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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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Ratatouille Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ratatouille Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts, deboned,skinned and split lengthwise into halves1 tablespoon vegetable oil2...

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Bolognese Sauce - Probably the Best Outside of Italy
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy

Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...

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Texas Chicken Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Texas Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken parts or 1 large broiler-fryer chickens3 stalks celery1 bell peppers,...

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Pork Lo Mein
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pork Lo Mein

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1/2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced1 cup carrots, shredded1 red peppers,...

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Divine Carrots
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Divine Carrots

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced carrots, parboiled1 1/2 cups croutons1 cup grated cheddar cheese2 eggs,...

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Million Dollar Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) packages thin spaghetti1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 lbs ground beef2 (8...

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half4 slices bacon, chopped1 small onions, chopped3...

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Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops and Apples in Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs apples, quartered, cored, peeled and thinly sliced1 tablespoon butter, unsalted4 pork...

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Cracker-Coated Oven Fried Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Cracker-Coated Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into pieces ( or any chicken parts)3/4 lb...

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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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Leafy Green Strudel
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Leafy Green Strudel

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 sweet onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, smashed1 tablespoon lemon...

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Chicken Spinach Cobbler
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Spinach Cobbler

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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Kelvain's Pork Loin Marinade
Main dishPorkPork loins

Kelvain’s Pork Loin Marinade

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander1 tablespoon cumin1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ginger3/4 teaspoon salt3 -4...

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Homestyle Chicken and Mushrooms
Low fatLow sodiumMain dish

Homestyle Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( cut into cubes)1/2 cup chopped onions1...

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Spicy Chicken Linguine
ChickenMain dishPasta

Spicy Chicken Linguine

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/4 cup...

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Grilled Wasabi Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Wasabi Salmon

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder or 1/2...

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Sesame Pork Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Sesame Pork Rice

Ingredients: 2 (3 1/2 ounce) bags boil-in-bag long grain rice1 lb boneless center cut...

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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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BeefMain dishMeat

Low Fat Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients: 2 lbs cube steaks1 (4 1/4 ounce) boxes oven fry for pork1 (2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Eggplant Stuffed with Almonds, Currants and Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder1 1/4 lbs...

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Honey Lime Tuna Steaks
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Honey Lime Tuna Steaks

Ingredients: 1/4 cup light olive oil1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon...

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Greek-Style Lamb With Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Greek-Style Lamb With Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 teaspoon chopped garlic1 (10...

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Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken in Honeyed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 garlic cloves, chopped ( we use WAY...

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Mexi-Chicken Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Mexi-Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces1 small onions1/2 green bell...

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BreakfastLunch/snacksMain dish

Cheese Fried Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb diced potatoes3 tablespoons oleo1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1...

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7-Up Pork Roast With Glaze
Low carbLow sodiumMain dish

7-Up Pork Roast With Glaze

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) boneless pork loin1 (12 ounce) cans 7-up or 1...

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Balsamic Tomato Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Balsamic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 (14 1/2...

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Pasta Kielbasa
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta Kielbasa

Ingredients: corkscrew macaroni32 ounces of your favorite red pasta sauce16 ounces of fully cooked...

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Onion and Goat's Cheese Flan
Lunch/snacksMain dishOnions

Onion and Goat’s Cheese Flan

Ingredients: 300 g plain flour150 g butter, softened1 -2 tablespoon water2 tablespoons olive oil750...

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanut Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2...

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Redneck Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Redneck Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce ( I usually use home-canned)2 lbs ground...

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Sneaky
FruitMain dishPork

Sneaky, Gotcha Flavored Tender Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 lemons, juice of1/2 oranges, juice of1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind1 teaspoon...

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Shrimp in White Wine
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp in White Wine

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil5 -6 tablespoons chives, coarsley chopped1 lb shrimp, peeled and...

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Baked Breaded Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Baked Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone in, about 1/2 inch thicksalt and pepper1/3 cup mayonnaise...

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Pouch Potatoes Italiano
Lunch/snacksMain dishTurkey

Pouch Potatoes Italiano

Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 smoked turkey sausage, sliced 1/4-inch...

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Beef and Egg Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Beef and Egg Sandwich

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef2 large eggs1 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons Allegro marinade1/4 cup...

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Chipotle ( Turkey ) Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Chipotle ( Turkey ) Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 chipotle chiles in adobo ( also use 1 teaspoon of sauce)1/2 cup...

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Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Beef Pot Pie With Polenta Crust

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch...

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Worth Staying Home For Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Worth Staying Home For Steak

Ingredients: 1 kg beef tenderloin or 1 kg boneless beef sirloin, cut into 4...

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Sour Cream-Tarragon Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sour Cream-Tarragon Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 large boneless chicken breasts, poached or baked,then shredded1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup...

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Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 12 ounces raw spaghetti26 ounces spaghetti sauce20 frozen cooked meatballs1 cup water Directions:...

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Broccoli and Garlic Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Broccoli and Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 garlic cloves, minced3 cups broccoli florets4...

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Beef Rolled Rib Roast au Jus
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Beef Rolled Rib Roast au Jus

Ingredients: 4 lbs beef rib eye roast1/2-1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional)seasoning, of...

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Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Slumber Party BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) prebaked pizza dough3 cups shredded cooked chicken1 cup barbecue sauce...

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Pita Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 2 whole wheat pita bread30 g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese1/2 cup pasta sauce (...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Mom’s Best Sloppy Joes Ever

Ingredients: 1 can campbell vegetable soup ( abc’s &123’s)1 1/2 lbs browned ground beef1...

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Grammie's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Grammie’s Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 28 ounces vegetable juice ( Grammie used ED Smith)5 1/2 ounces tomato paste10...

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Low-Fat Turkey Sausage Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Low-Fat Turkey Sausage Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 lb turkey sausage1/2 cup skim milk1/2 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese1...

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Cajun Mashed Potatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Cajun Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 (3 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream...

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Beurek With Parsley-Cheese Filling
Eggs/dairyMain dishSavory pies

Beurek With Parsley-Cheese Filling

Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water1 tablespoon dry yeast ( 1 package)1 teaspoon honey2 tablespoons...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Cabbage Borscht

Ingredients: 9 cups water1 Spanish onions, sliced1 carrots, sliced1 large cabbage, shredded2 medium potatoes,...

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Light Honey-Mustard Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Light Honey-Mustard Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 cup chopped onions4 garlic cloves, chopped3 sprigs rosemary1 lb boneless...

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Hungarian Potato Paprikas
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Hungarian Potato Paprikas

Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onions, sliced4 medium potatoes, cubed ( I like the yellow...

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Pasta with Beef
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Pasta with Beef, Broccoli and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked pasta ( , radiatore)3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks,...

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Baked Apricot Chicken
FruitMain dishPoultry

Baked Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 12 ounces apricot preserves1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons soy sauce3 lbs chicken pieces1...

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Chicken and Zucchini Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients: 4 -6 cups chopped zucchini1/4 cup diced onions1 cup sour cream1 (10 ounce)...

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Pineapple-Tofu Shrimp Saute
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Pineapple-Tofu Shrimp Saute

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter1 teaspoon peanut oil2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 lb medium shrimp, shelled...

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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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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Carne Asada Soft Tacos

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked whole wheat macaroni1 (7 ounce) packets tuna1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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