Main course recipes

This side dish is made with a mix of hearty greens—chard, kale, and spinach. The greens are simmered in a creamy, herb-infused sauce, resulting in a tender, juicy, and fiber-rich side dish that...

Creamed corn is a popular side dish in American cuisine, most often purchased canned. This recipe brings out the rich flavor of homemade creamed corn and...

This casserole is made with shredded Brussels sprouts, tossed with melty cheese, and baked under a crispy panko topping. Quickly shred...

Make Asian steamed dumplings with an unusual filling – a delicate tomato soup! To make the soup fit into the dough pieces, gelatin is added, and once it sets, you can assemble...

Escarole is a tender leafy green that many underestimate. Simply sautéing it in a pan for a few minutes softens the leaves while preserving their vitamins. In...

This tender pork belly in a rich, savory sauce is cooked entirely in the slow cooker and packed with flavors inspired by the classic Chinese dish, pork belly with pickled...

These pies were inspired by the American pot pie, a pot pie with chicken and vegetables in a rich sauce and covered with a pastry crust. These high-fiber, whole-grain pies will...

This salad is a great way to use juicy young corn without any cooking. Simply cut the kernels off the cob and soak them in the vinaigrette for a few minutes.

This recipe uses crushed corn chips to bread the chicken breasts. The chicken is baked in the oven and turns out just as crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside as if it were fried in a...

This creamy, sweet Korean appetizer and side dish is traditionally served sizzling straight from the pan or cooked during a Korean barbecue dinner. It's most often prepared using...

Kung Pao spaghetti is one of the most-ordered dishes at the popular American restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen. This recipe reveals the secret to making Kung Pao spaghetti in just...

If you have a slow cooker, use its capabilities to ensure a hot, flavorful dinner awaits you when you get home from work. Simmer smoked pork shoulder with beans, tomato paste, thyme,...

Give your slow-cooked pork a more savory flavor by adding Jamaican jerk sauce. Pork shoulder is ideal for this recipe. After a long simmer, it literally...

Congee, or zhou, is a popular Chinese porridge made from overcooked rice, making it ideal for the slow cooker. There are many variations of congee for breakfast and dim sum, and this version...

The American burger "Sloppy Joe" is almost a century old, but its fan base has steadily grown, despite the fact that it's impossible to eat without getting dirty. Unlike...

If you love the Sloppy Joe sandwich, filled with a hearty ground meat filling, you'll love this inspired baked potato recipe, which can be served as an appetizer or main course...

Enjoy the flavors of the popular Sloppy John sandwich without getting all messy! Use bowl-shaped tortillas instead of regular buns.

Flavorful, juicy beef, potatoes, and fried mushrooms complement each other beautifully in any combination, and this dish utilizes them all. Pan-fry the steak and serve it with...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet roasted pumpkin and savory rapini pesto in this hearty fall pasta. Rapini is a leafy relative of broccoli that's widely used in...

When the Irish call their breakfast a full breakfast, they're not kidding. This recipe features all the traditional components of a full Irish breakfast, but if that's too much for you, you can choose just...

Dried fruit Christmas cake is great for more than just dessert. This recipe uses it to make a filling for pork tenderloin medallions. Before frying, soak the medallions in brine to...

Ina Garten knows the secret to a delicious baked chicken that will be a hit at your party. What's more, the chicken is easy to prepare, with no marinating and a minimum of ingredients. All you need is...

Spaetzle are a cross between noodles and dumplings, a side dish in Eastern European cuisine consisting of small, boiled pieces of dough. If you've ever thought about making homemade noodles,...

The superb combination of butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley is known as "cowboy butter." It makes any dish or appetizer a hundred times more delicious, like those prepared with this...

In Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, shakshuka is typically served for breakfast. But it's so filling, nutritious, and delicious that you'll surely want to try it any time of day, even for dinner. Why...

If you've used those beautiful broccoli florets for a holiday meal, don't throw away those unsightly stems! They're also rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Plus, they account for almost...

The name of the Sloppy Joe sandwich speaks for itself. Instead of a traditional patty, it's made with a meat sauce heaped between the two bun halves. Very...

Make Italian Chicken Parmesan with a Tex-Mex twist. This recipe uses thin chicken breast cutlets, but instead of Italian marinara sauce, use Mexican...

Large wheat tortillas, like those used for burritos, can accommodate generous portions of meat filling. These hearty quesadillas are filled with cheese and ground beef, seasoned with oregano, ancho chili, and garlic.

Spicy sausage, smoked bacon, ground beef, and savory pepperoni transform ordinary stuffed shells into a gooey, pizza-inspired pasta for meat lovers. Here...

This pasta casserole in homemade tomato marinara sauce is literally packed with meat and meaty goodness: flavorful Italian sausage, savory pepperoni, chunks of ham and smoked...

When it comes to preparing for the week ahead, it's a good idea to prep plenty of vegetables so you can use them in a variety of dishes or simply snack on them during the busy weekdays instead of...

The sesame flavor of these chicken breasts makes them the perfect ingredient for a million different dishes. Add them to a Caesar salad today, make them into fajitas tomorrow, and the day after…

The idea of ​​cooking ahead so you have dinners or lunches on hand for the week is great if you don't mind eating the same thing over and over again. But there's a better option: you bake chicken thighs...

Prepare a kilogram of chicken at the beginning of the week, shred it, and you'll have the basis for endless quick and easy meals throughout the week. Slow-cooker chicken is so delicious...

These flavorful chicken pieces, loaded with a whole bunch of greens, are delicious straight from the pan. Or you can make them on Sunday and refrigerate them for a few days, so you can grab them anytime during the day...

This classic chicken Parmesan recipe uses only drumsticks, perfect for finger foods and serving as an appetizer, perhaps with beer. The crispy breaded chicken legs are baked in...

Green shishito peppers have a mild flavor with a slightly spicy note and are served in Asia as a side dish or appetizer. Shishitos, mixed with brown butter and Parmesan,...

This chow mein variation features chicken pieces stir-fried with spices, shiitake mushrooms, and celery in a rich Asian sauce. The highlight of the dish is the crispy, separately fried noodles. Serve...

Chilaquiles is a Mexican brunch dish created specifically to use up leftovers. It's made from leftover tortillas (cut or torn into pieces) and...

Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican breakfast, typically made with crispy tortilla pieces simmered in a rich salsa and served with scrambled eggs, chicken, queso fresco, and/or sour cream. To...

The classic cheesesteak sandwich is a juicy beef sandwich on a large bun topped with onions and bell peppers, all under a thick layer of melted cheese. This recipe uses baked...

Chicken cacciatore, or hunter's style, is a traditional Italian dish with a rustic feel, perfect for a Sunday family dinner. Chicken pieces (various parts)...

Pan-fried chicken, finished in the oven, acquires a unique flavor from a pat of butter mixed with fragrant fresh tarragon and shallots. Serve with...

This is an incredibly simple alternative to chicken-filled pies. To make it, you'll need store-bought pizza dough. Divide it into four pieces, roll them out, and roll them together...

A Vietnamese banh mi sandwich is a large, elongated bun filled with Asian-inspired meats and vegetables. This recipe features juicy grilled chicken breast topped with a crisp salad...

This incredibly simple Filipino dish can be made the night before. The chicken is first marinated in a spice mixture with soy sauce and brown sugar, then simmered in the same marinade in a cauldron.

You don't have to go to Chicago to enjoy their signature hot dog, topped with classic toppings. Chicago hot dog sausages are typically boiled in water, but this recipe calls for boiling them...