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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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Shrimp Escabeche With Ginger-Grilled Pineapple
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp Escabeche With Ginger-Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil12 large shrimp, shelled and deveinedfine sea saltground pepper1 medium...

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Explorers Thin Crust Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Explorers Thin Crust Pizza

Ingredients: 10 ounces Boboli pizza crusts, thin crust8 ounces tomato sauce1 1/2 cups shredded...

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Fantastic Crispy Tempura Batter
Main dishShrimpSide dishes

Fantastic Crispy Tempura Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup beer ( do not use a dark beer!)3/4 cup rice flour3/4...

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Olive-Butter Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Olive-Butter Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled3/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon black...

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Lemon-Oregano Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Lemon-Oregano Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon dried oregano2 cloves...

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Cheesy BBQ Biscuit Cups
BeefGround beefMain dish

Cheesy BBQ Biscuit Cups

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean ground beef or 8 ounces ground turkey1/4 cup green bell...

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Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Thick and Spicy Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped2 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 cup chopped celery3 -4...

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Salisbury Steak and Gravy
Low carbLow in...Main dish

Salisbury Steak and Gravy

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs ( can use seasoned bread crumbs)1...

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Glorified Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Glorified Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup or...

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Chinese Chicken and Vegetables
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chinese Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon vegetable...

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Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)
BeefMain dishMeat

Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)

Ingredients: 1 lb sliced beef rib eye ( korean stores sell the right cut)1/2...

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Savory Montreal Steak Rub
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Savory Montreal Steak Rub

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mccormick grill mates McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak seasoning1 tablespoon light brown...

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Foil Wrapped Oriental Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Foil Wrapped Oriental Chicken

Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen baby carrots, defrosted4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves4 ounces whole...

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Vidalia Onion and Mushroom Pie
Eggs/dairyMain dishOnions

Vidalia Onion and Mushroom Pie

Ingredients: 2 vidalia onions ( halved and thinly sliced) 1 -2 tablespoon fresh mined...

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Island Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Island Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces (...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled1 large green peppers, seeded1/2 garlic clovessalt1 (6 ounce) cans...

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Garlic Chive Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Garlic Chive Chicken

Ingredients: 1 head garlic1 cup chicken broth1 lemons, zest of1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pesto salad dressing ( kraft)1/4 cup parmesan cheese6 ounces stove top...

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Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Traditional Hungarian Beef Goulash Stew

Ingredients: 800 g diced beef2 tablespoons oil3 onions, diced finely1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika3...

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Chicken with Apples and Sage
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Apples and Sage

Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 dash salt1 small...

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Sesame Sweet Legs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sesame Sweet Legs

Ingredients: 12 pieces skinless chicken thighs1/2 cup hoisin sauce1/4 cup honey3 tablespoons freshly squeezed...

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Baked Pumpkins with Wild Rice Stuffing
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Pumpkins with Wild Rice Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 -6 lbs pumpkin ( the number of pumpkins will depend on their...

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Tomato Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Tomato Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced2 cups plum tomatoes, chopped1/2...

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Chicken Jerusalem
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Jerusalem

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 1 1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons salad oil1/2...

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Salmon and Dill Burgers or Cakes
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon and Dill Burgers or Cakes

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh salmon, skin removed2 egg whites1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup fresh...

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Crispy Sesame Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups corn flake crumbs1/4 cup sesame seeds3/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Parslied Mushroom Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Parslied Mushroom Patties

Ingredients: 3 slightly beaten eggs3 cups fresh mushrooms, about 8 oz,coarsely chopped1/2 cup all-purpose...

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Spareribs
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Spareribs, Rice and Chickpea Casserole

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs country-style spareribs1 large onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped2 (14 1/2...

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Spicy Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Spicy Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked linguine1 lb unpeeled large raw shrimp4 tablespoons butter or 4...

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Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 yellow onions, chopped1 green peppers, dicedhot sauce, to...

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Penne With Cannellini Beans
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Penne With Cannellini Beans

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes1 (15...

