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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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Nacho Pie
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Nacho Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1/2 cup chopped onions1 (8...

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Cornish Game Hens
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens ( about 1-1/4 pounds each)1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon...

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Penne Spinach Goodness
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne Spinach Goodness

Ingredients: 1 lb penne ( or whatever pasta on hand)2 cups onions, chopped2 garlic...

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Penne Noodles With Tomatoes
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne Noodles With Tomatoes, Cheese and Bacon

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed1/2 cup reserved pasta water6 slices bacon,...

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Beef for Tacos
BeefLunch/snacksMain dish

Beef for Tacos

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sliced sirloin, strips ( cut like for stir-fry)1 large onions4...

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Onion Phyllo Tart
Main dishOnionsSavory pies

Onion Phyllo Tart

Ingredients: 1 package phyllo dough, thawed overnight in fridge2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 lbs...

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Mexicali Meatballs
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Mexicali Meatballs

Ingredients: 12 unsalted saltine crackers1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1 pinch red pepper...

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Eggplant Bake
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice ( well-seasoned)1 large eggplants, peeled and thinly...

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Cajun Seafood Au Gratin
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Cajun Seafood Au Gratin

Ingredients: 1 pint heavy cream1 tablespoon fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil1 tablespoon...

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Rappy Pie  (Acadian Food)
Low sodiumMain dishOne Dish meal

Rappy Pie (Acadian Food)

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut up1 cup onions, chopped1 cup carrots, chopped in...

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Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients: 1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens1 gallon water1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon garlic...

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Shrimp Salad With Avocado
Main dishSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Salad With Avocado, Celery and Red Onion

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh lemon...

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Fiesta Tacos
Ground beefMain dishTurkey

Fiesta Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Mediterranean Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Mediterranean Penne

Ingredients: 10 ounces penne ( I always use Whole Wheat if possible)3 tablespoons olive...

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Chicken Divan for Two
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Divan for Two

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( .5 to .67 lbs.)1 cup instant...

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Spinach Squares
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Spinach Squares

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup milk1 teaspoon baking soda1 (10 ounce) packages frozen...

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North African Cauliflower Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

North African Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups chopped onions2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups diced potatoes5 cups chopped...

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Mean Green Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mean Green Chicken

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, with roots3 cloves garlic, chopped3 small red hot chili...

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Creamy Celery Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Creamy Celery Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops ( boneless works best)1 can campbell cream of celery soup1/2...

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Cheater's Pasta
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Cheater’s Pasta

Ingredients: 1 box macaroni & cheese dinner mix, your favorite1 bag frozen vegetables, your...

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Madam Butterfly Tiger Shrimp on Pillow Crisps
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Madam Butterfly Tiger Shrimp on Pillow Crisps

Ingredients: 12 large tiger shrimp, devined3 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons olive oil1/8 teaspoon cayenne...

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Spiced Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Spiced Chicken

Ingredients: 2 partly boneless chicken breasts, skin on1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 clove garlic1 teaspoon...

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Shrimp and Pasta Stir-fry
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Shrimp and Pasta Stir-fry

Ingredients: 1/2 lb peeled and deveined medium-sized shrimp1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/4 cup chicken broth1...

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Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne in Cream Sauce with Sausage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1...

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The Original Veggie-Burger: Falafel
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

The Original Veggie-Burger: Falafel

Ingredients: 4 cups chickpeas ( garbanzo beans)4 tablespoons tahini ( sesame butter)1/3 cup minced...

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Gladys' Meat and Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Gladys’ Meat and Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon oregano1...

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Filet Mignon With Whiskey Cream Sauce
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Filet Mignon With Whiskey Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (1/2 lb) beef tenderloin steaks ( about 1 pound total)salt1 tablespoon cracked...

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Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans
Main dishPenneSide dishes

Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta1 bunch fresh asparagus ( about 1 pound)2...

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Mushroom Chicken in Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mushroom Chicken in Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut up ( 2 1/2 to 3 lb.)1/3 cup flour2...

