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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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Dijon-thyme Baked Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dijon-thyme Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted4 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 onions, small, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce
GrainsMain dishTomatoes

Cheesy Polenta with Rich Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil4 cups sliced mushrooms1 onions, finely chopped1 carrots,...

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Baked Dijon Chicken
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Baked Dijon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins, all visible fat...

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Parmesan Sage Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Parmesan Sage Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs ( I use Progresso garlic and herb)1 cup grated...

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Sloppy Joe
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sloppy Joe

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1/2 cup green peppers, diced1/2 cup celery, diced3/4 cup ketchup1...

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Transylvanian Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Transylvanian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lean ground beef1/2 cup breadcrumbs...

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Roast Rack of Pork with Port Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Roast Rack of Pork with Port Sauce

Ingredients: 8 -10 lbs center cut pork loin1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons pepper2...

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ChickenMain dishSalads

Caesar My Way

Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 lb pork tenderloins8 ounces fresh mushrooms3 tablespoons...

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Cape Chicken Curry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cape Chicken Curry

Ingredients: 1 large onions, sliced2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 cardamom pods2 sticks cassia ( you...

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Coconut Chicken Strips With Creamy Mango Chutney
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Coconut Chicken Strips With Creamy Mango Chutney

Ingredients: 2 large mangoes, peeled and diced1/2 teaspoon peeled minced fresh ginger1 seeded chopped...

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Chicken and Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves1/8 teaspoon pepper2 cups...

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti With White Beans and Tuna
Main dishSpaghettiTuna

Whole Wheat Spaghetti With White Beans and Tuna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup onions, chopped1 red bell peppers, finely...

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Zucchini Hamburger Pie
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Zucchini Hamburger Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hamburger4 medium zucchini2 tomatoes, peeled and sliced or an 8 ounce...

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Pizza Chicken Melts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pizza Chicken Melts

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon olive oil2 ounces cheddar cheese4 cherry tomatoes2...

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Grilled Scallops With Cashew - Cucumber Relish
AppetizersMain dishSeafood

Grilled Scallops With Cashew – Cucumber Relish

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, diced1/2 cup cashews, chopped1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 cup parsley, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Sirloin Tips With Garlic Butter
BeefMain dishMeat

Sirloin Tips With Garlic Butter

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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Thai Beef Curry
BeefMain dishMeat

Thai Beef Curry

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste2 lbs beef...

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Angel Hair Pasta With Vegetables
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Angel Hair Pasta With Vegetables, Pine Nuts and Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 1 ounce olive oil4 ounces roma tomatoes, chopped1 ounce tomato juice1 green onions,...

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Saniatan's Fried Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Saniatan’s Fried Noodles

Ingredients: 1 package ramen noodles, flavor to match meat if possible1 teaspoon sesame oil2...

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Spaghetti Aglio
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Aglio, Burro Ed Olio, Con Le Olive

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 garlic cloves, finely minced1 pinch fresh marjoram,...

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BBQ Peppered Pork Cutlets
Main dishPorkPork loins

BBQ Peppered Pork Cutlets

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork cutlets2 teaspoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated1 teaspoon cracked...

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Houston's Restaurant Copycat Veggie Burgers
Main dishPastaRice

Houston’s Restaurant Copycat Veggie Burgers

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce1 tablespoon molasses1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Independence Day Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine2 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 teaspoons salt2...

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Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( boneless and skinless)2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 medium onions, diced14...

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Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti

Ingredients: 6 tomatoes8 basil leaves, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon finely...

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Steak with Onions (Bistec Encebollado)
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Steak with Onions (Bistec Encebollado)

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1 teaspoon adobo seasoning1/4 teaspoon...

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Quick Veggie Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Quick Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 -2 clove garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup...

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Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon lime...

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Creamy Chicken Fusilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chicken Fusilli

Ingredients: 3 cups fusilli3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine2 -3 chicken breasts, cut...

