Main course recipes

This Moroccan-style dish is ready in just half an hour and is perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. The beef steak is rubbed with the Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout and grilled...

What makes this couscous truly delicious is the Moroccan blend of 12 spices. Add it to the couscous while it's steaming, and then a little more to the finished side dish, for an incredibly fragrant and...

Use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long ribbons for a beautiful Moroccan-style salad. The carrots' natural sweetness is perfectly complemented by golden raisins and spicy coriander...

Try this juicy, spicy Moroccan turkey stew with a fragrant cilantro sauce. Use the leftovers to make these burritos, sharing a small portion of the stew between four people. Serve it...

This scrambled egg dish is Giada De Laurentiis's husband, Todd,'s favorite breakfast. It's made with whatever was left in the fridge from last night's dinner: meat, cooked pasta, cooked vegetables, and cheese. Everything...

If you want to give rice an unusual flavor without adding unnecessary spices, simply fry it until golden brown before adding liquid and cooking. Frying it in butter gives it a...

Aina's 5-ingredient dish is baked in the oven instead of deep-fried, meaning you can enjoy it guilt-free. What's the secret to a crispy crust without deep-frying? Light brown sugar helps...

Cooked quinoa and millet are tossed with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, corn, and fresh herbs in a lemon-olive oil dressing. This makes a healthy whole-grain side dish for meat.

Think granola can only be sweet and topped with dried fruit? One spoonful of this Asian-inspired, umami-flavored granola will make you a lifelong fan of savory granola. Besides the oats,...

Make delicious Japanese-style sandwiches with grilled salmon, miso, wasabi, and sesame seeds. Serve the salmon on toasted buns topped with avocado mayo, spiced with zesty watercress, and...

Cupcakes don't have to be sweet and dessert-like, but they definitely should be beautiful. For example, these little ones, flavored like American chicken pot pie, are topped with pea cream and...

Crispy breaded chicken Parmesan, topped with tomato sauce and melting mozzarella, served with spaghetti in homemade marinara sauce makes for a delicious Italian-inspired dinner perfect for a special occasion.

This Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Cheese Meal features layers of crispy, breaded fried chicken cutlets, tomato sauce, and three cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan). Serve...

Despite its complex French name, payard is one of the simplest dishes—a chicken cutlet pan-fried without breading. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner in...

Mole is a Mexican classic—a thick, dark sauce made from a blend of dried chili peppers, spices, and dark Mexican chocolate. This recipe also adds...

Roasting or baking chicken under a brick is a Tuscan cooking technique that has spread far beyond Italy. The flattened chicken creates a large surface area that comes into contact with...

Red wine vinegar adds tartness to the apricot jam, transforming it first into a marinade for the chicken legs and then into a sticky glaze that bakes deliciously onto the surface of the chicken.

Green onions, often added to dishes at the very end as a spice, become the main ingredient in this recipe. Simmer the firm ends of the onions in a tomato sauce with aromatic herbs and serve...

Green lentils are simmered in a light tomato sauce with fennel, carrots, garlic, thyme, and a touch of curry, resulting in a perfectly soft, flavorful, and aromatic dish. A touch of red wine vinegar at the very end...

This Christmas goose is truly a dish for a special occasion. What makes it truly delicious is not only the complex sauce but also the special cooking technique: the bird is first...

Steaming vegetables preserves the maximum amount of beneficial micronutrients and vitamins. To ensure your steamed vegetables are not only healthy but also delicious, season them with hot sesame oil and...

Before roasting, the pork tenderloin is rubbed with a mixture of grainy mustard and celery salt, which forms a delicious, savory crust in the oven, revealing juicy, tender meat underneath. Slice thinly...

This recipe is perfect for those who love egg rolls but want to cut back on carbs. It features the same crisp vegetables, savory pork, and sweet and spicy sauce, plus some...

This hearty Asian-inspired bowl is a perfectly balanced, complete meal with healthy carbs, fiber, and protein. It's also delicious. Brown rice is served with stir-fried napa cabbage,...

Natural maple syrup and the brine from a jar of pickled cherry peppers combine in a skillet to create the perfect sweet and tart glaze for roasted vegetables. Toss in broccoli,...

Serve succulent pork tenderloin with a quick green sauce (salsa verde) made with fresh herbs. Parsley, cilantro, chives, tarragon, and shallots complement each other beautifully in this rich, flavorful sauce.

Store-bought biscuit dough can be used for more than just baking. In this recipe, it becomes a garnish for juicy pork tenderloin with cherry glaze. Fry the dough pieces in butter...

If radicchio salad's bitterness bothers you, give it another chance, as it's rich in antioxidants, fiber, and an excellent source of vitamin K. In this recipe, radicchio's bitterness is balanced...

The classic combination of pork and fruit is as old as time. Such dishes almost always turn out well, and this recipe is no exception. The pork tenderloin is marinated for several minutes in a maple-mustard...

Combine roasted tomatoes, garlic, and green onions with a quick vinaigrette for a delicious homemade relish to pair with meat. Don't worry if the vegetables get browned; this will...

Make a light tomato jam especially for fried natural pork cutlets. Its flavor is a distinct improvement over store-bought sauce, especially if tomato season is in full swing and preparation isn't...

If you're feeding a large crowd or looking for a homemade pizza recipe with minimal effort, this option is perfect! The dough rises on a greased baking sheet, so there's no...

This light dish of kofta and tomatoes baked on a single baking sheet is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. You can use ground lamb, beef, or a combination of both to make the kofta.

Bake salmon fillet and potatoes with onions and bell peppers on the same baking sheet, and you won't have to wait for the side dish to cook: a complete dinner will come out of the oven. Especially for fish...

This tuna and noodle casserole is cooked on a large baking sheet and turns out creamy inside, with a gooey cheesy filling and a crispy topping. The best topping is a combination of chopped...

Prepare a complete dinner in one baking sheet: juicy pork tenderloin baked with broccoli, chickpeas, and pickled peppers. Don't forget to throw a couple of unpeeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet. From the baked...

This pot pie recipe is made in a large baking sheet, making it enough for a crowd. Unlike the classic recipe, this vegetarian version features only vegetables and mushrooms in the filling.

Green and brown lentils are ideal for side dishes. They hold their shape well while absorbing the flavors of other ingredients. Cook them with sautéed leeks and...

Prepare a stunning Ethiopian-style dinner on one baking sheet with juicy chicken, savory carrots, and tender chickpeas. Once you've ladled everything onto plates, the pan will be dripping with delicious juices. You can...

Moroccan ras el hanout, harissa, and plenty of fresh herbs infuse a simple meat and potato dish with the magical aromas of Maghreb cuisine. Rub the seasoning onto natural lamb cutlets...

It's hard to resist perfectly grilled salmon dressed with a vibrant, citrusy Cuban-style mojo sauce. Instead of the traditional orange juice, this marinade...

This side dish offers the perfect balance of citrus and spices. Instead of regular kale, use small, young kale. It cooks faster, preserving more vitamins. And...

Chicken breasts are rubbed with a mixture of salt, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar and fried until a delicious, sweet and spicy crust forms. Prepare a delicious sauce made with sweet dates, salted...