Main course recipes

"I really love the approach to making braised greens, as it's a team effort and a responsibility, brought to life by the extra hands needed for peeling and chopping...

To maximize the richness and intensity of her sweet potato mash, Alex Guarnaschelli makes it using baked sweet potatoes. After baking, the flesh is easily mashed with a spoon or whisk. Alex pats the mashed potatoes dry...

Akara is the Yoruba and Igbo word for fried bean fritters. It's a popular street snack throughout West Africa and features prominently in Creole cuisine throughout the New World.

These succulent chicken enchiladas baked in mole sauce are a great way to enjoy mole coloradito, a traditional sauce from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. When preparing mole coloradito, it's used as a thickener...

Many people think Caesar salad is an Italian dish, but it was actually invented at Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. This recipe features corn prepared Caesar-style.

"Chilorio is a pork stew originally from the state of Sinaloa on Mexico's Pacific coast. The first thing that distinguishes this dish is its bright red color. I remember the first time I tried chilorio in...

This festive dish features an abundance of grilled proteins, including chicken, fish, and seafood. It also explores the symbolism of the African holiday of Karamu (Kwanzaa) and the concept of...

This recipe works with both yams and sweet potatoes. Halved lengthwise, the tubers are drizzled with a mixture of butter and brown sugar and sprinkled with toasted spices, including fennel,...

Sunny Anderson adds a kick to her homemade chicken spice mix by toasting dried pasilla and ancho peppers in a skillet, then blending them in a food processor with salt, garlic powder...

Marcus Samuelsson seasons chicken pieces with his own spice blend, which includes berbere, smoked paprika, celery salt, cumin, garlic powder, and ground white pepper. Part of the blend...

Ree Drummond roasts chicken in a cast-iron skillet with a lid. Since she's using pieces from a whole chicken, she transfers the seared thighs and breasts to a baking sheet and finishes cooking in the oven.

Molly Yeh makes the potato bagels for these sandwiches from scratch. The resulting buns are fluffy and deliciously soft, perfect for freezing cut up for quick morning enjoyment.

You'll definitely love this sauce: it's made with fresh or frozen tomatoes, so no peeling or chopping required! Simply add whole tomatoes to a saucepan with a little onion,...

This classic brown sauce is one of the five essential sauces of French cuisine and is used as the base for a number of other sauces for meat or poultry, including bordelaise, robert, chasseur,...

"Whether you're hosting vegan guests or trying to cut down on dairy, I guarantee this mac 'n' cheese version will be a hit with everyone. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy...

Incredibly, creamy Alfredo sauce can be made dairy-free! Cashews are blended with toasted aromatic spices, nutritional yeast, and almond milk, and...

This Tex-Mex-style dish is another vegetarian "golden mean" that will please both vegetarians and meat lovers. Three types of canned beans—black, red...

A delicious vegetarian take on the classic chili con carne. The abundance of vegetables, beans, and spices makes it warming and filling, and to ensure even meat lovers don't find this chili boring, try...

Succulent pork and veal meatballs in a velvety wine sauce with mushrooms are served with boiled egg noodles. Both button mushrooms and dried porcini mushrooms are used in the preparation. The flavor is...

Despite its fancy name, this is a very simple dish to prepare for an elegant holiday dinner. Thin veal chops are quickly pan-fried (a couple of minutes, and they...

Veal scallopini in Marsala sauce with mushrooms is a traditional Italian dish that's easy to make at home. It's a time-tested favorite and popular in almost every Italian restaurant.

Unlike traditional minestrone, this winter version is thicker, richer, and warming. It contains winter vegetables, including pumpkin, plenty of beans, and small pasta. After the soup has rested,...

This vegetable lasagna is filled with the vibrant bounty of summer. Zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and plenty of mozzarella make it summery light yet filling and nutritious. Instead of lasagna sheets, this...

For this recipe, you'll need a large oven-safe casserole with a lid. Chicken legs are braised in white wine with red onion, carrots, dried apricots, garlic, and rosemary, and...

Chicken thighs are fried until crispy, then placed in a skillet on a bed of sautéed mushrooms, fennel, onions, thyme and rosemary, topped with white wine and sent to...

This recipe for classic beer-can chicken is given a more subtle flavor boost using the ultimate summer beverage: canned sparkling rosé. The result is a juicy, flavorful bird with...

Rich, flavorful, and delicious, baked acorn squash wedges can be served as an appetizer or side dish. This recipe uses plenty of butter and brown sugar. But don't let this...

If you're making this gratin for a festive occasion, serve it impressively in individual serving dishes. Mashed potatoes with gooey Parmesan cheese are topped with sweet caramelized onions and thyme, and sprinkled with...

Chaat is the Indian name for various appetizers, and there are many variations. This sweet potato and star fruit chaat is a light salad that offers a wonderful combination of flavors...

This fluffy, hearty, and nutritious omelet is perfect for brunch, a snack, or dinner. Savory bits of fried bacon pair perfectly with the sweetness of sweet potatoes, kale, and...

Grilled corn is a popular street snack in Mexico. Street vendors sell the corn from their stands, generously seasoned with a spice mixture and topped with cheese. This recipe follows one...

The chicken is soaked in a honey brine for an hour, then baked in the oven and brushed with a honey glaze a few minutes before it's done. The resulting meat is incredibly tender and juicy, and the skin...

"I love homemade mac 'n' cheese and decided to create a healthier version that I could make often for my family without feeling guilty," shares recipe author Alex Caspero. "Although this recipe...

Even if you don't have a dedicated smoker or grill, Trisha Yearwood will teach you how to smoke meat at home, right on the stovetop. All you'll need is a Dutch oven, heavy-duty foil, and a steamer basket insert. Follow...

This version of mac 'n' cheese could easily be called "Three Cheese." The dish is made with three Italian cheeses: fontina, parmesan, and Taleggio. It's delicious and chewy! Fried mushrooms fill the creamy...

This starchy, dough-like porridge is popular in West African countries, but it's also eaten in Central Africa and parts of the Caribbean. Fufu is often served as a side dish to thick...

To ensure the ribs are as flavorful as possible, rub them with a dry marinade and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bake them in foil until half-done, then brush with sweet and sour...

If you love juicy spare ribs, try this Hawaiian take on spare ribs in a sticky honey glaze with lime juice, guava, and soy sauce. Any sweet and savory lover will be delighted...

This recipe makes 12 servings, more than enough for a summer backyard party or a casual dinner with a side dish. The pork ribs are first slow-cooked and then basted...

A delicious, complete Thai-inspired meal: fragrant lime rice served with succulent salmon fillet in a sticky soy glaze and crispy steamed broccolini. Fresh cilantro is the finishing touch.

Sticky (also known as sweet) rice is a popular grain throughout much of Asia. It's used in both sweet and savory dishes, including Japanese mochi, Korean rice cakes, and Chinese porridge.

Grill delicious beef ribs in a sticky, caramel-spiced glaze made with brown sugar and ketchup. Fresh ginger, red pepper, mustard, and rice vinegar are perfect...