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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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Pesto Sauce
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksMain dish

Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 25 g basil leaves2 garlic cloves1 tablespoon pine nuts1/4 cup parmesan cheese (...

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Round Steak Sauerbraten
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Round Steak Sauerbraten

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks1 tablespoon oil2 (7/8 ounce) envelopes brown gravy mix4...

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Naples Valley Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Naples Valley Chicken

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons margarine4 -6 boneless chicken breast halves1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup...

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Szechuan Chicken Fajitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Szechuan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breast halves2 oranges, juice of2 limes, juice of1 lemons, juice...

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Chicken Mexicano
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Mexicano

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain yogurt1/3 cup salsa2 teaspoons lime juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon...

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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs ( I’ve used Progesso Italian)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon onion...

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Avocado Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Avocado Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pizza crusts or 1 large pita bread3 tablespoons tomato paste1 garlic cloves,...

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Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne a La Vodka (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup...

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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 5 chicken breasts, skinned cut into strips3 egg whites1 1/2 tablespoons cornflouroil (...

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Sausage Cheese Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Sausage Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork sausage ( Jimmy Dean)1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 cups...

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Ricotta and Tomato Fettuccine
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ricotta and Tomato Fettuccine

Ingredients: 9 ounces fettuccine3 tablespoons butter, melted3/4 cup ricotta cheese1/4 cup grated asiago cheese,...

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Walnut Chicken for a Crowd
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Walnut Chicken for a Crowd

Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup chicken...

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Bourbon Shrimp Flambe
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Bourbon Shrimp Flambe

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, enough to saute shrimp1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup...

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Baked Buttermilk Mustard Chicken Thighs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Buttermilk Mustard Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes...

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Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke
AppetizersCasserolesMain dish

Yellow or Zucchini Squash Boats or Stuff That Zuke

Ingredients: 2 medium yellow squash ( or Zukes if you prefer)1 onions, diced2 garlic...

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Beef N'Potato Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef N’Potato Bake

Ingredients: 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed ( I used the shredded kind)3 tablespoons...

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Spinach Sauce for Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSauces

Spinach Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach1 teaspoon salt1 cup...

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Shannon's Deepwater Fish Stew
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Shannon’s Deepwater Fish Stew

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups firm fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces ( such as...

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Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloins
Main dishPorkPork loins

Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloins

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup olive oil1/2 cup water2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Greek Chicken Tortilla Roll-Ups

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons...

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CheeseMain dishPasta

Nana’s Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour1 pinch salt1 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese ( drain...

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Burger Elegance With Mushroom Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Burger Elegance With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs 90% lean ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 medium onions,...

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Super Bowl Burgers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super Bowl Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix2 potatoes, peeled...

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Twice Baked Potatoes With the Works
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Twice Baked Potatoes With the Works

Ingredients: 4 large baked potatoes3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese3/4 cup...

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Italian Beef Rissoles With Fresh Tomato Salsa
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Beef Rissoles With Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 750 g beef mince 3/4 cup wheat germ 150 g chargrilled red capsicums,...

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Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons sherry wine2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons sugar1...

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Spaghetti Aglio Olio (Spaghetti With Garlic and Oil)
Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti Aglio Olio (Spaghetti With Garlic and Oil)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces breadcrumbs1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped1/2 cup extra virgin...

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup caesar salad dressing ( bottled & divided)2 cups French...

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Stuffed Grape Leaves (persian)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, finely chopped5 cups chopped mushrooms1 tablespoon dried...

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Sesame Chicken (Or Shrimp) Lettuce Wrap
< 30 minsAsianMain dish

Sesame Chicken (Or Shrimp) Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon...

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Tangy Sliced  Pork Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Tangy Sliced Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce ( I use...

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Caroline's Quick Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Caroline’s Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 4 cups water3 cups chopped cooked chicken2 cans cream of chicken soup, undiluted2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Dressing
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 large eggplants, peeled and cubed1 (14 ounce) cans diced...

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Summer Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Summer Sirloin

Ingredients: 2 lbs sirloin steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher...

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Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Seafood Pasta Drizzled With Truffle Oil

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup minced shallots ( about...

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Onion Burger Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Onion Burger Melt

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced onions4 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground...

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Indonesian Pork Roast with Peanut Sauce
Main dishMeatPork

Indonesian Pork Roast with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup regular-strength chicken broth, heated1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce2 tablespoons rice...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Fettuccini Alfonso

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels1 1/2 cups soymilk1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon...

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Annie's Fabulous Beef Stroganoff
BeefMain dishMeat

Annie’s Fabulous Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 onions, chopped finely1/2 lb...

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Mary's Chicken
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Mary’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 can oceanspray jellied cranberry sauce1 (8 ounce)...

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Ham Potatoes Au Gratin
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/2 cup chopped green onions4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1...

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Dad's Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Dad’s Salted Steak With (Or Without) Garlic

Ingredients: 1 steak, per serving your preferred cut and size ( defrosted if frozen,...

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Breaded Ranch Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Breaded Ranch Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 packed ranch dressing...

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LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Lasagna Surprise

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 (26 ounce) jars...

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Chicken and Artichoke Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Chicken and Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans prepared pizza crust ( Pillsbury)1/2 cup caesar salad dressing6...

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Meatloaf Parmesan
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Meatloaf Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground meatsalt and pepper, to taste1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons...

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Shrimp Over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb dry linguine3 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 green onions, chopped1...

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Grilled or Baked Salmon With Lavender
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled or Baked Salmon With Lavender

Ingredients: 3 lbs salmon fillets4 tablespoons honey6 tablespoons virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon lavender, crushed1/4...

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Breaded Pollock Fillets for 2
FishMain dishSeafood

Breaded Pollock Fillets for 2

Ingredients: 2 pollock fillets, fresh or frozen1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2/3 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon black...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sure Sounds Crazy Chicken

Ingredients: 1 large frying chickens, cut into pieces3 tablespoons oil ( preferably peanut oil)1...

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Tombo's Chile Rellenos
BreakfastLow sodiumMain dish

Tombo’s Chile Rellenos

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies ( I use Ortega’s)1 cup cheddar...

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Tex Mex Ravioli Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex Mex Ravioli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars mild salsa1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans tomato puree1/2 teaspoon...

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Fantastic Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Fantastic Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup breadcrumbs, soaked in1/2 cup...

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Trinidadian Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsVegan

Trinidadian Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 green bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch dice1 medium...

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Fish and Spinach Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Fish and Spinach Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs hake fillets ( see end of recipe directions for substitutions)2 tablespoons...

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Sauteed Pork Chops Milanese
ChickenMain dishPork

Sauteed Pork Chops Milanese

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, one inch thick2 eggs2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs3/4 cup flour1/2...

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Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Brandy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Brandy

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon oregano6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves8 tablespoons butter1/3...

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BBQ Chicken and Chipotle Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

BBQ Chicken and Chipotle Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup barbecue sauce ( preferably Kansas City style-Sweet)1/3 cup mayonnaise1 canned chipotle...

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Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Chip Bake
Low calorieMain dishOne Dish meal

Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Chip Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans...

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Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Reduced Fat Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb 97% lean ground beef1 (11 ounce) cans low-fat cream of mushroom...

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