Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

For a richer, more intense mashed potato flavor, substitute sour milk and butter for the milk and mash the potatoes. If you prefer a smoother texture, skip the butter...

Sugar snap peas are so tender that they can be eaten whole, but for a beautiful side dish, simply sauté them in butter with shallots and fresh herbs.

If you're up for experimentation and unexpectedly delicious results, try making lasagna in a muffin tin with a hole in the center. This way, the lasagna will cook through from the outside in and from the center in, meaning...

This hearty and nutritious dish is equally good for breakfast or dinner. The juicy beef patty is served with creamy cornmeal, a fried egg, braised kale, and green...

Sweet honeydew melon, salty feta, crisp cucumber, refreshing greens, and zesty red onion complement each other beautifully in this juicy and filling bulgur salad. The salad...

If you can't decide whether you want refreshing cold noodles or a hot bowl of Asian soup, try bun cha (grilled pork cutlets with rice noodles). It's one of the most famous...

Butter transforms many foods into masterpieces, and beef steak is no exception. A flat iron steak (cut from the shoulder of a beef steer) is basted with melted butter while grilling with thyme...

This recipe transforms a light Greek salad from an appetizer into a hearty side dish or even a full-fledged vegetarian meal. The salad's main ingredients—tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onions,...

This chicken pot pie recipe takes on the savory flavor of Buffalo chicken, baked in a creamy vegetable and blue cheese filling between two crumbly crusts. To...

If you've ever ordered Brussels sprouts at a restaurant, you've probably wondered, "How do they make them so delicious?" Well, the secret is out: high-temperature roasting and a richly flavored sauce. When...

This recipe uses wok-cooked Brussels sprouts, which gives them the distinct roasted flavor typically found in oven-roasted or grilled vegetables, as well as a tender texture...

Trout fillet is grilled in the oven and served with a delicate, slightly spicy butter sauce with mushrooms and sweet peppers. Lightly charred...

When you need to cook both a steak and vegetables for a relish at the same time, the oven's grill setting is a lifesaver. Arrange the meat with tomatoes, green onions, and garlic on a single baking sheet and cook until crispy, and...

Oven-roasted broccolini is served with a light citrus butter sauce made with orange and lime juice. The refreshing citrus note makes it a great side dish for fish and...

Making a traditional risotto is simple, but it does require attention: you stand at the stove, constantly stirring the rice and adding liquid in small increments. If this seems tedious,...

Rapini is a relative of broccoli rich in vitamins A, C, and K that has a slightly bitter flavor and is very popular in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italy, where it is most often stewed or...

Stuffed mushrooms are a popular appetizer for any occasion, and when literally packed with breakfast, they make the perfect treat for Sunday brunch, a leisurely late breakfast, or...

This bread stuffing can be baked either inside the holiday turkey or separately. The second option is preferable, as it gives you more of this delicious side dish, and it will last the entire...

Juicy bratwurst sausages are baked with cremini mushrooms, carrots, celery and rice in a light creamy sauce until the rice is cooked through, then topped with grated cheese...

Garlic lovers will love this parsley and anchovy sauce. The anchovies are subtle, but they enhance the overall flavor of the sauce, which complements the aromas of beer-braised bacon and red wine.

Chicken thighs are the juiciest part of the chicken, making them ideal for braising. You'll never dry them out, and the meat will be so tender it literally falls off the bone. Pre-seared thighs...

All-natural bone-in pork loin cutlets are simmered in a small amount of chicken broth with sage, pickled peppers, grape tomatoes, and lemons, resulting in juicy and...

It's hard to say which part of this dish is better: the tender beef brisket with its rich tomato flavor or the juicy root vegetables, simmered in the meat juices and soaked up by the wine sauce. Definitely...

Crispy-fried chicken thighs are simmered with tender leeks and apples in natural non-alcoholic apple cider, resulting in a juicy, fruity, and spicy dish.

This simple yet delicious side dish is the perfect complement to roast pork or chicken, sausages, or corned beef. The wrinkled leaves of Savoy cabbage hold up well to this method...

