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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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Salmon Pasta Salad
Main dishOne Dish mealSalads

Salmon Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups bow tie pasta1 bunch grapes50 g bulgarian style feta cheese200 g...

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Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce
Main dishShrimpSpaghetti

Amazing Spaghetti with Seafood Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped8 ounces spaghetti2...

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Saffron Tagliarini With Snails
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Saffron Tagliarini With Snails, Sorrel, Tomato, Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 eggs2 -2 1/2 cups flour, unbleached6 -8 saffron strands ( soaked in...

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Homemade Deep Dish Sausage Pizza
Main dishMeatPizza

Homemade Deep Dish Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed ( 1 pound)2 teaspoons cornmeal1 3/4 cups...

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Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Blackened Boneless Chicken Breasts

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon...

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Persian Beef and Couscous
BeefMain dishStews

Persian Beef and Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless beef roast, in 3/4 inch chunks1/2 teaspoon...

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Macaroni and Cheddar
Elbow macaroniMain dishOne Dish meal

Macaroni and Cheddar

Ingredients: 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained ( I use Barilla brand,they have...

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Seafood Pumpkin Curry - Nigella Lawson
Main dishSalmonShrimp

Seafood Pumpkin Curry – Nigella Lawson

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut cream2 tablespoons hot red curry paste2 fresh lime...

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Greek Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Greek Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon garlic, minced16 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined1...

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chimichurri Sauce and Coconut Rice
ChickenChicken breastMain dish

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chimichurri Sauce and Coconut Rice

Ingredients: 10 garlic cloves, peeled1 bunch flat leaf parsley, stemmed3/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup...

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'Clean Out The Fridge' Soup
Main dishOne Dish mealSoups & stews

‘Clean Out The Fridge’ Soup

Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter1 onions, chopped ( or...

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Spiced Pumpkin
Main dishOne Dish mealVegetables

Spiced Pumpkin

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil50 g red lentils1 teaspoon black mustard seeds6 dried curry...

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South of the Border Chicken Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

South of the Border Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream3 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup cottage cheese1 (10 1/2 ounce)...

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Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas
< 60 minsDiabeticMain dish

Healthy Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce1/2 cup salsa8 corn tortillas ( 6inch)1/2 lb lean...

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Grilled Flank Steak With Garlic-Parsley Sauce
BeefMain dishMeat

Grilled Flank Steak With Garlic-Parsley Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced 1/4 cup red onions, minced 2 garlic cloves,...

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 cup water1 cup milk1 tablespoon...

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Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza
AppetizersMain dishPizza

Addictive Cheeseburger Pizza

Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean hamburger1/2 lb Italian sausage ( I use hot.)1 chopped green...

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Pasta Escargot
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pasta Escargot

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter3 shallots, sliced thinly1 garlic cloves, chopped2 (7 ounce) cans snails,...

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Betelnut Pejiu Wu’s Emerald Fire Noodles with Cilantro, Mint, and Basil

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Thai...

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Ida's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishSide dishes

Ida’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 tablespoon butter1 onions, chopped2 cups milk1 lb American cheese or...

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Never Fail Dumplings
Main dishSoups & stewsStews

Never Fail Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening1 cup milk Directions:...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole
CasserolesMain dishOne Dish meal

Eggplant (Aubergine) Creole Casserole

Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants, washed and sliced into rounds1 tablespoon olive oil or 1...

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Thai Roast Pork With Pineapple
Main dishPineapplePork

Thai Roast Pork With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 pineapple8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 cup fresh coriander, chopped1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4...

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Flint's Original Coney Island
Condimentsetc.Ground beef

Flint’s Original Coney Island

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger ( not lean)1/2 lb beef hot dogs, ground up (...

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Tex-Mex Tortilla Casserole for a Crowd
CasserolesMain dishNorth american

Tex-Mex Tortilla Casserole for a Crowd

Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef2 onions, chopped2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1...

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My Dorito Casserole
CasserolesGround beefMain dish

My Dorito Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes, drained1 (10 ounce) cans...

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Tuna Biscuit Squares
Lunch/snacksMain dishTuna

Tuna Biscuit Squares

Ingredients: 2/3 cup milk1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup ranch salad dressing4 cups pioneer biscuit mix2...

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Tacos in Pasta Shells
CasserolesLunch/snacksMain dish

Tacos in Pasta Shells

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef1 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese with chives, cubed...

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Beef Curry Stir-Fry
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef Curry Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1...

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Souper Chops
Main dishPorkPork chops

Souper Chops

Ingredients: 4 -6 pork chops1 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms1 sweet onions ( cut in...

