Main course recipes

This simple recipe is a great weeknight dinner option when you need something fresh, warm, and filling. The shrimp cooks in minutes, making for a filling yet...

Guy Fieri makes this popular Italian dish with homemade tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The garlic in his fresh tomato sauce is crispy and...

Succulent, flavorful beef slow-cooked with a bouquet of dried Italian herbs, served on soft French rolls and topped with homemade garlic aioli and giardiniera.

"Busy housewives, this recipe is for you!" shares Alex Caspero. "I love homemade lasagna in the winter, but I don't like standing over the stove for long periods of time. A slow cooker makes the whole process really simple:...

With this recipe, you'll have to do almost nothing: the slow cooker will do the work for you all day. At the very end, all you have to do is grill the ribs, which only takes a couple of minutes. Smoked paprika...

Slow-cooked pork ribs are delicious and convenient. After a long simmer in homemade teriyaki sauce, the sweet and salty, juicy meat literally falls off the bone. "Try not to touch..."

When barbecue and grilling season is still a long way off, an electric slow cooker comes in handy. Meat simmers slowly, turning out tender and juicy. But the key here is the homemade barbecue sauce, which...

This delicious dish is a vegetarian take on traditional chicken Parmesan. Large, meaty potobello mushroom caps make a great substitute for chicken cutlets. Serve as a main course or as a side dish.

Frittata is a great, healthy, gluten-free alternative to tarts or quiches, and it's easier to make. It's made with potatoes, zucchini, and egg, forming a pizza-like crust, topped with a pizza frittata...

Grilled, aromatic Greek moussaka is even more flavorful and aromatic than oven-baked. Layers of eggplant, rich meat sauce, and velvety béchamel with pecorino cheese are baked on...

Coleslaw is often served with burgers or fried chicken and is loved for its richness and refreshing flavor. This recipe adds pickles to the coleslaw, adding an even more...

The best thing about this recipe is that you can add any protein you like and choose any pasta shape, preferably short. Combine the cooked pasta with tomato sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and...

If you're making mashed potatoes for a holiday meal, transform this everyday side dish into a sophisticated treat by adding some garlicky goat cheese along with butter and milk and...

A seasoning of dried Italian herbs and sweet-spicy fennel infuse this traditional coleslaw with the flavors of a Mediterranean dish. Slice the fennel very thinly, making the pieces paper-thin...

This is our fresh take on KFC's coleslaw. It's just the right amount of sweet and refreshing, perfect with savory fried chicken or any barbecue-flavored sandwich. It's perfect...

Ina Garten's spelt salad is incredibly simple to make, yet so delicious and healthy that you'll want to enjoy it again and again. It's made with tomatoes, fresh herbs, including mint and arugula, and...

This dish takes its name from the Italian word for spelt, farro, and is prepared similarly to risotto. The spelt is lightly fried in oil and then gradually simmered in a seafood broth with...

In this recipe, spelt is roasted in the oven until it develops a nutty flavor, then boiled until tender and tossed with roasted asparagus and grape tomatoes, dressed with lemon...

This dish, similar in preparation to mac 'n' cheese, uses spelt instead of traditional pasta. Paired with two gooey cheeses—sharp cheddar and creamy mozzarella—it creates...

These thick, spicy black beans, cooked Tex-Mex style, are a crowd-pleaser. And if you're looking for an easy recipe to feed a crowd, look no further: Ri...

This fragrant, creamy sauce with portobello mushrooms and tender leeks comes together in minutes and is perfect not only for chicken ravioli, as Tyler Florence serves it, but also for rice, pasta...

This savory risotto offers a delicious combination of creamy rice, tender shrimp, and tangy Italian Fra Diavolo sauce. It's easy to make, and requires no cooking...

Butternut squash is the perfect ingredient for saffron risotto: its natural sweetness harmoniously balances the strong, spicy flavor of saffron. The squash isn't boiled with the rice, but baked separately and...

"This recipe is from Californian chef Maria Sinsky. The flavor and texture are amazing!" shares Ina Garten. The dish is baked in a small casserole dish, like a casserole dish: the bottom layer of spelt is covered with a layer of tender...

Lamb chops are delicious on their own, so simply sear them and serve them with sauces and toppings that bring out the complex flavors of this meat: garlic chili confit,...

