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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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Pistachio Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pistachio Pasta

Ingredients: linguine ( as much as you would like)oil ( for frying)3 -4 garlic...

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Creamy Parmesan Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Creamy Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup parmesan cheese1...

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Oriental Poached Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Oriental Poached Fish

Ingredients: 15 sprigs fresh cilantro, torn in half1 inch long piece fresh ginger, lightly...

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Donna's Dinner
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Donna’s Dinner

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( I like...

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Celery-Walnut Loaf
Main dishVegetablesVegetarian

Celery-Walnut Loaf

Ingredients: 4 cups chopped celery3 medium onions1 cup grated cheese1 1/2 cups walnuts3 cups...

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Super Meatloaf Surprise
BeefGround beefMain dish

Super Meatloaf Surprise

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground pork2 eggs1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 cup...

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Baked Snapper With Potatoes
FishMain dishPotatoes

Baked Snapper With Potatoes, Oregano and White Wine

Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into scants ( about 2 1/4 lb)1/2 cup...

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto
Main dishPorkPork loins

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 onions, cut into chunks1/2 cup...

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CasserolesMain dishVegetables

Momma’s Artichoke Hearts and Mushroom Bake

Ingredients: 2 cans whole artichoke hearts ( in water)2 lbs fresh mushrooms ( sliced)1/2...

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Mediterranean Spinach Patties
EuropeanMain dishVegetables

Mediterranean Spinach Patties

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 package frozen chopped spinach ( thawed and squeezed dry)3 eggs,...

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Harvest Tomato Tart
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Harvest Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 9 freshly harvested vine ripened tomatoes3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)
FruitMain dishMelons

Karela (Bitter melon or gourd)

Ingredients: 1 lb bitter melons ( karela)2 potatoes, peeled,cut in long strips and half...

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Creamy Chicken Casserole
CasserolesChickenMain dish

Creamy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( cut into bite-sized pieces,seasoned to taste...

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Maple-barbecued Chicken Drumsticks
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Maple-barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chili sauce1/2 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons cider vinegar3 tablespoons Crisco cooking...

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Mom's pork chops(Just 4 ingredients!)
Main dishPorkPork chops

Mom’s pork chops(Just 4 ingredients!)

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops ( or your favorite cut of pork chops)4 slices...

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Italian Hash
BreakfastMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Hash

Ingredients: 12 ounces bulk Italian sausage5 cups frozen hash browns ( shredded)1 small onions,...

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Manicotti
CheeseMain dishOne Dish meal

Manicotti

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup water3 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon oil2 lbs ricotta...

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Almond Delight Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Almond Delight Chicken

Ingredients: 3 cups almond delight cereal, crushed to 1 1/2 cups4 boneless skinless chicken...

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Smoky Paprika Chicken over Rice
ChickenMain dishWhite rice

Smoky Paprika Chicken over Rice

Ingredients: salt, to taste1 cup long-grain rice4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6...

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Penne With Capsicum and Slow Roasted Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Penne With Capsicum and Slow Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 500 g penne pasta4 zucchini, cut into 1cm cubes400 g butternut pumpkin, cut...

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Italian Bow Tie Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Italian Bow Tie Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta1 (16 ounce) jars garlic and onion spaghetti sauce1...

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Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Chicken breastLunch/snacksMain dish

Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients: 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves ( about 12 ounces total)1 medium...

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Turkey Creole
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Turkey Creole

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions ( chopped)2 garlic cloves ( minced)2 celery...

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Kittencal's Cheesy Shepherd's Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Kittencal’s Cheesy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) cans condensed cheddar cheese soup ( undiluted and divided)3 cups...

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Pod's Pad Thai
AsianMain dishOne Dish meal

Pod’s Pad Thai

Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles, uncooked1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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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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Soba in Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Soba in Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sesame seeds8 ounces dried soba noodles1/4 cup balsamic vinegar4 teaspoons white...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPizza

Southwestern Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken1 (10 ounce) cans pizza dough ( premade ready-to-bake cans)1 (12...

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Scottish Steak and Ale over Bleu Cheese Potatoes
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Scottish Steak and Ale over Bleu Cheese Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs aberdeen angus boneless sirloin steaks1 large yellow onions, sliced1/2 cup beef...

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Apple Chicken Salad
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Apple Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 5 -6 ounces cooked chicken, cubed1/4 cup chopped apples1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2...

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Oriental Grilled Chicken
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Oriental Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper4...

