Main course recipes

This recipe offers two options for assembling and cooking Chinese dumplings. The first is open-top shumai cooked in a steamer. The second is closed dumplings fried in a pan...

Prepare Louisiana-style shrimp with green bell peppers, celery, garlic, and tomato, and serve with creamy corn grits topped with pepper jack cheese. Serve hot for a...

Kombu seaweed and bonito flakes (dried smoked skipjack tuna) are rich in amino acids, responsible for the umami flavor, which they infuse into the broth for this noodle dish. The broth becomes rich, with...

For a truly satisfying vegetable stir-fry, add shrimp and fried vareniki! This combination may seem unusual, but the results are simply amazing. And the best part is...

This dish is inspired by the flavors and aromas of a classic shrimp boilie with andouille sausage, jacket potatoes, corn, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic. Unlike a boilie, everything is cooked in...

This version of the iconic Cajun stew, étouffée, is made with shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, and vegetables. All the ingredients combine to create a rich, aromatic dish. The sauce...

This quick and delicious Southern-style dish is perfect for a midweek dinner or a big Sunday family lunch. Add grated...

Shrimp lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that's easy to make at home and just as delicious as restaurant fare. Combine boiled whole-grain noodles with fried shrimp,...

To make this simple Mexican appetizer, combine tomatillos with avocado and spoon the paste into crispy tortillas. Top with canned refried beans,...

These sandwiches are packed with juicy meatballs and gooey cheese, but thanks to their miniature size, you don't have to worry about sauce dripping down your shirt. Make these sandwiches without separating...

Traditional risotto is made by gradually adding broth to the rice, but this entire stirring and stovetop cooking step can be skipped if you have a pressure cooker. It cooks...

A slow cooker helps you prepare this delicious and hearty chili in minutes. It would take hours on the stovetop. A generous amount of spices and some canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...

Fermentation has been one of the most popular methods of preserving vegetables for centuries, and pickled lemons have long been a staple of Arab Mediterranean cuisine. There are various...

This mayonnaise-free potato salad is perfect for year-round dining. Kalamata olives, pickled lemons, fresh herbs, and olive oil infuse it with the rich flavors and aromas of Mediterranean cuisine. This...

Posole soup comes in the three colors of the Mexican flag: green, white, and red. Posole blanco (white) is known for its rich pork broth. Posole rojo (red), the traditional and most...

Provençal tian casserole is traditionally made with summer vegetables, but if summer is still a long way off, this onion and potato version will do the trick. Potatoes, onions, and leeks are cut into approximately...

Fried eggs served on soft potato pancakes with sautéed spinach and a light tomato-olive sauce. Perfect for both breakfast and a light dinner. Pancakes can be made from...

This budget-friendly dish combines all the flavors and ingredients of a traditional pot roast. Just imagine it as a quick-cook pot roast! Just 200 grams of beef is enough to...

Tender pork tenderloin and mushrooms complement each other harmoniously in a rich, sweet and spicy sauce with leeks and carrots, seasoned with zesty Worcestershire sauce. Perfect as a side dish...

These wraps are made in the style of labba, a Southeast Asian dish featuring pork and plenty of fresh herbs. This recipe replaces the traditional ground pork filling with shredded roast pork.

For this chutney recipe, you won't need soft, green tomatoes, but rather real, unripe, firm tomatoes, which are readily available at the market towards the end of the season. They can be stewed, and they'll retain their...

Natural pork loin patties are pan-fried and served with a creamy apple sauce. Tart Granny Smith apples, sweet prunes, and spicy shallots add a complex and...

With this step-by-step recipe, you'll be able to grill the perfect New York steak without worrying about ruining it. Rare, medium, or medium—it's up to your taste, but for a truly luxurious finish...

If you love fried, natural sausages, you can make the same thing at home, but it's much easier: you won't have to find natural casings. Simply bake the spiced sausage meat mixture...

