Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

The perfect restaurant-quality steak is finally a reality for home cooks, thanks to sous vide cooking. Place the beef steak in one bag, mix spinach and cream cheese in another...

This Italian bread salad, panzanella, features juicy tomatoes, baby kale, crisp celery, egg, green onions, and capers, dressed with a red wine vinegar and mustard vinaigrette.

A cold salad of sweet watermelon, cucumber, and salty feta cheese in a tart mint vinaigrette—just the thing on a hot summer day! Watermelon and cucumbers contain a lot of water, making them...

For airy, velvety, and truly festive mashed potatoes, slice the potatoes thinly and soak them in cold water overnight to remove excess starch. On...

"By blending store-bought ricotta in a food processor with olive oil, salt, and a lot of love, you'll get an incredibly smooth, fluffy texture that pairs so well with the bold flavors of this light...

Roast the whole chicken on a bed of fragrant fennel, garlic, onion, and lemon zest, drizzled with dry vermouth, until golden brown. Then, use the aromatic juices and vegetables left in the roasting pan...

Even if you're saving money, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This dish is made with simple, seasonal winter vegetables, yet it turns out absolutely delicious! Juicy baked...

The most delicious part of this chicken is the crispy skin, coated in a sweet-tangy honey glaze. To ensure even browning, roast the bird in half instead of whole. A few minutes before...

Unlike most other risotto recipes, in this version the mushrooms aren't mixed with the rice, but cooked separately and served as a topping. This makes the dish look more elegant and appetizing.

Ham and green peas are the simplest and most affordable ingredients for a delicious, comforting risotto. Sprinkle the finished dish with fresh mint and grated lemon zest to infuse it with a spring flavor...

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover risotto, which, when reheated, is less appealing. Form cold chicken and fontina risotto into patties, coat...

Take advantage of the short season when fresh peas appear at farmers' markets and make this luxurious risotto with green peas and roasted enoki mushrooms. It pairs perfectly with...

This pasta is packed with a bouquet of summer vegetables, and the secret to its superb flavor lies in the combination of grilled, blanched, and marinated vegetables. This contrast of textures and flavors brings all the ingredients together...

Rigatoni pasta is served in a savory tomato sauce with spicy Italian sausage and a topping of crispy oven-baked mushrooms. Its tubular shape and ribbed surface make it...

Grilling the sausages and broccoli rabe adds a smoky flavor that infuses the entire dish. Toss the vegetables and sausages with the cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and...

Infuse a simple rice side dish with rich flavor and a whole bouquet of aromas by adding sweet leeks sautéed in butter, fresh thyme, and chopped hazelnuts. The result is...

The most delicious grain bowls come from blending different textures, temperatures, and flavors. Try combining fresh and cooked ingredients, along with spicy and mild...

Simmer beef in a slow cooker with tomatoes, herbs, mushrooms, garlic, and marinated pepperoncini peppers, then serve Italian-style with creamy polenta. The advantage...

Hoisin sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and soy sauce, along with garlic and ginger, give this meat stew a rich Asian flavor. The meat is simmered in a slow cooker for several hours, resulting in a juicy and...

Make beef stroganoff in a slow cooker. Chunks of juicy beef will simmer slowly with mushrooms and spices in a mushroom-based sauce, which adds even more flavor...

Chunks of beef are slowly simmered in a savory tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and cilantro until tender and juicy. This stew is reminiscent of the Cuban dish ropa vieja. Along with the beef,...

This stew is a great way to treat your family to a delicious, hot dinner at the end of a workday. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, set the time, and head to work. The meat will simmer slowly with...

Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker with some onion, garlic, and barbecue sauce, and forget about it for the day! By evening, you'll have a summer barbecue waiting for you, even if it's winter outside. Meat...

The surest way to cook salmon with the perfect texture is to bake it in the oven at a low temperature. It will turn out very tender and juicy, and even those who love a crispy crust won't be left out:...

With this recipe, Brussels sprouts will turn out perfectly every time, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. When preparing the sprouts, be sure to remove any loose or yellowed leaves...

This simple broccoli recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious vegetable side dish. All you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Once you've separated the head of broccoli into florets, the thick...

Wrap the beets whole in foil and roast them in the oven. They'll be incredibly tender, rich in flavor, and their color will remain vibrant. A great alternative to boiling. Let them cool, peel, and...

When making mashed potatoes, choose potatoes with a high starch content, which will make the side dish fluffier. Boil the potatoes in their skins, then peel and mash together...

This fluffy potato pie, filled with gooey cheese and sweet peppers, can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or vegetarian main course when paired with a light green salad. For...

Pan-fry pork tenderloin until nicely crispy to seal in all the juices, then bake it with cherry tomatoes, raisins, garlic, pine nuts, and a layer of grated cheese, like...

Shrimp and Grits is a popular dish in the Southern United States. Make this delicious casserole with a tender, gooey cheese-filled corn grits layered on top, followed by shrimp...

Make a thick and hearty stew with white beans, shrimp, kale, and chorizo ​​for a rich and warming flavor. Packed with protein and fiber, this stew is especially great for...

This risotto recipe uses steel-cut oats instead of traditional Arborio rice, but it's prepared using the same classic technique: hot broth is added to the oats in small portions until the oats...

Prepare Louisiana-style shrimp with green bell peppers, celery, garlic, and tomato, and serve with creamy corn grits topped with pepper jack cheese. Serve hot for a...

Kombu seaweed and bonito flakes (dried smoked skipjack tuna) are rich in amino acids, responsible for the umami flavor, which they infuse into the broth for this noodle dish. The broth becomes rich, with...

For a truly satisfying vegetable stir-fry, add shrimp and fried vareniki! This combination may seem unusual, but the results are simply amazing. And the best part is...

This dish is inspired by the flavors and aromas of a classic shrimp boilie with andouille sausage, jacket potatoes, corn, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic. Unlike a boilie, everything is cooked in...

This version of the iconic Cajun stew, étouffée, is made with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, and vegetables. All the ingredients combine to create a rich, aromatic dish. The sauce...

Shrimp lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that's easy to make at home and just as delicious as restaurant fare. Combine boiled whole-grain noodles with fried shrimp,...

To make this simple Mexican appetizer, combine tomatillos with avocado and spoon the paste into crispy tortillas. Top with canned refried beans,...

A slow cooker helps you prepare this delicious and hearty chili in minutes. It would take hours on the stovetop. A generous amount of spices and some canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...

Fermentation has been one of the most popular methods of preserving vegetables for centuries, and pickled lemons have long been a staple of Arab Mediterranean cuisine. There are various...

This mayonnaise-free potato salad is perfect for year-round dining. Kalamata olives, pickled lemons, fresh herbs, and olive oil infuse it with the rich flavors and aromas of Mediterranean cuisine. This...

Posole soup comes in the three colors of the Mexican flag: green, white, and red. Posole blanco (white) is known for its rich pork broth. Posole rojo (red), the traditional and most...

Provençal tian casserole is traditionally made with summer vegetables, but if summer is still a long way off, this onion and potato version will do the trick. Potatoes, onions, and leeks are cut into approximately...

Fried eggs served on soft potato pancakes with sautéed spinach and a light tomato-olive sauce. Perfect for both breakfast and a light dinner. Pancakes can be made from...