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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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Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper
Main dishMeatPasta

Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 Spanish onions or 1 regular onions, chopped...

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Mustard Tarragon Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mustard Tarragon Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic salt3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/2...

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Creamy Chicken Stir-Fry
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 8 chicken breastssalt and pepper1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms1 red bell peppers, chopped1/2...

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Steak Fajitas (Citrus Garlic Chile Marinated Skirt Steak)
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Steak Fajitas (Citrus Garlic Chile Marinated Skirt Steak)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon orange zest1 tablespoon grated lemons, rind of1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/4...

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Broccoli And Artichoke Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Broccoli And Artichoke Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts1/2 cup butter8 ounces cream cheese ( soft)1...

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Vegetable Enchilada Casserole
BeansCasserolesMain dish

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 large onions, sliced into half-moons1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons1 (16...

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Tomato Sauced Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Tomato Sauced Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 thick cut pork chopssalt and black pepper1/4...

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Meatballs and Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Meatballs and Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes onion soup...

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Tex-Mex Goulash
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Goulash

Ingredients: 4 ounces macaroni ( can use corn or rice pasta)1 lb lean ground...

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Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishShrimp

Oven-Baked Shrimp Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages medium egg noodles1 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream1 (10...

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Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced2 cups spaghetti sauce, bottled or homemade1 1/2 cups...

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Natasha's Mexican Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Natasha’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes elbow macaroni2 lbs lean ground beef2 tablespoons minced garlic1...

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Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Middle-Eastern Meatballs

Ingredients: 700 g lean ground beef1 large onions, divided,finely chopped1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs4 cloves...

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Homestyle Minestrone Soup
Ground beefMain dishSoups & stews

Homestyle Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 5 lbs lean ground chuck, browned and drained1 bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoons garlic...

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Scallop Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Scallop Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb scallops, cut large scallops in half1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions, chopped...

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Creamed Tuna
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Creamed Tuna

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic ( minced)1/4 cup onions ( diced)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1...

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FrenchMain dishSeafood

Garlic Frog’s Legs

Ingredients: 16 large frog’s legs or 32 small frog’s legsall-purpose flour2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons...

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Peach Honey Baked Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Peach Honey Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon fillets5 peaches3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon dry mustard (...

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Manly Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Manly Burgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck1 green peppers4 cloves garlic1 yellow peppers2 white onions1 green...

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Cajun Chicken Lasagna
ChickenLasagnaMain dish

Cajun Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages lasagna noodles1 lb andouille sausages, quartered length wise and...

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Tortellini Caesar
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Tortellini Caesar

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked1 bag romaine lettuce3/4 cup caesar salad...

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Crabby Cheese Angel Hair Pasta
CrabMain dishOne Dish meal

Crabby Cheese Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 2 packages louis kemp Crab Delights Imitation Crab, the flaked styled1 lb angel...

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Chicken in Honey-Lemon Sauce
ChickenLemonMain dish

Chicken in Honey-Lemon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons seasoning salt ( or use white salt)1 1/2...

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Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce
ItalianMain dishMeat

Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb veal ( or boneless chicken breasts)saltpepper2 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken and Mushrooms
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts, boned and skinned,and cut into thin slices1 egg whites2...

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Baked Chicken Teriyaki
Main dishOne Dish mealPoultry

Baked Chicken Teriyaki

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, skinned1/2 cup teriyaki marinade2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon honey4...

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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans campbells condensed chicken...

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Bulgur Risotto With Pumpkin
GrainsMain dishSide dishes

Bulgur Risotto With Pumpkin

Ingredients: 4 -6 teaspoons olive oil1 1/2 inches cinnamon sticks1 medium onions, chopped1/2 lb...

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Prosciutto
CheeseMain dishPizza

Prosciutto, Mushroom and Artichoke Pizza

Ingredients: 1 bunch scallions, chopped4 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces mushrooms, sliced2 cloves garlic, chopped1...

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Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)
BeansMain dishSide dishes

Moros Y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, finely chopped1 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and...

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Baked Panko Chicken Strips
AppetizersChicken breastMain dish

Baked Panko Chicken Strips

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup white flourseasoning, to taste3 egg whites3 -4...

