peppers1...

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Hamburger Mac Skillet
BeefElbow macaroniMain dish

Hamburger Mac Skillet

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 garlic cloves, minced2 cups macaroni, uncooked1 teaspoon salt...

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Carnation Lean Fettuccine Alfredo
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Carnation Lean Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine1 teaspoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 cups milk3/4 cup parmesan...

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Chops Till You Drop
Main dishPorkPork chops

Chops Till You Drop

Ingredients: 8 boneless center cut pork chops, cut 1 in. thick1/4 cup cooking oil2...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Onion Glaze
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Onion Glaze

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onions, roughly chopped1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup...

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Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Hoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hoisin sauce ( available in the Asian food section)2 tablespoons seasoned...

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Chicken Cannelloni
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cannelloni

Ingredients: 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup celery,...

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Light Chicken Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Light Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients: 12 ounces beef round steak, 3/4 inch thick,trimmed and cut into 4 pieces.2...

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Prawns in a Tarragon and Tomato Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Prawns in a Tarragon and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 onions2 cloves garlic1 (420 g) cans tomato soup15 g fresh tarragon200 g...

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Marinated Shrimp With Angel-hair Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Marinated Shrimp With Angel-hair Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces raw shrimp, large,peeled and deveined1 cup dry white wine ( drinking...

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Spicy Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup dry white wine1/2 cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped...

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30 Minute Mini Meatloaves
Condimentsetc.Main dish

30 Minute Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper1 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs1 1/2...

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Chuck Wagon Mix
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Chuck Wagon Mix

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices3 cups cooked...

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Penne With Sausage
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Sausage, Peas and Mascarpone

Ingredients: 3/4 lb hot Italian sausages, casings removed3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed1...

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Baked Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Baked Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded1/2 cup Italian seasoned...

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Cuban Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Cuban Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves ( crushed)4 pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup fresh lime...

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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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Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner
Low cholesterolLow sodiumMain dish

Black-Eyed Pea Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 1/4 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped green peppers2 (16...

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Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce
ChickenMain dishPasta

Mustard Chicken and Chive Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 300 ml light cream250 ml milk3 teaspoons olive oil5 chicken breasts, sliced60 g...

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Breaded Ranch Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breaded Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 packed ranch dressing...

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2 Pot Stove Top Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
BeefGround beefMain dish

2 Pot Stove Top Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef3 cups cabbage, chopped1/2 cup onions1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls With Mushrooms and Mushroom Sauce
< 4 hoursEuropeanMain dish

Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls With Mushrooms and Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 large white cabbage2 cups rice, uncooked1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup...

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Greek Summer Chicken Kebabs
Main dishMeatPoultry

Greek Summer Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 -3 lemons, juice of1/4 cup fresh...

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Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Pecorino and Pepper

Ingredients: 1 lb dried spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cups freshly grated pecorino...

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Hungarian-Ish Dumpling and Egg Noodle Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hungarian-Ish Dumpling and Egg Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 2 (1 quart) boxes chicken broth, such as Kitchen Basics brand1 lb ground...

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White Bean
Main dishSaladsTuna

White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 125 g baby spinach leaves1 (375 g) cans cannellini beans1 (375 g) cans...

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Tuscan White Beans With Sage
Main dishOne Dish mealTomatoes

Tuscan White Beans With Sage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large yellow onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Rolled Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes with juice, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Lemony Black-Eyed Pea and Cilantro Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Lemony Black-Eyed Pea and Cilantro Salad

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed1 clove garlic, minced2 slices...

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English Muffin Artichoke Pizzas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

English Muffin Artichoke Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 package English muffins ( I use whole wheat or oat bran)3/4 cup...

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Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Couscous
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Couscous

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons honey2 garlic cloves, crushed1 teaspoon ground turmeric1...

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Pasta with Olive Oil
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta with Olive Oil, Anchovies and Fennel

Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs, 1 sliced and 1 chopped1 lb bucatini pasta or 1...

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Lemon Chicken Linguine
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken Linguine

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 2 breasts)1/4...

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Rusty Penny  (Penne Rustica)
Main dishPastaPenne

Rusty Penny (Penne Rustica)

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained1/4 lb pancetta...

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