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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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Better Than "out of the box" Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Better Than “out of the box” Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni, cooked about half waycheese sauce ( see recipe below)1 cup...

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Redneck Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Redneck Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans baked beans6 -8 hot dogs4 cups tater tots1 cup...

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Salsa Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Salsa Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (11 ounce) jars salsa1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Rib Eyes With Chipotle Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rib Eyes With Chipotle Butter

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped2 teaspoons fresh basil or 2...

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Warm Asian Steak Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Warm Asian Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2...

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Linguine With Marinara Sauce and Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Linguine With Marinara Sauce and Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 onions, chopped fine1/2 green peppers, chopped fine2...

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Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Caramel Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stir Fried Chicken With Chilli Caramel Sauce

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons garlic2 tablespoons ginger1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 cup rice...

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Mediterranean Phyllo Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Mediterranean Phyllo Pizza

Ingredients: 8 sheets phyllo dougholive oil1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, red and yellow1/2 cup...

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Stir Fry Empress Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir Fry Empress Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch4 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce, divided1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut...

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Fast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fast, Easy Chicken in Salsa with Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 small zucchini1/2 cup quartered mushrooms2 teaspoons olive oil1...

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Chicken Saute in Tomato-Vinegar Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Saute in Tomato-Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, chopped1 (1 lb) can Italian plum tomatoes,...

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Stir-Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stir-Fried Chicken, Black Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots and Spinach

Ingredients: 12 -16 small shiitake mushrooms, soaked and cut in half10 ounces fresh spinach,...

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Ginger Thai Beef Stir-Fry
Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Ginger Thai Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into thin strips2 tablespoons fresh...

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Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lactose FreeMain dishVegetables

Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants2 tablespoons water1 medium onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced6 sprigs fresh...

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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
ChickenMain dishPork

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard4 slices prosciutto2 skinless chicken breasts Directions: Preheat oven to...

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Turkey in the Bundt (Leftover Turkey)
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Turkey in the Bundt (Leftover Turkey)

Ingredients: 6 cups dry bread, cubed ( can use cubed stuffing, if using seasoned...

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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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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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Tomato Pesto Quiche
CheeseEggsMain dish

Tomato Pesto Quiche

Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil or 1/3 cup grapeseed oil3/4 cup whole wheat flour3/4...

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Easy Sauerkraut Pork  Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Easy Sauerkraut Pork Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cubed1 medium onions, chopped3 fresh minced garlic cloves...

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Prego ZestyZiti
Main dishPastaPork

Prego ZestyZiti

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into %-inch pieces1 large onions, chopped ( about...

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Tuna Risotto
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Risotto

Ingredients: olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 garlic cloves, choppedsea salt180 g arborio rice375 ml...

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Machine's Beef Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Machine’s Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef ( coarse ground, stew meat, steak, pretty much anything)1...

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Pork
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Pork, Cashew, and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons cornstarch1 lb pork tenderloins, cut into...

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Salmon Cheddar Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Salmon Cheddar Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, melted8 -9 slices bread, with crusts trimmed2 cups cheddar cheese,...

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Indian Pork Chops and Rice
Main dishPorkPork chops

Indian Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon cloves1 pinch kosher salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Beer Battered Shrimp
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Beer Battered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large or jumbo fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined4 ounces self-rising flour3/4...

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Church supper chops
Main dishMeatPork

Church supper chops

Ingredients: 12 pork chops2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup ( OR 1...

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Watermelon Gazpacho With Dungeness Crab Salad
CrabMain dishSalads

Watermelon Gazpacho With Dungeness Crab Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups yellow seedless watermelon, peeled and diced1 yellow peppers, seeded and chopped1/2...

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Spicy Tortilla Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Spicy Tortilla Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chicken1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Garlic

Ingredients: 2 small zucchini or 2 medium zucchini1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil4 cloves...

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Beef and Vegetable Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon1 -1 1/2 lb beef, cubed1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Taco Soup IV
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Taco Soup IV

Ingredients: 1/2 lb beef, ground or 1/2 lb turkey, ground, ground1/4 cup onions, chopped1...

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Roast Beef With Gravy
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Roast Beef With Gravy

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs beef roast1 -2 tablespoon beef bouillon granules1 (2 ounce) packets...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Elegantly Creamed Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables ( I use broccoli, cauliflower & carrots)2...

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Microwave Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Microwave Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup milk3 cups hot...

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Main dishPastaShrimp

Spicy Shrimp Lo Mein

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried shanghai noodles or 8 ounces spaghetti1 cup chicken stock1/4 cup...

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Ham and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Ham and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 16 ounces cooked macaroni1 (12 ounce) cans lean ham or 1 (12 ounce)...

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So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

So Easy Sticky Apricot Garlic Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup apricot preserves1/2 cup white wine vinegar3 -4 tablespoons hot mustard1 tablespoon...

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Grandma Landers's Chicken 'n' Rice
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Grandma Landers’s Chicken ‘n’ Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup white rice1 onions, diced1 whole chicken, cut into 8 piecessalt and...

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Pork Chops and Stuffing
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 pork chops3 cups dry breadcrumbs1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 cup butter, melted1 onions,...

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Creamy Tostadas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Creamy Tostadas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup5 jalapenos1/2...

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Mader's Hungarian Goulash
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mader’s Hungarian Goulash

Ingredients: 2 lbs onions, sliced1/2 cup oil or 5 ounces lard1 1/2 teaspoons paprika2...

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Johnny B Goode Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Johnny B Goode Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced black...

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Manly Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Manly Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 green peppers4 cloves garlic1 yellow peppers2 white onions1 green...

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Low Fat Lower Carb Turkey Lasagna ( Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles)
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Low Fat Lower Carb Turkey Lasagna ( Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles)

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground turkey44 ounces Hunts tomato sauce ( 1 large...

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Oaxacan Chicken Mole
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oaxacan Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, divided1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Steaks With Sherried Crab Cream
Beef steaksCrabMain dish

Steaks With Sherried Crab Cream

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 large eggs1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon sherry wine (...

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Turkish Shrimp Pilaf
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Turkish Shrimp Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped2 large red bell peppers, seeded and...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Lane’s Stewed Yellow Squash Stuff

Ingredients: 4 -5 yellow squash3 -5 new potatoes1 medium onions1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese...

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Easy 15-Minute Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishMeat

Easy 15-Minute Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, 1/4 inch thick3 ounces broiled sliced mushrooms ( undrained)2/3...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan (Easy!)
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan (Easy!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce1 medium eggplants ( about 1 1/2 to 2...

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Dilly Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Dilly Fish

Ingredients: 4 -6 fish fillets ( sole, flounder or other white fish)3 cups fresh...

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Green Rice Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Green Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups instant rice1 cup boiling water2/3 cup milk1 can cream of...

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Shrimp in Ginger Coconut Cream
CoconutMain dishShrimp

Shrimp in Ginger Coconut Cream

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined ( thawed, if frozen)1 medium red...

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Bbq Pork Tenderloin
Lunch/snacksMain dishPork loins

Bbq Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon montreal brand steak seasoning1 teaspoon...

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Garlic Squash With Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Garlic Squash With Penne

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash ( pumpkin is a good substitute)6 tablespoons olive oil15 large...

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Very Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Very Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bags spinach4 medium new potatoes, unpeeled and sliced4 ounces mushrooms,...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Natalie’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf meat ( combo beef/pork etc)1 eggs1 (8 ounce) cans...

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Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 eggs1/4 cup half-and-half cream1 cup cornmeal1/2 cup...

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