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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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Beefy Pasta
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Beefy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green...

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Far East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Far East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts1 tablespoon soft...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Con Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Eggplant (Aubergine) Con Penne

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed eggplants ( 1 2/3 inch cubes, about 12 oz)3 tablespoons...

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Lamb Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Lamb Casserole

Ingredients: 4 shoulder lamb chops1 large onions ( chopped and diced)4 garlic cloves (...

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Potato and Spinach Gatto
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Spinach Gatto

Ingredients: 4 lbs small baking potatoesfine dry breadcrumbs2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese3 eggs2...

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Chicken Breast in Bacon and Cider Pan Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast in Bacon and Cider Pan Sauce

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Taco Meat
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup flour1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon minced...

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Italian Chicken and Fettuccine
ChickenMain dishPasta

Italian Chicken and Fettuccine

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (5 1/2 ounce) packages Shake-and-Bake1 (8 ounce) boxes...

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Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cooked chicken1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken...

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Beefy Cheese Enchiladas
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOven

Beefy Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups salsa, divided2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded12 6-inch flour...

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Chicken Flautas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Flautas

Ingredients: 2 medium skinless chicken breasts1 cup water1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 (4 ounce)...

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Skillet Cacciatore
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Skillet Cacciatore

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces1/2...

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Low-fat Easy Ham
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Low-fat Easy Ham, Green Pea and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 6 ounces broad egg noodles4 1/2 teaspoons flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Gourmet Shepherd's Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealYam/sweet potato

Gourmet Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed2 medium yukon gold potatoes, potatoes scrubbedolive oil, for...

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Pizza Puff Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPizza

Pizza Puff Casserole

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten2/3 cup flour3/4 cup milk or 3/4 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons...

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Country Supper
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 2 inch pieces ( I like beef)3...

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Turkey Jerk Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Jerk Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 garlic cloves, minced2 scallions, thinly sliced1 serrano peppers, seeded...

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Easiest Ever Chinese Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Easiest Ever Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 8 cups prepared coleslaw mix10 green onions, sliced3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked...

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Southwest Chicken Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Southwest Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded zucchini2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles, drained1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2...

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Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Stir fried Garlic Beef with Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb round steaks, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, chopped2 teaspoons medium sherry (optional)1...

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Mommy's Vegetable Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Mommy’s Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 chopped fresh onions or 2 tablespoons chopped dried onions4...

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Penzey's Tender Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Penzey’s Tender Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces wide egg noodles1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup...

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Broccoli - Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Broccoli – Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta250 g broccoli, cut into florets1 garlic, cloved peeled1 large...

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Kielbasa Pasta Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Kielbasa Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (12 -16 ounce) packages kielbasa, sliced1/2 red onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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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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Roasted Sausages
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Roasted Sausages, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onions

Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks1 green bell peppers,...

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Spanish Rice Pronto
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Spanish Rice Pronto

Ingredients: 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil or 1 -2 teaspoon canola oil3/4-1 lb lean...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPotatoes

Potato Burgers

Ingredients: 1/2-1 raw onions, grated4 large potatoes, grated,with or without peel1/2 cup whole wheat...

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Blue Cheese Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Blue Cheese Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese1 lb ground beef1 eggs ( slightly...

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Deviled Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Deviled Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2/3 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper...

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Lucky 32 Black Bean Cakes
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Lucky 32 Black Bean Cakes

Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups cooked black beans1/2 cup salsa1/2 cup red onions, finely diced1...

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Texas Hash
Main dishOne Dish mealWhite rice

Texas Hash

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped3 tablespoons bacon grease1 lb ground chuck2 (14 ounce) cans...

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Beef Tenderloin With Burgundy Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Beef Tenderloin With Burgundy Sauce

Ingredients: 4 beef tenderloin fillets, sliced 1 in. thick3 -4 tablespoons olive oil1/4 lb...

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Ethiopian Dorowat version 2
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Ethiopian Dorowat version 2

Ingredients: 1 cup tomato sauce, whatever sort4 tablespoons paprika60 ml dry red wine1 tablespoon...

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10 Minute Smothered Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

10 Minute Smothered Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 teaspoon garlic powder ( or to taste)1...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Baked Kafta

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions ( grated)1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup...

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Haddock With Bacon and Onions
FishMain dishSeafood

Haddock With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock fillets, cut into 4 8-ounce portions2 tablespoons lemon juice (...

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Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2-32 cups shredded coleslaw mix, with carrots1...

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Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Barefoot Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves ( bone in, skin on)olive oilkosher saltfresh ground black...

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Dragon Noodles with Chicken and Black Beans
ChickenMain dishSalads

Dragon Noodles with Chicken and Black Beans

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup other mild vegetable oil1 clove garlic,...

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Poppy Seed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Poppy Seed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cutlets1 (24 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (...

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Meatloaf Tropicale
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Tropicale

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1 large eggs1 cup bananas, Mashed ( 2...

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Black Gram Beans in Cream Sauce (dal Makhani)
BeansLunch/snacksMain dish

Black Gram Beans in Cream Sauce (dal Makhani)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb whole Urad Dal, soaked overnight in water to cover3 cups water1...

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Tomato Macaroni Cheese
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Tomato Macaroni Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni4 medium tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick1/2 lb bacon1/2 cup chopped...

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Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Cheesy Beef and Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground pork1 garlic cloves, minced1...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Saucy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 eggs1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup pasta sauce1 lb lean ground beef1 garlic...

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Pork Chops O'brien
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Pork Chops O’brien

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil6 pork chopsseasoning salt1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream...

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Good-for-you Spicy Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Good-for-you Spicy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size chunks1 teaspoon olive...

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Sarah's Oven Baked Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sarah’s Oven Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 -3 skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon pepper ( I use a mix of...

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Saucy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 bone-in 3/4 inch pork loin chops ( I like boneless,same thickness)2 tablespoons...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Italian “Hamburger Helper”

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box pasta, any bite-size shape1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon garlic...

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Chicken With Fines Herbes
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Fines Herbes

Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts, skinned, halved, and boned1/4 cup butter, softened1 tablespoon fresh...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

4-Cheese Summer Pasta Supper

Ingredients: 1/2 lb linguine2 medium zucchini, cut in narrow strips2 cups kraft 4 cheese...

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Oriental Black Bean Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Oriental Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell...

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Pork Tenderloin With Fennel Seed and Onions
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin With Fennel Seed and Onions

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 onions, sliced1 lb pork tenderloins1/2 teaspoon salt1/4...

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CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Vegetable Lasagna Without the Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips3/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon salt,...

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Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill and Spinach Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill and Spinach Sauce

Ingredients: 500 g potatoes, peeled and rinsedsalt350 g salmon fillets1/4 chicken stock cubes1 bay...

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Penne With Chorizo and Kale
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne With Chorizo and Kale

Ingredients: 225 g penne1 head broccoli, chopped into florets2 chorizo sausages, thickly sliced2 teaspoons...

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Mojo Marinated Snapper
FishMain dishSeafood

Mojo Marinated Snapper

Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh orange juice3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/4 cup chopped cilantro3 cloves...

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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed ( about 1/4 pounds)1 1/2 cups...

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