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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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Italian Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf
BeefGround beefMain dish

Italian Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef2 cups soft french breadcrumbs1/2 cup shredded...

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Maxines BBQ'D Meatballs
BeefGround beefMain dish

Maxines BBQ’D Meatballs

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef3/4 cup oatmeal1 small onions, chopped1 eggs1/2 cup evaporated milk1...

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Turkey
Lunch/snacksMain dishSalads

Turkey, Bacon Pasta Salad With Lemon Basil Dressing

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil1...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Grilled Greek Style Chicken Pitas

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves,...

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Best Taco Soup
BeefMain dishSoups & stews

Best Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat1 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce ( Newman’s Own-Tomato &...

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Savory Pork Chop Dinner
Main dishPorkPork chops

Savory Pork Chop Dinner

Ingredients: 6 pork chops3 tablespoons butter, mixed with1 tablespoon oil, for frying2 tablespoons water1...

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Salmon Macaroni Scallop
CasserolesMain dishSalmon

Salmon Macaroni Scallop

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dry...

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Rum-Glazed Spicy Shrimp
LemonMain dishShrimp

Rum-Glazed Spicy Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp6 tablespoons light rum, divided2 tablespoons fresh lemon or...

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Kelly's Chicken Fettuccini Fernando
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Kelly’s Chicken Fettuccini Fernando

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in large bite-sized pieces or strips1...

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Chiles En Nogada (No Egg Batter)
FruitMain dishOne Dish meal

Chiles En Nogada (No Egg Batter)

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup raisins1/8 cup...

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Bourbon Shrimp Flambe
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Bourbon Shrimp Flambe

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, enough to saute shrimp1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1/4 cup...

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Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Stove Top Unstuffed Green Peppers

Ingredients: 1 -1 1/2 lb lean ground beef ( Cooked and Drained)1 medium onions...

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Baked  Mostaccioli Florentine
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Baked Mostaccioli Florentine

Ingredients: 3 cups mostaccioli pasta or 3 cups other pastas, uncooked3 cups spaghetti sauce1/2...

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Jamaican Pork Wraps (low-fat)
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Jamaican Pork Wraps (low-fat)

Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into matchstick sized pieces2 (8 ounce)...

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Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole
CasserolesCheeseMain dish

Cheesy Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced11 ounces canned whole tomatoes, undrained8...

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Crazy  Pizza
Lunch/snacksMain dishPizza

Crazy Pizza

Ingredients: 8 ounces lean beef or 8 ounces turkey1 (2 1/2 ounce) jars sliced...

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Eggplant Casserole - (Melitzanes Me Kreas Sti Katsarola)
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant Casserole – (Melitzanes Me Kreas Sti Katsarola)

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants ( cubed)1 (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 lb ground lamb...

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Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter Recipe)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni ( 7 ounces)2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup Gold Medal...

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Bow Tie Pasta With Zucchini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Tie Pasta With Zucchini, Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 10 ounces bow tie pasta2 small zucchini, scrubbed, quartered lengthwise and sliced thinly...

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June's Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

June’s Chicken

Ingredients: 6 -8 chicken pieces ( I often use thigh & leg)1/2 cup flourwater...

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Pork Chops with Applesauce
Main dishMeatPork

Pork Chops with Applesauce

Ingredients: 6 pork chopsgarlic powdersalt and peppercooking oil1 (20 ounce) cans applesauce1/2 cup white...

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Seafood Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Seafood Casserole

Ingredients: 1 can crabmeat1 can shrimp1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk2...

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Mom's Meatloaf With Maple Glaze
BeefGround beefMain dish

Mom’s Meatloaf With Maple Glaze

Ingredients: 1/2 lb breakfast sausage1/2 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup milk1 (1 ounce) package...

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Onion White Wine Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Onion White Wine Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter5 large onions, chopped5 cups beef broth1/2 cup celery leaves1 large...

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Curry Beef Marinade Kebabs
AsianIndianMain dish

Curry Beef Marinade Kebabs

Ingredients: 4 -6 lbs beef, trimmed to 1-inch cubes12 ounces beer1/4 canola oil1 medium...

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Kittencal's Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Kittencal’s Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans solid white tuna ( squeeze out excess moisture with...

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Mom's Turkey Tortilla Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Mom’s Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas1 1/4 lbs ground turkey1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon garlic salt3/4...

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Chicken
Chicken breastMain dishShrimp

Chicken, Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided2 tablespoons flour1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined1 boneless skinless...

