Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

These cauliflower steaks are perfect as a side dish, but they're also meaty and filling enough to be the highlight of your meal. Serve as an appetizer, according to this recipe...

Make a delicious Italian-style side dish with regular carrots, store-bought pesto, and ricotta. Simply roast the carrots until crisp and serve with the sauce and ricotta. The combination of sweet...

Snow pea pods are so tender that they can be eaten whole fresh. They're a great companion to grated carrots in an Asian salad. Dress the vegetables with store-bought Asian dressing and, for a crispy crunch...

Red potato skins are rich in beneficial micronutrients and fiber, so there's no need to peel them for this salad. Wash them thoroughly with a brush and boil them along with the carrots.

The chicken is marinated in a mixture of orange and lemon juices with added zest, then baked in the oven, resulting in a juicy and flavorful result. Use the remaining marinade to make a quick sauce...

Cucumber raita is an Indian side dish made with fresh cucumbers, herbs, and natural yogurt, served with any Indian dish. It's refreshing, cooling, and delicious, especially if...

Combine fresh and pickled cucumbers with dill and a tart vinaigrette for a refreshing salad that pairs perfectly with grilled or baked meats. Dill...

Damaris Phillips's recipe for this refreshing salad was inspired by the Mint Julep. It has everything you need for a classic Southern cocktail: whiskey, sugar, and fresh mint. The cucumbers are marinated for several hours in a quick...

This salad of smashed cucumbers, radishes, mint, and red onion in a lemony za'atar dressing is incredibly refreshing with a hint of spice. Before slicing, lightly beat the cucumbers...

This carrot salad with dried apricots and pistachios in a tart vinaigrette is meant to be a side dish, but it also pairs perfectly with roast lamb and pita bread, for example. It's important to...

These steak tacos (carne asada) are perfect for both home cooking and picnics, replacing traditional barbecues. Take the packaged marinated steak with you when you're heading out (or...

Juicy pork tenderloin in a spicy caramel crust is served with a white sweet potato salad in a tart dressing and a spicy mango sauce. The combination of sweet, spicy, and fruity flavors fills the entire dish...

This incredible Caribbean chicken dish will excite your taste buds. The chicken is simmered in a rich coconut sauce, rich in spices and vegetables. It's easy to prepare and disappears quickly. To prepare...

If you happen to have a good piece of pancetta, Italian unsmoked bacon, on hand, think how wonderful it would be with carbonara. Instead of classic spaghetti, you could make...

This cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for grilled or barbecued meat. The cucumbers, in a sour cream dressing with fresh dill and a touch of red wine vinegar, are incredibly flavorful...

Cabbage leaves, lightly steamed in hot water until pliable and bright green, are perfect for making burritos instead of tortillas or pita bread. Steam the whole bunch and store...

A slow cooker is a true workhorse in any kitchen, allowing you to quickly and deliciously prepare a wide variety of dishes without any fuss. The chicken breasts in this Caribbean-style dish...

Sausages with sweet peppers and onions are a popular dish that everyone loves! This version is made entirely in one pot and includes three different types of peppers (including a slightly hot...

This easy-to-make one-pot dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a big Sunday family lunch. Pieces of pork loin are simmered in a tomato sauce...

This dish is a mushroom version of beef bourguignon, minus the beef. A thick, aromatic stew with royal button mushrooms, pancetta, Burgundy wine, and aromatic herbs, served with...

Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish typically made with chicken or pork. This vegetarian version replaces the meat with shiitake mushrooms, which give the adobo a meaty texture.

Rigatoni pasta in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce is baked under a layer of kale gremolata, grated Gruyere, smoked almonds, lemon zest, and breadcrumbs. The result is a rich, creamy...

The Rachel is a variation of the popular Reuben sandwich, made with turkey instead of corned beef. This recipe uses thinly sliced, seared chicken breast instead of turkey...

The natural umami flavor of eryngii mushrooms, combined with a savory red wine sauce, makes this dish very similar to steak, only without the meat. Eringii mushrooms, also known as king oyster mushrooms, are...

