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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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Almond-Crusted Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Almond-Crusted Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground almonds ( pulse almonds in food processor until coarsely ground)3...

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Salt-N-Pepper Potato Kugel
CasserolesMain dishPotatoes

Salt-N-Pepper Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 6 potatoes1 onions1 carrots2 eggs, well beaten1/4 cup matzo meal1/4 cup oilsaltpepper Directions:...

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Pizza Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Pizza Pot Pie

Ingredients: 8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni8 ounces Italian sausage1 teaspoon instant minced onion1/2 teaspoon...

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Baked Chicken Kiev
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken Kiev

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 tablespoons olive oil1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup...

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Transylvanian Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Transylvanian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lean ground beef1/2 cup breadcrumbs...

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Tropical Shrimp Paella
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Tropical Shrimp Paella

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, diced 1/4 inch1/2 lb linguica sausage or 1/2...

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Creamy Chicken Marsala
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 shallots, minced1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4...

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Chicken Pocket Pies
Chicken breastMain dishSavory pies

Chicken Pocket Pies

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 -2...

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Steaks with Merlot Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steaks with Merlot Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottles merlot ( of drinking quality)2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans...

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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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Quinoa Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Quinoa Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 1/3 cups water1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil1...

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Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined ( about 1 1/2...

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BBQ Pork Chops and Roasted Potatoes
Main dishPorkPork chops

BBQ Pork Chops and Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 lean pork chops2 large onions, sliced into rings6 large potatoes, peeled &...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stomparato (Stampede)

Ingredients: 1 whole cut up chicken or 4 pieces veal chops or 4 pieces...

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One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef2 cups water1 cup Taco Bell Home Originals...

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Turkey Joes (sloppy joes)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Turkey Joes (sloppy joes)

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey1/2 medium bell peppers, chopped1/2 medium sweet red peppers,...

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Spicy Nasi Goreng
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Spicy Nasi Goreng

Ingredients: 10 ounces long grain rice, rinsed2 eggs, beaten3 garlic cloves2 red chilies, thinly...

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Easy Chicken Eggplant  (Aubergine) Parmesan
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Chicken Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ( thin sliced)1 medium eggplants ( approximately...

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Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Fresh Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bow tie pasta1 lb fresh asparagus1 cup bottled lemon...

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Ginger-Lemon Chicken Packet
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ginger-Lemon Chicken Packet

Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs,...

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BeefCasserolesMain dish

Highland Hot Pot

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, cut into cubes3 tablespoons floursalt and pepper1/4 teaspoon sage1/2...

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Maple and Orange Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple and Orange Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( I use 8 chicken thighs)1/4 cup plain...

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Cedar Planked Salmon With Spice Rub
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cedar Planked Salmon With Spice Rub

Ingredients: 1 cedar planks ( approx. 8-inch x12-inch)2 lbs salmon fillets, with skin1 tablespoon...

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Kummel Klops (German Meatballs)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Kummel Klops (German Meatballs)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefsalt and pepper, to taste1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Susan's I'll-Eat-It-If-You-Make-It Chicken Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Susan’s I’ll-Eat-It-If-You-Make-It Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb dried ramen noodles ( throw away the seasoning packet if it...

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Asian Sloppy Joes
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Asian Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 cup diced red onions2 teaspoons crushed garlic1 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger1/2 cup...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

KFC Twisters

Ingredients: 500 g skinless chicken breastsvegetable oil ( for deep frying)4 cups water1 teaspoon...

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Pork and Apple Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Pork and Apple Stew

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 lb pork, cubes2 large onions, coarsely chopped3...

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Chop Lickin Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chop Lickin Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts7 ounces mushroom stems and pieces10 3/4 ounces cream...

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Beefy Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beefy Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup olives, chopped1 large onions, chopped2 large tomatoes, chopped4...

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Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into chunks1/2 onions, cut into chunks1/2...

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Carnitas
Main dishMeatPork

Carnitas

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder2 tablespoons oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 small onions, chopped1...

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Coriander Pork Chops With Sauteed Apples and Caramelized Onions
Main dishPorkPork chops

Coriander Pork Chops With Sauteed Apples and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup oil2 medium yellow onions, sliced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Turkey Soft Tacos
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Soft Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix1/2 cup water1...

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Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Peanut Thai Shrimp and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled1/3 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 cloves...

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Easy Beef Stroganoff
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onions1 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms1 (10...

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Crispy Onion Dijon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Onion Dijon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons...

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Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

Ingredients: 3 large eggs1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk2 garlic cloves,...

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Asian Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Asian Chops

Ingredients: 2 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons soy sauce3/4 teaspoon...

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Puff the Magic Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Puff the Magic Salmon

Ingredients: 6 salmon steaks, 3/4 inch thick1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt and pepper2 egg whites3/4...

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Chicken With Apricot and Almonds
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Apricot and Almonds

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken portions30 ml oil2 ml chili, minced5 ml ginger, minced5 ml...

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Super Easy Canned Bean Stew
CarrotsMain dishStews

Super Easy Canned Bean Stew

Ingredients: 2 chopped carrots1 chopped onions ( though I use more)4 cans beans4 cans...

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Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Au Gratin Chicken and Potato Bake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs of your favorite chicken parts1 (5 1/4 ounce) packages au...

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Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4 cup dry white...

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Chili Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon water1/4 teaspoon...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Stuffed Chard (Brenda Pulvermacher – Quadra Island)

Ingredients: 16 outer chard leaves2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1 onions, chopped1/4 cup oil3/4...

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Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken or Spareribs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken or Spareribs

Ingredients: 3/4 cup onions, chopped5 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup cooking oil3/4 cup...

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Easy Beefy Crescent Squares
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Beefy Crescent Squares

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups pasta sauce1 cup mozzarella cheese1 can crescent rolls...

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Stewed Chicken With Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stewed Chicken With Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs3/4 cup water3/4 cup white wine2 tablespoons tomato paste4...

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Chicken with Yogurt and Spices
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Yogurt and Spices

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1...

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Zucchini With Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Zucchini With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages fusilli or 1 (12 ounce) packages rotini pasta3 large...

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FishMain dishPasta

Sicilian-Style Sardine Pasta With Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves1...

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New Mexico Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Easy)
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

New Mexico Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (Easy)

Ingredients: 10 1/2 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup7 ounces chicken broth4 boneless skinless...

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Cherry Tomato Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cherry Tomato Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1/2 cup milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs, soft1/4 cup onions, chopped1 teaspoon Worcestershire...

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Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens

Ingredients: 8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil1/2 cup boiling water1 cup yellow cornmeal1 dash...

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Light Pasta Carbonara
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced6 cups hot cooked thin pasta...

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Grilled Marinated Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Marinated Steaks

Ingredients: 4 beef blade steaks or 4 boneless beef chuck steaks, cut 1 inch...

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Easy Hamburger  Stroganoff
Low carbMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 (8 ounce) cans cream of...

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Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf
Main dishPorkPoultry

Chicken and Sausage Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1 lb bulk breakfast sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean)2...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Natalie’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf meat ( combo beef/pork etc)1 eggs1 (8 ounce) cans...

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