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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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Garlic Squash With Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Garlic Squash With Penne

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash ( pumpkin is a good substitute)6 tablespoons olive oil15 large...

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Firecracker Burgers
BeefGround beefMain dish

Firecracker Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained1 teaspoon beef...

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Kurt Busch's Grilled T-Bone
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Kurt Busch’s Grilled T-Bone

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons vinegar3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 1/2 teaspoons black...

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Hummus Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealSpaghetti

Hummus Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped1/2 cup green peppers,...

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Toasty Cheese Bake
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Toasty Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 8 slices wheat or 8 slices white bread1/2 lb ground venison, buffalo,elk or...

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Herbed Chicken Fettuccine
ChickenMain dishPasta

Herbed Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut...

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Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce3 tablespoons...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie
BeefGround beefMain dish

Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/4...

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Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1 cup kraft shredded 2% mozzarella cheese, divided2 ounces philadelphia neufchatel cheese, 1/3...

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Portuguese Steak
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Portuguese Steak

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 garlic cloves, minced2 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks...

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Main dishMeatPork

Honey Pork Oriental

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 envelope brown gravy mix3/4 cup water1/4...

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Apricot Ginger Chicken
ChickenMain dishOne Dish meal

Apricot Ginger Chicken

Ingredients: 4 chicken breast fillets1 tablespoon oil2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated3/4 cup...

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Southwest Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Southwest Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained1 can whole kernel corn, drained1 green...

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Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons cream cheese1 pint heavy cream1 teaspoon garlic powdersaltblack pepper2/3...

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Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup
Main dishSoups & stewsYam/sweet potato

Slow Roasted Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1 large red onions, peeled8 ounces carrots, peeled8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled8 ounces...

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Dorito Mexican Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

Dorito Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 small onions, chopped1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can...

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Chicken Royale
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken Royale

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved4 ounces boursin cheese, quartered ( or other...

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Fish Cakes (heart Healthy)
FishMain dishSeafood

Fish Cakes (heart Healthy)

Ingredients: 1/3 cup bell peppers ( medium chopped)1/3 cup celery ( medium chopped)1/3 cup...

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Vegetarian Spiced Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Main dishSide dishesSquash

Vegetarian Spiced Zucchini in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onions1/2 cup diced red peppers3 cloves garlic, minced1 celery...

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Grandpa Cornish's deep fried fish
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Grandpa Cornish’s deep fried fish

Ingredients: 1 bottle beer2 -3 eggspancake mix ( not biscuit mix)Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or...

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Chicken Gyros for 2
Lunch/snacksMain dishSandwiches

Chicken Gyros for 2

Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 teaspoon garlic, minced- divided use1/2 teaspoon...

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Tuna-Noodle Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Tuna-Noodle Casserole

Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles2 (7 ounce) cans tuna, well drained1 1/2 cups sour cream3/4...

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Hot Chinese Chicken Salad
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Hot Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup oil3 -4 peeled garlic cloves1/2...

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Chicken Tortellini Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 (49 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth4 cups cooked chicken or...

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Melitzanopita (Greek Pie Using Eggplant (Aubergine) )
Lunch/snacksMain dishSavory pies

Melitzanopita (Greek Pie Using Eggplant (Aubergine) )

Ingredients: 2/3 cup olive oil2 lbs Japanese eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch...

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Bistecca All Fiorentina
Beef steaksLemonMain dish

Bistecca All Fiorentina

Ingredients: 4 beef t-bone steaksolive oilsalt, to tastefresh ground black pepper, to taste1 1/2...

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Chicken Pot Pie (Stuffing Topping)
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Chicken Pot Pie (Stuffing Topping)

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts2 (6 ounce) boxes stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix2...

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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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Chicken and Sausage Saute'
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Chicken and Sausage Saute’

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts8 sweet Italian sausages1/4 cup flour3 cloves chopped...

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Salmon Trilogy (Part I): Potato Baked Salmon
Main dishOne Dish mealSalmon

Salmon Trilogy (Part I): Potato Baked Salmon

Ingredients: 3/4 lb salmon fillets, fresh and without skin, about 1-1 1/2 inch thick1...

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Eight Layer Tortilla Stack
CheeseMain dishSavory pies

Eight Layer Tortilla Stack

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 3/4 cups chopped bell peppers ( any color)1/2 cup...

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Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Herbed Butter Rib Eye Steaks

Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh parsley,...

