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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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Oven Fried Chicken and Gravy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Chicken and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut up into 8 pieces2 cups milk1/2 cup butter1 cup...

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Spaghetti and Shrimp With Herb Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Spaghetti and Shrimp With Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, clean and devined10 garlic cloves, peeled and minced3 teaspoons...

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Asian Style Pork and Noodle Bowl
BroccoliCarrotsMain dish

Asian Style Pork and Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed2 cups carrots, peeled...

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Home Style Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Home Style Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons ground ginger1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup honey1/2 cup...

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Ground Beef Mexican Style
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Beef Mexican Style

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup salsa1/2 cup water1 green peppers, chopped1 bunch green...

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Cacciatore Penne OAMC
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Cacciatore Penne OAMC

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed1 cup canned reduced-fat chicken broth1 small green...

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Lobster Thermostat
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Lobster Thermostat

Ingredients: 2 (1/2 lb) lobster tails2 fluid ounces chicken broth2 fluid ounces heavy cream1/2...

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Pistachio Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pistachio Pasta

Ingredients: linguine ( as much as you would like)oil ( for frying)3 -4 garlic...

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Karin's BBQ-Ish Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Karin’s BBQ-Ish Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 (18 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, of choice1 cup shredded cheddar...

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Turkey Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Tacos

Ingredients: 8 super-size taco shells ( Old El Paso or Ortega brands)2 tablespoons extra...

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Pasta With Pancetta and Tomato Sauce - Giada De Laurentiis
Main dishPastaPork

Pasta With Pancetta and Tomato Sauce – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 6 ounces pancetta, diced2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, choppedsea salt2 garlic cloves, coarsely...

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Porotos Granados
CornMain dishStews

Porotos Granados

Ingredients: 1 lb dried cranberry beans or 1 lb lima beans ( cranberry preferred)3/4...

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Tuna Veggie Alfredo Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishTuna

Tuna Veggie Alfredo Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 no-boil lasagna noodles ( I like Barilla)1 (16 ounce) jars roasted garlic...

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Spaghetti Bolognese With Red Wine
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti Bolognese With Red Wine

Ingredients: 500 g minced beef750 ml red wine, whatever you prefer1 teaspoon dried herbssalt...

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Apricot Filled Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Apricot Filled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins1 (6 ounce) packages dried apricots1/3 cup sweet and...

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Spicy Pork Lo Mein
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spicy Pork Lo Mein

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)1 tablespoon finely chopped...

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Low Fat Chicken Dippers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Chicken Dippers

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken2 large egg whites3/4 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon onion...

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Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cherry-balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons minced shallots3/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4...

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Supreme Beef and Mushroom Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Supreme Beef and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 1 kg of good quality beef steaks2 tablespoons olive oil30 g butter3 slices...

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Cantonese Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Cantonese Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced3 eggs,...

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Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon finely grated orange...

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Pan Glazed Chicken with Basil
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pan Glazed Chicken with Basil

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

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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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CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( Hunt’s)1/2 green peppers, diced1/2 onions, diced1...

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"Make That Chicken Dance" Salsa Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

“Make That Chicken Dance” Salsa Pasta

Ingredients: 4 -5 fresh and juicy tomatoes, chopped ( preferrably vine-ripened)3 cloves garlic, minced1...

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Parmesan and Cornmeal Crusted Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Parmesan and Cornmeal Crusted Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese3 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon...

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Pork Chops Smothered in Mushroom Gravy
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops Smothered in Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup0.5 (10 1/2...

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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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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin1/4 cup flour, seasoned withsalt or pepper2 tablespoons olive...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Tofu Maki (Vegetarian Sushi)

Ingredients: 6 sheets nori4 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice1 lb extra firm tofu, drained2...

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Sour Cream and Onion Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sour Cream and Onion Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 1/2 ounces dry onion soup mix1/2 cup dry...

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Chicken Breasts Alfredo
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Alfredo

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2 cup flour3 large eggs, beaten3...

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Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash
BeefCornMain dish

Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash3/4 lb lean beef, ground1/4 cup onions, Chopped1/4 cup celery,...

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Beef With Broccoli
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Beef With Broccoli

Ingredients: 2/3 lb flank steaks1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry1/2 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, diced2 cups cooked pasta, any1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded1...

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Crunchy D' Amico Style Chicken Fingers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crunchy D’ Amico Style Chicken Fingers

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup low-fat milk1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4...

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Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

Apple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup syrup ( Karo with Brown Sugar)1/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup apple...

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Aunt Teresa's Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Aunt Teresa’s Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs1 green bell peppers, sliced2 carrots, shredded1 large onions, sliced1 (10...

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Salmon Macaroni Scallop
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon Macaroni Scallop

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dry...

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Fish with Sour Cream Sauce
FishMain dishOnions

Fish with Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1 lb fillets of any light fish1/2 teaspoon...

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ChickenMain dishSalads

Cheese-Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed buttery crackers3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 envelope ranch dressing mix6...

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Easy Chicken Marsala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts, pounded thinflour2 -4 tablespoons butter2 -3 garlic cloves8 ounces...

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Pasta With Peas
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Peas

Ingredients: 1/4 lb prosciutto, julienned2 cups peas, fresh or frozen1 1/16 lbs pasta2 cups...

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Shrimp Enchiladas With Goat Cheese and Chipotle Cream
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Shrimp Enchiladas With Goat Cheese and Chipotle Cream

Ingredients: 1 cup diced leeks, white and light green parts ( thoroughly washed)1/2 cup...

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Tostada Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Tostada Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, drained1...

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Chicken Avocado Cheese Bake
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Avocado Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts3 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons garlic...

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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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Tuna Pasta with Artichoke and Semi-Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna Pasta with Artichoke and Semi-Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 500 g pasta shells2 tablespoons olive oil ( preferably extra virgin, as it...

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Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Kid-pleasin’ Hash

Ingredients: 3 cups long grain ricewater ( needed to cook rice in rice cooker)1...

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Lemon Chicken 'n Broccoli
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Lemon Chicken ‘n Broccoli

Ingredients: 12 ounces kitchen basics chicken stock2 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons flour1 cup sliced...

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Country-Style Rigatoni
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Country-Style Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 lb mild sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage3...

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Steak and Potato Stir-fry
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Steak and Potato Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon oil2...

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Thai Style  Peanut Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Thai Style Peanut Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into strips1 tablespoon olive oilsalt (optional)3 cloves...

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Mediterranean Style Prawns With Garlic  and Feta Cheese
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Mediterranean Style Prawns With Garlic and Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 12 large prawns, deveined and butterflied1 lemons, juice of1/2 cup butter5 -6 cloves...

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Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Winter Hardy Spiced Lentil-Barley Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup pearl barley8...

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Tabbouleh Tomatoes
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Tabbouleh Tomatoes

Ingredients: 10 ounces instant tabbouleh4 scallions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3...

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Bacon Swiss Squares
BreakfastEggs/dairyMain dish

Bacon Swiss Squares

Ingredients: 2 cups biscuit mix or 2 cups baking mix1/2 cup cold water8 ounces...

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Cajun Beef Tips with Rice
BeefMain dishWhite rice

Cajun Beef Tips with Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, cut into strips1 onions, chopped1 green peppers, chopped1/2 lb...

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Eggplant  (Aubergine) Mushroom Feta Pesto Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Eggplant (Aubergine) Mushroom Feta Pesto Pizza

Ingredients: 1 large thin prepared pizza crust ( like Boboli)1 teaspoon olive oil3 tablespoons...

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Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts6 slices bacon1 teaspoon vinegar2 cloves garlic1 pinch ground cinnamon1 pinch...

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