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Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs

Ingredients: 1 (1 -1 1/2 lb) sea bream, gut and scales removed1 bay leaves2...

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Roast Vegetable and Feta Tarts
Lunch/snacksMain dishYam/sweet potato

Roast Vegetable and Feta Tarts

Ingredients: 600 g kumara or 600 g sweet potatoes2 red capsicums2 zucchini2 red onionsolive...

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Fish with Spicy Herb Sauce
Main dishSaucesSavory sauces

Fish with Spicy Herb Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves2 cloves...

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Mom's Famous "sausage and Eggs Mixed Together"
BreakfastCasserolesMain dish

Mom’s Famous “sausage and Eggs Mixed Together”

Ingredients: 6 eggs6 slices bread, decrusted and cubed1 lb cooked sausage2 cups milk1 1/2...

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Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Holiday Leftovers Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 prepared double crust pie crusts ( purchased or homemade)2 cups chicken stock2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Crunchy Apricot Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices French bread ( 1 inch thick slices)1 cup apricot nectar2 tablespoons...

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Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)

Ingredients: 1/2 onions, diced3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced1/2 small sweet potatoes...

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Rice Vermicelli Salad With Grilled Pork and Spring Rolls
Main dishPorkPork chops

Rice Vermicelli Salad With Grilled Pork and Spring Rolls

Ingredients: 6 -12 ounces dry rice noodles 1 lb lean boneless pork fillets 3...

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Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna
AppetizersMain dishOne Dish meal

Potato and Smoked Salmon Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 medium leeks, white and tender green, coarsely chopped1/2 lb fresh...

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Moroccan Tagine
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Moroccan Tagine

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 cups onions, chopped2 large garlic cloves, crushed1 cup carrots,...

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Spicy Grilled Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Grilled Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 3/4-inch thick1/4 cup thick and chunky hot salsa2 tablespoons...

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No Time To Cook Pork Chops
Condimentsetc.Main dish

No Time To Cook Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup pineapple juice2...

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Savory Crescent Chicken Squares
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Savory Crescent Chicken Squares

Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon margarine, softened ( or butter)2...

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bobby flay's shrimp and grits
Main dishShellfishShrimp

bobby flay’s shrimp and grits

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onions, diced2 cloves garlic, minced2...

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Mock Cottage Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mock Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground sirloin1 small onions, chopped1...

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Salmon With Cucumber-Dill Sauce
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Cucumber-Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine1/2 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1 lb salmon fillets3/4...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

POLISH SOUR RYE SOUP (Zurek Polski)

Ingredients: 75 g wholemeal rye flour600 ml boiled, cooled water1/4 clove garlic1 1/4 liters...

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Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 -6 cloves crushed garlic ( to taste)1/2...

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Tuna over Tomatoes
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna over Tomatoes, Chickpeas and Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 cup white wine or 1/2...

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Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Nikatse Nkwa)

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut into pieceswater, enough to cover chicken2 teaspoons...

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Cajun Rice
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Cajun Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup finely-diced bell peppers1/3 cup diced green onions1/2...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Red Bell Pepper Stuffed Chicken With White Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic cloves, finely...

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Salmon Fillets With Fresh Tomatoes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Fillets With Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced2 tomatoes, finely chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions1 teaspoon...

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Talarini
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Talarini

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 small onions ( chopped)1 garlic cloves ( chopped)1 (8...

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Honeyed Chicken and Pineapple
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Honeyed Chicken and Pineapple

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup cornstarch3 cups vegetable oil2 teaspoons grated pared...

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Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake
Elbow macaroniMain dishTuna

Easy Macaroni-Tuna Bake

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1 1/2 cups milk1 teaspoon lemon...

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Mustard and Brandy Steaks
BeefMain dishMeat

Mustard and Brandy Steaks

Ingredients: 4 boneless rib-eye steaks ( in NZ I use fillet steaks about 1-inch...

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Sure Thing Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sure Thing Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons brown...

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Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pesto Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pesto sauce1/2 cup cheese, grated or 1/2 cup crumbled such as...

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