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Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups
BeansMain dishSoy/tofu

Asian Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

Ingredients: 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger1/4 cup fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh lime...

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Spicy Shrimp Stove Top Pizzas
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Spicy Shrimp Stove Top Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast ( 2 1/4 teaspoons)1 cup warm...

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Baked Spinach With Sausage
CasserolesMain dishSide dishes

Baked Spinach With Sausage, Tomatoes and Penne

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausages, casings removed1 onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced...

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Teresa's 10-Minute Seafood Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Teresa’s 10-Minute Seafood Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 lb raw deveined/peeled shrimp1/4 lb raw sea scallops or 1/4 lb bay...

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Cedar-Planked BBQ Salmon
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Cedar-Planked BBQ Salmon

Ingredients: 8 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skinless2 cedar planks, soaked in water for 4...

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Supper on a Bread Slice
AppetizersLunch/snacksMain dish

Supper on a Bread Slice

Ingredients: 2 cups grated cheese ( American or cheddar)2/3 cup evaporated milk1 1/2 lbs...

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Tacos
BeefGround beefMain dish

Tacos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (8 ounce) cans kidney beanslettuce, shreddedtomatoes, dicedcheese, shreddedavocados, dicedoilcorn...

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Gorgonzola Ziti
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Gorgonzola Ziti

Ingredients: 16 ounces ziti pasta1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup sliced green onions, DIVIDED2...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPork

Pan-Grilled Sausages with Apples and Onions

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter4 fully cooked sausages ( your choice, 13 ounces total)1 medium...

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Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Topped With Brie
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Topped With Brie

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 pineapple rings ( I used canned, but fresh...

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Oven Fried Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Oven Fried Fish

Ingredients: 1 lb fish ( thick fish works best, cod, haddock, etc)1/2 cup breadcrumbs1...

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Zesty Baked Pork Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Zesty Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients: 6 pork chops, 1 inch thick ( about 2 lbs)1 can Italian tomato...

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Grilled Salmon With Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Grilled Salmon With Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 -16 ounces fresh salmon fillets4 -6 cups total chopped vegetables, zucchini, onion,...

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Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Simple Sour Cream Zucchini Potato Beef Meal

Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray3 ounces frozen french fries ( Alexia Oven Fries,...

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Beef Chow Mein
BeefMain dishPasta

Beef Chow Mein

Ingredients: 3/4 lb bottom round steaks1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar8 mushrooms...

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Indian Beef Patties
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Indian Beef Patties

Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumbers1/4 cup finely chopped onions1...

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Renata's Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Renata’s Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey1 large eggs1 egg whites1 small onions, minced3/4 cup...

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Penne With Zucchini and Basil
Main dishOne Dish mealPenne

Penne With Zucchini and Basil

Ingredients: 3 -4 small-medium zucchini ( about 14 ounces)salt5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1...

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Malay Style Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
ChickenMain dishStews

Malay Style Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves6 tablespoons...

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Pasta Foriana
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta Foriana

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil5 garlic cloves, minced3 -5 anchovy fillets (optional)1/2 cup walnuts,...

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Chicken Vesuvio
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Vesuvio

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 chicken thighs, with skin and bone-insaltblack pepper1 1/2 lbs...

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Gingered Flank Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Gingered Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 lb flank steaks, trimmed1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons sugar or...

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Cape Malay Fish Biryani
Main dishOne Dish mealSaltwater fish

Cape Malay Fish Biryani

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 large onions, sliced4 cardamom seeds4 whole cloves2 pieces cinnamon...

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Pasta Pancake
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Pasta Pancake

Ingredients: 8 ounces thin spaghetti ( or angel hair)3 eggs1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk4...

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Sunday Dinner Chicken
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Sunday Dinner Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, uncooked1 broiler-fryer chickens, cut upsalt and pepper1 (1 1/4 ounce)...

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Chicken With Cashew Stuffing
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken With Cashew Stuffing

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 cup cooked long grain and wild rice blend ( I...

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Nigella Lawson  Salmon Fish Cakes
Main dishSalmonSaltwater fish

Nigella Lawson Salmon Fish Cakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold mashed potatoes1 (14 ounce) cans salmon ( organic preferred)1...

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Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cornflake Crumb Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 cup corn flake crumbs1/2 teaspoon salt2 -3 lbs chicken pieces or 6...

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penne ala vodka
Main dishPastaPenne

penne ala vodka

Ingredients: 1 lb whole wheat penne3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup finely chopped plum tomatoes1/2...

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