Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

This crispy-skinned chicken gets its delicious sweet and sour flavor from a tomato-based sauce with added apple cider vinegar, natural apple cider (unfiltered apple juice), and...

Juicy baked salmon fillet with a savory-sweet flavor is served with a fresh, tart salsa made with grapefruit, sweet, and hot peppers. The salsa can be made with fresh grapefruit, carefully...

If you love corned beef fries but want to make your favorite dish healthier, swap out the canned corned beef for lean ground pork and the plain potatoes for more nutritious sweet potatoes.

During zucchini season, this recipe will help you prepare this inexpensive vegetable with a delicious Mediterranean twist. Sauté thinly sliced ​​zucchini and onion in olive oil, adding a spoonful of dried herbes de Provence. The aroma...

Enjoy the wonderful combination of peppery arugula, sweet corn, roasted peppers, and a tangy vinaigrette in this summer salad, perfect for pairing with grilled meats.

Grilled corn is a great appetizer while everyone waits for the meat. It cooks quickly, and the savory butter infuses it with tons of flavor. Simply combine the butter with spices and herbs and brush it...

"I love it when vegetables on the table accentuate the season. These chive flowers are so beautiful and delicious. They can be prepared ahead of time, then simply reheated and served. You can also...

Young green beans, with their neutral flavor, are a great base for an Asian-inspired side dish. Simmer them in soy sauce with ginger, red pepper, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until the sauce...

Instead of traditional spaghetti, Ree Drummond makes this sweet potato pasta by spiralizing it into thin noodles. It's a great way to incorporate healthy vegetables into your family's diet while still...

Bone-in pork loin chops are soaked in a flavorful brine, then coated in coarse panko breadcrumbs and fried until crispy. The pork inside is very...

Transform a classic breakfast of bacon, eggs, and cheese into a healthy snack. These sweet potato toasts are made with sweet potatoes instead of bread. Serve immediately, or toast the sweet potato toasts ahead of time and...

This wonderful stir-fry dish is ready in minutes. Chicken and vegetables are stir-fried in a sweet and spicy sauce in a wok over high heat, stirring constantly, so have everything ready...

Pickled vegetables are the perfect side dish for any meal. If you're up for experimenting with different types of vegetables, this recipe will pleasantly surprise you. Marinate tender green beans in a sweet...

This easy-to-make pasta with sausage and eggplant is packed with a whole host of flavors. The meat and eggplant sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just before serving...

This sweet and crisp jicama salad is the perfect complement to any dish that needs a juicy side dish. The combination of raw carrots, sweet apples, and refreshing jicama gives it a wonderful...

A sweet tea brine gives the finished chicken a beautiful color, infuses it with flavor, makes it very juicy, and leaves a pleasant sweet aftertaste. The chicken is cooked over indirect heat, so...

This complete chicken and vegetable side dish in sauce is made in one pot. Chili paste and ginger give it a piquant flavor that pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the pumpkin. In...

If you're making mashed potatoes for a holiday table, give them a more sophisticated flavor by adding grated truffled Pecorino cheese. Serve with warm cream and butter and let them rest for a few minutes...

This tender, gooey cheese-filled gratin combines sweet sweet potato and more subdued turnip for a delicious holiday side dish that's perfect for New Year's or...

An excellent, healthy alternative to starchy mashed potatoes, especially for the holidays when the table is already full of calorie-dense dishes. Plus, this sweet and spicy sweet potato and parsnip puree...

Crispy fries are served with a mound of braised beef and fried bacon in barbecue sauce, and a side of coleslaw with a mustard dressing. The beef short ribs can be braised in advance...

Caramelized onions give this pasta a delightful sweet flavor, perfectly balanced by the salty pieces of fried pancetta. And the creamy, Gruyere-Parmesan sauce transforms...

This steak's incomparable flavor comes from a spiced beer marinade and, of course, grilling it on an outdoor grill. Marinate the meat overnight to tenderize the steak, then grill it with...

For a delicious, filling breakfast, bake sweet potatoes with onions and Cubanelle peppers. Chili powder and garlic balance the sweet potatoes' sweetness, creating a savory, spicy, and...

