Recipes for main courses using vegetables and mushrooms

If the usual side dish of plain mashed potatoes no longer inspires much enthusiasm, it's time to spice things up. Celery adds a unique touch. Just a little...

This autumnal dish will reveal pumpkin's ability to balance flavors; the puree, which simply melts in your mouth, can easily pass for a gourmet dish, staring straight from the cover, if served correctly...

This spiced dish makes a great side dish, for example, with grilled chicken or baked pork ribs. Pumpkin prepared this way also makes a delicious ravioli filling. If...

A delicious vegetable side dish made with tasty and healthy asparagus, which is quite self-sufficient and can be served without other vegetables. Just enhance its delicate flavor with a sauce made from finely chopped...

While the meat is grilling, prepare a delicious side dish of sweet potatoes right there on the grill. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes are healthier and have a rich,...

Stuffed vegetables always look delicious and interesting on the dinner table. Prepare an appetizer with several types of vegetables and serve them beautifully. Prepared bowls of sweet peppers, tomatoes, and...

This stuffed tomato appetizer is not only incredibly delicious, but also looks stunning on the table. It's perfect for both a festive dinner and an everyday meal, as it's quite easy to prepare...

Italian gnocchi are so delicious and versatile that they should definitely become part of your diet. They can be made in large quantities and frozen, and then re-boiled as needed...

Italian risotto stands out from other rice dishes with its creamy texture and delicate, buttery flavor, which is complemented by other ingredients. For example, try risotto with baby corn,...

Ratatouille, a vegetable stew, becomes even more flavorful and delicious when grilled. Traditionally, ratatouille includes tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and onions. Grill the ripe vegetables over the coals, chop them, and...

Cauliflower rice is a real find for those who follow a healthy diet. Although similar in appearance to rice or couscous, this vegetable side dish is much healthier, lower in calories,...

A very simple recipe for a young zucchini casserole, made with only a few basic ingredients found in every home. Sauté the zucchini, onion, garlic, herbs, and soaked...

Sugar snap peas can be enjoyed not only as a vegetable snack but also as a full-fledged side dish. Young peas are so tender and delicious that they can be eaten whole.

"Ground pork gave us an opportunity to improvise," the chefs share. "We wanted to infuse this recognizable ingredient with flavor. We filled the dish, true to the chosen style, with a rich..."

Ordinary grilled vegetables can be given a whole new flavor boost with a balsamic glaze. This is easy to see when you prepare mini eggplants using the following recipe. Typically,...

A less greasy and easier-to-make alternative to French fries is baked zucchini with Parmesan cheese. These crispy sticks can be served with your favorite dip or, for example, topped with cheese sauce. Here...

Unripe tomatoes can be a unique ingredient in dishes. To see this for yourself, try deep-frying tomatoes. The breading gives the vegetables a crispy exterior,...

If you're looking for a new way to deliciously cook zucchini, you might want to try the following recipe. This dish is popular as an Italian fast food. It's worth noting that before dipping in eggs...

In this recipe, eggplant slices are first roasted in the oven and then cooked in a wok, infusing a wealth of Asian flavors. This delicious dish offers a whole range of...

A cheesy, chewy, and hearty Italian dish, "eggplant parmesan" features fried eggplant slices baked in a tomato sauce with mozzarella and Parmesan. It's perfect for...

Grilled eggplant is delicious and healthy, and it doesn't soak up the oil, preserving its natural flavor. Grilled eggplant slices are served here with...

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and juicy Italian dish, very similar to lasagna, but with eggplant replacing the pasta. In the classic version, the eggplant is pan-fried,...

Moderately sweet and spicy potatoes (yams) are cooked on the stovetop until tender, leaving the oven free for other holiday dishes....

An incredibly flavorful eggplant appetizer or side dish. The crunch and subsequent burst of spice will leave you speechless. Deep-frying isn't exactly considered a healthy option by many...