The key to this vegetarian version of barbecue chicken pizza is to ensure the mushrooms are nicely browned and crispy before adding the sauce. Be sure to cook them undisturbed for...

These crispy potato slices require just a couple of tablespoons of oil to cook in the oven, making them a healthier alternative to homemade French fries or chips. They can also be...

Store-bought gnocchi are a near-perfect staple to have on hand for a quick, delicious midweek dinner. They pair beautifully with any vegetable, and the whole dish...

Although this Sichuan dish is traditionally made with ground pork, it's the spicy bean paste, soft tofu, and, of course, Sichuan pepper that add most of its flavor and texture. So, it's easy to...

When it comes to beef alternatives, there's nothing better than rich, flavorful mushrooms, like in this mushroom version of beef stroganoff. Meaty portobello mushrooms and tender shiitake mushrooms truly...

Country pie is a similar dish to shepherd's pie, except it's made with beef instead of lamb. This traditional country pie recipe features crispy, golden potato balls...

This traditional St. Patrick's Day dish can be made for any holiday, too. Tender corned beef brisket with braised cabbage is incredibly delicious! The recipe...

Corned beef with braised cabbage and potatoes is a traditional St. Patrick's Day dish. Leftover corned beef makes excellent hash. In fact, most people make it...

Hash is a popular Western dish made from leftover corned beef and roasted vegetables, typically served for breakfast with scrambled eggs. But many people love it so much that they even prepare the corned beef...

A mixture of white and red new potatoes is baked in olive oil with Provencal herbs for a delicious and beautiful side dish for chicken or meat, prepared without any fuss. The new...

To make delicious potato bowls, cut boiled jacket potatoes in half, scoop out the pulp from the centers, and bake the skins until crispy. All that's left to do is fill...

Airfryer gnocchi? This recipe will pleasantly surprise you! After frying in the airfryer, they turn out soft as pillows on the inside and deliciously golden and crispy on the outside. Paired with baked pumpkin,...

You'll always be on top with this easy-to-make yet delicious dish from Jeff Mauro. He roasts fresh vegetables on the same baking sheet with store-bought gnocchi, drizzling everything with melted...

Chicken cooked with a hearty side dish and vegetables in one pan is a dream! Boneless chicken thighs are simmered with zucchini and gnocchi in a thick, flavorful tomato sauce with basil, resulting in...

This gnocchi dish with juicy vegetables in a pesto dressing combines the flavors of two salads: Italian pasta salad and potato salad. Add a little mayonnaise to the pesto dressing, and it...

Crispy baked potatoes with garlicky spinach make a wonderful side dish for any meal. After adding the spinach to the potatoes, return everything to the oven for just a minute to wilt the greens, but not...

Green beans are the perfect vegetable side dish for any meat or fish. They're light, delicious, easy to prepare, and look festive when served. To make a delicious side dish without the hassle, boil...

This bread filling with pineapple chunks is almost like a dessert, perfect for enjoying during a meal (or even after, if you prefer). We added a touch of vanilla because it pairs well with pineapple.

"Growing up in the northeastern United States, seafood, particularly oysters, was always on our table," recalls recipe author Jerome Grant. "This recipe is a great way to add..."

This versatile bread stuffing recipe with apples, celery, and onions makes the perfect side dish for turkey or chicken. Instead of store-bought bread stuffing mix, you can use...

Swap the traditional bun for a vegetarian black bean patty for a protein-rich, filling breakfast. If you're worried about the poached egg, feel free to swap it out...

Turmeric is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it's a wonderful spice that adds a spicy flavor and a pleasant yellow hue to dishes. Include it in your diet...

Instead of regular rice as a side dish with meat, prepare this summer pilaf, filled with juicy vegetables and aromatic herbs. Opt for brown rice. It's healthier than white rice and has a light, nutty flavor...

Summer vegetables infuse this pasta with richness and vibrant color. Combine cooked spaghetti with green zucchini, sweet red tomatoes, and yellow corn, topped with walnuts, Parmesan, and...

Combine cooked rigatoni with homemade tomato sauce, spicy Italian sausage, fennel, herbs, and cheese, and bake until golden and cheesy, a dish everyone will love!