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4-Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishOne Dish meal

4-Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 15 ounces ricotta cheese12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded1 package provolone cheese2 eggs1 tablespoon...

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Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 tomatoes, vine-ripened, seeded and chopped2 cups vegetable oil or 2 cups canola...

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Herbed Cottage Pie
Ground beefMain dishSavory pies

Herbed Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped18 ounces lean ground beef2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce4...

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Almost Fat - Free Spaghetti Bolognese
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Almost Fat – Free Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients: 400 g dried spaghetti or 400 g fettuccine pasta, cooked till al dente1...

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Louisiana Shrimp Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealShrimp

Louisiana Shrimp Bake

Ingredients: 1 cup celery, sliced thin1 medium onions, chopped1/2 cup chopped green peppers1/4 cup...

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Roast Beast (Ok
Beef roastMain dishOne Dish meal

Roast Beast (Ok, Beef)

Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) top sirloin roast2 medium onions, quartered and separated2 lbs carrots,...

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French Style Basil Chicken
ChickenMain dishPoultry

French Style Basil Chicken

Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken thighs2 cups white wine1 cup chicken broth2 onions, peeled and...

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Pasta with Basil And Lemon
LemonMain dishOne Dish meal

Pasta with Basil And Lemon

Ingredients: 350 g angel hair pasta1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons fruity olive oil1/2 cup...

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Baked Chicken and Wine
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Baked Chicken and Wine

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1/2 cup butter ( melted)1/2 cup grated romano cheese2 cups breadcrumbs...

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Carole's Friend Marilyn's Artichoke Chicken
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Carole’s Friend Marilyn’s Artichoke Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup Best Foods Mayonnaise ( or Hellman’s)1 cup...

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Garden Eggplant Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Garden Eggplant Pizza

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled1 medium tomatoes1 red bell peppers1 onions1 small zucchini3 tablespoons...

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Korean Beef and Noodles
BeefMain dishMeat

Korean Beef and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch8 ounces beef eye round, trimmed and thinly sliced1 tablespoon low...

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Spice-Rubbed Rib-Eye Kabobs With Salsa Verde
BeefBeef steaksMain dish

Spice-Rubbed Rib-Eye Kabobs With Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/2...

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Ragout of Chicken Legs
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Ragout of Chicken Legs

Ingredients: 4 even-sized chicken legs with thigh1 tablespoon olive oil3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2...

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti With White Beans and Tuna
Main dishSpaghettiTuna

Whole Wheat Spaghetti With White Beans and Tuna

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup onions, chopped1 red bell peppers, finely...

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Italian Peasant Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Italian Peasant Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces2 medium onions, chopped6 cloves...

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Steak Fajitas
BeefMain dishMeat

Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless sirloin steaks, cut into strips2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 medium green...

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Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Main dishPoultryTurkey

Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Ingredients: 1 large jalapenos1 1/2 lbs ground turkey4 slices muenster cheese4 -5 pimento stuffed...

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Baked Macaroni and Brie
CasserolesElbow macaroniMain dish

Baked Macaroni and Brie

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 cup milk1/4 cup heavy cream7 ounces...

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Pork Osso Buco
Main dishPorkPork chops

Pork Osso Buco

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/8 teaspoon ground...

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Spaghetti With Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 green bell peppers,...

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Easy Chicken Piccata
Main dishMeatPork

Easy Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken cutlets1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 tablespoons butter, divided2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Sambuca Shrimp
AppetizersMain dishShrimp

Sambuca Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 lb large cooked shrimp, thawed if frozen3 tablespoons butter ( separated)1 -2...

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mediterranean tuna
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

mediterranean tuna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 yellow peppers, chopped1/2 red peppers, chopped1 zucchini, sliced1 small...

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Red Snapper with Sesame Ginger Marinade
FishMain dishSeafood

Red Snapper with Sesame Ginger Marinade

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds1/2 teaspoon sesame oil2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon white wine...

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Vegetarian Texas Tacos
CheeseLunch/snacksMain dish

Vegetarian Texas Tacos

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced4 teaspoons ground cumin4...

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Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
Lunch/snacksMain dishSide dishes

Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 tablespoon minced onions1 lb unpeeled eggplants, sliced-about 12 (...

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Stuffed Kielbasa
Main dishOne Dish mealPotatoes

Stuffed Kielbasa

Ingredients: 16 ounces kielbasa1 (7 5/8 ounce) packages garlic flavored mashed potatoes1 1/2 cups...

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