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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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Green Chile Chicken Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Green Chile Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 2 cans cream of chicken soup1/2 can corn, drained2 cans pre-cooked chicken or...

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Smoky Bacon Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Smoky Bacon Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup onions, very finely chopped1 egg yolks2 teaspoons salt1...

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Broccoli Souffle Roll
CheeseEggsMain dish

Broccoli Souffle Roll

Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli6 tablespoons margarine3/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups...

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Mama's Favorite
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mama’s Favorite

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1 (5 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces1/2 lb regular...

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Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Beef and Potato Nacho Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef3/4 cup chopped onions, divided1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Hidden Valley Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

Hidden Valley Quiche

Ingredients: 1 8 inch pie shell, baked and cooled1 cup grated swiss cheese3 eggs1...

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Turkey Cutlets Stuffed With Apples and Cranberries
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Cutlets Stuffed With Apples and Cranberries

Ingredients: 3 lbs 99% fat-free turkey breast cutlets2 medium apples1/2 cup cranberries1 medium oranges1...

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Green Pasta Dough
Main dishPastarice and grains

Green Pasta Dough

Ingredients: 1 bunch baby spinach leaves, washed4 extra large eggs3 1/2-4 cups all-purpose flour1/2...

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Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean boneless pork ( any cut will work)1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Easy 'n Elegant Chicken with Lime Butter
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy ‘n Elegant Chicken with Lime Butter

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breastssalt and pepper1/2 limes, juice of ( juice the...

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Baked Fish with Mushroom Wine Sauce
FishMain dishSeafood

Baked Fish with Mushroom Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons margarine1 cup chopped mushrooms2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic, minced1 dash...

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Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Stuffed With Two Meats

Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped1 carrots, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 3/4 cups beef stock1/2 cup...

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BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatloaf Texas style!

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs hamburger meat2 eggs1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix1 can Rotel...

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Chicken Roti
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Roti

Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts ( cut up)2 garlic cloves ( crushed)1 medium onions...

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Chops and Onions
Main dishMeatPork

Chops and Onions

Ingredients: 3/4 cup lime juice1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 pork chops ( 1/2...

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Simple Hamburger Helper
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Simple Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup3/4 cup milk3...

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Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Pesto
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Pesto

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, , stems removed2 cups...

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FishLunch/snacksMain dish

Baked Fish With Avocado and Tomato

Ingredients: 4 fish fillets ( halibut is good or red snapper)2 tablespoons extra virgin...

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Amazing Simple Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Amazing Simple Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta ( butterfly pasta)6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly...

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Sloppy Joes-Manwich Style
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Sloppy Joes-Manwich Style

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup steak sauce1/3 cup barbecue sauce1/3...

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Mustard Roasted Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( or lard)1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh parsley,...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Basil Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 1 inch pieces ( about...

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Cindy's Stromboli
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Cindy’s Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) frozen bread dough ( thaw overnigh in fridge or 3...

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Marinated Rosemary Lemon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Marinated Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon juice1/8 cup olive oil2 tablespoons dried rosemary4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Ranchero Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Ranchero Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil1 whole heads of garlic,...

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Mary's Baked Italian Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mary’s Baked Italian Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic1/2 cup onions3 slices bread3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Open-Face Crab and Artichoke Melt

Ingredients: 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 medium onions, chopped12 ounces...

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Eggs Tetrazzini
CheeseMain dishPasta

Eggs Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti1/4 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onions1/3 cup flour3 cups...

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East Asian Pork Strips
Main dishPorkPork chops

East Asian Pork Strips

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions2 tablespoons Bourbon1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper4 (4 ounce)...

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Tomato Vegetable Casserole
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Tomato Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 medium yams, peeeled...

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Hawaiian Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Hawaiian Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat, can pineapples ( chunked into small bite size pieces...

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Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts in Phyllo Pastry

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ( or thighs)salt & pepper4 sheets phyllo pastry1 cup pesto...

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Quick Shrimp Quiche
Main dishSavory piesShrimp

Quick Shrimp Quiche

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/3 cup evaporated milk or 1/3 cup whole milk2 teaspoons onion powder1/2...

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Texas Style Sliced Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Texas Style Sliced Steak

Ingredients: 4 lbs round steaks, 2 inch thick1/2 cup finely chopped onions1 clove garlic,...

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Pasta With Leeks and Mushrooms
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta With Leeks and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 3 -4 medium leeks ( at least a pound, total)1 lb mushrooms, slicedsalt...

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Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Easy Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 8 hot Italian sausages (if you prefer) or 8 italian sweet sausage (...

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Tex-mex skillet chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Tex-mex skillet chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt2...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Oven Fried Sesame Chicken

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sesame seeds4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup soy sauce4 bone-in...

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Pork and Spinach Saute
Main dishMeatPork

Pork and Spinach Saute

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork chops, sliced in thin strips1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and...

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Beef Semur
< 60 minsAsianMain dish

Beef Semur

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, thinly sliced1 tablespoon peanut oil6 candle nuts or 6...

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Apple Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Apple Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork ribs (4) or 2 1/2 lbs pork loin chops,...

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Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cups fresh...

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Tax Time Stroganoff
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tax Time Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onions1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup butter1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons...

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North Carolina Brunswick Stew
Low sodiumMain dishMeat

North Carolina Brunswick Stew

Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) stewing chicken4 lbs beef roast1 1/2 lbs lean pork1 1/4...

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Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 1/2 lbs plum...

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Pineapple-Black Bean Enchiladas
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pineapple-Black Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 large yellow onions, chopped ( about 1 cup)1 medium...

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Spicy Shrimp And Scallops Pasta Casserole
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Spicy Shrimp And Scallops Pasta Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup chopped onions1 tablespoon minced garlic1 (28 ounce) cans...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants, washed and sliced into rounds1 tablespoon olive oil or 1...

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Hash Browns Beef Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealWeeknight

Hash Browns Beef Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup spicy brown mustard6 boneless...

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Creamy Tomato Meat Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Creamy Tomato Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground...

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FishMain dishSeafood

Bay Leaf and Lemon Marinated Swordfish Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon pepper8 fresh bay...

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Chicken Korma a'la Eve
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Korma a’la Eve

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed500 g diced lean chicken1 tablespoon curry...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

linguine with no-cook puttanesca sauce

Ingredients: 1 package linguine6 medium ripe tomatoes, , chopped1/2 cup pimento stuffed olives, chopped3...

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Orange Baked Chicken II
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Orange Baked Chicken II

Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, skin, split1/4 cup onions, Minced1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Roasted Chicken Breasts With Jalapeno and Tomatoes
Low sodiumMain dishVery low carbs

Roasted Chicken Breasts With Jalapeno and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons fresh lime juice4 chicken breasts, with bone or...

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Spicy King Prawns
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Spicy King Prawns

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon...

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Sesame Noodles
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghetti1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic...

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Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)
AppetizersGround beefMain dish

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

Ingredients: 1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs1 lb lean ground lamb1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1...

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Pork Chops with Applesauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Applesauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsgarlic powdersalt and peppercooking oil1 (20 ounce) cans applesauce1/2 cup white...

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