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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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Pizza Rustica Loaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Pizza Rustica Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chuck1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1/2 lb hot...

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Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Or Chicken)
ChickenMain dishShrimp

Sweet and Sour Shrimp (Or Chicken)

Ingredients: 3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined3 tablespoons cornstarch1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks,...

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Texas Rub
Main dishPorkPork loins

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Texas Rub

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2...

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My Mom's Meatloaf
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

My Mom’s Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 large eggs ( slightly beaten)1/2 cup milk1/4 cup minced parsley2 tablespoons dry...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishWhite rice

Rice and Feta-Filled Roasted Capsicums

Ingredients: 2 large red capsicums2 teaspoons olive oil1 small yellow onions, chopped finely2 garlic...

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Whizaroni
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Whizaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Low Fat Tropical Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Low Fat Tropical Chicken

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups long grain white rice ( I...

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Country Chicken Casserole  Pie
CasserolesMain dishSavory pies

Country Chicken Casserole Pie

Ingredients: 2 medium red potatoes, unpeeled, par boiled in salted water and cubed2 boneless...

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CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Beef and Tater Bake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef ( or turkey or venison)1 cup soft breadcrumbs1...

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Brown Rice and Chicken
CasserolesChicken breastMain dish

Brown Rice and Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice2 chicken breasts, baked, deboned and chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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CheeseMain dishPizza

Mini Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients: 1 can buttery biscuits ( 5 biscuits)1 (8 ounce) jars pizza sauce1 bag...

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Cabbage Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded3 cups spaghetti sauce1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 tablespoon oregano1...

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Greek Style Pork Pita Wraps
Main dishPorkPork loins

Greek Style Pork Pita Wraps

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 3/4 teaspoons minced...

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Smoky Barbecue Chicken Pizza
ChickenMain dishPizza

Smoky Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese,...

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Very Easy and Tasty Pasta With Tomato and Feta
Main dishPastaPenne

Very Easy and Tasty Pasta With Tomato and Feta

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes ( “Pastene” brand with Basil works best)4...

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Chicken Garbage Pale
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Garbage Pale

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes, thinly sliced and peeled1 small onions, frenched1 tomatoes, sliced1/2 lb...

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Long Grain riceMain dishOne Dish meal

Deb’s Kid-pleasin’ Hash

Ingredients: 3 cups long grain ricewater ( needed to cook rice in rice cooker)1...

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Broiled Seafood Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Broiled Seafood Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 cup mixed bite-size pieces cooked crabmeat or 1 cup lobsters or 1...

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Butternut Squash Bake
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Butternut Squash Bake

Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash ( aka pumpkin squash)1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon olive...

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Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Grilled Teriyaki Sirloin

Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup brown sugar2 teaspoons ginger2 teaspoons...

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Mascarpone and White Wine Sauce
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Mascarpone and White Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 lb ground chicken6 garlic cloves, chopped fine8 chipolline onions, chopped...

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Aloo Baigain (Potato and Eggplant (Aubergine) )
Main dishPotatoesVegetables

Aloo Baigain (Potato and Eggplant (Aubergine) )

Ingredients: 1 large potatoes5 small eggplants1 tablespoon red chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon coriander...

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AppetizersCondimentsetc.

African Piri – Piri Kabobs

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes1 lb boneless venison, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces...

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Grouper Verzcruz
FishMain dishSeafood

Grouper Verzcruz

Ingredients: 6 (6 ounce) grouper fillets4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons grated lime...

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South Seas Shrimp and Mango
Main dishShellfishShrimp

South Seas Shrimp and Mango

Ingredients: 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh...

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Bean and Bacon Soup
BeansMain dishSoups & stews

Bean and Bacon Soup

Ingredients: 2 (19 ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper5...

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Rib-eye steaks with merlot-mushroom melange
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Rib-eye steaks with merlot-mushroom melange

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 rib eye steaks, about 1 lb. each1/2...

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Chicken Breasts and Balsamic Vinegar
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Breasts and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, either...

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Simple Minestrone
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Simple Minestrone

Ingredients: 3 quarts water2 cans chicken broth1 can great northern beans1 1/2 lbs cabbage...

