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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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Elegant Steak
BeefMain dishMeat

Elegant Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large onions, in 1/2-inch...

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Grilled Salmon With Chipotle-Herb Butter
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Grilled Salmon With Chipotle-Herb Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter, softened1 tablespoon chopped chives1 tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon chopped chervil...

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Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef ( hamburger)2 1/2 cups tomato juice1/2 cup onions,...

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filet mignon with madeira sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

filet mignon with madeira sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 lb sliced mushrooms1/2 chopped onions2 cloves chopped...

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CasserolesChickenMain dish

Chicken Tremendous

Ingredients: 1/2 package dry onion soup mix1 cup uncooked rice ( not minute rice)1/8...

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Simple Sweet and Sour Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Simple Sweet and Sour Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 pork loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick,trimmed3/4 cup...

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Baked Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Baked Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 8 hot dogs1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup corn flake crumbs Directions: cut slits on...

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Chicken Breast with Poblano Chile Strips and Cream
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breast with Poblano Chile Strips and Cream

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh poblano chiles ( 2 to 3)2 boneless chicken breast halves,...

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Pizza on Pitas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza on Pitas

Ingredients: 1 large pita bread1 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup chopped and seeded tomatoes1/4 teaspoon...

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Pork Taco Meat
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Pork Taco Meat

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork steak1 tablespoon oilchili powder, to taste ( I use...

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Boneless Chicken Breast
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Boneless Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 1/2 boneless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon margarine2 tablespoons minced onions1 tablespoon minced celery1...

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BBQ Duck And Ramen Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

BBQ Duck And Ramen Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups water4 cups chicken stock2 red chilies, seeded and halved8 slices ginger...

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Caramelized Onion Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Caramelized Onion Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in stripssalt and pepperolive oil flavored cooking...

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Super-Quick Velveeta Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Super-Quick Velveeta Lasagna

Ingredients: 16 ounces oven-ready no-boil lasagna noodles1 (28 ounce) jars favorite spaghetti sauce1 lb...

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Charishma's Paneer Bhurji
Main dishSide dishesSoy/tofu

Charishma’s Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients: 200 g panir, mashed3 medium onions, peeled, washed and chopped2 medium tomatoes, washed...

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Emaw's Goulash
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Emaw’s Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 medium green bell peppers, chopped2 -4...

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Main dishPorkTurkey

Jerk Burgers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons allspice berries1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon...

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Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 340 g penne pasta4 slices bacon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced20 g sunflower seeds1 (240...

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Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd
Lunch/snacksMain dishSnacks

Kittencal’s Taco Salad for a Crowd

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix2 cups...

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Fettuccini Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Fettuccini Alfredo

Ingredients: 10 ounces dry fettuccine ( cooked)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup cream1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cheese And Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine10 ounces frozen chopped spinach2 cups milk1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon butter1/2...

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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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Japanese Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Japanese Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 package Top Ramen noodles ( do not use seasoning)2...

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Easy Garlic Shrimp with Noodles
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Easy Garlic Shrimp with Noodles

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided1/4 cup finely chopped onions2 cups water1 package lipton noodles,...

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Garlic Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Garlic Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons crushed garlic1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese4...

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Redfish Courtbouillon
Main dishSaltwater fishStews

Redfish Courtbouillon

Ingredients: 6 lbs redfish fillets4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups onions, chopped2 green...

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2 Layer Baked Ziti
BeefGround beefMain dish

2 Layer Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb ground beef1...

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Pasquale's Favorite Pizza Topping
< 60 minsMain dishPizza

Pasquale’s Favorite Pizza Topping

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese1...

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Mustard-Bourbon Kabobs
Main dishMeatPork

Mustard-Bourbon Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup...

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Mexican Beef Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Mexican Beef Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour3/4 cup chicken broth1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Tomato Sauce for Chicago Style Pizza
Main dishPizzaSauces

Tomato Sauce for Chicago Style Pizza

Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans whole italian-style peeled tomatoes1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon kosher...

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Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stir Fry Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef, thinly sliced ( Slightly frozen beef is easier to...

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Homemade Baked Ziti
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Homemade Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb port sausage, ground1 large onions, sliced and diced1...

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown basmati rice1 cup water1 teaspoon sea salt2 small carrots1/2 red...

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Pork Tenderloin With Maple Glaze
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Tenderloin With Maple Glaze

Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins, trimmed2 tablespoons minced fresh sage, divided or 2...

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Italian Breaded Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Italian Breaded Chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless chicken breasts1 packet dried Italian salad dressing mix1 1/2 cups...

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Mickey D's Chickie Nuggets
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mickey D’s Chickie Nuggets

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 cup flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/8 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons salt1 eggs1...

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Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas
BeefMain dishMeat

Sauteed Beef with Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh snow peas1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks3 tablespoons dry sherry3 tablespoons...

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Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms
BeefGround beefMain dish

Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 6 ounces minced onions1 ounce minced garlic3 tablespoons butter2 lbs ground beef4 eggs8...

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Country Supper
< 60 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Country Supper

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced in 2 inch pieces ( I like beef)3...

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Salmon Loaf
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon Loaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flaked salmon1/2 cup cracker crumbs2 eggs3/4 cup evaporated skim milksalt...

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Canyon Ranch Health Resorts' Chinese Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Canyon Ranch Health Resorts’ Chinese Chicken

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Sauerbraten Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sauerbraten Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped onions2 tablespoons lemon...

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Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Mostaccioli Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta1 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced1 small summer squash, sliced...

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Sweet Sour Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Sweet Sour Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb dory fillets or 1 lb similar fish1 egg whites1 teaspoon cornstarch1...

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Zucchini Parmesan
Lunch/snacksMain dishSquash

Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, peeled and sliced2 eggs, beaten2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs8...

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Bay Leaves
Main dishPorkPork loins

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Bay Leaves

Ingredients: 8 bay leaves15 large pitted prunes1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloinssalt & freshly ground...

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Spring Primavera
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Spring Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta or 8 ounces spaghetti8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and...

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Chicken and Flour Tortilla Dumplings
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Chicken and Flour Tortilla Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts14 ounces of aztec burrito-size flour tortillas2 (10 1/2...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili Chicken Pasta Topper

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed1 can Campbell’s Cream of...

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Oven Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Oven Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup...

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Tender
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Tender, Juicy, Roast Beef Ever

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs beef eye roundcoarse saltpepper Directions: Salt and pepper roast all...

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Teriyaki Tuna With Wasabi Mayonnaise and Pickled Ginger
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Teriyaki Tuna With Wasabi Mayonnaise and Pickled Ginger

Ingredients: 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger3...

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Crunchy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crunchy Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup Italian dressing ( I use a zesty one)1/2...

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Happy Snappy Tuna Flowers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Happy Snappy Tuna Flowers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced celery1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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One Pot Shrimp Alfredo
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

One Pot Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients: 16 ounces small shell pasta16 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, medium-sized, cleaned10 ounces frozen...

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Braccioli
BeefMain dishMeat

Braccioli

Ingredients: 8 sprigs parsley, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons...

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Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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CasserolesMain dishStews

Vegetable Hotpot

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced2 1/2 lbs vegetables, chopped ( you...

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Ground Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Ground Chicken and Spinach Cannelloni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken1/2 cup chopped onions5 cloves garlic, minced10 ounces frozen chopped...

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