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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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Stove-Top Ziti
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Stove-Top Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta1 (16 ounce) bags frozen broccoli florets or 1 (16...

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Ranch Chicken Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Ranch Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup shredded carrots1 lb boneless chicken breasts, broiled,...

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Easy Delicious Hamburger Orzo Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Easy Delicious Hamburger Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup onions, chopped6 cups water6 teaspoons beef bouillon1...

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Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Noodle

Ingredients: 100 g rice noodles or 100 g vermicelli2 cups Chinese cabbage1 cup bean...

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Heart Healthy Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Heart Healthy Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs or 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon...

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Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup1...

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Garlic Herb Salmon Patties
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Garlic Herb Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans pink salmon or 2 (14 ounce) cans red salmon2...

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Beef
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef, Macaroni and Tomato Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef5 -6 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon...

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Dan's Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Dan’s Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced1 small onions, minced1 tablespoon minced garlic1...

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Classic Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Classic Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts ( or make your own)1/3 cup...

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Fusilli with Eggplant
Main dishPastaVegetables

Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants and Capers

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium...

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My Mom's Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

My Mom’s Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cooked chicken, shredded1 (1 lb) bag frozen broccoli florets or...

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Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta ( cook according to directions, rinse in cool...

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Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened1 medium sweet onions, sliced and...

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Tomato and Macaroni Dinner
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Tomato and Macaroni Dinner

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 lb ground beef19 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained2...

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Herbed Pan Roast of Salmon With Warm Greens and Herb Vinaigrette
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herbed Pan Roast of Salmon With Warm Greens and Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 cup emerils herb vinaigrette4 (8 ounce) salmon steaks1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white...

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BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Breakfast Casserole (Pennsylvania Dutch

Ingredients: 6 large eggs2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dry mustard2 slices white bread,...

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Barnwell School Chiliburgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barnwell School Chiliburgers

Ingredients: 5 lbs ground beef 5 medium onions, chopped 3 large potatoes, grated (...

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Greek Style Spaghetti Squash Salad
CheeseMain dishSalads

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Ingredients: 6 ounces broccoli florets, divided into small sprigs2 cups farfalle pasta2 cooked boneless...

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Barbecue Jack Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecue Jack Chicken

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 6 ounces each)4 slices...

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Gnocchi Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Gnocchi Casserole

Ingredients: 1 package frozen potato gnocchi1 lb bulk pork sausage1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella...

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Chicken Enchiladas Creamy White Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Enchiladas Creamy White Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Biscuit Bake

Ingredients: 2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits1 lb ground turkey1 (15 ounce) cans...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Foil-Baked Fish

Ingredients: 4 (1/4 lb) fish fillets1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 (2 g) packets powdered...

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Diet Coke Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Diet Coke Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks1 (12 ounce) cans Diet Coke2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons...

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4th of July Grilled Salmon *or Chicken!*
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

4th of July Grilled Salmon *or Chicken!*

Ingredients: 2 -8 salmon steaks (4-6 oz. ea., or a couple large filets) or...

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Layered Turkey and Broccoli Gratin
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Layered Turkey and Broccoli Gratin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon...

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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon pepper15 ounces fat-free...

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Caribbean Summer Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Caribbean Summer Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon honey1...

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Taco Macaroni Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Macaroni Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef2 1/2 cups water1/3 cup yellow onions2 -3 garlic...

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Cottage Pies
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Cottage Pies

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup carrots, scraped and coarsely chopped1 cup...

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Condimentsetc.Lunch/snacks

Gyros

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground lamb1/2 lb ground beef2 slices bread, day old and partially...

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Jack Daniels Grilled Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Jack Daniels Grilled Salmon

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets1/2 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey2 lemons2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon soy...

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Mexican Taco Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 envelope taco seasoning1...

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Homemade Sloppy Joes
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste2 cups water1 cup ketchup1 medium...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Potato Salad
Main dishSaladsSide dishes

Corned Beef and Cabbage Potato Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups diced cooked potatoes2 cups diced corned beef ( leftover)2 cups shredded...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Dressing
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large eggplants, peeled and cubed1 (14 ounce) cans diced...

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Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake
ChickenMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Wild Rice and Chicken Bake

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice blend ( I use...

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Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 (1 lb) pork tenderloins,...

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Easy Beef Enchiladas - Casserole Style
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Enchiladas – Casserole Style

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 can beans ( I use refried...

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"crazy Easy"  Lo Mein
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

“crazy Easy” Lo Mein

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained1 lb cooked ground beef, drained2 (12...

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Creamy Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces dried bow tie pasta12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut...

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Grilled Steak with Bourbon Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steak with Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup chopped shallots1 teaspoon chopped garlic1 tablespoon chopped...

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Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon and Spinach Rosti Bake

Ingredients: 2 medium waxy potatoes, unpeeled1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 large...

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Spaghetti Loaf
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spaghetti Loaf

Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces spaghetti or 4 -6 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked until...

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Chicken With Chocolate!
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Chocolate!

Ingredients: 1 kg chicken breast fillets2 garlic cloves, minced1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, in...

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Kentucky Fried Chicken  (Copycat)
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Kentucky Fried Chicken (Copycat)

Ingredients: 2 cups pancake mix2 (1 ounce) packages Italian salad dressing mix2 eggs1/3 cup...

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Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Quick and Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes1 large onions,...

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Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Sicilian Tuna Steaks in Onion Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb onions, as thinly sliced as possible3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/4...

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Quick Gnocchi by Sandy Metzler
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Quick Gnocchi by Sandy Metzler

Ingredients: 1 cup instant potato flakes1 cup boiling water1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Turkey or Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lbs ground turkey ( or use a little...

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Basil Tomato Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Basil Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 teaspoons fresh basil or 1 teaspoon...

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Low calorie Vegetable soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Low calorie Vegetable soup

Ingredients: 1 cup carrots, sliced1 cup celery, sliced1 cup zucchini, sliced3 cups pumpkin, small...

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Chicken with a goat cheese sauce
ChickenLemonMain dish

Chicken with a goat cheese sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and...

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Scalloped Potatoes With Canadian Bacon
CanadianMain dishOne Dish meal

Scalloped Potatoes With Canadian Bacon

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin1 medium onions, sliced very thin1...

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Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce
FishMain dishOne Dish meal

Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp1/2 cup cold water2 small shallots ( thinly sliced)3...

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Pepperoni Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pepperoni Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1 cup half-and-half1/8 teaspoon...

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Somali Stew - Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk)
Low cholesterolMain dishStews

Somali Stew – Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk)

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped1 -2 tablespoon oil1 lb stewing beef, cubed2 large tomatoes, chopped1...

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Breast of Chicken Scala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breast of Chicken Scala

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 cup flour4 tablespoons butter1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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