Main course recipes

This cold salad, made with chilled, spicy Korean bibim guksu noodles, will captivate you with its vibrant, refreshing flavor. Boiled udon noodles are quickly cooled under cold water,...

Cool, light, and filled with fresh vegetables, this salad is the perfect summer meal. Nutty buckwheat soba noodles and a tart sesame dressing make it...

A dry coffee marinade imbues tender pork tenderloin with a unique flavor and aroma. The rich, slightly bitter note of finely ground coffee is softened by brown sugar and dried spices. All this...

Adding whole-wheat and coconut flour to the dough for traditional flaky biscuits with sour milk perfectly transforms their flavor while maintaining the same flaky texture. Coconut flour...

A great example of how you can make a delicious Thai-style side dish from convenience foods. If you have frozen cooked rice and green peas in the freezer, warm them up in coconut oil...

Beef short ribs are baked in a flavorful Asian sauce and turn out incredibly juicy and tender, literally falling off the bone. Then sauté them in a glaze of the same sauce until...

This Thai-style chicken with a light coconut glaze is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Served with steamed rice noodles and a cucumber and carrot salad...

A spicy crust with spicy, sweet, smoky, and chocolatey notes gives this beef steak a unique flavor. Cocoa blends harmoniously with the spice mix, transforming the familiar into...

Everyone loves whole cauliflower baked in the oven for its tender interior and golden, caramelized exterior. But there's also a summery option: grilled over coals. If...

A gorgeous ham with a glossy glaze is the perfect treat for a big celebration, but some cooks hesitate to prepare it, considering the process too complicated. It doesn't have to be that way. If you bought...

Make this delicious pasta salad with broccoli, green peas, ham, salami, and provolone cheese in a herby mayo dressing that's perfect for picnics and summer in general.

A large shrimp boilie is a great excuse to gather friends in the backyard, but you can also make it in a large pot on the stove at home. Large shrimp are simmered with smoked...

Classic meatloaf is a juicy loaf of meat topped with a sweet and tart ketchup-based glaze. Made with several types of ground meat, it's tender and delicious.

The vibrant citrus flavors of orange and lemon complement the other ingredients in this homemade barbecue sauce, which serves as a triple-duty marinade, glaze, and dip. Marinate chicken in it...

Arctic char fillet is baked on a bed of fennel in a garlic-orange oil dressing and served with boiled spelt. For a more vibrant flavor, use two types of orange – Navelin and...

Pork shoulder prepared according to this recipe can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Braise it on the weekend, and you'll have light dinners available all week long. The pork is baked,...

You've probably thought about making your own classic French mayonnaise. Now's the time! The ingredients are simple, but they must be fresh. You can use regular yolks or...

This version of soft gnocchi uses finely ground matzo meal instead of regular wheat flour, making it the perfect treat for Passover. Like traditional Northern Italian gnocchi,...

This hearty dish combines two popular Passover treats: beef brisket and matzo. It's an interesting combination, based on Italian Bolognese. To make the brisket...

Sweet breadsticks, despite their simplicity, are always a delight and are perfect for a light snack with tea or coffee. Sprinkle store-bought puff pastry with a mixture of brown sugar, pecans, and...

Instead of the traditional Sloppy Joe burger's ground turkey filling in tomato sauce, try Cincinnati chili, which is infused with more exotic notes of sweet spices. Ground turkey is fried with...

Cincinnati chili is a hearty meat stew infused with the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Ground beef is simmered in a tomato sauce with chili peppers, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and allspice, and...

Your secret weapon for quickly preparing a delicious dinner is the grill setting in your oven. With this recipe, you can prepare a complete meal and side dish on one baking sheet without any fuss or...

The chicken breasts for this sandwich can be grilled on an outdoor grill or in a stovetop grill pan. A Mexican cilantro-lime vinaigrette, in which the breasts are tossed, adds a unique flavor.

The star of this recipe is the Mexican vinaigrette with lime and cilantro. It serves two purposes in chicken tacos. First, it marinates the juicy chicken. Second, it transforms ordinary...

