Main course recipes

Serving an entire dish in a single potato is original, unusual, and delicious. At the same time, the recipe is so simple that it's perfect for both festive and everyday meals. For...

A ranch dressing made with mayonnaise and sour milk, spices, and fresh herbs adds a wealth of flavor to this dish. This mixture is brushed on flank steak before grilling, and it's also used to dress potato salad with...

This dish uses natural bone-in pork loin cutlets. Choose thin ones so they cook quickly. The fried pork cutlets are topped with braised spinach and...

This velvety risotto features four types of mushrooms: porcini, shiitake, oyster mushrooms, and button mushrooms. The aroma is incredible! The rich flavor of the mushrooms is perfectly complemented by the sweet nutmeg...

Juicy lobster meat makes a perfect complement to the creamy cheese sauce of American mac 'n' cheese, transforming it from a typical everyday meal into an exquisite holiday treat.

Delicious pasta in a thick, gooey cheese sauce—Mac'n'cheese—is a favorite for family Sunday dinners. The pasta is even more delicious when you add ground beef.

This hearty and healthy Asian-inspired salad is made with cooked wheat (or brown rice), grilled turkey, sautéed sugar snap peas with green onions, and fresh vegetables.

Salisbury steak is a dish that, unlike expensive steaks, you can afford for dinner any day. It's a patty made from a mixture of different types of ground meat, served with onion sauce, or, as...

Make store-bought potato and cheese vareniki part of a rich, flavorful dish, and then you can serve them even at a holiday party—no one will even guess they're eating pre-made vareniki. Vareniki...

The base of this Moroccan dish is couscous and fried chicken breast. Both ingredients cook quite quickly, making it a luxurious treat even on a weekday evening after a heavy workday.

A simple and quick, yet delicious Mexican-style dish. Chicken thighs rubbed with a chili powder spice mix are baked on one baking sheet, and canned hominy corn is baked on the other...

Stir-frying is a great way to quickly prepare delicious and healthy Asian-inspired food. All ingredients are fried over high heat, ensuring a crispy exterior while maintaining a fresh, flavorful interior.

Pasta with beans is a thick soup originating from Italy, where the dish is called pasta e fagioli. It's made with vegetables, fried pancetta, small ditalini pasta, white beans, spices, grated Parmesan, and...

The combination of fried bacon, red cabbage, and raisins is a surefire holiday side dish. It's quick to prepare, vibrant in color, and offers a unique range of flavors, from smoky notes to a light...

Cauliflower puree is a low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes, a great light side dish for holidays when the table is already full of various dishes. Cauliflower is perfect for this...

Make a quick and delicious side dish of sweet potatoes, shallots, portobello mushrooms (the most flavorful of the champignon family), and spices in the oven. Cut everything into large pieces and bake until...

This seafood pasta is ready in less than half an hour and is incredibly delicious. Cooked buccatini pasta is tossed in a pan with bay scallops and shelled clams,...

Each serving is made with a trout carcass, opened, gutted, and de-headed, finned, and boned. The fish is sprinkled with lemon juice, baked uncovered in the oven, and served with a juicy...

This side dish consists of three types of beans: green beans, yellow wax beans, and lima beans. Lima beans are used canned. All the beans are tossed with olive oil and arranged...

Need a delicious side dish that can also be served as a main course? Fry potatoes with corn kernels and herbs. The corn and a mixture of parsley, dill, and green onions will infuse the dish with a refreshing...

When you crave the crunch of a deep-fried snack but are daunted by the calorie count, choose the healthier option and fry endive sticks. The recipe uses dense...

A classic French appetizer that looks elegant and is ready in minutes. It's made with just blanched green beans, sliced ​​almonds, a pinch of nutmeg, and cream...

Despite the abundance of fruit in this salad, it's served not as a dessert but as a side dish with meat. The sweetness of the pear and white grapes is perfectly balanced by the tart vinegar and mustard dressing.

This casserole combines a host of vibrant Mexican ingredients, layered and baked under a cheese crust: tortillas, green tomatillo salsa, cooked rice,...

