Main course recipes

This ultra-thin pasta, whose name literally means "angel hair," has a delicate texture and pairs perfectly with a sun-dried tomato sauce and goat cheese. The dish doesn't require much time to prepare...

This dish is perfect for a quick, filling dinner, and is also a great choice for surprising guests. Prosciutto, mushrooms, and Marsala infuse the chicken with their flavors and aromas, creating...

This dish will be sure to attract compliments, even at the holiday table. The vibrant and elegant presentation matches the deep, rich flavor, characterized by the perfect combination of chicken...

Florentine meatballs differ from classic meatballs in that some of the ground meat is replaced with spinach. This gives the meatballs a juicier, more tender texture. These meatballs are also much...

Make spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce, Italian style. For this dish, boil the spaghetti separately, bake the meatballs in the oven, and make the tomato sauce. Then combine everything and...

A side dish made from a mixture of roasted root vegetables offers an interesting look, taste, and composition. Carrots, parsnips, and celery root will look more appealing on the platter if you cut them into equal pieces...

Boiled egg noodles will acquire a more tender and creamy texture if you add butter and crème fraîche, a thick French sour cream. Nutmeg will pleasantly enhance the creamy flavor of the noodles...

Green Brussels sprouts, burgundy onion wedges, and bright red jalapeño pepper rings transform your vegetable side dish into festive confetti. Just what you need to keep your New Year's table from looking...

This meatloaf is made from a flat cut of beef brisket, which can be easily cut in half sideways and opened into a book or butterfly shape. For the filling, use parsnips and carrots...

If you're preparing rice as a side dish for a holiday meal, it's best cooked in an Eastern style with saffron. This spice is considered one of the most expensive and is perfect for special occasions. It...

This meatloaf is a stunning combination of succulent lamb stuffed with Greek Kalamata olives, ground into a paste with parsley, oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice.

To evenly infuse your mashed potatoes with the garlic flavor, season them with a spiced milk broth. To do this, simmer chopped garlic and bay leaves in milk and stir this liquid into the mashed potatoes.

To give boiled asparagus a more sophisticated look and taste, arrange it on a platter and sprinkle it with a mixture of butter-fried panko breadcrumbs, thyme, green onions, cheese...

This meatloaf stuffed with aromatic wild mushrooms, with its striking appearance and multifaceted flavor, will be a more appealing addition to your holiday table than a simple piece of fried meat. You...

Instead of simple mashed potatoes for a holiday side dish, you can prepare a more interesting and flavorful potato dish with vegetables and herbs. It's just as easy to prepare, but looks very...

To prepare this dish, you'll need a half-leg ham, which will become the centerpiece of your table after baking. And the sticky,...

Linguica (Portuguese: linguiça) is a traditional Portuguese pork sausage with a vibrant flavor of garlic and paprika. People from the Azores Islands brought the recipe for linguica to the United States, and it's popular everywhere...

Parmesan cheese is the perfect pairing for roasted fennel. Together, they create a stunning casserole with a vibrant, multi-toned flavor, complemented by garlic and mustard. Cream adds a touch of...

If you're looking to add something truly interesting and unusual to your holiday table, try preparing champignons in Burgundy wine. Although they take nine hours to cook, the recipe is quite simple...

Roasted fennel topped with a Parmesan crust makes a delicious side dish or appetizer for your holiday. And it's incredibly easy to prepare. Slice the fennel bulbs into thick slices, sprinkle with spices and grated cheese...

A bright, beautiful, and delicious vegetable side dish that goes well with any meat dish. For a more striking look, choose small red potatoes, the same size as the Brussels sprouts, and...

Linguine pasta is traditionally served with seafood, and this recipe is no exception. Boil the pasta and toss it in a sauce of fried bacon and onions, tomato puree, and cream, which will smooth out...

A large piece of ham baked in the oven looks very festive on its own, but it becomes even more delicious and festive if you "dress" it in a delicious glaze. Bake...