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Pork Tenderloin with Cumberland Sauce
FruitMain dishPork

Pork Tenderloin with Cumberland Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat and cut into...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Crab and Shrimp Saute – Louisiana Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, diced1 cup sliced mushrooms ( fresh or...

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Bennigan's Ale House Shrimp and Pasta
Main dishPenneShrimp

Bennigan’s Ale House Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 (12 ounce) packages...

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Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Pizza Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Pizza Casserole

Ingredients: 4 cups unpeeled shredded zucchini1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 cup...

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O'Brien Quiche
BreakfastMain dishSavory pies

O’Brien Quiche

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups o’brien frozen potatoes1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese or 1/2...

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Super Grilled "cuban" Midnight Sandwich
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Super Grilled “cuban” Midnight Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise5 tablespoons Italian dressing4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise4 tablespoons prepared mustard1/2...

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Strippin' Chicken! (Bacon Strip Chicken)
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Strippin’ Chicken! (Bacon Strip Chicken)

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( apprx 6-8 breasts)6 -8 slices bacon1...

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Baked Pork Chops with Vegetable Rice
CasserolesMain dishPork

Baked Pork Chops with Vegetable Rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil4 -6 pork chops, trimmed1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1...

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Curried Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken breastMain dishSalads

Curried Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mango chutney1/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon curry powder1 clove...

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Tuscan Chicken
ItalianMain dishStews

Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Turkey and Potato Enchiladas
Main dishOne Dish mealTurkey

Turkey and Potato Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 cup diced onions1 (4 ounce) cans green chilies1 (1...

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Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( 4)3/4 ounce part-skim mozzarella cheese...

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Hot Tamale Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hot Tamale Meatballs

Ingredients: 4 cups tomato juice, divided3/4 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided2 tablespoons chili...

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Crab Cakes With Orange Mayonnaise
CrabMain dishShellfish

Crab Cakes With Orange Mayonnaise

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon grated orange rind1 tablespoon fresh orange juice1 teaspoon...

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Aussie Tuna Summer Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Aussie Tuna Summer Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium romaine lettuce1 red onions, sliced into half rings3 cold baked potatoes...

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Flaky Chicken Wraps
ChickenLunch/snacksMain dish

Flaky Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix1 (16 1/3 ounce) cans...

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Chiles Rellenos
CheeseEggsMain dish

Chiles Rellenos

Ingredients: 1/4 lb swiss cheese or 1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into strips8...

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Baked Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Baked Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 onions, peeled and chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken in Creamy White Sauce-EASY

Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts2 cans cream of mushroom soup16 ounces sour cream1/2 cup sherry...

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Tangy Chicken Noodle Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tangy Chicken Noodle Bake

Ingredients: 2/3 cup corn flake crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted2 cups egg noodles1/2 cup flour1...

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Spicy Meat and Cheese Stromboli
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Spicy Meat and Cheese Stromboli

Ingredients: 1 pizza dough, refrigerated ( recommend Pillsbury)24 slices pepperoni6 slices provolone cheese6 slices...

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Quick and Easy Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin - Ww
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Quick and Easy Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin – Ww

Ingredients: 1 whole pork tenderloins4 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon...

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Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Curried Chicken and Shrimp with Apricot Brown Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup medium grain brown rice2 cups water1/4 cup dried apricots, diced2 teaspoons...

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Main dishSide dishesSpaghetti

Brown Butter Spaghetti With Greek (Mizithra) Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated mizithra cheese8 ounces spaghetti4 tablespoons butter ( do not substitute...

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Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Roasted Vegetable Salad With Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients: 4 cups water6 red potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes1 sweet potatoes or...

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Ritzy Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ritzy Chicken

Ingredients: 2 packages Ritz crackers1 can cream of chicken soup8 ounces sour cream1/2-1 cup...

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Kahlua Mole Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Kahlua Mole Chicken

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour3/4 cup Kahlua1 cup chili sauce1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup...

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Grilled Southwestern Chicken With Pineapple Salsa
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Grilled Southwestern Chicken With Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinned chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons garlic...

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Lemongrass Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Lemongrass Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 tablespoons honey3 tablespoons fish sauce...

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