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Tofu Rice Stir Fry
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Tofu Rice Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1/3 cup light soy sauce1/3 cup rice vinegar3 tablespoons sesame oil1 (12 ounce)...

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Company's Coming Chicken Pot Pie
Main dishOne Dish mealSavory pies

Company’s Coming Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, precooked ( I only use the white meat, saving the...

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Pasta Con Salsa Di Tonno E Ricotta
Main dishOne Dish mealTuna

Pasta Con Salsa Di Tonno E Ricotta

Ingredients: 500 g penne125 g tuna200 g ricotta cheese3 teaspoons olive oil1 small onions,...

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World Series Chicken and New Potatoes
ChickenMain dishPotatoes

World Series Chicken and New Potatoes

Ingredients: 12 -16 new potatoes ( any variety, I prefer mixed)1 (1 1/2 lb)...

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Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage
BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) corned beef brisket, trimmed1 small onions, quartered2 tablespoons mccormick whole...

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BeefMain dishOne Dish meal

“Chinese” chop suey

Ingredients: 1 bunch celery ( including leafy ends)1 large onions, chopped1 lb ground pork...

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Quinoa and Mushroom Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Quinoa and Mushroom Skillet

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onions, quartered and thinly sliced1 cup quinoa,...

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The Best Vegan Macaroni and Cheese Ever
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

The Best Vegan Macaroni and Cheese Ever

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk1 cup water1/3 cup tamari or 1/3 cup soy...

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Baked Pasta Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Baked Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained and mashed2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Easy
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Easy, Elegant Chicken and Sherry

Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts1 can cream of chicken soup1/2 pint sour cream1 (4...

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Big Bowl Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Big Bowl Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds2 1/2 quarts boiling water1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons...

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Opulent Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Opulent Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup sour cream8 -10 ounces swiss cheese, sliced thin1/2...

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ChickenMain dishPizza

Thai Chicken Pizza

Ingredients: 1 italian pizza dough ( Boboli)3 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter2 tablespoons rice vinegar2...

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Main dishPoultryTurkey

Perfect Picaddillo

Ingredients: 1 yellow onions, diced1 (7 ounce) cans Ortega green chilies1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Hamburger Helper Budget Stretch
Ground beefMain dishOne Dish meal

Hamburger Helper Budget Stretch

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) boxes Hamburger Helper mix for beef pasta, use the...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Pizza
Main dishPizzaVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan Pizza

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, peeled and sliced1 egg whites, lightly beaten1/2 cup seasoned dry...

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Main dishMeatPork

Fresh Homemade Kielbasa

Ingredients: 5 -6 lbs fresh ground pork1 onions, chopped very fine1/4 cup salt1 teaspoon...

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Quickie Chicken and Noodles
Chicken breastMain dishOne Dish meal

Quickie Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4...

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Meatballs Espanol
Ground beefMain dishWhite rice

Meatballs Espanol

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup soft breadcrumbs1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup...

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Rice Wine-Steeped Fish
FishMain dishSeafood

Rice Wine-Steeped Fish

Ingredients: 2 cups rice wine or 2 cups dry sherry2/3 cup water2 tablespoons light...

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Stewed Chicken With Wine Sauce
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Stewed Chicken With Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs3/4 cup water3/4 cup white wine2 tablespoons tomato paste4...

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Italian Meatball Soup - Quick
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Italian Meatball Soup – Quick

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with...

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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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Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 4 green peppers ( cleaned with seeds and tops removed)1 tablespoon extra virgin...

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Pomarola Sausages - Argentinean Way
Lunch/snacksMain dishOne Dish meal

Pomarola Sausages – Argentinean Way

Ingredients: 4 sausages2 small onions ( or 1 big onion)1 bunch green onions1 red...

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Peppered Shrimp
Main dishShellfishShrimp

Peppered Shrimp

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 lb shrimp1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon black pepper Directions:...

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Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa  (Flautas Con Pollo)
ChickenMain dishPoultry

Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)

Ingredients: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled4 cups cooked chicken, shredded24 corn tortillas8 roma tomatoes,...

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fiery asian pork roast
Main dishPorkPork loins

fiery asian pork roast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon soy sauce1...

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Quick Tomato Alphabet Soup
Lunch/snacksMain dishSoups & stews

Quick Tomato Alphabet Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped onions1 cup chopped carrots1/3 cup chopped celery1 1/2...

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Broccoli and Onion Deluxe
Main dishOne Dish mealSide dishes

Broccoli and Onion Deluxe

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh broccoli3 medium onions, peeled and quartered1/4 cup margarine2 tablespoons flour1/4...

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