Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

Fresh dill and sour cream transform a simple summer salad into something cool, creamy, and refreshing. Try this classic cucumber salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a...

"My neighborhood in Brooklyn has a ton of Italian restaurants," says recipe author Dave Mechlovec. "Some have been around since 1904, while others have only recently opened. But both the new ones and..."

This salad is made with red potatoes. Their skins are so thin that there's no need to peel them before cooking, and their red skins make them look even more festive...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet honeydew melon and peppery arugula in this luscious salad, dressed with a light dressing of melon puree, fresh herbs, and mayonnaise. You can use any...

"I started making this salad when I was interning at the Food Network because carrots were so cheap and I always had leftover coconut oil to take home," she says.

Sweet potato slices are tossed with honey and ancho chili pepper, infusing them with a rich, savory-sweet flavor after baking. Top the finished wedges with a small pinch of grated cheddar and serve as a side dish...

"As a child, I often saw honey walnut shrimp at Chinese weddings, but I was never able to try it due to a nut allergy," says recipe author Vivienne Chan. "Luckily, I..."

Carrots are simmered in hoisin sauce, infusing it with sweet and savory flavors, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds crunch and a subtle nutty flavor. A perfect side dish for stir-fried...

This homemade Asian-inspired hoisin-based barbecue sauce will give grilled chicken thighs a luscious sheen and incredible flavor, with sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Brush it on the chicken when...

This recipe was inspired by char siu (Chinese barbecue pork). The pork tenderloin is oven-baked in a honey glaze with hoisin sauce, ginger, and five-spice powder, which adds...

Before grilling, skirt steak is brushed with a mixture of hoisin sauce, sambal oelek, honey, and ketchup. This will enhance the rich beef flavor and add spicy and sweet notes. Serve with...

Roasted zucchini and a homemade tomato sauce bursting with aromatic herbs mingle with roasted bell peppers in this pasta casserole topped with two types of cheese—Pecorino and Provolone. Thanks to...

For this recipe, use spicy Italian sausage. It will add a rich flavor to the pasta casserole, filled with gooey fontina cheese, and the artichokes will add a touch of juiciness. Boil the pasta...

Artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, and black olives are combined with a fragrant tomato sauce, pasta, soppressata, and cheese, and baked until the cheese is bubbling. The tomato sauce...

Combine cooked pasta with pepperoni, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and homemade basil-parsley tomato sauce, then bake under a layer of mozzarella and...

How to make pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella even better? Sprinkle more mozzarella on top and bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and crisps beautifully.

Herbs de Provence is the easiest way to enhance the flavor of a beef steak. Simply rub the meat with a mixture of herbes de Provence and olive oil and grill to your desired doneness. The recipe calls for...

Traditional gumbo with chicken, vegetables, French sausage, and shrimp is the perfect excuse to throw a small party, just like they do in Louisiana. Invite your closest friends and...

Tofu and vegetable skewers are a quick and delicious summer grilling dish. Using a variety of seasonal vegetables (zucchini, squash, bell peppers, red onions) and a zesty herb marinade,...

This recipe combines two steakhouse favorites—potatoes and chimichurri sauce—to create a vegetarian dish that even meat lovers will love.

This recipe combines two beloved American Thanksgiving dishes: sweet potato pie and twice-baked potatoes. The baked sweet potato is cut in half, the flesh is scooped out,...

Before grilling, brush the steak with olive oil, chopped thyme, and garlic for a wonderfully savory flavor. If you don't have a grill, use a grill pan. Serve the steak...

These savory marinated tofu steaks will be a summer picnic favorite. Thoroughly draining the tofu, adding brown sugar to the marinade, and slow grilling create...

Combine diced mango with hot habanero pepper, lime, and cilantro for a zesty, fresh salsa for delicious grilled salmon. Since habanero is one of the most...

Prepare a quick and delicious complete grilled meal. While the salmon is grilling, roast some broccoli and carrots in a foil packet alongside. Serve drizzled with hot garlic sauce and...

Fennel is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. This recipe utilizes every part of it: the seeds for sprinkling the fish, the root, and the greens for a succulent salad. Be careful not to overcook the salmon on the grill, and...

When roasting a turkey on a spit, you eliminate the need to constantly baste and grease it: the rotation of the roast distributes the juices, resulting in juicy, tender meat with crispy skin. This...

To speed up grilling, butterfly the pork tenderloin and pound it lightly. For a bold flavor, rub the meat with a mixture of fennel, garlic, lemon, and red pepper. As a side dish for grilled pork tenderloin...

Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets are perfect for any occasion. They look adorable for a holiday party and cook quickly, making them perfect for a mid-week dinner.

Acorn squash grilled rib-style. Topped with a delicious, sweet-and-savory maple glaze, it makes a perfect side dish for a fall barbecue. Serve sprinkled with pumpkin seeds, which...

At your next picnic, don't just shashlik, but these flavorful lamb burgers. This recipe details how to prep and pack the meat and other ingredients ahead of time, so you...

Just 200 grams of pork loin is enough to prepare a delicious dish for four people. Grilled eggplant and green beans help increase its volume, making it more...

The filling for these rolls is made from a mixture of grilled, aromatic eggplant, bulgur, feta, and tomatoes. It's wrapped in a thin slice of chicken breast and grilled until done.

Chickpeas and grilled eggplant are popular ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine. When paired with a garlicky yogurt sauce, they make a delicious wrap filling. Be sure to grill them thoroughly...

Tender avocado makes a light, refreshing dressing for crisp romaine lettuce, bacon, and grilled chicken in a citrus marinade. This Cobb salad will look stunning when served...

Clambake is a traditional New England seafood dish, often prepared at a coastal picnic. For this recipe, you won't need a huge pot or a trip to the beach:...

This luxurious dish is a must-try for all grilling enthusiasts. Pineapple is grilled with a meat filling, and every bite delivers sweet, savory, and salty flavors. This salad...

Before grilling, the chicken breast is marinated for a few minutes in a flavorful mixture containing chipotle peppers, which imparts not only a piquant flavor but also a slight smoky note that enhances the aroma of the charcoal grill. Not...

Grilled chicken breast is served with a green bean and red onion salad in a refreshing buttermilk dressing. The salad vegetables are also grilled. If you don't have a grill, use...

Cobb salad is a delicious combination of lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tender avocado, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and chicken. It's especially delicious when...

Chicken thighs are rubbed with an Asian-inspired sauce and Chinese five-spice seasoning, then grilled for a deliciously savory and juicy finish. Serve with carrot and snow pea noodles...

Grill chicken thighs and romaine lettuce for a quick and easy salad in a tart Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Some of the same vinaigrette is used to marinate the chicken.

Warm blanched green beans in flavorful oil with sautéed smoked ham and onions for a delicious side dish for roast beef or turkey. The beans should remain juicy and slightly...

Garlic and rosemary roasted in olive oil infuse simple green beans with a wonderfully savory flavor, while bread crumbs toasted with red pepper add just the right amount of crunch. The result is...

This simple and healthy salad is easy to make. Juicy green beans, oranges, grapefruit, fresh herbs, hot peppers, and almonds complement each other perfectly in a sweet-tart vinaigrette...

Mushrooms are great fresh in salads, especially as in this recipe: paired with blanched green beans, shallots, and candied walnuts in a refreshing lemon dressing.

Green beans baked in a flavorful mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions, are a traditional side dish for Thanksgiving turkey in the United States. And, although the modern market...