One unique, delicious, and healthy way to eat eggplant is to make "steaks" with Greek salad ingredients. This dish is also suitable for those who don't eat meat. Powder...

The eggplants are uniquely coated with almond flour, which crisps up the outside when baked. Kale stewed in tomato sauce adds flavor and nutrition. It's a great way to increase...

Besides being much healthier, steamed eggplants retain their original flavor completely. Enhance it with the nutty notes of sesame oil and lemon juice. And the seeds...

Is it possible to make meatballs without meat? Yes, if you substitute eggplant. Baking in the oven, eggplant develops a meaty flavor, making it an excellent base for meatballs.

Eggplant is a very healthy vegetable with a distinctive flavor and rich in nutrients and fiber. Therefore, dishes made with it are not only delicious but also healthy. Grilled eggplant...

A recipe for oven-baked eggplant and tomatoes from renowned Italian-American chef and host of the television show "Giada at Home," Giada De Laurentiis. This dish requires no...

This healthy pasta dish, with a delicious flavor and texture thanks to a sweet sauce of sautéed onions, fresh basil, and plenty of tender cauliflower, can be made in just...

This baked cauliflower appetizer is a lighter alternative to chicken wings because it tastes just like everyone's favorite Buffalo sauce: spicy, garlicky Sriracha sauce and...

A side dish that's easy to make in the oven in one pan is Guy Fieri's golden cauliflower. He adds a four-spice blend to this dish, including aromatic cumin seeds and turmeric,...

The key element of this delicious vegetable casserole is the thick cheese sauce that Ina Garten uses to complement the cauliflower. For the top layer, she uses a mixture of Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses, which impart...

Potato dumplings (Pol. pierogi), used as a salad base, are a fairly simple dish made from a pre-made ingredient. However, skilled home cooks typically avoid pre-made dumplings and make their own. For...

Pasta sauces are a culinary art form, and perfecting them is never boring. Rigatoni, the short, tube-shaped Italian pasta, is perfect for infusing sauces. In...

Kung Pao Eggplant is a vegetarian take on the famous Chinese stir-fry dish, Kung Pao Chicken. Blending seamlessly with an Asian sauce and spices, these nutritious and meaty...

Italian pasta with eggplant, ground beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella makes the perfect filling for a delicious quiche. Prepare each ingredient separately: boil the capellini,...

Vegetable side dishes are always present on the dinner table, and preparing them requires little skill. Of all the vegetables, carrots are a particularly common ingredient. Alternatively, consider...

Although we call Italian gnocchi dumplings, they are still considered pasta. And like any pasta, they pair beautifully with any sauces and vegetables. Besides the fact that gnocchi can be simply...

Moussaka, a Greek eggplant casserole, has long won hearts around the world with its exquisite flavor. It's aromatic, filling, and so summery. Why not make it a staple in your diet?

The main distinguishing feature of gratins from other casseroles is their crisp, golden-brown crust made from breadcrumbs or grated cheese. This gratin recipe features a delicious crust of...

Along with lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan is considered the most popular Italian layered casserole, beloved not only in Italy but around the world. The eggplants are pre-breaded and...

The harmonious combination of French salad dressing and Italian dish will impress pasta lovers. The sauce is an essential component of lasagna recipes and is most often made from...

Familiar stuffed vegetables can be prepared with an unusual twist that will change your perception of a familiar dish. The highlight of this recipe is Pecorino Romano, a hard, salty cheese, one of...

Stuffed eggplant is a dish common among many cultures. It's delicious, aromatic, filling, and easy to prepare. The lamb, soaked in the vegetable juices, becomes...

Even though these rings are baked rather than fried, they turn out crispy. Plus, they don't contain any extra fat. You'll likely need half the amount of buttermilk, egg, and flour batter. The time...

This salad makes the perfect summer side dish for barbecued meats. The freshness of the ingredients and their varied textures make the dish even more interesting. This raw corn salad is quite light,...