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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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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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Jennifer's Porcupine Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jennifer’s Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup water1/3 cup chopped onions1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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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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Chicken Fingers (or Nuggets)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Fingers (or Nuggets)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt1 -2 tablespoon milk1 skinless chicken breast halves ( about...

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Margarita Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Margarita Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup bottled margarita mix2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 clove garlic, crushed2 teaspoons...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups spinach leaves, torn into bite size pieces2 avocados, sliced1 sweet onions,...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb baby red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces1 lb chicken tenders1...

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Pasta With Tomato
Main dishPastaShrimp

Pasta With Tomato, Avocado, and Shrimp

Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, diced1/2 lb cooked shrimp, diced1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped1 large...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Risotto

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine1 lb chicken breasts, cut in strips1...

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Steak in Pizzaiola Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Steak in Pizzaiola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb top round beef or 1 lb top sirloin steaks, 1/4 inch...

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Grilled Orange-tequila Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Orange-tequila Salmon

Ingredients: 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice1/4 cup tequila3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped...

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Low-sodium Ratatouille
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low-sodium Ratatouille

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, unpeeled,cubed1/2 lb zucchini, unpeeled,cubed1 medium onions, cut in...

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Easy Italian Chicken Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Easy Italian Chicken Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1/3 cup green bell peppers or 1/3 cup...

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Chicken and Broccoli Rabe With Fusilli Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Broccoli Rabe With Fusilli Pasta

Ingredients: 16 ounces fusilli ( or gemelli)2 bunches broccoli rabe, de-stemmed1/2 cup flour3 lbs...

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Fried Millet with Mushrooms
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Fried Millet with Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 cups quartered small mushrooms2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground...

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Tomato Potato Galette
AppetizersMain dishPotatoes

Tomato Potato Galette

Ingredients: 5 medium red potatoes, washed & grated1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper3...

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Irish Italian Spaghetti
BeefMain dishSpaghetti

Irish Italian Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, diced1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce1/2 teaspoon...

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Russian Style Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Russian Style Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 cups chopped...

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Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloins1 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 slices swiss cheeseseasoning saltpoultry seasoning2...

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Great Grandma's Baked Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Great Grandma’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1/2 lb bacon ( sliced in bite size pieces)1 medium green...

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Meaty French Bread Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Meaty French Bread Pizza

Ingredients: 1 Italian bread, slice horizontally, and cut in half ( for 4 servings)1/2-3/4...

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Easy Banana Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Easy Banana Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts6 bananas1 cup canola oil Directions: Wash chicken breasts and dip...

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Light Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Light Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons ketchup1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/4 cup carrots, finely grated1/4 cup onions, chopped3 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Seared Salmon Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Seared Salmon Salad

Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) skinless salmon fillet, 3/4 inch thick ( fresh or frozen)1...

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Down-home Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Down-home Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup milk2 cups soft breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely chopped onions1/3 cup...

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Blackened Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Blackened Fish

Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets or 4 other firm fish ( about 1 1/2...

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Surprise Meatloaf Squares
BeefGround beefMain dish

Surprise Meatloaf Squares

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef2 cups eggplants, Pared, FinelyChopped1/2 cup onions, Chopped,...

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Cheese Stack
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Cheese Stack

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese16 ounces low-fat sour cream, divided3 cups...

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Papaya Chicken With Vanilla-Scented Coconut Milk
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Papaya Chicken With Vanilla-Scented Coconut Milk

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups coconut milk1/2 teaspoon sugar1 tahitian vanilla beans, split lengthwise1 firm...

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Mexican Fiesta Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Fiesta Pie

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 package taco seasoning mix1 package medium...

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Macaroni With Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Macaroni With Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce

Ingredients: 300 g macaroni noodlessalt100 g shallots2 garlic cloves100 g rocket ( arugula)300 g...

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Chicken With Cucumbers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg whites, lightly beatencornstarch, as needed2 tablespoons oil1...

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Walnut Chicken Stir-Fry
BroccoliMain dishOne Dish meal

Walnut Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided4 teaspoons canola oil, divided1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Onassis

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 lb unsalted butter1/4 cup extra virgin olive...

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Spicy Chicken Stir Fry With Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealThai

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry With Basil

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice4 chicken breasts, sliced into strips2 red bell peppers,...

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Hot Tuna Salad in Avocado Shells
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Hot Tuna Salad in Avocado Shells

Ingredients: 1 cup thin sliced celery, about 2 stalks1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained1/3...

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Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Apricot Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cheese Stuffed Chicken with Apricot Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on1 cup ricotta cheese1 cup fresh grated...

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Cheesy Cheddar Mock Lasagna
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Cheddar Mock Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages kraft deluxe macaroni and cheese mix1 lb ground beef1...

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Zucchini Boats
BeefMain dishMeat

Zucchini Boats

Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions2 cloves garlic1 (1 lb)...

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Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops with bone1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, plus1 tablespoon apple...

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Basil
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Basil, Cilantro and Macadamia Nut Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken ( I use breasts or thighs)2 tablespoons fresh...

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Rainbow Couscous Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Rainbow Couscous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous1 cup boiling water1 small red onions1 red peppers2 carrots, finely...

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Healthy Sesame Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Healthy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup unbleached flour or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Wild Mushroom Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Wild Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil4 button mushrooms, sliced4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 portabella...

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Spinach Pasta Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Spinach Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) bags fresh spinach1 lb penne pasta1 (20 ounce) cans garlic...

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Tacos Our Way
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Tacos Our Way

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons olive oil1 clove garlic, smashed and minced1 teaspoon...

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Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy
BeefMain dishMeat

Meatballs in Hungarian Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 1/2 large onions, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix1...

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One-Pan Potato and Chicken Dijon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

One-Pan Potato and Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into...

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Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Drunken Lemongrass Shrimp

Ingredients: 3/4 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled,and,deveined,tails left intact1 tablespoon dry sherry1 teaspoon cornstarch1/4...

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Mustard and Brandy Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Mustard and Brandy Steaks

Ingredients: 4 boneless rib-eye steaks ( in NZ I use fillet steaks about 1-inch...

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Char's Beef Orzo
BeefMain dishMeat

Char’s Beef Orzo

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef4 -5 scallions, chopped fine1 1/3 cups milk2 teaspoons...

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Beef and Cabbage Bake
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Cabbage Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice ( I use 1 box Uncle Ben’s Wild...

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Bow Tie Chicken Delicious
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Tie Chicken Delicious

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces1/4 cup butter1...

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Pasta with Pesto and Poached Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta with Pesto and Poached Chicken

Ingredients: 6 ounces dried wagon wheel macaroni or 6 ounces rotini pasta ( about...

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Ilich
Ground beefMain dishStews

Ilich

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans1 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans0.5...

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Chicken Teriyaki Skewers
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, mashed and finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1/2...

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Kittencal's Moist Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kittencal’s Moist Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons minced garlic ( can use more or less)2...

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Pasta Mexicana
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Mexicana

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spinach pasta ( green)1 1/2 cups cubed tomatoes1 cup cucumbers, cut...

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One-Pot Beef Noodle Supper
Main dishPastarice and grains

One-Pot Beef Noodle Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 large onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons...

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