Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

For a delicious sweet potato appetizer, consider French fries—healthier, oven-baked ones. Pumpkin pie spice and chili peppers will enhance their sweet flavor.

If you love fried potatoes and eggs for breakfast, you can make your favorite dish healthier by replacing the potatoes with sweet potatoes and adding more juicy vegetables. Before frying, bake the sweet potatoes in...

Have you ever made a fantastic, easy gluten-free pizza dough? Probably not. Meet these mini pizzas with hashbrown crusts! They're completely gluten-free and made from scratch...

Juicy green beans are tossed with several types of wild mushrooms in a rich, creamy, thyme-infused sauce and baked under a layer of panko breadcrumbs until crispy. A special,...

Stir-fried sticky rice with Chinese sausage (or lo mai fen in Cantonese) is a popular dim sum dish made with sweet Chinese sausage (lap cheong), shiitake mushrooms, and dried shrimp,...

Mash potatoes with sour cream for a fluffy, creamy mash, then add crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions for extra flavor. These mashed potatoes are perfect...

Vermicelli is lightly fried until golden brown, then cooked in a rich broth flavored with spices, chipotle peppers, and tomatoes. This is sopa seca (Spanish dry soup), one of the most popular...

While roasting in the oven at a high temperature may remain the gold standard for cooking most vegetables, some are better steamed for a few minutes longer than you...

Soba noodles (also ramen), soy sauce, sesame, and ginger are all common ingredients in Japanese cuisine, but this slow-cooker pork dish draws inspiration from a variety of cuisines around the world.

This delicious and healthy Asian dish is packed with protein and fiber. Buckwheat soba noodles are cooked with shiitake mushrooms and edamame (unripe soybeans), while fresh herbs and a few...

At the height of the season, you can find tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors at the farmers' market. For this sunny pasta, you'll need yellow cherry tomatoes, sweet and flavorful, screaming summer. ...

Serve a poached egg Mexican-style: on a bed of spicy, tangy sauce with crispy tortilla slices and crumbled fresh cheese. The sauce is made with roasted tomatillos (a vegetable...

Potatoes, butter, and milk—all you need for perfect mashed potatoes, a perfect complement to any meat, fish, or chicken dish. These mashed potatoes can also be used as a filling for...

Classic mashed potatoes with the creamy notes of butter and the savory flavor of green onions—this side dish is perfect for any occasion. Tender and velvety, it's perfect for both a holiday table and...

The base of this pasta sauce is Italian tomato marinara sauce, which you can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. When you're ready to cook the pasta, simply...

This recipe was created in response to a challenge: to make a low-calorie version of mac 'n' cheese that was healthy, simple, yet just as delicious as the original. In the end, it was just three...

Frozen salmon fillet is a convenient ingredient, but it can be a huge hassle if you forget to defrost it beforehand. Not with this recipe! The fish is stewed without defrosting in a spicy homemade...

Creamy burrata cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes in a variety of colors, fresh basil leaves, and aged balsamic vinegar pair beautifully with crisp homemade garlic...

This vegetable side dish is ready in minutes and goes well with any meat, poultry, or fish dish. Sautéed lima beans with cherry tomatoes and basil are dressed with red wine vinegar and topped with...

Add a little ricotta to your scrambled eggs for a velvety, creamy finish, and broccolini for a hearty, filling breakfast that'll last a long time.

Sea scallops are grilled in the oven and served with braised cabbage. The delicate seafood only needs a few minutes to cook through, so watch carefully to avoid...

This sweet potato mash with Parmesan and green onions is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy. It's a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes when you want more flavor and a unique twist...

A traditional cobbler is fruit or berries baked under a layer of batter. Why not swap out the fruit for vegetables and make a savory cobbler? If it's the height of summer, use all the seasonal vegetables—...

Instead of traditional braised cabbage, serve it with sautéed, hearty greens, and for a more flavorful side dish, use several varieties, such as kale, Swiss chard, and escarole. Don't...

To make a delicious side dish with fresh or frozen lima beans, simply sauté them in bacon drippings, drizzle with lemon juice, and serve topped with crispy...