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Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Main dishNorth americanVegetables

Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 -6 medium tomatoes1 cup low fat cottage cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons...

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Kanchi's Goan Pork Roast
Main dishMeatPork

Kanchi’s Goan Pork Roast

Ingredients: 1 kg boneless pork ( leg pc. or low fat pcs like I...

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Italian Chicken With Noodles
ChickenMain dishPasta

Italian Chicken With Noodles

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, deboned,skined and split1/2 teaspoon oregano1/8 teaspoon pepper1 onions, chopped4 ounces...

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Mock Chicken Marbella
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Mock Chicken Marbella

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives1 tablespoon capers, drained1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette or...

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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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Steak Pizza
BeefMain dishPizza

Steak Pizza

Ingredients: 1 (12 inch) Boboli pizza crusts2 tablespoons garlic butter1 tablespoon oil1 sweet onions,...

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Tomato Pasta With Olives
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tomato Pasta With Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like penne)1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, sliced...

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Great Northwest Smoked Salmon Pasta
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Great Northwest Smoked Salmon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried linguine8 ounces smoked salmon ( my favorite is alder smoked...

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Paula's Enchilada Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Paula’s Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon corn oil2 lbs hamburger ( I sometimes use chicken)1 cup chopped...

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The Ultimate Salmon Fillets
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

The Ultimate Salmon Fillets

Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets1/3 cup sour cream (light is fine) or 1/3 cup...

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Beef Stew With Beer
BeefMain dishStews

Beef Stew With Beer

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs stewing beef1 red onions2 garlic cloves, minced24 ounces dark beer...

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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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Mixed Mushroom and Tarragon Risotto
Main dishOne Dish mealRice

Mixed Mushroom and Tarragon Risotto

Ingredients: 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth1 cup white wine...

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Summer Corn and Tomato Pasta
CornMain dishPasta

Summer Corn and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, cooked5 medium...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Fettuccini with Shallots

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta8 fluid ounces white wine8 fluid ounces half-and-half1 -2 tablespoon...

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BeefMain dishOnions

Mongolian Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, shredded1 egg whites1/2 teaspoon salt ( may omit if...

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Pork and Broccoli Stew
Main dishPorkStews

Pork and Broccoli Stew

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless pork, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Chicken Cream Goulash
ChickenMain dishStews

Chicken Cream Goulash

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1 onions ( large or 2 medium sliced)1...

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CheeseGrainsMain dish

Quinoa Risotto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa ( available at health food stores)1 teaspoon butter1 large...

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Our Favorite Tuna Salad
Main dishSaladsTuna

Our Favorite Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 3 (195 g) cans tuna3 eggs, hard boiled1 stalk celery, sliced1 onions, chopped1...

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Quick 'n Easy Tomato-Basil Tart
Lunch/snacksMain dishVegetables

Quick ‘n Easy Tomato-Basil Tart

Ingredients: 1 pre cooked pizza dough ( size for 4 persons)1/2 cup mayonnaise (...

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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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Argentine Beef Stew
BeefMain dishStews

Argentine Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef, cut into bite size cubes ( I use sirloin tip)1...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Capellini Pomodoro

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced2 lbs plum tomatoes, diced1 ounce fresh basil, minced1/3 cup...

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Burgers Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Burgers Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese3 ounces cream...

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College Student Jambalaya
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

College Student Jambalaya

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice3 cups water3/4 cup sliced turkey sausage3/4 cup frozen cooked...

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Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna
CasserolesLasagnaMain dish

Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients: 12 dry lasagna noodles2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 cup cottage cheese2...

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Amazing Tuna Fish Casserole
CasserolesMain dishTuna

Amazing Tuna Fish Casserole

Ingredients: 1 box deluxe Kraft macaroni and cheese1 can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup1...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Jansson’s Temptation

Ingredients: 125 g anchovy fillets500 g potatoes, julienned1 small yellow onions, finely chopped250 ml...

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Vermicelli With Fresh Tomatoes and Herbs
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Vermicelli With Fresh Tomatoes and Herbs

Ingredients: 7 ounces uncooked vermicelli3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped1/2 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese2...

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Siesta Fiesta Pie
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Siesta Fiesta Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, browned1 onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 (19 ounce)...

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