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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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Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Ratatouille-Pasta Gratinee

Ingredients: 2 cups diced eggplants2 cups sliced zucchini1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided4 teaspoons vegetable...

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Spaghetti Bolognese With Red Wine
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti Bolognese With Red Wine

Ingredients: 500 g minced beef750 ml red wine, whatever you prefer1 teaspoon dried herbssalt...

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Veggie Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Veggie Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 small red onions2 stalks celery5 cups diced vegetables (...

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Bora Bora Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bora Bora Burgers with Potato Nuggets

Ingredients: 3 1/2 tablespoons prepared teriyaki sauce, divided 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 lb...

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David's Taco Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

David’s Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beeftaco seasoning1 cup grated cheese2 cups chopped lettucesour creamsalsa1/2 bag...

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Chicken Shepherd's Pie
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced3 cups diced cooked chicken10 ounces cream of...

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Tomato Pasta Sauce With Feta Cheese
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Tomato Pasta Sauce With Feta Cheese

Ingredients: 6 -8 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped6 garlic cloves ( more or less...

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Chicken Vino Bianco - Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...

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Big John's Southern Buttermilk Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Big John’s Southern Buttermilk Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs ( Fine)1/4 cup onions, finely...

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Cabbage Rolls
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 cup chopped onions1 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce3 1/2...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Sticky Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken breasts8 ounces French dressing or 8 ounces Russian salad dressing12 ounces...

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Saucy Salsa Baked Pork Chops - With a Twist !
Main dishPorkPork chops

Saucy Salsa Baked Pork Chops – With a Twist !

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 pork chops1/2 cup mild salsa2 tablespoons orange marmalade1/2 onions,...

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BeefMain dishVegetables

Pan-Grilled Steak with Balsamic Peppers

Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) steaks2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1/4 cup olive...

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Meatballs 'n' Sauce
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meatballs ‘n’ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1/4 cup rice, uncooked2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...

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Vegetarian Spinach Curry
DiabeticMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Spinach Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon canola oil1...

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Peppered Chicken Breast
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Peppered Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinless &,boneless1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon white pepper1 tablespoon...

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings
BreakfastGrainsMain dish

Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 -1 1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon saltoil (...

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Tequila Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Tequila Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb medium shrimp, peeled...

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Ginger Chicken With Mint
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ginger Chicken With Mint

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onions, thinly sliced4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped2...

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Pressure Cooker Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 lb lean beef, cubed1 1/2...

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Triple-Cheese Macaroni
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Triple-Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages elbow macaroni2 eggs1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk1/4 cup...

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Real-deal Penne al limone
Main dishPastaPenne

Real-deal Penne al limone

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1/4 cup butter1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon zest1/2...

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Red Snapper With Thyme
FishMain dishSaltwater fish

Red Snapper With Thyme, Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 shallots, chopped2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons...

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Pizza Di Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pizza Di Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten lightly1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese,...

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Pecan Chicken Saute
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Pecan Chicken Saute

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans2 tablespoons flour4 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 teaspoon...

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Pasta With Caramelized Onion Trio
Main dishOnionsPasta

Pasta With Caramelized Onion Trio, Arugula, With Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups chopped leeks1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions1/4 cup...

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Easy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy, Creamy Hamburger Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream...

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Mexican Pork Chops With Veggies  (5 Ww Points)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Mexican Pork Chops With Veggies (5 Ww Points)

Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless pork cutlets or 16 ounces pork chops1 green bell peppers,...

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Salmon Noodle Supreme
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon Noodle Supreme

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups egg noodles, cooked al dente12 ounces salmon, cooked or canned1...

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Oriental Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oriental Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup light soy sauce2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon...

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Crusty Dill-Garlic Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Crusty Dill-Garlic Salmon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons dry white wine1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil2 (6...

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Cornish Game Hens
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens ( about 1-1/4 pounds each)1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Canadian Living’s Mushroom Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper8 skinless chicken thighs (...

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Chicken Sausage Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Sausage Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken1 lb sausage1 box long grain rice2 cans cream of...

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Mom's Meat Pies
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Meat Pies

Ingredients: 2 refrigerated pie dough1 lb ground beef1 onions, diced2 large potatoes, choppedsalt &...

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Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Chicken and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Ingredients: 6 ounces broccoli florets, divided into small sprigs2 cups farfalle pasta2 cooked boneless...

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Meat Crust Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Meat Crust Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef3 -4 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese1 cup pizza...

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Arroz C'atum
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Arroz C’atum

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 green peppers, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 (12...

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Sweet 'n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Sweet ‘n Smoky Oven BBQ Chicken

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces1/2 cup water1 large onions, sliced1 teaspoon...

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Pigeon Casserole in Red Wine Sauce
CasserolesMain dishStews

Pigeon Casserole in Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, diced1 ounce butter ( 50 g)4 pigeons or 2 wood...

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Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets3 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 ounces vegetables,...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup fresh breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped...

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Easy Beef Stir Fry
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Easy Beef Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 beef bouillon cubes1 cup hot water3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons...

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Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin
AsianMain dishMeat

Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloins3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Macaroni Goulash (Affectionately Known As Kitchen Sink Goulash)
Ground beefMain dishStews

Macaroni Goulash (Affectionately Known As Kitchen Sink Goulash)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2-1 cup chopped onions2 stalks celery1/2 cup chopped green peppers1...

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Buca Di Beppo Chicken Saltimbocca
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Buca Di Beppo Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients: 4 (5 ounce) chicken breasts4 slices prosciutto ham1 tablespoon fresh sage3 ounces olive...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

French Toasted Ham n’Cheese

Ingredients: 8 slices whole wheat bread or 8 slices white bread2 tablespoons honey mustard8...

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Thai Tom Kha soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Thai Tom Kha soup

Ingredients: 3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium low-fat chicken broth1 (13 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Gisella's Amatriciana Pasta With Pancetta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Gisella’s Amatriciana Pasta With Pancetta

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box spaghetti or 1 (1 lb) box bucatini pasta4 ounces...

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Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) corned beef brisket, trimmed1 small onions, quartered2 tablespoons mccormick whole...

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Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Beef and Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1/2 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 cup butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour2...

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Stuffed Bell Peppers Picadillo
BeefGround beefMain dish

Stuffed Bell Peppers Picadillo

Ingredients: 4 medium green peppers, halved lengthwise, stem left attached, seeds and membranes removed8...

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Best Chicken or Steak Fajitas Ever!
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Best Chicken or Steak Fajitas Ever!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons hot sauce2 tablespoons ground cumin1 teaspoon allspice2 tablespoons chili powderfresh oreganothyme,...

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Special Hot  Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Special Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons creole mustard1 tablespoon...

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Herbed Veggie Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Herbed Veggie Casserole

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter4 new potatoes, scrubbed,unpeeled,cut in 1/4 inch slices1 tablespoon chopped fresh...

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CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Sinfully Rich Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained ( can use the no-cook type)1 (15...

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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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Parmesan Chicken Fingers or Filets
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Parmesan Chicken Fingers or Filets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon parsley flakes1/4 teaspoon...

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The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)
Main dishPizzaShrimp

The Queen of Pizzas (Gourmet Shrimp Pizza)

Ingredients: 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust ( like Boboli)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup prepared...

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Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1 eggs, slightly beaten1/4 cup grated parmesan...

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