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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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Provencal Steak and Veggies
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Provencal Steak and Veggies

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (1 lb) beef sirloin steaks, cut into 1 inch...

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Poor Man's Steak
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Poor Man’s Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup milk1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cracker crumbs1 teaspoon salt1...

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Soybean Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Soybean Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cups soybeans1 medium onions5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon8 ounces feta cheese1...

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Couscous With Peas and Onions
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Couscous With Peas and Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup peas1 1/2 teaspoons...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Tomato Basil, Brie Linguini

Ingredients: 500 g linguine3 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped1/2-3/4 cup olive oil8 ounces brie...

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Low Fat Chicken Stroganoff
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon paprika4 chicken breasts, cubed1 tablespoon butter ( lower fat...

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
< 60 minsMain dishTime to make

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni or 1 lb ziti pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Gypsy Schnitzel (Zigeunerschnitzel)
Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Gypsy Schnitzel (Zigeunerschnitzel)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork steaks, wipe with a little lemon on each side1 eggs,...

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Pea Pod Casserole
CasserolesLow cholesterolMain dish

Pea Pod Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck1 medium onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Primanti Brothers Sandwich Pittsburgh original!!!

Ingredients: 2 slices Italian bread5 -6 slices ham, thin2 slices provolone cheese1/4 cup coleslaw2...

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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces ( your choice, we prefer breasts or pick-of-the-chix)1/2 cup...

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Best Baked Ziti- Ever!
BeefGround beefMain dish

Best Baked Ziti- Ever!

Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta4 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded8...

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Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp with Cashews

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh orange juice3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1...

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Green Peas Pulao
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Green Peas Pulao

Ingredients: 1/4 cup frozen green peas or 1/4 cup fresh green peas3 tablespoons ghee2...

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Baked Chicken Breasts Rosemary
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken Breasts Rosemary

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, meltedsalt and...

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Persian Cabbage Rolls
Low calorieLow cholesterolMain dish

Persian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup split peas1 large cabbage1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup...

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Rice A Roni Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Rice A Roni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) packages chicken rice-a-roni1 bunch green onions, chopped1 (8 ounce)...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

’90s Style Meatloaf

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

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Grilled Summer Squash and Tomatoes With Angel Hair Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Grilled Summer Squash and Tomatoes With Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon olive...

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Simple
Main dishSaladsVegetables

Simple, Scrumptious Caesar Salad With Quick Garlic Croutons

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 cups bread cubes, 3/4-inch, cut...

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Seared Italian Marinated Breast of Chicken With Tomato and Basil
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Seared Italian Marinated Breast of Chicken With Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary1 tablespoon minced...

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One Pot No-Bake Lasagna from Sunset Magazine
LasagnaMain dishTurkey

One Pot No-Bake Lasagna from Sunset Magazine

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs Italian turkey sausage links ( mild or hot, but should...

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Real Italian Hoagie
Lunch/snacksMain dishMeat

Real Italian Hoagie

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon olive oil4 hoagie rolls1/4...

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Super Strata
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Super Strata

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed ham10 ounces chopped broccoli2 cups shredded cheese1 (6 ounce) packages...

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Ladybug Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Ladybug Chicken

Ingredients: 5 slices bacon1 cup rice, uncooked4 bone-in chicken breast halvessalt and peppergarlic powder1...

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Impossible Lasagna Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Impossible Lasagna Pie

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cream-style cottage cheese1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 lb lean ground beef,...

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Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tilapia and Shrimp En Papollote

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets3 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 ounces vegetables,...

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Greek Style Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Greek Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 tablespoons olive oil1 green peppers, cut into 1...

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Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles1 1/2 lbs beef ( any lean...

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Main dishPorkPork chops

BBQ Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops1 cup orange juice1/3 cup soy sauce1/4 cup olive oil2 teaspoons...

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Brazilian Chicken and Black Beans and Rice
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Brazilian Chicken and Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages mexican-style chicken rice pilaf mix ( look for Goya,...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Fresh Herbs
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Fresh Herbs

Ingredients: 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon...