Pasta with classic Mediterranean ingredients and seafood is a surefire option for both a festive dinner and an everyday menu, as it's ready in less than half an hour and...

A sweet soy glaze transforms chicken thighs, vegetables, and rice into a stunning Asian dish. To add extra tart and spicy notes, combine the glaze with grated garlic and rice vinegar. Part...

This vegetarian dish combines cooked pasta with sautéed zucchini and pesto sauce, which breaks the traditional recipe by using zucchini instead of basil and...

These mouth-watering rolls, loaded with gooey cheese and meat sauce, are a fun alternative to traditional layered lasagna that's sure to please everyone, both for its flavor and execution. The cheese filling...

The combination of spaghetti and cheese, crispy bacon, and fried eggs is not only delicious comfort food, but also a quick breakfast or dinner that takes just a couple of minutes longer to prepare than the pasta.

This delicious Italian pasta with vegetables and chicken is ready in less than half an hour and is perfect for a beautiful yet fuss-free weeknight dinner. In addition to rigatoni, the dish includes...

This simple Mediterranean-style pasta perfectly blends the sweet notes of corn and cherry tomatoes with the savory flavor of arugula and the tartness of goat cheese. Cherry tomatoes are sautéed alongside the corn...

Make a delicious Mexican-style stew with cubed pork shoulder simmered in the slow cooker with leached hominy corn in a chicken broth sauce, green...

This hearty and healthy vegetable side dish will appeal to those who enjoy combining contrasting flavors in one dish. Rainbow chard, with its slightly bitter flavor, is sautéed with sweet...

Purple cauliflower will brighten your holiday table just by looking at it, even if served simply as a salad. This appetizer is an eye-catcher, and to make its flavor just as captivating,...

Arctic char fillets are brushed with teriyaki sauce, honey, and sesame oil and grilled until coated with a delicious, sticky glaze. This tender fish requires...

The chicken wings are baked in the oven until golden brown, and when almost done, they are glazed with evaporated apple cider (unfiltered apple juice without sugar), apple cider vinegar and...

Chicken and dumplings in a small, rich broth with vegetables and fresh herbs is a wonderful home-cooked dish for cool autumn days. It's quite simple to prepare, and the flavor is...

You can use either fresh ramen noodles or instant noodles to make this soup, making them without the included seasoning packet. This recipe uses instant...

Serve chicken salad in a unique and delicious way by arranging it in a bowl (or "Buddha bowl"). This healthy bowl is based on fresh spinach, which is topped with individual layers of...

Pumpkin and chickpeas make a wonderful base for a hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew, warming you with its flavor and aroma on a gray, drizzly day. Use it in...

French eggs cocotte, also known as baked eggs in a pot, are no more difficult to prepare than frying an omelet, but the result is much more elegant and healthier. The simplest recipe for eggs cocotte includes...

Boeuf Bourguignon is a veritable casserole of magical aromas and flavors, created by the combination of beef, fried bacon, mushrooms, and spices in a rich Burgundy wine sauce. And also...

Pulled pork is shredded meat that has been simmered with spices for a long time, becoming incredibly tender and easily pulled apart with a fork along the grain. To prepare,...

Fried chicken with a crispy, golden-brown crust and juicy, tender meat is one of the most delicious dishes, easily and effortlessly prepared even by inexperienced cooks. Needless to say,...

The classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, or simply BLT, is perfect for sandwiches and salads, as well as appetizers like these stuffed tomatoes. They're filled with...

The beauty of soft-shell crabs is that, before they develop their new hard shell, they can be eaten whole, offering a superb presentation and a delicious, sweet flavour...

Foie gras is one of the most famous delicacies of French cuisine. Unlike regular duck liver, foie gras has a richer flavor and a more delicate, velvety texture. Foie gras is often served...

French ratatouille is an explosion of summer vegetable flavors you'll want to savor again and again. It includes tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and plenty of fresh herbs. All...

A touch of dried Provencal herbs transforms grilled lamb into a stunning Mediterranean dish, and a touch of butter mixed with French dressing completes the effect...

The boiled log is served with a meat sauce that harmoniously blends vegetables and shellfish. The meat base is made from ground raw Italian sausage (choose spicy or...