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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 and Rice Italian Style
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Rice Italian Style

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup2 cups chicken broth1...

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Finnish Macaroni Bake
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Finnish Macaroni Bake

Ingredients: 500 ml macaroni, dried500 g ground beef1 onions, chopped400 ml milk2 eggsblack peppersalt...

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Grilled Meat Marinade
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Grilled Meat Marinade

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup apple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1...

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Beer Can Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients: 3 1/2-4 lbs chicken1 can beer ( your choice, I prefer to use...

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Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1/2 cup maple syrup ( It...

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Original Enchiritos (from Tyson)
BeansCheeseMain dish

Original Enchiritos (from Tyson)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef ( shredded chicken is good too)1/4 cup chopped onions12...

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Onion and Goat's Cheese Flan
Lunch/snacksMain dishOnions

Onion and Goat’s Cheese Flan

Ingredients: 300 g plain flour150 g butter, softened1 -2 tablespoon water2 tablespoons olive oil750...

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Curried Butternut soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Curried Butternut soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks4 cups chicken or 4...

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Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 celery ribs, chopped1 1/2 lbs...

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Vegetable Barley Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup uncooked barley2...

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Beef Penne Pasta Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb dry penne pasta, cooked and drained8 ounces lean ground beef1 small...

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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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Aunt Lydia's German-style Baked Macaroni
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Aunt Lydia’s German-style Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni ( cooked & drained)1 lb sharp cheddar cheese (...

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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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Wastebasket Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Wastebasket Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes1 cup coarsely...

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Scallops and Shrimp With Mushrooms
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Scallops and Shrimp With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 16 large sea scallops24 large shrimp ( peeled and deveined)3/4 lb mixed mushrooms...

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Baked Fish Fillets
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs2 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 -2 tablespoon paprika2 teaspoons...

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Giant Meatball Sub
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Giant Meatball Sub

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten1/3 cup milk1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup soft...

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Coq Au Vin by Julia Child
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Coq Au Vin by Julia Child

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lardons, cut into 1/4 by 1 1/2 inch strips ( embarrassing...

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Fruity Chicken Tossed Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Fruity Chicken Tossed Salad

Ingredients: 12 cups italian blend mixed salad greens3 (3 ounce) packages ready to serve...

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Sweet and Sour Beef
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sweet and Sour Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 pinch salt1 pinch pepper1 (10 ounce) cans chicken and rice...

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Curried Couscous
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Chickpea Wrap

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon margarine1 large onions, diced2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh...

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Oh My
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Oh My, Chicken Pie!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs ( breasts can be used too, I...

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Vegan Sloppy Joes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup coarsely chopped onions1 medium green bell peppers, coarsely...

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Low-Fat Turkey Sausage Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Low-Fat Turkey Sausage Quiche

Ingredients: 1/2 lb turkey sausage1/2 cup skim milk1/2 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese1...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Iberian Shrimp

Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup chopped red peppers1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves garlic,...

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Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup Bisquick reduced-fat baking mix1/2 cup skim milk1/4 cup egg substitute2 cups...

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Barbecue in the Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Barbecue in the Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 bunch scallions, chopped1 lemons, zest of3 tablespoons tomato paste2...

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Sexy Chow
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sexy Chow

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 can condensed tomato soup1 can cut...

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Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons...

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Easy Goulash
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can vegetable soup (...

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Buttery Parmesan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttery Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon...

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Cream Sauce Chicken For A Crowd
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cream Sauce Chicken For A Crowd

Ingredients: 30 chicken breast halves, bone in2/3 cup oil6 cups water, divided6 cups chicken...

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Sloppy Joe Taco Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joe Taco Cups

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1...

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Flint's Original Coney Island
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Flint’s Original Coney Island

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( not lean)1/2 lb beef hot dogs, ground up (...

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Turkey Breast with Orange-Raspberry Glaze
Main dishRaspberriesTurkey

Turkey Breast with Orange-Raspberry Glaze

Ingredients: 5 -5 1/2 lbs turkey breast, skinned and boned1 cup orange juice1 teaspoon...

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Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sausage, Pepper and Onion Hoagies

Ingredients: 3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage3/4 lb hot Italian sausage2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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Black Cherry Glazed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Black Cherry Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick1 (10 ounce) jars black cherry fruit...

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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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Tomato Basil Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tomato Basil Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon garlic, minced8 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick1 (28 ounce)...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Waldorf Turkey

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey, leftovers are great1 small apples, chopped,no need...

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Torta Pascualina (Argentine Spinach Pie)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Torta Pascualina (Argentine Spinach Pie)

Ingredients: 1 pastry for double-crust pie ( top & bottom)1 1/2 cups frozen spinach1...

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Salmon With Chili-Mango Salsa
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Chili-Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 12 ounces ripe mangoes, peeled,pitted and diced1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped...

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Fresh Salmon Cakes With Lime
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Fresh Salmon Cakes With Lime, Ginger and Herbs

Ingredients: 500 g potatoes700 g salmon fillets1 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons coriander,...

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Beef Fiesta Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Beef Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 (35 ounce) cans...

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Rigatoni With Four Cheeses
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Rigatoni With Four Cheeses

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, any tubulay will do really3 tablespoons butter3 garlic cloves,...

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Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole
CasserolesMain dishWeeknight

Creamy Chicken and Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked and diced1 (32 ounce) cans cream of mushroom...

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Herbed Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Herbed Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup finely chopped onions or 1/4...

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Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces1...

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Fantastic Taco Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Fantastic Taco Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Fire and Ice Salad (Papaya Shrimp Salad)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Fire and Ice Salad (Papaya Shrimp Salad)

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled1 lb cooked small to medium shrimp, peeled,...

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"souper" Easy Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

“souper” Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans nacho cheese soup ( undiluted)1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Steak and Mushroom Casserole
CasserolesMain dishMeat

Steak and Mushroom Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks1/3 cup floursalt and pepper1 tablespoon mustard powder2 -3 tablespoons...

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Bistro's No-Fail Woozy Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Bistro’s No-Fail Woozy Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 thin breakfast pork chops3 ounces Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Directions: Preheat...

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Spicy Chicken With Pasta
Main dishSpaghettiStews

Spicy Chicken With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced5 tablespoons butter, divided3 cups chicken broth2...

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Julie's Kid Friendly Salmon Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Julie’s Kid Friendly Salmon Patties

Ingredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread ( or seedless Rye)1 (14 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Shrimp Sauce Piquant
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp Sauce Piquant

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 1/4 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped green bell...

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Peppered Pork Tenderloin
Main dishMeatPork

Peppered Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 3 lbs pork tenderloins2 tablespoons lemon pepper1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper Directions: Trim...

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BeansMain dishNorth american

Chili Cheese Coney Dogs

Ingredients: 6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns, split12 tablespoons chili sauce ( with OR...

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Pioneer Turkey Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Pioneer Turkey Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packaged wild rice mix1 1/4 cups cooked turkey, in 1/2...

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