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AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Finger Licking Good Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken wings1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons cooking sherry2...

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BeefMain dishMeat

Szechuan Shredded Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb unscored flank steaks or 1 lb lean boneless blade steaks2 teaspoons...

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Mouthwatering Meatloaf
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Mouthwatering Meatloaf

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean ground turkey1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados)

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and butterflied with tail shell left onsea saltfresh...

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Mexican Style Beef in Sauce
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Mexican Style Beef in Sauce

Ingredients: 3 lbs beef stew meat1 (6 ounce) cans enchilada sauce ( hot)1 cup...

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Willy's Sauerkraut Skillet
Main dishMeatOne Dish meal

Willy’s Sauerkraut Skillet

Ingredients: 2 ounces smoked bacon, cubed finely ( 50gr)2 onions, cubed finely2 tablespoons pork...

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Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice
Main dishRiceSide dishes

Spicy Caribbean Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 1/4 cups diced onions3/4 cup finely chopped carrots1 tablespoon...

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Venezuelan Mystery Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

Venezuelan Mystery Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal2 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 cup...

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Pork Loins in Tarragon Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Pork Loins in Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb pork loin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon brown mustard1 tablespoon butter1/2...

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One Pot Chicken Dish over Cheesy Rice
Main dishPoultryRice

One Pot Chicken Dish over Cheesy Rice

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions1/2 cup finely chopped yellow...

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Main dishShellfishShrimp

Shrimp in Garlic Spices

Ingredients: 16 uncooked large shrimp, , tails intact ( , tails intact)5 tablespoons dry...

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Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Shrimp and Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined ( medium or large)4 boneless skinless...

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Italian Beef Pasta Bake
Elbow macaroniGround beefMain dish

Italian Beef Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 500 g 95% lean ground beef2 -3 cups macaroni noodles, cooked ( originally...

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Shells with Mushrooms and Shrimp
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Shells with Mushrooms and Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium pasta shells1/4 cup butter1 clove garlic, minced1 lb mushrooms, sliced3/4...

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Zesty Fried Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Zesty Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon...

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Sour Cream Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealPotluck

Sour Cream Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1/2 cup chopped onions1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans creamy chicken...

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Grilled Pork Chops With Vanilla-Scented Apples
ApplesMain dishPork

Grilled Pork Chops With Vanilla-Scented Apples

Ingredients: 4 pork chops3 large firm sweet apples, cored, peeled and sliced into 12...

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Zesty Sloppy Joes
BeefGround beefMain dish

Zesty Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 4 lbs ground sirloin1 cup onions, chopped1 cup green peppers, finely chopped2 (10...

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Elswet's Smothered Piggy Baked Chicken Breast
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Elswet’s Smothered Piggy Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients: 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved2 garlic cloves, finely sliced1/4 cup whole...

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Enchiladas Santa Fe
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Enchiladas Santa Fe

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced1 dash garlic salt1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 (8...

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Savory Baked White Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Savory Baked White Fish

Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillets, Skinless2 small onions, sliced into half rings1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Sausage Penne
Lunch/snacksMain dishPenne

Creamy Sausage Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta ( fusilli or ziti could also be used, but...

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Savory Italian Skirt Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Savory Italian Skirt Steaks

Ingredients: 4 skirt steaks4 teaspoons minced garlic4 teaspoons seasoning salt1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1...

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Karen's Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Karen’s Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies1 can cream of chicken...

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Chicken - Piccata
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken – Piccata

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves3 tablespoons...

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Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce
BeefGround beefMain dish

Luby’s Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Cacciatore (With a Kick!)

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs chicken ( cut up)2 medium onions ( sliced thin)2...

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Taquitos (Ground Beef)
Ground beefMain dishSide dishes

Taquitos (Ground Beef)

Ingredients: 3/4 lb ground chuck1/4 cup onions, minced1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 cup tomato sauce1...

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