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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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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

Ingredients: 4 natural casing beef frankfurters ( I like Boar’s Head brand)4 hot dog...

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Easy Pasta and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Easy Pasta and Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jars pasta sauce, pick your favorite2 cups water8 ounces pasta,...

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Cinnamon Pecan Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cinnamon Pecan Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon4 slices breadpecans Directions: Cream butter, sugar...

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Cheese Frenchee
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Cheese Frenchee

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup milk8 slices white...

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Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas
BeefGround beefMain dish

Curried Beef With Potatoes and Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round1 cup chopped onions1 cup frozen green peas2 teaspoons olive...

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Chicken Breasts With Paprika and Yoghurt
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Breasts With Paprika and Yoghurt

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 pinch ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt20 g paprika1 sliced onions1 red...

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Fish Fillets With a Triple-Cheese Crust
CheeseFishMain dish

Fish Fillets With a Triple-Cheese Crust

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 cup stale breadcrumbs1/3 cup mozzarella cheese1/3 cup cheddar cheese1/3...

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Souper Chicken Tetrazzini
Low calorieLow carbMain dish

Souper Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta1 small onions, finely choppedvegetable oil cooking spray1...

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Herbed Onion Potatoes
Main dishPotatoesSide dishes

Herbed Onion Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs unpeeled red potatoes ( 5 or 6 medium)2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie With Orange Ginger Sauce

Ingredients: 12 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined ( tails intact.)1/4 cup butter1 cup freshly...

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Meat Shell Potato Pie
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Meat Shell Potato Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup1/4 cup onions, chopped1...

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Baked Beans Dressed for Dinner
BeansLow fatMain dish

Baked Beans Dressed for Dinner

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped green peppers2 (1 lb)...

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Chicken Taco Pasta Salad
ChickenMain dishSalads

Chicken Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, uncooked ( bowtie or spiral)1/2 cup Miracle Whip1 (1 1/4...

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Pasta With Shrimp and Garlic Sauce
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Pasta With Shrimp and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 onions, finely chopped1/4 cup fresh parsley,...

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Macho Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Macho Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients: 6 -8 cups wide egg noodles, uncooked1 1/2 lbs good 95% lean ground...

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Chicken and Halloumi in Tarragon Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Halloumi in Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breastsflourbutter1/2 lb estimated halloumi cheese2 tablespoons clarified butter3 shallots,...

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Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo
Main dishPastaPoultry

Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons butter1 1/2 cups chopped white onions1 clove garlic,...

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Herb and Citrus Salmon Pockets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Herb and Citrus Salmon Pockets

Ingredients: 4 (5 1/2 ounce) salmon fillets2 oranges or 2 lemons or 2 limes...

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Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients: 13 ounces farfalle pasta or 13 ounces other pastas4 small zucchini2 small yellow...

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Meat Curry
AsianMain dishMeat

Meat Curry

Ingredients: 600 g meat, cut into pieces for curry2 tablespoons oil2 medium onions, chopped2...

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Spinach Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spinach Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix, finely crushed1/3 cup chicken broth1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning1/4...

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Main dishPastaPenne

Mediterranean Baked Penne

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs2 small zucchini1 medium eggplants ( about l pound)1...

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Quick Risotto With Carrots and Feta
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Quick Risotto With Carrots and Feta

Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable stock4 carrots, cut into match sticks1 onions, small, diced1 tablespoon...

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Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Polynesian Honey-Pineapple Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple juice ( unsweetened)1/4 cup honey4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons Worcestershire...

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Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsleysalt and black...

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Florida Seafood Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Florida Seafood Casserole

Ingredients: 1/3 cup minced onions1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 cup milk1 cup light cream1/2...

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BeefMain dishPizza

Saucy Beef Taco Pizza

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 medium onions, chopped16 ounces taco sauce ( mild or...

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Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Stout
BeefMain dishStews

Irish Beef Stew With Guinness Stout

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 bay leaves2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1...

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Spiced Turkey Cutlets
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Spiced Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil8 (2 ounce) turkey cutlets ( each should weigh 2...

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Chef Tracey's Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Chef Tracey’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream1 tablespoon fresh rosemary1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper8...

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Main dishSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Vegetables with Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, about 1 lb total3 medium zucchini, about 1 1/4 lbs...

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ground beefMain dishSpaghetti

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 (30 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce2 lbs lean ground beef2 eggs3/4 cup dry...

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Amaretto Shrimp
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Amaretto Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium white onions, minced1 lb large shrimp1/2-1 cup Amaretto1...

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Easy Sauerkraut Pork  Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPork

Easy Sauerkraut Pork Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cubed1 medium onions, chopped3 fresh minced garlic cloves...

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President's Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

President’s Chicken

Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup Smart Balance butter...

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Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken With Balsamic Peach Marinade

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup fresh peaches, mashed1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1...

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Main dishPorkPotatoes

Bacon-Mushroom Baked Potato Topping

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon1 shallots, minced2 fresh shiitake mushrooms or 2 button mushrooms, chopped1...

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Main dishSalmonTuna

Salmon or Tuna Noodles for Two

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked medium noodles2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons...

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Simmered Round Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Simmered Round Steak

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs round steaks2 tablespoons oil1 medium onions, sliced2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon...

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Italian Hunter's Chicken
ChickenMain dishSpaghetti

Italian Hunter’s Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour ( for coating)1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1...

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Spaghetti Squash Curry
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spaghetti Squash Curry

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash ( 3-4 lbs)1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon curry powder1 cup...

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Easy Meatloaf Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Easy Meatloaf Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups full-fat milk1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (...

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Creamy Pesto Chicken and Linguine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach linguine or 1 lb regular linguine4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...

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Down-home Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Down-home Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten1/4 cup milk2 cups soft breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely chopped onions1/3 cup...

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ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Breast Stuffed With Feta Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin1 medium red bell peppers, diced6 garlic...

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ChickenMain dishPoultry

Country Braised Chicken

Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves, with skin and bones1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon onion powder1...

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Barbecued Sesame  Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Barbecued Sesame Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 garlic cloves, chopped1/8...

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Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)
Lunch/snacksMain dishShrimp

Empadinhas (Brazilian Shrimp Pies)

Ingredients: 4 cups flour1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature1 cup shortening ( Crisco)2 eggs2...

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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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Spinach Cheese Lasagna Rolls
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Spinach Cheese Lasagna Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic1 tablespoon olive oil1 (15 ounce) cans...

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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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Cornbread Chicken
BreadsChickenMain dish

Cornbread Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread-muffin mix1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing...

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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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Penne With Smoked Salmon and Peas
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Penne With Smoked Salmon and Peas

Ingredients: 1 lb pennecoarse saltfresh ground black pepper8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1...

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Pasta Asciutta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta Asciutta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb...

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Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Provencal

Ingredients: 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black peppercooking spray1 garlic...

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Meat Pie (Tourtiere)
Main dishPorkSavory pies

Meat Pie (Tourtiere)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork1 large baking potatoes1 large onions, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Lib's Burrito Filling
BeefGround beefMain dish

Lib’s Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 onions, diced2 cloves garlic, diced1 (14 ounce) cans crushed...

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Chicken With Salsa and Couscous
Main dishMeatPoultry

Chicken With Salsa and Couscous

Ingredients: 3 cups hot cooked rice or 3 cups couscous2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup...

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Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Confetti Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 medium green bell peppers1 lb ground round1 cup chopped onions1 cup frozen...

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