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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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Spanish Layer Tortilla
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Spanish Layer Tortilla

Ingredients: 3 cups mashed potatoes ( you might want to add an egg and...

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Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/3 cup red peppers, diced1/3 cup celery, diced1/3 cup yellow onions,...

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Turkey Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped cooked turkey1 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies3/4 cup chicken...

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Turkey Quesadillas
Lunch/snacksMain dishPoultry

Turkey Quesadillas

Ingredients: 12 ounces cooked turkey, cut in strips or cubes8 (8 inch) flour tortillas2...

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Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Golabki (Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) (Vegetarian Version)

Ingredients: 1 large cabbage, with big leaves, core removed175 g long grain rice50 g...

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Maple Glazed Pork Roast With Sweet Potatoes
Main dishMeatPork

Maple Glazed Pork Roast With Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless pork loin roast4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup pure maple...

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A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

A Goulash for the Ages (So Easy!)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup2 tablespoons prepared yellow...

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blue cheese crusted filet mignon
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

blue cheese crusted filet mignon

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 filet mignon steakssalt, pepper3 tablespoons butter2 shallots, minced2 cloves...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Garlic-Lime Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Grilled Brats
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Brats

Ingredients: 6 large uncooked bratwursts2 large onions, sliced1 large green peppers, sliced2 (12 ounce)...

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Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1 medium onions, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced1 large carrots, sliced (...

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Vidalia Onion Custard
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Vidalia Onion Custard

Ingredients: 4 large vidalia onions, halved and very thiinly sliced4 tablespoons butter1 cup milk2...

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Erin's Wild Rice Soup
Main dishRiceSoups & stews

Erin’s Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon minced onions1/2 cup flour3 cups chicken broth2 cups cooked...

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Easy Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Braised Meatballs in Red Wine Gravy

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef ( prepared into your favorite meatball recipe) 1...

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Awesome Rice Pilaf
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Awesome Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 cups raw long-grain rice1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup oleo1 onions (...

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Cornish Game Hens With Feta
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Cornish Game Hens With Feta

Ingredients: 2 Cornish henssalt and pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium onions, sliced1 (17 ounce)...

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Mexican Pizza
Ground beefMain dishPizza

Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 0.5 (16 ounce) cans refried beans1 lb cooked ground beef0.5 (12 ounce) jars...

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tarragon cream chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

tarragon cream chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breastssalt & pepper1/2 cup flour2 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces...

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Maxines BBQ'D Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Maxines BBQ’D Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup oatmeal1 small onions, chopped1 eggs1/2 cup evaporated milk1...

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Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf With Green and Yellow Squash

Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth1 cup medium grain...

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Pounded Pork Chop for Two
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pounded Pork Chop for Two

Ingredients: 1 boneless pork chops ( I use thick chops from Costco and one...

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Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pollo En Mole (Chicken in Mole Sauce)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon chocolate...

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients: 8 ounces sour cream2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese2 cups diced chicken1 (15...

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Parmesan Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Parmesan Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup grated kraft parmesan cheese1 tablespoon garlic powder2 eggs1 lb boneless chicken...

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Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli
CornMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy-To-Get-Your-5-A-Day Vegetarian Chilli

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ( just to coat bottom of pan)2 small onions,...

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Easy Weeknight Skillet Rice and Sausage
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Easy Weeknight Skillet Rice and Sausage

Ingredients: 2 (8 7/8 ounce) packages of ready to serve cooked yellow rice1 (14...

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Spaghetti Beef Casserole Bake
CasserolesMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti Beef Casserole Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped2 -3 minced garlic cloves...

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Elena's Chicken Francese
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elena’s Chicken Francese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1 -1 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins, about3 eggs1/2 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Easy Moroccan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon...

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Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas)
Main dishMexicanNorth american

Enchiladas Verdes (Green Enchiladas)

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons lard1 clove garlic1 tablespoon flour4...

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Egg Foo Yung
ChineseMain dishOne Dish meal

Egg Foo Yung

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beatensalt and pepperfive-spice powder, a good pinch (optional)3 tablespoons sunflower oil4...

