Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

Refreshing lime and smoky chipotle pepper make this fragrant butter the perfect pairing for sweet corn. Brush it on the cob or simply set it out for dipping.

Corn on the cob is best grilled in the summer on an outdoor grill or charcoal grill to develop a smoky aroma. However, an electric grill or grill pan will also work for this recipe. Grill...

This salad of sweet grape tomatoes, fresh baby corn, boiled gemelli pasta with herbs, and aromatic pieces of fried bacon in a homemade ranch dressing is a true summer favorite.

Beneath the crisp, golden crust of this pie are two popular American side dishes: braised collard greens with smoked meats and cornbread. This hearty and moist pie is perfect...

Coleslaw is a delicious and healthy addition to any meat dish, and is also a popular snack for sandwiches and burgers. In this recipe, cabbage is paired with...

Thick, juicy kale greens are perfect for sautéing and making a healthy, fiber-rich side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled or baked meats. This simple...

A cabbage leaf burger instead of a bun is trendy, fresh, and healthy. And despite the lack of a bun and its dietary appearance, it's still very filling. Before wrapping the beef patty with...

This cold salad, made with chilled, spicy Korean bibim guksu noodles, will captivate you with its vibrant, refreshing flavor. Boiled udon noodles are quickly cooled under cold water,...

Cool, light, and filled with fresh vegetables, this salad is the perfect summer meal. Nutty buckwheat soba noodles and a tart sesame dressing make it...

A dry coffee marinade imbues tender pork tenderloin with a unique flavor and aroma. The rich, slightly bitter note of finely ground coffee is softened by brown sugar and dried spices. All this...

A great example of how you can make a delicious Thai-style side dish from convenience foods. If you have frozen cooked rice and green peas in the freezer, warm them up in coconut oil...

This Thai-style chicken with a light coconut glaze is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Served with steamed rice noodles and a cucumber and carrot salad...

Everyone loves whole cauliflower baked in the oven for its tender interior and golden, caramelized exterior. But there's also a summery option: grilled over coals. If...

Make this delicious pasta salad with broccoli, green peas, ham, salami, and provolone cheese in a herby mayo dressing that's perfect for picnics and summer in general.

A large shrimp boilie is a great excuse to gather friends in the backyard, but you can also make it in a large pot on the stove at home. Large shrimp are simmered with smoked...

Your secret weapon for quickly preparing a delicious dinner is the grill setting in your oven. With this recipe, you can prepare a complete meal and side dish on one baking sheet without any fuss or...

Corned beef brisket is braised with spices in a mixture of cider and Irish whiskey, resulting in a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful roast. When done, brush the meat with a honey-mustard glaze...

This lasagna won't feature a ton of cheese, which often dominates the flavor. Instead, the emphasis is on the ground meat, where the beef is complemented by mushrooms. Their flavor is beautifully enhanced...

This recipe combines French boeuf bourguignon with American pot pie. Beef braised with mushrooms in red wine is baked "in a pot" under a pastry lid, which is then baked in the oven...

This basic mashed potato recipe will help you choose the right ratio of potatoes, milk, and butter. Depending on whether you prefer chunky or creamy mashed potatoes...

Instead of bread or breadcrumbs, add quick-cooking barley to your meatloaf. It also helps bind the meatloaf together while adding fiber and healthy...

Italian risotto can be made not only with rice but also with pearl barley, resulting in a dish just as tender but not overcooked as with starchier rice. Roasted vegetables – nutmeg...

Pearl barley is the second most popular risotto ingredient after rice. This perlotto (or orzotto) is especially popular in northern Italy, combining pearl barley with various vegetables, meat, and...

This low-calorie version of the classic American green bean casserole has all the same creamy mushroom flavor, sweet onion tang, and crunchy topping, but with 60% less...

This incredibly simple dish infuses baked chicken thighs with the vibrant flavors of a classic Greek salad. Simply combine ingredients, including olives, capers, and grape...

