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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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Tuna Fish Wiggle
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Tuna Fish Wiggle

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons flour2 cups milk ( ANY...

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Pineapple Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Pineapple Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained2 cups grated cheddar cheese1 cup sugar2...

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Grandma's Busy Day Casserole
CasserolesLow calorieMain dish

Grandma’s Busy Day Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable soup with beef stock2...

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Bavarian Pork chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Bavarian Pork chops

Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) bags refrigerated sauerkraut or 2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained1...

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Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita

Ingredients: 2 small garlic cloves, mincedsalt2 cups plain yogurt1/2 cup sour cream1 medium cucumbers...

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Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers' Fresh Tomato Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers’ Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2...

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Crunchy Honey Mustard Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crunchy Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( about 1 lb)1/2 cup peanuts3/4 cup corn...

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Barefoot Contessa's Turkey Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Barefoot Contessa’s Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped yellow onions2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh...

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Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Italian “Hamburger Helper”

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box pasta, any bite-size shape1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon garlic...

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Polenta With Butternut Squash
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Polenta With Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 3 lbs butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled3 tablespoons olive...

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Kung Pow! Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Kung Pow! Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 egg whites4...

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Chris's Tater Tot Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chris’s Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1 medium onions, minced1 (26 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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Minute Steaks With Taco Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Minute Steaks With Taco Sauce

Ingredients: 25 g butter2 tablespoons vegetable oil6 minute steaks ( beef)300 g button mushrooms,...

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Castillian Grilled Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Castillian Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove pressed garlic1/2 teaspoon...

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Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas
< 60 minsDiabeticMain dish

Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce1/2 cup salsa8 corn tortillas ( 6inch)1/2 lb lean...

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Parmesan Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Parmesan Salmon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon parmesan cheese ( grated or shredded)1 green onions (...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

4 Cheese Baked Macaroni – Italian Style

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley,...

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CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Make Ahead Southwest Cattle Rancher’s Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 lb onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb shredded carrots1/2 lb small mushrooms,...

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Salmon With Pesto Crust
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon With Pesto Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 lemons, juice and rind of3 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons...

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Pepperoncini  (oil and Garlic Spaghetti)
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pepperoncini (oil and Garlic Spaghetti)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti6 -8 garlic cloves, sliced fine NOT MINCED1/2 cup olive oil,...

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Ivo's Pork Tenderloin in Mustard Cream Sauce
Main dishPorkPork loins

Ivo’s Pork Tenderloin in Mustard Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins, cleaned, excess fat removed1 cup cream1 -2 cup mushrooms, sliced1...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Baked Maine Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb white fish fillets ( haddock, hake, pollock, scrod)2 tablespoons lemon juice3...

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Chicken Divan Phyllo Rolls
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Divan Phyllo Rolls

Ingredients: 4 heads garlic, peeled and crushed1 cup dry white wine1 cup water6 tablespoons...

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Taco Stuffed Pasta shells
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Taco Stuffed Pasta shells

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 envelope taco seasoning1 (4 ounce) packages cream cheese12 large...

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Broccoli and Cheddar Bow Ties
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Broccoli and Cheddar Bow Ties

Ingredients: 12 ounces bow tie pasta3 cups broccoli, pieces ( about one bunch)1/4 cup...

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Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles3/4 lb chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into 1/2-inch...

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Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Roast Butternut Squash With Maple Syrup and Ginger

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash3 tablespoons ghee ( or melted butter)3 tablespoons maple syrup3 tablespoons...

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Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Ingredients: 1 slice day old hearty white bread, torn2 tablespoons olive oil, divided6 garlic...

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Capellini with Ham and Asparagus
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Capellini with Ham and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of cubed ham1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb capellini1 bunch asparagus, trimmed...

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Spinach Linguini with Brie
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Spinach Linguini with Brie

Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 lb brie cheese, rind removed and...

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Ma's Egg Foo Yong
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Ma’s Egg Foo Yong

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon sherry wine1 1/2 tablespoons oil (...

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Midwestern German Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Midwestern German Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and...

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20 Minute Mini Meat Loaves
BeefGround beefMain dish

20 Minute Mini Meat Loaves

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground beef2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup salsa1/2 cup finely...

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Oven Roasted Bbq Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Roasted Bbq Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 pieces bone-in chicken breasts, with skin or 6 -8 pieces chicken...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Pita Burger

Ingredients: 1 small tomatoes, cut in half, seeds squeezed out and finely chopped (...

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Chicken Francese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Francese

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions, diced small1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2...

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Mexi-Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexi-Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, chopped1/4 cup green chilies, chopped1 garlic cloves,...

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Chicken Leekie
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Leekie

Ingredients: 2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, with bones1 (1 7/8 ounce) packages...

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Mama's Bean Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsTurkey

Mama’s Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb lean ground turkey1/4 teaspoon garlic granules1 tablespoon mixed...

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Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas!
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas!

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed...

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Chicken Thighs and Orzo
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Thighs and Orzo

Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta or 4 slices bacon, choppedolive oil6 skinless chicken thighs2 (14...

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Jenn's Favorite Chicken
ChickenMain dishPineapple

Jenn’s Favorite Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves ( 2 whole breasts)8 ounces newman’s own pineapple salsa...

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Creamy Shrimp Casserole With Buttery Crumbs
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Shrimp Casserole With Buttery Crumbs

Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved3 cups heavy cream1/4 cup...

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Cheesy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Cheesy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour2 cups milk1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese4 ounces...

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Curried Monkfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Curried Monkfish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 lbs monkfish,...

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Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Easy Chinese Dish

Ingredients: 2 carrots, sliced thinly1/2 head cabbage ( we often use 1 whole small...

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Houston's Restaurant Copycat Veggie Burgers
Main dishPastaRice

Houston’s Restaurant Copycat Veggie Burgers

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce1 tablespoon molasses1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained2...

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Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients: 10 -12 cloves garlic1 cup chicken stock7 ounces angel hair pasta2 tablespoons water1...

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Spicy Shrimp and Spaghetti Ay Oy
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Spicy Shrimp and Spaghetti Ay Oy

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti24 -30 shrimp2 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, mincedolive oil, to coatcayenne...

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Breakfast Pizza II
BreakfastMain dishPizza

Breakfast Pizza II

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls6 eggs, beaten ( 5 large)1...

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Creamy Skillet Lasagna
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Creamy Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Hardees Mushroom and Swiss Burger
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Hardees Mushroom and Swiss Burger

Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbell’s Golden Mushroom soup1 (4 1/2 ounce) cans...

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A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 bay leaves2 cups quinoa4 tablespoons olive oil1 butternut squash, peeled and diced2...

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Bean and Vegetable Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Bean and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1 1/3 cups water2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups pinto beans1...

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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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Ground Beef and Onion Gratin
BeefGround beefMain dish

Ground Beef and Onion Gratin

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons oil1 lb lean ground beef3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves1/4...

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Smoked Pork Chops With Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Smoked Pork Chops With Apples

Ingredients: 6 smoked pork chops, loin, cut 3/4 ” thick1 cup apple cider1/3 cup...

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Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza
Chicken breastMain dishPizza

Thai Chicken Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients: 1 thin pizza crust ( refrigerator, boboli, or your favorite)2 cloves garlic, minced1/3...

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Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
ChickenElbow macaroniMain dish

Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine8 ounces...

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Bow Ties With Chicken and Peas
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Bow Ties With Chicken and Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta2 cups cooked chicken, coarsely chopped or 2 cups...

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