Garlic cloves, baked in butter until creamy, take on an almost sweet flavor, making this garlic bread perfect. The longer the bread sits, the better it will absorb all the flavor...

This hearty and healthy salad is filled with a gamut of flavors that complement each other harmoniously. Tender butternut squash, chewy spelt, crunchy walnuts, juicy kale, smoked...

Mushroom ravioli are simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce with artichokes and green peas for a delicious vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. The dish's unique flavor comes from...

If you choose tomatoes of different colors for this simple salad, it will look magical on your table! And the combination of sweet tomatoes, tart balsamic dressing, salty feta pieces, and...

This delicious, flavorful Thai-inspired dish takes just ten minutes of effort to prepare. Place rice, raw chicken pieces, and chopped...

To make this flavorful cheesy casserole, you don't actually need smoked chicken: rotisserie chicken and a little liquid smoke will do. A mix of vegetables, including broccoli rabe, makes it juicy,...

"These soaked and fermented lentil fritters are a popular snack from Gujarat, the western Indian state where my family hails from," says Palak Patel. "We always make them for celebrations...

"Every year for Diwali, my mom and I make these deep-fried doughnuts with a spicy green pigeon pea filling," shares Palak Patel. "Lilva kachori is a very special dish...

"Biryani is one of the most popular rice dishes in India. On Diwali, when the food is predominantly vegetarian, this potato biryani takes center stage on my festive table....

Dahi bhalla is a chaat (street food) popular in Delhi, but variations can be found throughout South Asia. It's a creamy, filling snack with spices and a slight crunch. Fried doughnuts made from...

Marinated zucchini noodles make a delicious accompaniment to any meat, poultry, or fish. Use a spiralizer or grater to slice the zucchini into thin noodles, then lightly fry in a pan with...

This light vegetarian and gluten-free dish is a great substitute for meaty Italian pasta. Zucchini is sliced ​​into thin strips with a vegetable peeler and quickly heated in a frying pan with...

Grilled stone fruits are drizzled with a sweet-spicy balsamic syrup with black pepper and ginger and served as an appetizer, a side dish with grilled meats, or as a summer...

Whether it's back to school, you've got a busy work schedule ahead, or you're just not sure what to make for dinner, stock your freezer with hearty meals that everyone in the family can enjoy.

This hearty chili is made with beans and two types of meat—pork and beef—and is rich, flavorful, and delicious. For the most amazing flavor, don't try to shorten the cooking time or...

Charcoal-grilled sweet corn with a smoky flavor, sweet cherry tomatoes, tender avocado, and a hint of hot pepper—the perfect summer salad pairing with grilled meat. The corn is grilled in...

A delicate, sweet-and-spicy filling of leeks, spinach, and ricotta on a crisp, puff pastry crust makes for the perfect tart for Sunday brunch. No need for...

This recipe works best with day-old cooked rice. Slightly dry, it absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients better and turns out fluffy. This is also a great way to use...

A quiche with caramelized onions and ham is topped with a juicy green asparagus salad with mint, parsley, and dill. This dish is perfect for enjoying the juiciness of spring...

Jalapeño poppers are a popular appetizer made with deep-fried green chili peppers stuffed with cream cheese. In this recipe, Ree Drummond decided to transform them into a hearty casserole by adding...

Jeff Mauro's casserole was inspired by the traditional Greek soup avgolemono, with its refreshing citrus flavor. Orzo pasta, shaped like rice, is baked in a fragrant lemon sauce along with...

This version of Korean kimchi fried rice is cooked on a griddle and is packed with umami flavor from the assorted mushrooms and zucchini-infused vegetable dressing. Each serving is served with a fried egg...

Infuse Mexican guacamole with the fresh flavors of Greek cuisine by adding some crumbled feta, olives, bell peppers, and dill. Replace the lime juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve as...

Despite its name, this dish has virtually no connection to Singapore. The recipe calls for minced pork, but Singapore fried rice is most often prepared with shrimp or a mixture of shrimp and...

Even if you don't have any fresh seasonal vegetables on hand other than onions, you can still make a delicious vegetarian dish the whole family will love. This recipe uses four popular types...