Almost everyone loves shashlik, and these surf-and-turf-style kebabs will be even more popular, as they have a little bit of everything – meat and seafood. Plump shrimp, cubes of beef tenderloin, and chunks...

This cornbread pudding is the perfect side dish for meat dishes. Filled with aromatic herbs and cheese, it's wonderfully tender, delicious, and flavorful. Best prepared in...

This casserole is a lazy Swedish meatball recipe because you don't have to roll the meatballs into balls: just fry them, simmer them briefly in a thick, spicy creamy sauce, and bake...

Beneath the delicious, sun-shaped crust of this casserole, you'll find a rich filling of Tater Tots, real fried sausage, fried eggs, and gooey cheese. To make the filling...

The star of this hearty bowl is Nigerian suya kebab with peanuts and spices. Essentially, you can choose any protein for this kebab – steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, or even eggplant. The key here is...

Blanch green beans to soften them slightly but still retain their crispness, and toss them with a red wine vinegar-sugar glaze that adds a lovely sweet-tart flavor.

The broccoli for this salad is best steamed; it won't overcook and will be bright, crisp, and still juicy. Toss it in a spicy mayonnaise dressing with raisins, dried...

You'll agree, it's convenient to prepare and serve a single dish that includes both meat and a side dish. This hearty pie from Sunny Anderson is just such a case in point. Meat filling with vegetables and gooey Havarti cheese...

Fried bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar infuse this braised kale with a gamut of flavors, with sweet, salty, and tart notes. This side dish comes together in minutes and is perfect...

When you fry a beef steak for dinner, don't wash the pan: the remaining fat and stuck-on bits can be used to make a delicious—and most importantly, quick—cranberry sauce for the meat. Just add...

This sweet sweet potato side dish is the perfect complement to roasted turkey. The marshmallows, roasted until black, impart a wonderful caramel flavor that complements the casserole perfectly.

Prepared andouille sausage and a package of frozen roasted pepper and onion mix are the secret to a quick Louisiana gumbo. Another key ingredient is Cajun seasoning. The resulting stew is...

Sweet potatoes, although a vegetable, make amazing desserts, and this airy pecan soufflé is proof of that. Delicate and light, it's topped with...

This recipe works best with miniature butternut squash, such as butternut or honeynut. Microwave it, cut it in half, and scoop out the flesh to create "boats."

If you love the taste of Italian lasagna but don't have time to assemble all the layers and bake them, this recipe is for you! This quick and lazy lasagna is made in a skillet on the stovetop, and despite its slightly...

If you really want to enjoy grilled corn, it's best to cook it on an outdoor grill to add a pleasant smoky flavor to the spices. Make comfortable handles on each cob using the leaves...

Tender beef tenderloin cooks quickly and is perfect for kebabs. Cut the meat and pineapple into equal-sized cubes, marinate in orange juice with honey and spices, and then...

Marinate the pork in pineapple juice, ginger, gochujang paste, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then grill on skewers or in a grill pan. The meat turns out...

This shrimp, corn, and black bean salad would be a simple side dish if not for the grill. It's the grilled shrimp and blackened corn that infuse it with a rich, rich flavor.

This lasagna with pork, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, and a ton of melting cheese will captivate everyone with its rich flavor. A tomato salsa with poblano and jalapeño peppers adds a Latin American twist.

Parsnip puree is a worthy alternative to mashed potatoes. Parsnips have a pleasant, sweet, nutty flavor that intensifies when baked. This puree is made with...

Tender, creamy potatoes infused with the aromas of fragrant sage and garlic are a comforting dish that both adults and children will love. But what makes this casserole even more special is...

This recipe will take your standard store-bought teriyaki sauce to a whole new level of flavor. Add lemon, ginger, and red pepper to the sauce for a brighter, citrusier flavor. Simply toss the sauce with...

Huevos rancheros, or farmer's eggs, are a popular Mexican breakfast, a delicious and filling meal traditionally served on Mexican farms before work began. The dish...