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Chicken Fajita Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken Fajita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough ( the best is the already formed ones)1/4 cup sour...

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Rachael Ray's Honey-And-Lemon Marinated Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Rachael Ray’s Honey-And-Lemon Marinated Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lemons, juice and zest of, large3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped1...

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Kid Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Kid Casserole

Ingredients: 5 hot dogs5 -6 slices bacon3/4 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Palak (Spinach)
AsianMain dishVegetables

Creamy Palak (Spinach)

Ingredients: 20 ounces chopped spinach ( fresh or frozen)1 chopped onions1 chopped tomatoes2 teaspoons...

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Roman Gnocchi
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Roman Gnocchi

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup semolina1 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups grated...

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Classic Beef Burgers With Cheese Sauce
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Classic Beef Burgers With Cheese Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups colby cheese or 2 cups mild yellow cheddar cheese, shredded2 teaspoons...

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Jeff's "ultimate" Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Jeff’s “ultimate” Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( round is good, sirloin better)1 lb ground...

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French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

French Onion Soup With Browned Garlic

Ingredients: 1 cup dry sherry4 onions, thinly sliced9 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon whole wheat...

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Haluska
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Haluska, Hungarian potato dumplings with cottage cheese

Ingredients: 3 eggs1 cup all-purpose floursalt and pepperdill weed1 large potatoes, boiled,peeled,and grated1 (1...

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Hearty Potato Soup
Main dishPotatoesSoups & stews

Hearty Potato Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups water2 medium potatoes2 small red potatoes1/2 cup fresh onions1 stalk fresh...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Jansson’s Temptation

Ingredients: 125 g anchovy fillets500 g potatoes, julienned1 small yellow onions, finely chopped250 ml...

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Pizza Quiche
EggsMain dishSavory pies

Pizza Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie3 eggs1 cup...

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Double Salmon Cakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Double Salmon Cakes

Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread12 ounces boneless skinless salmon, cut into 1 inch pieces2...

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Chicken Bruschetta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Bruschetta

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2...

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Scallops With Lemon-Chive Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Scallops With Lemon-Chive Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs sea scallops, patted dry1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter, divided...

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Campbell's Buffalo-style Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Campbell’s Buffalo-style Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato soup, condensed1/8 teaspoon hot...

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BBQ Shrimp Nawlins Style
Main dishShellfishShrimp

BBQ Shrimp Nawlins Style

Ingredients: 25 large shrimp, peeled and deveined6 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons chili...

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Chicken Bacon Pie
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Bacon Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken8 slices bacon1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 1/4 cups milk1...

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Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Steeped Salmon With Chive and Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) thin salmon fillets, skin removedwater1 lemons, sliced1 small onions, sliced3/4...

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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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Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped including green top1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive...

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Idiot Chicken
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Idiot Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese1 (2...

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Barbecued Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Barbecued Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh chicken thighsseasoning salt ( can use white salt)fresh ground black...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ayam Bali (Balinese Chicken)

Ingredients: 1 onions, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves ( I’d triple this, at least!)1 -3...

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
ChickenLasagnaMain dish

Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese1 cup cottage cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Grilled Curried Salmon Fillets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Curried Salmon Fillets

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin ( 4)1/4 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon...

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Luke's Pizza Bagels
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Luke’s Pizza Bagels

Ingredients: 3 bagels, cut in halves ( can use any kind you desire)1 (213...

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Mexican-Style Lasagna
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican-Style Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves4 scallions, coarsely chopped1 dash salt and pepper10 ounces...

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Indian Chili Chicken with Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Indian Chili Chicken with Onions

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped4 fluid ounces vegetable oilginger, chopped finely4 cloves garlic, minced3...

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Ziti with Four Cheeses
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ziti with Four Cheeses

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 lb ziti pasta1/2 cup diced Fontina...

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AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Senora Suzita’s All Purpose Mexican Chicken

Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken4 tablespoons butteronions, chopped1 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild...

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