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BeansMain dishNorth american

Fat Free Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) bags dried black-eyed peas1 cup carrots1 cup celery1 onions, dicedinstant...

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Orange Glazed Chicken
Long Grain riceMain dishOranges

Orange Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon turmeric1 tablespoon whole grain mustard1 1/2 cups...

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Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Parmesan Breadcrumb Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/4 cup butter1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons dried parsley1 teaspoon salt1/3...

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Tater Tots Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Tater Tots Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions1 (16 ounce) packages frozen tater tots1 (10...

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Baked Apricot Chicken
FruitMain dishPoultry

Baked Apricot Chicken

Ingredients: 12 ounces apricot preserves1 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons soy sauce3 lbs chicken pieces1...

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Rosemary Turkey With Mushrooms
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Rosemary Turkey With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins, slices all visible fat removed1/2 cup low sodium...

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Basque Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishStews

Basque Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/3 kg chicken, cut into pieces2 tablespoons floursalt and pepper3 tablespoons olive...

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Turkey Noodle Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup flour2 eggs1 teaspoon saltfresh noodles2 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces4 tablespoons soy sauce4 teaspoons...

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Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna Casserole in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise, do not use low fat2 teaspoons spicy...

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Southwest Pasta
Main dishPastaPork

Southwest Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork1/2 cup onions, chopped1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco...

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Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Awesome Dill Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta, cooked and drained2 cups shredded cooked chicken1...

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Slovak Potato Dumplings With Fried Cabbage
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Slovak Potato Dumplings With Fried Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated1 teaspoon salt1 eggs2 cups all-purpose flourcabbage1 -2...

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Quick Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts14 ounces chicken broth3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons...

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Israeli Simmered Vegetables over Spiced Couscous
GrainsMain dishOne Dish meal

Israeli Simmered Vegetables over Spiced Couscous

Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, cut vertically into 6 wedges ( do not remove core)4...

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Italian Saucy Sausage Sub
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Italian Saucy Sausage Sub

Ingredients: 1 Italian sausage10 tablespoons spaghetti sauce1 small onions1/4 bell peppers1 hoagie rolls Directions:...

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Oriental Beef Noodle Toss
BeefGround beefMain dish

Oriental Beef Noodle Toss

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 (3 ounce) packages oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles2 cups water2...

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Baked Chicken Oregano
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Chicken Oregano

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1/8 teaspoon...

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Cheesy Golden Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded3 cups grated carrots2 eggs, beaten2/3...

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Nancy Andretti's Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Nancy Andretti’s Creamy Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk1/2 cup frozen peas1/2 cup frozen carrots1 cup cut-up cooked...

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Chicken thighs with olives and basil
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken thighs with olives and basil

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil8 chicken thighs ( about 1.5kg/3lbs)1 teaspoon salt, dividedfresh ground...

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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken breastMain dishSoups & stews

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock, with all visible fat removed or 5 cups low-fat...

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Ferocious Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ferocious Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up into pieces1 cup buttermilk3/4 cup cornmeal3/4 cup floursaltblack pepper,...

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Juicy Pork chops
Main dishMeatPork

Juicy Pork chops

Ingredients: 8 pork chops, trimmed of fat2 onions, sliced2 lemons, sliced1/3 cup ketchup2 tablespoons...

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Libby's Easy Chicken and Corn Soup
ChickenMain dishSoups & stews

Libby’s Easy Chicken and Corn Soup

Ingredients: 1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans sweet whole kernel corn, drained1 (14 1/2 ounce)...

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Chicken And Olives
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken And Olives

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken...

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Artichoke Quesadillas
AppetizersMain dishVegetables

Artichoke Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 large garlic cloves, peeled2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and...

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Meal in a Skillet
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meal in a Skillet

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, diced1 medium green peppers, chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 8 chicken pieces ( I used boneless skinless thighs)3/4 cup buttermilk ( or...

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