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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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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

King Ranch Chicken- from scratch

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon chili powder ( homemade, if possible)3...

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Stuffed Portabella Ala Cajun
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Portabella Ala Cajun

Ingredients: 2 large portabella mushrooms ( stem and gills removed)1 (8 ounce) chicken breasts6...

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Down East Crab Cakes
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Down East Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat ( or any other fresh crabmeat)3 cups unseasoned...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

So Easy Chicken and Rice with Mushroom

Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs ( Skin Removed)2 cups Minute Rice2 cups milk ( I...

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One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces2...

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Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza
Main dishPizzaSavory pies

Pizza Hut Original Pan Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 teaspoon dry oregano1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon dry...

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Ham and Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Ham and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1...

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Baked Pork Chops and Apples
Main dishPorkPork chops

Baked Pork Chops and Apples

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter6 pork chops4 apples1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Peel,...

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Anytime Hamburger Soup
< 60 minsMain dishSoups & stews

Anytime Hamburger Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb hamburger, cooked and drained1 (16 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (...

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Preserved Lemon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Preserved Lemon, Salmon and Caper Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil90 g drained capers2 cloves garlic1 whole preserved lemons400 g...

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Polish Papa's Pork Chops
Main dishOne Dish mealPork chops

Polish Papa’s Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops ( at least 3/4 inch thick, bone in)1 (28...

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Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken With Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts2/3 cup white wine6 tablespoons water4 ounces cream cheese2 garlic...

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Pina Colada Shrimp and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Pina Colada Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned, deveined1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup pineapple juice1 (20...

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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 thick pork chops ( 1 1/2-2 inches)4 tablespoons croutons, slightly crushed3/4 cup...

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Tuna Veggie Alfredo Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishTuna

Tuna Veggie Alfredo Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 no-boil lasagna noodles ( I like Barilla)1 (16 ounce) jars roasted garlic...

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World's Best Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

World’s Best Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links3/4 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup minced onions2...

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Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Bananas and Yogurt Rice (yoghurt)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooked rice1 tablespoon plain yogurt ( yoghurt)1 small bananas Directions: Peel...

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Low Carb Tuna and ' Rice' Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Low Carb Tuna and ‘ Rice’ Casserole

Ingredients: 20 ounces fresh cauliflower, shredded, 1 small head2 tablespoons butter1 stalk celery, diced8...

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Moosewood White Bean and Tomato Salad
Main dishSide dishesTomatoes

Moosewood White Bean and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans,...

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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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Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts4 ounces mushrooms, quartered2 green onions, sliced on...

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Pork Chops With Rhubarb-cherry Sauce
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Chops With Rhubarb-cherry Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried cherries1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon olive oil, plus2 tablespoons olive...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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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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Chicken Leek and Mushroom Pies
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Leek and Mushroom Pies

Ingredients: 1 whole roasted chicken or 1 whole bbq chicken, cut into strips (...

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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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Saffron Rice With Cashews
Long Grain riceMain dishSide dishes

Saffron Rice With Cashews

Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon crushed saffron4 1/2 tablespoons warm milk ( I use soy milk)3...

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CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Vegetarian Fusilli

Ingredients: 3 cups fusilli, cooked1/4 cup butter1 cup onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2...

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Blender Quiche - or Whatever You Have in Your Kitchen Leftover
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Blender Quiche – or Whatever You Have in Your Kitchen Leftover

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup cooked and cubed chicken meat or 1/2...

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Baked Pesto Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Pesto Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto2 -3 plum tomatoes,...

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Cheeseburger-Meatball Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Cheeseburger-Meatball Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta ( 6 oz)1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

El Paso Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausages or 1 lb chorizo sausage8 ounces small shell...

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"crazy Easy"  Lo Mein
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

“crazy Easy” Lo Mein

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained1 lb cooked ground beef, drained2 (12...

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Captain Morgan's Treasure
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Captain Morgan’s Treasure

Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 medium shallots,...

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Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Steakhouse Sirloin with Garlic Mushroom Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 (3/4 ounce) package dried mushroom gravy mix ( you’ll...

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Mexican Pork Burgers
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Mexican Pork Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork1 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon...

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Turkey Tenders over Linguine
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Tenders over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins, cut crosswise into narrow stripsflour2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Salmon with Brazilian Rub
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Salmon with Brazilian Rub

Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets1/2 large lemons, juice of1/2 large oranges, juice ofsalt and pepper1...

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Pam's African Chicken Stew
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Pam’s African Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips1 medium...

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Swedish Hamburgers (Malda Flaskbiffar)
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Swedish Hamburgers (Malda Flaskbiffar)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup water1/2 cup...

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Never-The-Same-Twice Meatloaf
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Never-The-Same-Twice Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground veal1...

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Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced ( white and...

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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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Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Rosemary Vermouth Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick) or 4 blade-cut pork chops (...

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Taco Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes taco seasoning2 tablespoons salsa1/3...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

fresh pineapple chicken

Ingredients: 1 red onions, sliced2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Eggplant Stew so Great
Main dishStewsVegetables

Eggplant Stew so Great, You’ll Clean Your Plate!

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, sliced half lengthwise and then into slices approximately 1/2 inch...

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Polynesian Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Polynesian Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 cups soft bread, torn in pieces ( torn fairly...

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Mom's Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)
ChickenMain dishStews

Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings (Chicken Paprika)

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken thighs, skin removed ( boneless thighs if you can find...

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Louisiana Shrimp Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Louisiana Shrimp Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup celery, sliced thin1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/4 cup...

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Caesar Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Caesar Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 7 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta ( 2 cups)2 cups chopped cooked chicken3/4...

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The Only Cabbage Rolls
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

The Only Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 lb uncooked ground beef1 medium onions, diced1 cup cooked rice3...

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Salmon Potato Cakes with Mustard Tartar Sauce
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalmon

Salmon Potato Cakes with Mustard Tartar Sauce

Ingredients: 3 small red potatoes ( 8 ounces)1 cup cooked flaked salmon1 egg whites2...

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Beef and Lettuce Wraps
BeefGround beefMain dish

Beef and Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 onions, chopped1/2 cup asian peanut sauce1 tablespoon soy...

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Great Grandmas Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Great Grandmas Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, choppedsalt and pepper1 (28...

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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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Monroeville's Favorite Shrimp Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Monroeville’s Favorite Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, shelled,cleaned and boiled2 cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise2...

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Eggplant Parmigiana
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Eggplant Parmigiana

Ingredients: 1 eggs, beaten1 cup milk1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup all-purpose flour2 medium eggplants,...

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Homemade Gluten or Seitan
Main dishVeganVegetarian

Homemade Gluten or Seitan

Ingredients: 2 cups gluten flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground ginger1 1/4 cups water...

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Ground Beef Gyros
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Ground Beef Gyros

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumbers2 tablespoons finely chopped...

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