When preparing a New Year's or Christmas dinner, place a huge roast in the center of the table and you can't go wrong. It's very easy to prepare and looks stunning, not to mention delicious...

This festive beef roulade filled with roasted peppers, provolone cheese, and leeks in a crispy breading looks very festive and appetizing, and is quite simple and inexpensive to prepare...

This casserole is based on cornmeal, which is called grits in the US. Like polenta or mamalyga, grits is served as a side dish to any meat or vegetable dish. And as a casserole...

Pork tenderloin is the best choice for this roulade. Besides being the most tender cut of meat, it's easy to cut and unroll into a large, flat piece, leaving only...

This festive soufflé literally has a shimmering golden crust, revealing a cloud-like dessert with a sweet ginger flavor. Mix three types of...

This simple casserole features cauliflower, cream, and three types of cheese: goat, Gouda, and Parmesan. When combined, they create a delicious, creamy, and richly flavored sauce.

Mac 'n' Cheese Casserole, made with macaroni and cheese sauce, will gain more richness, an interesting texture, and a new flavor when made with a vegetable mix of broccoli and cauliflower. And a spoonful of Dijon...

This roast is made with American country ham, which is brined for an extended period. The entire surface of the ham is covered with a grid pattern of cuts...

It's hard to imagine a more festive and grandiose centerpiece for a holiday table than a large roast straight from the oven. Prime rib beef, cut from the back of the carcass, is best...

This Italian-style stuffed squid dish with marinara sauce makes a delicious holiday treat or can transform an ordinary weekday dinner into a celebration. Fill the squid with...

Prepare a gift for your loved ones for a holiday dinner that's sure to be a surprise. A delicious pasta casserole with gooey cheese, spinach, and meatballs in a tomato sauce...

To prepare this festive delicacy, you'll need a brined pork knuckle. In America, it's called "city ham" and, after brining, requires roasting. To...

Even with this modest set of ingredients, your ham will look like a million bucks! Take a large piece of cooked bone-in ham, use a knife to create a grid pattern across the entire surface, and...

Prime rib, or thick cut of beef, is a delicious, tender, and juicy meat that's best roasted whole. For a perfect roast, the meat needs...

Prepare a festive roast the traditional English way—complete with Yorkshire pudding. The best cut for this roast is the thick rib eye of beef, also known as...

This casserole features a creamy corn base, enhanced by the amazing flavor combination of ham and kale. The mixture is topped with a cornbread topping with grated cheddar cheese,...

In many countries, oven-baked ham is considered a staple of the holiday table. In Scandinavia, for example, no Christmas is complete without it, and in America, ham is increasingly even...

Fettuccine pasta with chicken in a delicious creamy sauce, made even creamier by the addition of Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. A pinch of fresh nutmeg adds just the right amount of...

The easiest way to cook meat is to roast it in a large piece in the oven. All you need to do is prepare the marinade, marinate the meat, and then pop it in the oven the next day.

When deciding which roast meat to serve at a holiday table, don't hesitate to choose bone-in pork loin. It's not only renowned for its superior flavor compared to...

This rich meat sauce is well worth becoming your regular Sunday dinner. Its amazing flavor is achieved by cooking several types of meat in a tomato sauce...

Four cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and Asiago—will give your pasta an unforgettable flavor and stunning texture. And sun-dried tomato pieces in a fragrant sauce will add the necessary tomato flavor...

Curly kale adds a unique twist to this pasta, adding a delightful texture and flavor. To prepare the dish, first simmer the canned tomato sauce in your own...

This interesting method of roasting chicken allows you to hold the carcass vertically so it cooks evenly on all sides and the skin browns beautifully. The chicken is skewered onto an aluminum...

This rice side dish stands out from others with its rich ingredients and interesting flavor, combining various nuances. It also looks very festive and goes perfectly with...

Oven-roasted turkey is a truly festive dish, and the glaze gives the meat a unique shine and flavor worthy of a New Year's or Christmas table. And you don't even have to bake it...