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Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh tomatoes, cut in 3/8 inch dice1 tablespoon onions, minced1 tablespoon...

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Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin
AsianMain dishMeat

Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloins3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Ancho Pork Chops and Peppers
Main dishPorkPork chops

Ancho Pork Chops and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon garlic granules or...

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Zucchini Balls
AppetizersCheeseMain dish

Zucchini Balls

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, grated4 -6 small zucchini, grated3 tablespoons parmesan...

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Fabulous Grilled Chicken Spiedini
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Fabulous Grilled Chicken Spiedini

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan...

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Franks and Cornbread
CheeseEggs/dairyMain dish

Franks and Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans1 (12 ounce) packages hot dogs, halved...

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Main dishMeatPork

Awesome fried pork chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1 tablespoon milkoil ( for frying)2 cans...

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Marsala Pork Tenderloin with Sage
Main dishMeatPork

Marsala Pork Tenderloin with Sage

Ingredients: 2 whole pork tenderloins ( enough for 4 servings)saltfreshly ground black pepper1 cup...

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Denise's American Chop Suey
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Denise’s American Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef2 (10 1/2...

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Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce
ChineseMain dishSide dishes

Hunan Bean Curd in Hot Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 3 -4 cups fresh firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup coarse...

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Mushrooms on Rice
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Mushrooms on Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 onions, chopped2 teaspoons beef bouillon1 cup water1 1/2 tablespoons flour8...

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Grandma's Chicken Spinach Quiche
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Grandma’s Chicken Spinach Quiche

Ingredients: 1 medium leeks1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine2 cups chicken ( Finely...

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Ranch Shepherd's Pie
CasserolesCornMain dish

Ranch Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (15 ounce) cans corn2 bunches scallions, chopped1 large...

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Ortega Taco Bake
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Ortega Taco Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 cup ortega thick & smooth taco...

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Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes
CrabMain dishShellfish

Classic Old Bay Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 slice bread, dried and crusts removed1/8 cup milk1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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Veal Stew
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Veal Stew

Ingredients: 4 lbs veal shoulder, cut into cubes1/4 cup flour2 teaspoons saltpepper1/4 cup butter1/3...

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Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 cup skim milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder4 tablespoons vegetable...

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Linguini With Clams
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Linguini With Clams

Ingredients: 14 ounces chopped clams, drained1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup margarine2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Slumgullion
Ground beefMain dishStews

Slumgullion

Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni2 lbs ground beef1 large onions, diced2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Maple-Pecan Glazed Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Maple-Pecan Glazed Salmon

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons maple syrup1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1/4 teaspoon horseradish1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1...

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Grilled Swordfish
FishMain dishSeafood

Grilled Swordfish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup finely chopped shallots1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme1/2...

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Hot Tuna Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Hot Tuna Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 hard-boiled...

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Oriental Pork Tenderloin in Foil Packets
BroccoliMain dishVegetables

Oriental Pork Tenderloin in Foil Packets

Ingredients: 12 ounces lean boneless pork tenderloins, cut into thin slices2 cups broccoli florets2...

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Bacon and Basil Sauce for Pasta
Condimentsetc.Main dish

Bacon and Basil Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 slices bacon, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed125 ml white wine300...

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Fried Burritos
GrainsLunch/snacksMain dish

Fried Burritos

Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas1 (8 ounce) cans traditional refried beans1 (16 ounce) packages kraft...

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CheeseMain dishStews

Three Sisters Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter1 large onions, chopped medium3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups fresh corn2...

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Pizzeria Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizzeria Burgers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup pizza sauce, divided1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1...

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Solo Honey Lime Chicken and Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Solo Honey Lime Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken breasts, diced1 cup dry pasta ( I like rotini)2...

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Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Deliciously Simple Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 package refrigerated pie crusts ( top & bottom)1 (10 ounce) cans white...

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AppetizersMain dishShrimp

South of the Border Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined4 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons...

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Low-sodium Chicken Rice Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Low-sodium Chicken Rice Soup

Ingredients: 6 cups sodium-free chicken stock1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry3 tablespoons finely minced onions1...

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