Corned beef brisket is braised with spices in a mixture of cider and Irish whiskey, resulting in a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful roast. When done, brush the meat with a honey-mustard glaze...

Enjoy the vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and flavorful bouquet of this easy-to-make salad, which makes a great appetizer or side dish for holiday meats. Fresh vegetables...

What do you get when you simmer pinto beans with bacon, beer, and spices? Drunken beans! Or frijoles borrachos, as they call this easy-to-make dish with onions, garlic, and cumin in Mexico,...

This lasagna won't feature a ton of cheese, which often dominates the flavor. Instead, the emphasis is on the ground meat, where the beef is complemented by mushrooms. Their flavor is beautifully enhanced...

This recipe combines French boeuf bourguignon with American pot pie. Beef braised with mushrooms in red wine is baked "in a pot" under a pastry lid, which is then baked in the oven...

"This recipe was inspired by a chicken biryani I was invited to for a New Year's Eve dinner," says recipe author Melisa Gaiman. "I helped the hostess with the finishing touches,...

If you're roasting a turkey for the first time or don't have your signature recipe yet, use this basic recipe as a starting point, which describes how to prepare the bird, how to calculate the right time...

This basic mashed potato recipe will help you choose the right ratio of potatoes, milk, and butter. Depending on whether you prefer chunky or creamy mashed potatoes...

Instead of bread or breadcrumbs, add quick-cooking barley to your meatloaf. It also helps bind the meatloaf together while adding fiber and healthy...

Italian risotto can be made not only with rice but also with pearl barley, resulting in a dish just as tender but not overcooked as with starchier rice. Roasted vegetables – nutmeg...

Pearl barley is the second most popular risotto ingredient after rice. This perlotto (or orzotto) is especially popular in northern Italy, combining pearl barley with various vegetables, meat, and...

This low-calorie version of the classic American green bean casserole has all the same creamy mushroom flavor, sweet onion tang, and crunchy topping, but with 60% less...

The star of this light Greek-style dish is spinach. It's used as a filling for the chicken breast along with feta cheese, and it's also added to the cooked pasta to create a...

This incredibly simple dish infuses baked chicken thighs with the vibrant flavors of a classic Greek salad. Simply combine ingredients, including olives, capers, and grape...

Feta, fresh dill, olives, and lemon are your secret ingredients that will transform ordinary chicken and potatoes into a magnificent Mediterranean-style dish. Chicken thighs are baked with green...

Fruit transforms an everyday green salad into an elegant treat worthy of holidays or special occasions. In this salad, bright and juicy grapefruit meets zesty watercress in a creamy...

To make chickpea flatbreads, follow the simplest method: mix the dough with ready-made hummus, adding a little flour, water, and spices. The flatbreads are baked in a skillet in the oven.

This gluten-free pizza is perfect for parties, as the crust can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. Cut it into small pieces and serve as an appetizer. Pizza...

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

The main ingredients of this healthy and filling bowl are boiled boneless, skinless chicken breast and edamame (unripe soybeans). A rich, Asian-inspired broth imparts a strong Asian flavor and aroma.

These chicken ham croquettes will delight you with their exquisite flavor and wonderful combination of textures, with a tender meat filling inside a super-crispy crust on the outside—what could be better? The perfect appetizer for...

Deep-fry turkey drumsticks using the same method as chicken legs. While chicken legs are the perfect appetizer for a Friday night beer, giant turkey legs are...

Broccoli is the perfect ingredient for Asian stir-fry. Firstly, it's healthy and juicy. Secondly, broccoli florets soak up the sauce like sponges, meaning you'll enjoy the amazing flavor...

Make delicious and juicy Italian rollatini with spinach and cheese. Thin veal cutlets are stuffed with the filling, rolled into rolls, and pan-fried until golden brown.

White pizza, unlike red, always looks more elegant, delicate, and special. It's perfect not just for a get-together at home, but even for a special occasion. Bake a pizza with sauce...