These festive mashed potatoes will be just as delightful as the main course. Simply top plain mashed potatoes with toasted walnut-herb butter and sprinkle with...

You'll definitely save this recipe for your next brunch with friends. These scrambled eggs are baked in individual ramekins in a tomato, horseradish, and Tabasco sauce, creating a flavor similar to classic...

These hearty veggie burgers are gluten-free but packed with healthy fiber. Instead of traditional buns, they use toasted sweet potato wedges (this works well with other...

Make a light salad full of flavors and textures. This recipe is especially good if you have arugula that's not quite young and firm. Lightly roast the greens in the oven until...

Juicy, peppery arugula and chewy, grilled sweet corn pair beautifully in this fresh salad tossed in a warm balsamic, honey, and...

Cardea Brown always looks forward to the evenings when her mother prepares her famous wild rice. "It's just bursting with umami flavor," Cardea says. Having learned the basics from her mother, Cardea...

If you're looking for a healthy meatless dinner the whole family will love, try these cabbage rolls with wild rice. A blend of long-grain and wild rice is tossed with celery, onions, apples, and...

For this appetizer, you'll need miniature bell peppers, preferably in different colors for a striking presentation. Fill them with savory goat cheese and thyme, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake until...

This homemade dish is literally bursting with the warm flavors and aromas of autumn. Cooked in a rich mushroom broth, this corn porridge is served with baked sweet and spicy acorn squash and fried...

For a beautiful and unique presentation, cut the romaine lettuce in half and grill until blackened—the best part. Top with crispy bacon and drizzle with a quick dressing...

Ina Garten's fresh take on panzanella. Classic panzanella is made with bread, tomatoes, and vinegar, but add fresh mozzarella to the basic ingredients, and the salad takes on a whole new flavor profile.

"This simple salad is easy to make for lunch or dinner. What I love about it is that it's incredibly healthy, but because it has so many different textures and flavors, it's filling,"...

Want to add a little flair to your meals? Try this simple yet delicious side dish from Ina Garten that will have your family reaching for more. Baked Potatoes with Olive Oil...

This delicious and healthy low-calorie Tuscan-style dish is easy to prepare and perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. Chicken breast is baked with zucchini, tomatoes, fennel,...

This pork recipe was inspired by the flavors of Tuscany: succulent pork tenderloin with sweet baked grapes, fragrant fennel, and pieces of rustic bread soaked in the delicious juices. The sweetness of the grapes...

Large button mushroom caps are filled with a mixture of sweet peppers, green olives, and pecorino cheese and baked for the perfect Tuscan-style appetizer to serve at any celebration...

This recipe uses T-bone lamb steaks (part of the fillet and loin with the bone in the middle). They're less expensive than rack of lamb, but the meat is just as flavorful and juicy. Rub the steaks with...

Shrimp are baked with rice noodles in a fragrant coconut curry with lemongrass in individual parchment wraps. This method helps achieve a rich flavor without excess fat or salt. Plus...

These potatoes are baked in the oven with a little lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, infusing them with a refreshing citrusy, spicy flavor and aroma. Top with fresh parsley, and you've got...

Lutein, the yellow pigment in corn, is a member of the carotenoid family, which are found in abundance in yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables. However, lutein isn't found everywhere: besides...

Cooked wheat grains are a great way to brighten up your summer salad. Wheat is wonderful when paired with sweet and tart vegetables! With a sherry vinegar and honey dressing and fresh...

Take your summer cucumber and tomato salad to the next level by dressing it with fragrant cumin-infused olive oil and substituting aromatic cilantro for parsley. To flavor the oil,...

This hearty, vibrant salad is made with tomato couscous, fresh asparagus, and tomatoes, but what really makes it delicious is the store-bought Italian dressing that ties together the flavors of all the ingredients...

Grape tomatoes are stuffed with cubes of Asiago cheese, each one then wrapped in a thin layer of ground pork, rolled in a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated cheese, and the meatballs "bon-bon"...

The goal of this recipe is to demonstrate how versatile kale can be in a single salad: crisp, juicy, and soft, yet still a superfood in any form. And it's deliciously paired with...