Feta, fresh dill, olives, and lemon are your secret ingredients that will transform ordinary chicken and potatoes into a magnificent Mediterranean-style dish. Chicken thighs are baked with green...

Fruit transforms an everyday green salad into an elegant treat worthy of holidays or special occasions. In this salad, bright and juicy grapefruit meets zesty watercress in a creamy...

To make chickpea flatbreads, follow the simplest method: mix the dough with ready-made hummus, adding a little flour, water, and spices. The flatbreads are baked in a skillet in the oven.

This gluten-free pizza is perfect for parties, as the crust can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. Cut it into small pieces and serve as an appetizer. Pizza...

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

The main ingredients of this healthy and filling bowl are boiled boneless, skinless chicken breast and edamame (unripe soybeans). A rich, Asian-inspired broth imparts a strong Asian flavor and aroma.

Broccoli is the perfect ingredient for Asian stir-fry. Firstly, it's healthy and juicy. Secondly, broccoli florets soak up the sauce like sponges, meaning you'll enjoy the amazing flavor...

White pizza, unlike red, always looks more elegant, delicate, and special. It's perfect not just for a get-together at home, but even for a special occasion. Bake a pizza with sauce...

In this chicken dish, cream cheese serves two purposes: it provides a creamy base for the spinach and artichoke filling and also forms the base for the roasted pepper sauce. Stuff the chicken breast with the filling,...

This rich, vegetable-rich quiche is a perfect idea for a leisurely Sunday brunch or a light dinner with a glass of white wine. Its soft filling is made with spinach, artichokes,...

A great variation on the potato crumble theme, this one features sweet potatoes, a lower-calorie and healthier relative of the potato. Bake the tubers, then scoop out the flesh from the halves and fill them...

Pasta is tossed with spinach and artichokes in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and baked in the oven until golden brown. Whole-wheat pasta is recommended for this recipe. First, it...

Poach spinach-wrapped chicken breasts in a rich onion-vermouth broth and serve with a creamy lemon risotto drizzled with a fragrant, aromatic spinach salsa verde.

Here's a simple tip to follow when it comes to healthy eating: "Eat the rainbow." This colorful stir-fry with bell peppers, corn, chicken, and green onions is a great way to heed...

The secret ingredient in this dish is dry vermouth. While it works similarly to dry white wine, the herbs and botanicals used to make vermouth add flavor and...

To ensure the juiciest chicken breast, pan-fry it until golden brown, then finish cooking it in the oven. Its delicate flavor will be the perfect backdrop for a vibrant relish made from...

Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, which can be difficult to get in sufficient quantities from a typical diet. Roast pumpkin seeds with warming spices like cumin and...

Chicken breast is baked on a single baking sheet with potatoes, garlic, asparagus, and grape tomatoes, and a couple of minutes before it's ready, everything is sprinkled with grated Parmesan and parsley and fried in...

Charming, colorful peppers are tossed with brown butter and pecorino cheese and served alongside roasted chicken breast. In this recipe, both the peppers and the chicken are roasted in the oven...

Give your usual stir-fry a twist by making it with zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and thyme. Marinate the chicken breast for a few minutes in lemon juice and olive oil before frying.

If you have an electric waffle iron, you can make a variety of unconventional waffle variations without having to knead the batter. For example, fry potato waffles using potato...

Potato gnocchi dumplings are simmered in a light creamy sauce with green peas, carrots, onions, and celery and served alongside a juicy baked chicken breast. Keep the package of gnocchi in...

Lightly crushing Tater Tots in a food processor preserves their crisp texture and makes the perfect topping for this creamy chicken-stuffed casserole.

Try Asian fried rice with tender chicken pieces, omelet, and juicy snow peas in a spicy ginger sauce. Add chopped salted peanuts for texture and...

To make this fried rice with shiitake mushrooms, use skinless, boneless chicken thighs. They'll stay juicy even if you accidentally overcook them. Season the rice with soy sauce,...