Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

Roast Brussels sprouts until golden brown and top with toasted breadcrumbs flavored with thyme and lemon. The crunchy topping makes these healthy vegetables even more delicious.

Baby turnips are roasted whole with potatoes and red onion wedges, then tossed with a mixture of butter and miso paste, which gives the vegetables a unique nutty flavor...

If you want to impress your guests with a unique side dish, bake acorn squash halves in the oven and serve half per person. It looks impressive, but it's quite easy to prepare with a creamy...

Pork tenderloin, brushed with mustard and rubbed with garlic, is fried until crispy in a frying pan, and then finished in the oven, resulting in an incredibly juicy inside, with a wonderful...

This recipe uses Mexican Oaxaca cheese, soft, creamy, and incredibly chewy when hot. Just imagine it's the perfect combination of mozzarella and braided cheese. Stuff it with peppers...

A flavorful tomato sauce with olives makes the perfect base for this simple fried egg dish, which is cooked on the stovetop, covered, to ensure the egg is perfectly set and...

This salsa is made using a technique popular in Mexican cuisine: roasting vegetables until they blacken, which adds more flavor and aroma to the sauce. Roast chili peppers and tomatillos...

Cook a delicious breakfast over a campfire with potatoes, bacon, cheese, and fried eggs. For this, you'll need a cast-iron sandwich maker. Heat it before adding the potato mixture, and the sandwich...

If you need to use up leftover pickle brine, this recipe is a great solution. Because the brine is already infused with flavor and aroma, it's perfect for pickling ready-made...

Transform frozen store-bought potato vareniki into a complete vegetarian meal by pairing them with curried cabbage and a refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe doesn't boil the vareniki, but...

The popular Italian pasta penne alla vodka meets a Bloody Mary in this flavorful tomato and vodka dish with celery, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. By igniting the alcohol in a frying pan,...

This hearty sandwich features a fried egg cooked in a spicy sauce and blanched, then sautéed broccoli rapini on a toasted bun with...

The star of this vegetable stew isn't the eggplant, traditional for Sicilian caponata, but the bell pepper. Roast it until blackened, then remove the charred skin, toss the tender peppers with raisins,...

Sweet butternut squash and salty, crunchy pieces of pancetta meet in this pasta for a unique and unusual combination. The pumpkin isn't added in the usual chunks, but...

A crust made from a blend of coarsely ground peppers makes a beef steak truly delicious without the need for additional seasoning. Simply pan-fry it to the desired doneness, let it rest for a bit, and...

Meaty beef ribs are braised in a sauce with cabbage and pickles until tender and falling off the bone. This sauce gives them a delicious flavor...

This falafel is made with chickpeas, green peas, and fresh mint, resulting in a soft, crispy interior with a refreshing flavor. Fry until crispy and serve with aromatic bulgur...

Roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella are a wonderful combination for pasta. It's sauce-free, but coated in the aromatic oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. And reserve some of the starchy cooking water...

Lentils typically play a starring role in side dishes, but in this dish they play a secondary, yet no less important role: together with the fried pancetta, they imbue the pasta with a rich, full-bodied flavor and...

Pasta with mussels and shrimp in a light tomato sauce with celery is packed with a gamut of flavors, with spicy notes of chili and the subtle tartness of dry white wine. The seafood is ready in just a few...

If you love crumbly potatoes, this is a dream come true! These stuffed potatoes are prepared carbonara-style. Each potato is filled with creamy mashed potatoes with bacon bits,...

This oven-baked chicken is healthier than deep-fried chicken, but just as crispy. It's all thanks to the crushed cornflake breading. Roll the chicken breast in the seasoned flakes and bake for...

These salads are typically served as a side dish to huge steaks in American steakhouses: a quarter head of iceberg lettuce is served on a plate with a blue cheese dressing, bacon, and balsamic glaze.

Mulnaengmyeon is a cold noodle dish served in an ice-cold broth with various garnishes or toppings, which may vary from restaurant to restaurant. Although this dish is rarely made from scratch at home...

This salad is made with the fillings of the New Orleans muffuletta sandwich: pickled vegetables, olives, cheese, and deli meats. The addition of boiled tortellini and cheese makes it very filling and nutritious.

Greek moussaka is a succulent layer of eggplant and a rich meat sauce, baked under a creamy cheese sauce topping. It's filling and beautiful, perfect for large groups...

This spicy, creamy mashed potato is very similar to mashed potatoes, but it's made with cauliflower. Garlic and thyme, sautéed in olive oil, add depth and richness to this low-calorie side dish, and...

"The first time I tried vegetarian duck, I was so surprised by its texture and umami flavor," says recipe author Vivienne Chan. "It's all thanks to the thin layers of fuzhu stuffed with..."

Even a simple lettuce salad can be made into a delicious salad if dressed properly. A great option is a warm vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and garlicky olive oil...

In Indian cuisine, the word "chaat" can describe a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers and snacks. Many varieties of chaat include potatoes and chickpeas. However, Aarti Sequeira has diversified hers a bit...

These vegetarian meatballs (koftas) are made with mashed potatoes stuffed with a rich filling of paneer, nuts and dried fruits, then deep-fried and served with a velvety gravy made with...

This summer bean salad brings out all the bold flavors of a spicy chili dish typically enjoyed during cooler months. Three types of beans are dressed with a vinaigrette made with oil,...

This dish was inspired by the flavors and aromas of baingan bharta, an Indian eggplant curry. Our simplified recipe eliminates the time-consuming pre-baking and peeling of the eggplants. Everything is done in a slow cooker...

Chickpea patties with cilantro, onion, garlic, and cumin are baked in the oven with a little olive oil. Consider them a healthy alternative to deep-fried falafel. Just like...

This easy microwave casserole takes just 10 minutes and features two Mexican favorites—corn tortillas and pinto beans—plus thinly sliced...

Smoked cheese and creamy white beans make this pasta a very filling meatless dish. Spinach adds flavor and healthy fiber. And if you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, the pasta becomes...

"The caramelized onions give the frittata a wonderful sweet note that balances the saltiness of the ham and the nuttiness of the Gruyere cheese," says Tyler Florence.

Make this ham and mushroom casserole even more flavorful by adding a little Parmesan and plenty of Swiss cheese. The casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated to...

Crispy-fried chicken legs and thighs are simmered in a savory sauce made with tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro. Before adding the tomatillos and peppers to the sauce, they...

A salad of grilled corn, avocado, red onion, and fresh chili peppers topped with creamy guacamole and tart tomatillos and served as an appetizer or side dish with meat. It's also excellent...