Main course recipes

This flavorful chili is made with tender ribeye steak, beans, corn, and a bouquet of spices, but the real kick comes from four types of fresh peppers, ranging from sweet to hot:...

"During the winter months, I prefer to cook hearty, filling dishes. This chili is a great example of a delicious, comforting, and nutrient-dense dish," shares Melissa d'Arabian. Chili...

This slow-simmered beef chili con carne (or simply chili) is packed with flavor thanks to the addition of homemade chili pepper puree and butternut squash, which give the meaty dish a...

Whole cooked fish is a traditional part of the Chinese New Year feast, symbolizing abundance, wealth, and good fortune in the coming year. However, this recipe is suitable for...

Yuca con mojo is a traditional Cuban dish, usually served as a side dish. Despite its simplicity, it's incredibly delicious. Boiled pieces of cassava (yuca) are served with a Cuban...

Jamaican goat curry is a delicious, savory stew in which the meat is simmered until it falls off the bone, leaving it tender and juicy. It typically takes several hours to prepare...

This popular Puerto Rican dish is most often prepared for Christmas and other major holidays. The rice is cooked in one pot with pigeon peas and pieces of pork, resulting in a very flavorful dish...

This traditional Guyanese dish of root vegetables and other vegetables, including corn and okra, is prepared for large family celebrations. It pairs well with grilled fish or chicken, or is served...

If you want to add the flavor and aroma of Latin American cuisine to any dish, the easiest way is to make sofrito. This is a stir-fried vegetable base that has different ingredients in different Latin American countries...

Arroz con pollo (Spanish: arroz con pollo) is a popular Latin American rice dish with chicken and a variety of spices and vegetables, including green beans and green olives stuffed with...

Pernil is a baked pork ham from Latin American cuisine, typically prepared for Christmas and other major holidays. In this recipe, the ham is marinated in a very spicy marinade with...

"Mofongo is a puree of sautéed plantains, garlic, and olive oil. In this recipe, it makes a convenient base for a spicy shrimp stew. I prefer to pair the stew with light beer for...

This sweet and spicy cream cheese dip is the perfect accompaniment to spicy fried chicken. It's ready in minutes, but let it sit in the refrigerator for a bit to allow all the flavors to...

Acorn squashes are not only a delicious side dish, but also make unique serving bowls that look very impressive. Cut them in half, bake them, and fill them with a filling of roasted...

The main ingredient in this dish is Jamaican jerk sauce. It's used at every stage of cooking and infuses the chicken and rice with a wonderfully savory flavor. Marinate the chicken thighs in jerk sauce, and...

This glaze has a balanced sweet-tart flavor with a hint of herbs and is perfect for chicken. It's made with lemon curd. Brush it on your chicken while grilling to...

This delicious, hearty casserole will be a hit with the whole family. Layers of ravioli are layered in a pan, topped with a creamy pesto sauce, and topped with garlic dough knots. That's it!

London broil steak is loved for its rich beef flavor, but this rather tough cut requires proper cooking to ensure it's juicy. Marinate the steak for several hours in a spice mixture...

This recipe transforms traditional homemade mashed potatoes with sausages into a sophisticated restaurant-quality dish. Homemade venison sausages are served with parsnip purée flavored with...

This Venetian-style paella is made with orzo, a rice-like pasta instead of traditional rice, Italian sausage, chicken, and seafood. Seafood options include shrimp,...

For perfectly velvety and fluffy mashed potatoes, it's best to mash them with a potato masher. For a creamy, delicate flavor, top the mashed potatoes with heavy cream and melted butter.

This fried rice recipe uses cooking spray and egg whites to minimize calories and fat. With shrimp, carrots, snap peas, and red onion, this fried rice...

Fragrant wild rice, bright, sweet oranges, white grapes, tart cranberries, and rich pecans complement each other beautifully in this luscious salad dressed with raspberry vinaigrette and olive oil.

This delicious and filling salad of long-grain and wild rice, sweet grape tomatoes, and green onions in a refreshing orange dressing is juicy and vibrant. It's great both...

For a special occasion, prepare this unique side dish of wild rice with pine nuts and lemon. This dish uses pure wild rice, not a blend. It takes much longer to cook...

Wild rice isn't actually rice, but the grains of the herbaceous plant Zizania. When cooked, the dark outer shell breaks open, revealing a rice-like grain inside, dense and capable of...

In this five-ingredient side dish, nutty wild rice pairs beautifully with the bright, fresh flavor of orange. The rice is simmered in orange juice, creating a tangy, sweet, and...

While traditional hash evokes images of hastily fried leftovers and potatoes for a hearty breakfast, Bobby Flay's wild mushroom version is a perfectly crafted dish that combines tender...

This risotto is a quick fix from leftover cooked rice, but the sautéed mushroom mixture gives it a rich, vibrant flavor, as if you'd spent hours cooking. The asparagus pieces...

This fairly flexible mushroom pasta recipe can be customized to suit your tastes: add any mushrooms you have on hand (or even several types), and use any pasta your...

Make this savory bread pudding for your next holiday dinner; it's the perfect accompaniment to the main course. Day-old bread works best, and mushroom...

This quick pilaf of long-grain and wild rice with almond needles makes a wonderful side dish for any meat or poultry dish. Fragrant and rich, it's infused with sweet and tart bits...

"After a long day of running errands in Chinatown with my parents, we'd order donabe with spare ribs, black beans, and rice at a restaurant," recalls Vivian Chan. "The rice was soaked with everything..."

The thick, meaty gravy for Sloppy Joe sandwiches is made in a slow cooker, meaning you can throw all the ingredients in the pot and forget about them for hours. Perfect...

This delicious dish is perfect for the holiday table. Pork loin, stuffed with cheese and ham, is seared until crispy, then braised until the meat is juicy and the cheese...

Boneless pork shoulder, rolled into a roll, coated in a mustard paste with garlic and rosemary, and baked in the oven until tender, juicy, and deliciously flavorful. A little browning...

This easy foil-wrapped salmon recipe will inspire you to grill year-round. Instead of several smaller fillets, we cook a large piece of fish and portion it out before...

Grill salmon to perfection, add lemons and naan bread, and serve with a juicy, crisp tomato and cucumber salad. Garam masala, an essential seasoning in many Indian dishes...

The two main ingredients of a Mexican fajita, besides meat, are bell peppers and onions, the onions being finely chopped and visible. This spicy vegetable filling for the fajita is prepared...

This dressing is so thick and creamy, but you won't regret that it's dairy-free. It's made with nut milk and a fresh egg and is full of flavorful...

Plum sauce is typically made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. This version offers the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and a hint of heat. Traditionally, plum sauce is served as a dip...

Spicy eggplant makes a great appetizer or side dish for your Asian-inspired dinner. The eggplants are cut into small sticks, deep-fried until golden brown, and then...

Chinese noodles are served in a thick vegetarian sauce made with meat substitute, hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger. Topped with fresh vegetables, julienned strips, and sprouts...

This Shanghainese dish is made with thick, springy noodles, similar to fresh Japanese udon. Soy sauce gives them a dark caramel hue, and the greens add a fresh flavor. The pork strips are just...

“When I was little,” Molly Yeh recalls, “whenever my family ordered food at our favorite Chinese restaurant, it was the same thing: lots of dumplings and kung pao chicken, but without...