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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-Fried Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Chicken-Fried Steak

Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided4 (4 ounce) cube...

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Butter Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Butter Noodles

Ingredients: 2 cups noodles1 tablespoon butter Directions: Cook the noodles as directed on the...

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Carolina Casserole
BeefCasserolesMain dish

Carolina Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can canned corn niblets1 cup onions, chopped1 can tomato...

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Peppered Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Peppered Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts, boned and halvedsaltpepper ( white and black)2 tablespoons butter1 shallots,...

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Dry-Fried Eel Slices
FishMain dishSeafood

Dry-Fried Eel Slices

Ingredients: 8 ounces eel3 pickled green chilies, sliced thin3 pickled garlic cloves, sliced thin3...

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Italian Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 small onions, minced3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup...

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Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, boned and skinned,and cut into thin slices1 egg whites2...

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Lemon Baked Chicken
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Lemon Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, with boneflour, seasoned2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Tikka
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts3 -4 tablespoons yogurt1 clove garlic, crushed1 1/2 teaspoons...

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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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Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo

Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 ounces sea scallops8 ounces...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Savoury Fish Steaks

Ingredients: 4 fish steaks ( hapuka, tuna, kingfish)4 tomatoes, blanched and sliced4 teaspoons malt...

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach1 tablespoon butter2 cloves...

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Coconut Chili Crab
CoconutCrabMain dish

Coconut Chili Crab

Ingredients: 4 blue swimmer crabs ( uncooked)2 tablespoons oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon grated...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Voodoo Child Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken pieces ( light or dark, your choice)4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic,...

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Almond-Crusted Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond-Crusted Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange juice2 tablespoons lemon juice3/4 cup extra virgin olive oilsalt and...

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Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups spiral shaped pasta1/4 cup chopped green onions1/2 cup celery, sliced1/2...

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Grilled Limoncello Salmon Steaks
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Limoncello Salmon Steaks

Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks ( each weighing approx. 8 oz)3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Glop
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Chicken Glop

Ingredients: 2 lbs breaded chicken nuggets1 (10 ounce) cans cream of celery soup1 (10...

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Chicken Asparagus Gratin
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Asparagus Gratin

Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of asparagus soup1/2 cup milk1/4 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon...

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Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled1/4 cup feta cheese,...

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Hamburger "Comfort Food" Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger “Comfort Food” Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced.4 medium potatoes, peeled and...

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Chicken With Cucumbers
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken With Cucumbers

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg whites, lightly beatencornstarch, as needed2 tablespoons oil1...

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Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Sour Peppers with Pasta Bows

Ingredients: 1 red bell peppers1 yellow bell peppers1 orange bell peppers1 clove garlic, crushed2...

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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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Exotic Mushroom Tart
AppetizersMain dishSide dishes

Exotic Mushroom Tart

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup minced onionssaltfreshly ground black pepper4 cups...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Autumn Melange of Pumpkin, Vegetables, and Fruit

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 lb pumpkin, chunks preferably from a small sugar pumpkin,cut...

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Creole Chicken Grill
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creole Chicken Grill

Ingredients: 3 bone-in chicken breast halves1 tablespoon sweet paprika1/2 tablespoon salt1/2 tablespoon onion powder1/2...

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Ruzicka Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ruzicka Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1/2 cup finely chopped green onions8 boneless skinless...

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls
AppetizersChickenMain dish

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves1 cup olive oil,...

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Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, baste & glaze2 tablespoons Burgundy...

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Chinese Orange Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chinese Orange Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes1 garlic cloves, minced1 slice ginger,...

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Cajun Chicken Pasta
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 5 cups rotini pasta, cooked2 tablespoons butter3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed3 garlic...

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Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake
BeansMain dishPoultry

Turkey (or Chicken) Taco Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely crushed corn chips1 (16 ounce) cans refried beans2 cups shredded...

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Easy Enchiladas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Easy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or...

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Baked Lemon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Baked Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper3 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons cooking oil1...

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Light and Luscious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
BeefGround beefMain dish

Light and Luscious Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 8 cabbage leaves12 ounces 90% lean ground beef or 12 ounces ground turkey1/3...

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Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)

Ingredients: 1 large cabbage, with big leaves, core removed175 g long grain rice50 g...

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Chili Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans chili beans1 (15 ounce) cans tomato...

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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Pasta
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken1 tablespoon spicy oyster sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce1 cup spiral shaped...

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Gram's Baked Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Gram’s Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Luby's Cafeteria Chicken Durango
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Luby’s Cafeteria Chicken Durango

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Easy Pork Chops in Savory Mustard Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Easy Pork Chops in Savory Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon mustard powder1 teaspoon season salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper4 pork...

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Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Cheesy Ham and Veggie Rice Casserole-Diabetic

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice2 cups broccoli florets1 cup carrots, thinly sliced6 ounces...

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Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Main dishPastarice and grains

Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli rabe, stalks trimmed and quartered crosswise12 ounces dried orecchiette3 tablespoons...

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Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta and White Beans in Light Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced1 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons...

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Low Fat
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Fat, Easy, Eggless Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean hamburger8 ounces spaghetti sauce3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese1/4 cup...

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Baked Fish
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Baked Fish

Ingredients: 6 grouper fillets ( about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons butter...

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Leek Croustade
Main dishSavory piesVegetables

Leek Croustade

Ingredients: 100 g breadcrumbs100 g ground almonds50 g walnut pieces2 tablespoons olive oil (...

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Microwave Lasagna
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Microwave Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, chopped1 bell peppers, chopped1 (8 ounce) cans tomato...

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Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni ( 7 ounces)2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup Gold Medal...

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College Student Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

College Student Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice3 cups water3/4 cup sliced turkey sausage3/4 cup frozen cooked...

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Texas-style Cheese Beef Nuggets
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Texas-style Cheese Beef Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steaks2 tablespoons steak seasoning2/3 cup flour, seasoned withsalt and pepper2...

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Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves
ApplesMain dishPork

Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves

Ingredients: 500 g ground lean pork1/2 small onions, finely chopped1 small apples, peeled and...

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It's Greek to Me Chicken Breasts (Somersize Level 1)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

It’s Greek to Me Chicken Breasts (Somersize Level 1)

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breastslemon juiceolive oilgarlicoreganosalt Directions: Combine lemon juice, olive oil,...

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Any Flavor Easy Quiche
EggsEggs/dairyMain dish

Any Flavor Easy Quiche

Ingredients: 1 ready-made pie crusts ( I like to use Krusteaz Pie Crust Mix...

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Phyllo Chicken Parcels for One
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Phyllo Chicken Parcels for One

Ingredients: 1 small boneless skinless chicken breasts4 sheets phyllo pastry1 teaspoon basil pesto1 teaspoon...

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Sour Cream Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sour Cream Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Tenderloin Steaks With Mushroom, Marsala Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup chopped leeks ( white and pale green parts,...

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Penne With Creamy Vodka Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Creamy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta2 (26 ounce) jars prego pasta sauce ( Chunky Tomato,...

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