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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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Chicken with Artichokes and Lemon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken with Artichokes and Lemon

Ingredients: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ( approx 1 lb)3 large ripe tomatoes,...

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Reduced-Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Reduced-Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants4 -6 ounces tomato sauce1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Corn Dog Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Corn Dog Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups celery, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 1/2 cups...

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Bar Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Bar Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger6 hamburger buns2 tablespoons butterkosher saltpepper Directions: Heat griddle or cast...

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Uncle Bill's Russian Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Uncle Bill’s Russian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice, cooked ( yields 4 cups)4 cups water2 whole...

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Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie
BreadsLunch/snacksMain dish

Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 large onions1 green peppers2 -4 cloves garlic, chopped2...

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CheeseGrainsMain dish

Quinoa Risotto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa ( available at health food stores)1 teaspoon butter1 large...

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Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast1 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 large eggplants,...

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Chicken Breasts Lombardy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts Lombardy

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, skinned and quarteredall-purpose flour1 cup butter, melted and dividedsalt,...

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Lightened up  Eggplant ( Aubergine) Rollatini
Main dishVegetablesVegetarian

Lightened up Eggplant ( Aubergine) Rollatini

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 2 1/4 lbs. total)salt1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim...

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Pizza Primavera
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Primavera

Ingredients: 1 (16 inch) prepared pizza crust1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing3 garlic cloves,...

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Chippy Chicky
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chippy Chicky

Ingredients: 1 large chicken, cut up1 eggs, beaten1 cup margarine, meltedcrushed potato chips (...

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Mexican Chicken Sour Cream Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Mexican Chicken Sour Cream Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup8 ounces...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Simple Wonton (Won Ton) Soup

Ingredients: 20 wonton wrappers, pre-made6 cups chicken stock4 -6 baby bok choy, whole,quartered lengthwise1/2...

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Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing3 tablespoons...

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Poultry Poppy Seed Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWhite rice

Poultry Poppy Seed Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 lb sliced mushrooms1 can...

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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 4 acorn squash1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg4 tablespoons...

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Shrimp and Scallop Stroganoff
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, raw1 lb sea scallops1/2 lb mushrooms3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Swiss Enchiladas ( Enchiladas Suizas)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Swiss Enchiladas ( Enchiladas Suizas)

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped1 (4 ounce) cans diced ortega anaheim chilies1 (8...

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Frikadelle - South African Meatballs - Boerewors Style
BeefGround beefMain dish

Frikadelle – South African Meatballs – Boerewors Style

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1...

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Pasta With Szechuan Peanut Dressing
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Pasta With Szechuan Peanut Dressing

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta ( preferably linguine)2 cups broccoli florets1/3 cup peanut butter (...

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Crispy Fish and Chips
FishMain dishPotatoes

Crispy Fish and Chips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup cornmeal4 -6 ounces beer1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Old Bay...

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Persian Cabbage Rolls
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Persian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup split peas1 large cabbage1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Pork Sausage Pie
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Sausage Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb pork sausage2 onions, chopped2 tomatoes, slicedsalt and pepper2 lbs mashed potatoesbutter...

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Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Creamy Noodle and Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups sour cream2 cups small curd cottage cheese1/4 cup minced onions2 tablespoons...

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Emra's Pineapple Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Emra’s Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup brown sugar1 (13 ounce) cans...

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Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Bar-B-Que Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) can van camp’s pork and beans4 pieces chicken ( thighs,...

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Souper Chicken Tetrazzini
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Souper Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 small onions, finely choppedvegetable oil cooking spray1...

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Western Skillet Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Western Skillet Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup mix1 1/2 cups...

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Orange Thyme Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Orange Thyme Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon fresh thyme...

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Cap City Diner Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cap City Diner Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons diced white onions 1 tablespoon olive...

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Elaine's Brisket
BeefMain dishMeat

Elaine’s Brisket

Ingredients: 6 lbs beef brisket1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce1 package dry...

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Savory Feta-Filled Shells
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Savory Feta-Filled Shells

Ingredients: 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 cup ricotta cheese1 (8 ounce)...

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Bow Ties With Roasted Eggplant and Three Cheeses
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Ties With Roasted Eggplant and Three Cheeses

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, peeled1 medium red peppers1 small eggplants, cut lengthwise in half...

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Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice ( To me, the flavor is a little too...

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Orange Asparagus Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Orange Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb other medium-shaped pasta, uncooked2 teaspoons vegetable...

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Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoy/tofu

Marinated Tofu for Meat-Eaters Who Hate Tofu

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) packages extra firm tofu1 cup marinade ( I like a...

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CheeseEggsMain dish

Tex-Mex Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts3 large eggs1 cup half-and-half1 1/2 cups shredded jalapeno jack...

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Kentucky Brown Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Kentucky Brown Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon1/2 cup shredded sharp...

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Mother Lizar's Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Mother Lizar’s Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, cubed2 tablespoons bacon fat or 2 tablespoons lard1 cup all-purpose...

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Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Quick Tuna Tortellini Gratin

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled egg tortellini1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets1...

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Sour Cream Tuna Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sour Cream Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide egg noodles2 cans tuna, drained1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4 cup...

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Shrimply Divine Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimply Divine Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces mafalda noodles ( or other pasta)12 ounces fresh medium shrimp, peeled...

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Fish and Vegetable Stir-Fry
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Fish and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 4 ounces whiting fish fillets (cut into pieces) or 4 ounces tilapia fillets...

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Calypso Island Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Calypso Island Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 -4 lbs chicken pieces1 large onions, chopped ( 1...

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Whiskey Marinade for London Broil
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Whiskey Marinade for London Broil

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Bourbon3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Cilantro Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Cilantro Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic2 inches fresh gingerroot, chopped1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheez-It Chicken Stuffed With Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed Cheez-It crackers1 tablespoon breadcrumbs1 eggs4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (...

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Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts ( or pizza dough)1/2 cup barbecue sauce1 tablespoon garlic2 tablespoons...

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Baked Ziti
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 large yellow onions, diced3/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Baked Polenta With Mushrooms
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Baked Polenta With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth1 1/2...

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Peas in Tomato Sauce (Revithia Me Saltsa Domata)
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Peas in Tomato Sauce (Revithia Me Saltsa Domata)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, finely chopped2...

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One Pot Pasta - Italian or Mexican
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

One Pot Pasta – Italian or Mexican

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb chorizo...

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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes1 (15 1/4...

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Caesar Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Caesar Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloinssalt and pepper1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1/2 cup...

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Easy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Easy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon sage1/4 teaspoon thyme4 boneless pork...

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Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Thai Stir-Fried Vermicelli (Pad Wun-Sen)

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages rice vermicelli1 tablespoon canola oil1 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Which Fishcakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Which Fishcakes

Ingredients: 16 ounces canned salmon (or jack mackerel) or 16 ounces canned tuna (...

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Spicy Soba Noodles With Chicken and Peanut Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spicy Soba Noodles With Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 carrots, peeled2 cups chicken broth, divided1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter1 tablespoon chopped...

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Australian Pepper Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Australian Pepper Steak

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 lbs round steaks,...

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