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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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Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Tropical Glazed Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into strips an inch wide)2 tablespoons...

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Zesty Stir-Fried Beef Strips
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Zesty Stir-Fried Beef Strips

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks or 1 1/2 lbs round steaks2 tablespoons sugar1...

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Seafood Mix over Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Seafood Mix over Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups milk2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningnutmeg1 -2 tablespoon...

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Aquavit's Swedish Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Aquavit’s Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs1/4 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onions,...

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One-Pan Potato and Chicken Dijon
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

One-Pan Potato and Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into...

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Italian-Style Shrimp With Lemon and Garlic
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Italian-Style Shrimp With Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning ( I prefer Pampered Chef)2...

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Eggplant (Aubergine)  With Hot Garlic Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Eggplant (Aubergine) With Hot Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 -6 Chinese eggplants (these are long and slender-Chinese groceries will have them)...

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Bridget's Meatloaf Made Easy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bridget’s Meatloaf Made Easy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef1 (6 ounce) packages chicken flavor stuffing mix1 cup...

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Chicken Dijon
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Dijon

Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces1 cup Miracle Whip1/2...

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The Perfect Burger
BeefGround beefMain dish

The Perfect Burger

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 teaspoon mustard ( regular or Dijon)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 small onions,...

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Main dishSaladsTuna

Seared Encrusted Tuna Steak Salad

Ingredients: 1 small dried red chilies1 tablespoon coriander seeds1/2 clove garlic1 cup basil, finely...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSauces

Papa’s Favorite Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs frying chickens ( cut up)4 large sweet red peppers ( cut...

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Polevka S Jatrovymi Knedlicky (Soup With Beef Liver Dumplings)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Polevka S Jatrovymi Knedlicky (Soup With Beef Liver Dumplings)

Ingredients: 1/2 lb beef liver, ground2 eggs1 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons...

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Mexican Hash (Picadillo)
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mexican Hash (Picadillo)

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef6 small tomatoes3 cups peeled and diced potatoes4 cloves peeled...

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Kittencal's Cabbage Roll Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Kittencal’s Cabbage Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon ( can use more)1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1...

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Hash
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Hash

Ingredients: 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed1 small onions, finely chopped2 cups leftover beef or...

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Unbelievable Chicken and Rice
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Unbelievable Chicken and Rice

Ingredients: 6 bone in chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter1 cup white rice ( not...

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Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Creamy Polenta With Mixed Greens

Ingredients: 8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil1/2 cup boiling water1 cup yellow cornmeal1 dash...

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Thyme is on My Side Coating Mix
ChickenMain dishPork

Thyme is on My Side Coating Mix

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2-1 teaspoon pepper1 1/2...

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Doctored Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Doctored Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 7 1/4 ounces Kraft macaroni and cheese1/2 cup sour cream4 tablespoons butter3 ounces...

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Tato Pie
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Tato Pie

Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes ( peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)1 large onions...

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Hula Swordfish Express  T-J
FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Hula Swordfish Express T-J

Ingredients: 2 trader joe’s swordfish steaks, in our freezer case1/2 cup trader ming’s soyaki1...

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Maharaja Curry
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Maharaja Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...

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Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked1 1/2 lbs lean...

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Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)
BeefBeef roastMain dish

Comfort Pot Roast (For the Crock Pot)

Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs chuck roast1 medium onions, peeled and sliced1 -2 lb carrots,...

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Orange Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Orange Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2...

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Ski Day Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Ski Day Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine1/2 cup all-purpose flour3 cups chicken stock2...

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Dolly Parton's 5-Layer Dinner
Low fatMain dishOne Dish meal

Dolly Parton’s 5-Layer Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, sliced2 cups vegetarian ground beef1 cup onions, sliced1 cup green...

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Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Cheese

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic3 (28 ounce) cans...

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Meaty Mushroom Quiche
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Meaty Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) ready-made pie crusts, deep dish ( in the freezer section)1...

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Grilled Maple Chipotle Pork Chops on Smoked Gouda Grits
Main dishPorkPork chops

Grilled Maple Chipotle Pork Chops on Smoked Gouda Grits

Ingredients: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup maple syrup2 chipotle chiles in adobo, seeded and...

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Greek Chicken and Orzo
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Greek Chicken and Orzo

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat free chicken broth1 cup finely chopped onions3/4...

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English Sausage and Bean  Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

English Sausage and Bean Casserole

Ingredients: 6 cumberland sausages2 onions, chopped16 ounces butter beans ( I used tinned)16 ounces...

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Moo Shu Pancakes
AsianLow fatMain dish

Moo Shu Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups bread flour1 cup water, nearly boiling1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sesame oil...

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Tofu With Garlic Mirin Sauce
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Tofu With Garlic Mirin Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed and drained2 teaspoons cooking oil1/8 cup mirin1/8...

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Pork Chop - Sauerkraut Bake
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chop – Sauerkraut Bake

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 (14...

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Pressure Cooker Carnitas
AppetizersMain dishPork

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork butt or 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, sliced to...

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Spicy Cheesy Chicken Noodles
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Spicy Cheesy Chicken Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages Velveeta cheese1 (8 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes, diced with...

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I Can't Wait for Chole
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

I Can’t Wait for Chole

Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons chopped garlic1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Mushroom Stroganoff
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced5 celery ribs, sliced4 tablespoons butter6 cups small mushrooms or 6...

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Beef Enchiladas
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onions, sliced1 sweet green peppers, sliced1 sweet red peppers...

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Bacon
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cooked bacon, drained1 head romaine lettuce, sliced3 seeded tomatoes, diced1/4 lb...

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Boureki
EuropeanGreekMain dish

Boureki

Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large eggplants, unpeeled2 1/4 lbs potatoes, unpeeled1 lb sour mizithra...

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Tuscan T- Bone Steak  or  Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
BeefMain dishMeat

Tuscan T- Bone Steak or Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 lb) beef t-bone steaks, cut to an even thickness of...

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Spaghetti Squash Italiano
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Spaghetti Squash Italiano

Ingredients: 2 small spaghetti squash ( 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)4 ounces mozzarella...

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Fantastic Chicken Amaretto
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fantastic Chicken Amaretto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon saltfresh ground pepper ( you don’t need too much...

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Pizza Roll Ups
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Pizza Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed, 1 lb1/4 cup prepared pizza or 1/4...

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Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Main dishSeafoodTex Mex

Acapulco Margarita Grouper

Ingredients: 4 grouper fillets1/3 cup tequila1/2 cup triple sec3/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon sea...

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Shredded Beef With Green Peppers
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Shredded Beef With Green Peppers

Ingredients: 2/3 lb beef flank steak1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon...

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Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced...

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Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix1 lb ground beef1/2 onions,...

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Red-Wine Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red-Wine Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup red wine2 (14 1/2...

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Chicken and Papaya Stir-Fry
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Papaya Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons dry white wine1 teaspoon cornstarch1 lb boneless skinless...

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Mom's Roast Beef
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Mom’s Roast Beef

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil1 (2 1/2 lb) beef eye round1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Individual Beef Wellington
BeefMain dishMeat

Individual Beef Wellington

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 large shallots, chopped1/2 lb button...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan (Easy!)
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan (Easy!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce1 medium eggplants ( about 1 1/2 to 2...

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Zucchini and Carrots With Orange
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Zucchini and Carrots With Orange

Ingredients: 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices1 (10 ounce) packages frozen sliced...

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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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Authentic Pasta Sauce
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Authentic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil ( 8)2 lbs pork spareribs, cut in halves or...

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Sweet and Sour Plum Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Sweet and Sour Plum Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon...

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