This fresh, quick version of classic cabbage rolls takes much less time to make, but the flavor remains the same. You don't have to wrap the filling in each cabbage leaf. Cook it on...

Succulent filet mignon stuffed with blue cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, served with a wonderful wine sauce for a luxurious holiday dinner. Served with green beans in a light butter glaze and...

This simple dish has everything that makes beef stroganoff so popular, except chicken is used instead of beef. Golden-brown chicken breast pieces are simmered in...

Only after tasting this intricate chessboard-style dish will your guests realize they're in the midst of beef stroganoff, presented haute cuisine style. It features mushrooms, beef, sour cream, and...

Baked pork loin with a savory mustard crust is thinly sliced ​​and served with a fragrant risotto made with natural crab meat and saffron. The dish is drizzled with a rich sauce made from...

Italian chicken cacciatore is the perfect delicious dinner for the whole family. Dark chicken meat (thighs and drumsticks) is pan-fried and then simmered in a rich wine-tomato sauce until tender, perfect for...

Mash two types of potatoes—regular and sweet—and add sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese for a perfect holiday side dish. Because the texture of sweet potatoes...

This delicious surf-and-turf dish for two features a juicy flank steak and a large lobster, sliced ​​in half. Served with green butter (Metrod'hotel butter) and...

Sweet apples, sweet potatoes, and tender leeks complement each other harmoniously in this creamy casserole topped with gooey Parmesan cheese. The sweet and spicy flavor with fruity notes makes it a wonderful...

These flavorful sweet potato toasts, made with sweet potato instead of bread, taste like delicious apple crisp. Top each piece with homemade apple compote with figs and maple syrup and...

This classic Southern casserole features a tender sweet potato soufflé topped with a crunchy nut streusel. It can be served as a side dish, such as with roast turkey, or as a dessert...

This layered bread casserole, called "strata," is the perfect midweek dinner: it's easy to make with leftovers and vegetable side dishes. Layer meat, bread cubes, cheese, and vegetables, then top with egg wash...

This slow cooker side dish is perfect for a cozy fall dinner and makes a wonderful complement to your holiday meats thanks to the perfect combination of sweet potatoes, citrus,...

Glazed sweet potatoes are a popular holiday side dish in North America. Their natural sweetness is beautifully enhanced by the caramel notes of brown sugar and spicy cinnamon. Slice...

You don't have to live on the coast to enjoy a New England-style seafood boilie. Use locally available shrimp. Cook in a slow cooker...

No Jewish New Year is complete without a serving of tzimmes, a dessert made with root vegetables and dried fruits. The fruit and honey symbolize the sweetness of the New Year. Carrots and sweet potatoes are sliced ​​into...

This colorful salad of two types of beans, corn, hot and sweet peppers in a tart dressing is perfect for a picnic. You can also serve it as a dip with corn chips for a...

Baked sweet potatoes are a wonderful side dish, but twice-baked sweet potatoes are even better! After baking, the flesh is scooped out and tossed with mascarpone, brown sugar, and aromatic spices.

This marinade of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and spices is great not only for chicken but also for shrimp. So use what you have on hand. Marinate...

Chicken breast pieces for this salad are poached in a peanut butter broth, infusing it with a pleasant nutty flavor. The delicious broth then becomes the base for the Asian-inspired salad dressing...

Fried cod fillet rubbed with chili pepper is served with a fried cabbage and bell pepper salad, spicy mayonnaise sauce, and a slice of cornbread. Top each serving with lime wedges for a...

Spicy baked sweet potato wedges can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with meat. Once cooked, they are tossed with a mixture of butter, harissa, garlic, and lime zest. This spicy concoction...

Crispy pan-fried noodles originated in Shanghai and the Suzhou region of China. When Shanghainese immigrated to Hong Kong, this dish became very popular there. It is known by several names...

Stir-frying is a quick way to fry vegetables, preserving their juiciness and vitamins. It's quick and convenient, especially for an after-work dinner. To save even more time, buy...