Roasting meat and vegetables on the same baking sheet is not only convenient but also delicious: the potato slices are lightly saturated with the meat's juices on the bottom, and crispy on top. And with this...

A small boneless ham is the centerpiece of this delicious dinner for four. The ham is baked in a glossy fig glaze, and paired with striking potatoes on the baking sheet...

This is a quick way to cook a juicy, evenly cooked turkey with crispy skin, and you don't even have to take out the roasting pan—the bird roasts right on the baking sheet. Ask at the meat...

Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to potatoes when it comes to the holiday table. Make a sheet pan casserole for a crowd and serve as a side dish with meat or roast poultry.

The marinade for this recipe was inspired by Cuban mojo sauce. Orange juice, lime, jalapeño, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil combine to create a veritable explosion of flavors...

Natural bone-in pork chops are dredged in flour and pan-fried until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The juices and white wine left in the pan...

This Filipino dish is typically made from the cheapest cuts of pork, including cheeks and ears, and embodies the culture's "zero waste" philosophy. The pork is braised and grilled, sliced, and...

These Asian sandwiches are made with roasted pork belly. The flavor will be even better if you let it sit in the sauce in the refrigerator until tomorrow. Place a slice of pork and the sauce in a soft...

"I'm a first-generation Filipino-American," shares the recipe's creator, food stylist Richmond Flores. "My parents worked long hours, but no matter how tired my mom was, she made sure..."

Pico de gallo, a Mexican salsa made with chopped fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and cilantro, is transformed into a stunning appetizer in this recipe. Slice the tomatoes and assemble them into towers, layering them...

For a perfectly poached egg, add a little vinegar to the water and cook at a very gentle simmer. If you're poaching several eggs at once, it's best to use a wide, deep frying pan. A little...

Plums are simmered with sugar to create a beautiful summer jam. Balance its sweetness with lemon juice and a hint of rosemary, adding a fresh sprig during the simmering process. The perfect jam for morning...

These savory pickled onions are perfect for salads, burgers, tacos, or simply as a light side dish for grilled meats. They're ready to eat once the brine has cooled—they'll be tart, spicy,...

Season pork meatballs with Chinese five-spice powder and coat them with sweet and spicy homemade barbecue sauce. Paired with fresh arugula, they make a delicious filling for hearty sandwiches.

Juicy seared pork loin steaks (cutlets) are served with tender green beans in a sauce made with almond milk and toasted almonds. One of the key components of the sauce is brown...

"Serve this juicy beef brisket braised in pomegranate sauce for Rosh Hashanah for a delicious New Year's Eve. Pomegranate is a popular ingredient in Israel, where my family is from," shares the author...

If you're preparing for a small gathering, you can roast just the breast instead of a whole turkey. The dish will still be special and festive, and just one turkey breast is enough...

This hearty Latin-inspired dinner with fried chicken (pol asado) is bursting with flavors and aromas, enhanced by the perfect combination of rice and beans. The entire dish is prepared...

Scrambled eggs with polenta and gooey cheese in tomato sauce are the perfect dish for a late Sunday breakfast. It's delicious, healthy, and full of charming Italian flair. For this recipe, you'll need...

This pizza is made pot pie-style. Cheese and meat sauce are layered in a pan, which is then covered with a layer of dough like a lid and placed in the oven. Flip...

There are several varieties of quinoa. Whether you choose red, white, black, or tri-colored, they're all suitable for this simple and foolproof recipe. You'll have...

Fresh tuna steaks are pan-fried until crispy on the outside and pink in the middle, and served with steamed jasmine rice, coleslaw, and avocado...

Scallops cook quickly and are perfect for both a quick weeknight dinner and a special occasion. But the real star of this dish is the juicy cabbage salad with refreshing...

The neutral, slightly sweet flavor of tender scallops in this recipe is enhanced by salty bacon and refreshing lemon. Sear the scallops in bacon fat, then add lemon juice...