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Chicken and Sausage
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Sausage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil4 chicken breast halves, cut into strips1/2 lb Italian sausage,...

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Chicken With Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken With Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3...

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Broil a Perfect Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Broil a Perfect Steak

Ingredients: 2 steakskosher saltfresh coarse ground black pepperolive oil Directions: ADDITIONAL ITEMS – Cast...

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Smokie Link and Sour Cream Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Smokie Link and Sour Cream Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages oscar mayer Little Smokies sausages1 cup cottage cheese1/2 cup...

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Grilled Oriental Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Oriental Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil or...

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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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The Ultimate Tourtiere
Main dishPorkSavory pies

The Ultimate Tourtiere

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork ( lean or medium)3/4 cup water3/4 cup finely...

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Chicken Confetti
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Confetti

Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ( Perdue preferred)1 teaspoon salt (optional)1/4 teaspoon...

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Herb Biscuits on Beef
Main dishOne Dish mealStews

Herb Biscuits on Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs chuck steaks1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons oil4 medium onions, chopped (optional)2...

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Easy Beef Enchiladas - Casserole Style
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Easy Beef Enchiladas – Casserole Style

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium onions, chopped1 can beans ( I use refried...

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Surf and Turf
Beef steaksMain dishShrimp

Surf and Turf, Asian Style

Ingredients: 4 filet mignon, about 4 oz. each ( see note at bottom)2 1/2...

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Main dishMeatPork

Ham Baked With Orange Glaze for Gravy

Ingredients: ham ( you can use pre-cooked or bone-in)1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1 teaspoon...

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Shaker Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Shaker Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon flour3/4 teaspoon thyme leaves1/3 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1 lb boneless...

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Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa
ChickenMain dishSalads

Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Fresh Fruit Salsa

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts1 teaspoon olive oil1 limes, juice and zest of2 1/2...

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Chicken Yumbo
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Yumbo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 ounce butter2 chicken breasts2 onions1 red capsicums4 garlic cloves2...

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Shepherd's Pie English Style
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Shepherd’s Pie English Style

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes2 teaspoons salt ( divided)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons half-and-half cream (...

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Zucchini Enchiladas
Main dishSquashVegetables

Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, cut into tiny pieces1 medium zucchini, cut...

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Aunt Mag's Spoonburgers
Ground beefLunch/snacksMain dish

Aunt Mag’s Spoonburgers

Ingredients: 2 lbs hamburger1 medium chopped onions1 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce1 cup ketchup1...

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Veggie Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Veggie Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 -2 lb cooked chicken, cubed1 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables2 (10 1/2...

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Grilled Bourbon Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon...

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Cajun Corn and Crab Cakes
AppetizersCrabMain dish

Cajun Corn and Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 large eggs, beaten1 lb crabmeat1 teaspoon cajun seasoning2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 cup fresh...

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Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Sloppy Joe Confetti Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (4 5/8 ounce) boxes taco shells1 (15 1/2...

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Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers' Fresh Tomato Sauce
Main dishSaltwater fishTuna

Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers’ Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped1/3 cup olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2...

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BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Jalapeno and Cream Cheese Hash Browns Bake

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) packages frozen hash browns2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 1/2...

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Grilled Pork Chops
Main dishMeatPork

Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, finely chopped1/2 cup water1/2 cup soy sauce1/3 cup packed brown...

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Golden Tomato Curry With Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Golden Tomato Curry With Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil4 medium onions, chopped2 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric5...

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Chicken Broccoli Cordon Bleu Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Chicken Broccoli Cordon Bleu Casserole

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves1 (16 ounce) bags cut-up frozen broccoli1 cup ham,...

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Hearty Country Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy
BeefGround beefMain dish

Hearty Country Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 3 slices white bread1 cup milk2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup chopped mushrooms1 small onions,...

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Turkey Moussaka
CasserolesMain dishTurkey

Turkey Moussaka

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 medium eggplants, sliced 1/4 inch thin2 lbs ground turkey1...

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Chili's Monterey Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chili’s Monterey Chicken

Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 teaspoons barbecue sauce ( she recommends Bull’s Eye)2...

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A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!
CasserolesMain dishPizza

A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole!

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 lb ground beef1/3 cup finely chopped...

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Cherry-Glazed Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cherry-Glazed Chicken

Ingredients: 6 chicken breast halves1/2 cup milk1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon dried thymesalt &...

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