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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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Beef Short Ribs With Red Chili Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Short Ribs With Red Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 2 heads garlic4 1/2 lbs short rib of beef3 quarts water1 white onions,...

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Vegetable Moussaka
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Vegetable Moussaka

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds1/2 cup about olive oil1...

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Sunny Chicken Paella
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Sunny Chicken Paella

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon...

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Autumn Couscous
GrainsMain dishPasta

Autumn Couscous

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon...

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Weeknight Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Weeknight Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat and sliced cross-wise...

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Greek Grilled Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Greek Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned large shrimp1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon course sea salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Teriyaki Steak Lettuce Wraps
BeefMain dishVegetables

Teriyaki Steak Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup A-1 Steak Sauce, teriyaki1/2 cup orange juice2 teaspoons sesame oil1 (1...

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Southern Smothered Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Southern Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon2 1/2-3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Double Tomato Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsTomatoes

Double Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced1 garlic cloves, pressed1 celery,...

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Best Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Chicken and Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Peppers in Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 1 pound)salt & fresh ground...

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Mini-Beef Wellingtons
BeefMain dishVegetables

Mini-Beef Wellingtons

Ingredients: 4 small beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick ( 3-4 oz. ea.)2...

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Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa  (Flautas Con Pollo)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)

Ingredients: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled4 cups cooked chicken, shredded24 corn tortillas8 roma tomatoes,...

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Escargot and Angel Hair
Main dishPastarice and grains

Escargot and Angel Hair

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter4 garlic cloves, crushed3 shallots, finely chopped1 cup...

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Miller's Mexican Rice
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Miller’s Mexican Rice

Ingredients: 3 ounces shredded carrots2 ounces peas1 medium sweet onions, finely chopped2 ounces red...

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls II
BeefMain dishMeat

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls II

Ingredients: 8 large cabbage leaves1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 lb beef, Ground1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2...

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Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes
Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Rice Pilaf with Raisins and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onions1 clove...

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Subru Uncle's  Pao-Bhaji
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Subru Uncle’s Pao-Bhaji

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, washed, peeled and cut into 1 inch sized cubes5 medium...

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Beefy Bean Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Bean Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup chopped white onions1 (28 ounce) cans baked beans...

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Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined1 cup butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1...

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Eileen's Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Eileen’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb other pastas1 -1 1/2 lb hard...

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Macaroni Souffle
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Macaroni Souffle

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried short cut macaroni6 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs1 teaspoon paprika1/3...

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Tuna
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Tuna, Pea, and Brown Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, cooked1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell condensed golden mushroom...

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(Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

(Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 celery ribs, finely chopped1/4 large red...

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Glazed Salmon Fillet
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Glazed Salmon Fillet

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon...

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Sausage
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 2 inch slices1 large...

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Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( I like to cut mine horizontally in half)300 g...

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Chicken Cutlet Supreme
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cutlet Supreme

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts2 eggs, well beaten1/2 cup flour3/4 cup...

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Japanese Tonkatsu
< 60 minsAsianMain dish

Japanese Tonkatsu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/2 cup sake ( rice wine)1 tablespoon ginger1 tablespoon sugar6...

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Speedy Taco Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Speedy Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning...

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Sauerbraten Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sauerbraten Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 tablespoons lemon...

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EggsLunch/snacksMain dish

Tex-Mex Egg Salad Tacos

Ingredients: 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 tablespoon chopped green...

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48-Hour Pork Tenderloin
Main dishPorkPork loins

48-Hour Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloins1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup dry white wine1/4...

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Baked Garlic Quail
Main dishMeatPoultry

Baked Garlic Quail

Ingredients: 4 quail4 garlic cloves, crushed3 tablespoons sambal oelek2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons light soy...

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Yakisoba
Main dishOne Dish mealPork loins

Yakisoba

Ingredients: 1 lb lean pork loin, sliced thinly ( against the grain)1/3 cup soy...

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Braised Pork in Soy Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Braised Pork in Soy Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork, cut in smll cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large onions,...

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French Herbed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Herbed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieces1 tablespoon oilsaltpepper1/2 cup coarsely chopped...

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Chicken With White Barbecue Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With White Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup...

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Mustard Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( or lard)1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh parsley,...

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Julie's Favorite Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Julie’s Favorite Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breasts1 tablespoon grapes, sliced thin1 tablespoon crumbled feta...

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Ersatz Thai-fried Noodles
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Ersatz Thai-fried Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb chinese noodles1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2...

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Supreme Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Supreme Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops ( 1 1/4 inch)4 slices onions4 slices lemonspepperseason salt1/4...

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Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup chopped...

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Bill's Mozzarella and Basil Fritters
CheeseEggsMain dish

Bill’s Mozzarella and Basil Fritters

Ingredients: 500 g mozzarella cheese200 g grated parmesan cheese2 cloves crushed garlic1/2 cup of...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Spicy Thai Beef Salad with Lemongrass-Mint Vinaigrette and Nuts

Ingredients: 1/2 cup hoisin sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 tablespoon red...

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Greek-Style Chicken Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Greek-Style Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 small chicken breasts, grilled1/4 cup mayonnaise1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 french sandwich...

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Barbecue Skillet Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Barbecue Skillet Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup chopped celery1/4 cup chopped...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Asparagus Grill Sandwiches

Ingredients: 8 slices sandwich breadbutter or margarine8 slices cooked ham ( from the deli)4...

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Easy Bake Salmon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Easy Bake Salmon

Ingredients: 1 whole salmon fillets1 lemons1/4 cup mayonnaisesalt and pepper ( to taste)1 onions,...

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Chicken Mole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Mole

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup raisins2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon cumin1/4...

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My Best Ever Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

My Best Ever Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs3/4 cup ketchup2 eggs1/3 cup finely...

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Sesame-Sauced Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sesame-Sauced Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hickory flavored barbecue sauce2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice8 chicken...

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa
ChickenMain dishSalads

Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 teaspoon olive oil1 limes, juice and zest of2 1/2...

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"it's a Keeper!" Fish Stick Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

“it’s a Keeper!” Fish Stick Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (2 lb) bags frozen hash brown potatoes ( the cubes, not the...

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Vegetable Couscous Paella
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetable Couscous Paella

Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil ( I used a little more)2 cups chopped...

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Fast Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Fast Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onions1 clove garlic, minced1 (15 ounce)...

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Lentil
AppetizersMain dishSalads

Lentil, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup lentils ( I use brown)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 bunch green...

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Two Layer Baked Pasta
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Two Layer Baked Pasta

Ingredients: 5 cups cavatappi pasta1 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach, trimmed1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Cajun Pot Roast With Corn and Tomatoes
Main dishMeatPork

Cajun Pot Roast With Corn and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 5/8 lbs boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast, boneless1 tablespoon cajun seasoning9...

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Beef Contadina
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Contadina

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs cube steaks, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces1/2 teaspoon salt...

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