Main course recipes

These tender meatballs are made with a mixture of ground pork and raw Italian sausage. Bake them in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables and Mexican chili peppers, including chipotle (smoked peppers...

Pan-fried salmon fillet is a surefire option for both a holiday table and a weekday dinner. It doesn't take much time to prepare, and for this recipe you'll only need the fish...

Sweet sweet potatoes combined with the fragrant Moroccan seasoning ras el hanout make a wonderful Eastern-inspired side dish. Smash them while baking to crisp up the edges. Serve...

Boil small potatoes, mash them in their skins, and fry until crispy. Serve with fried sausage, a fried egg, and roasted vegetables for a delicious, filling breakfast full of...

Smashed cucumber salad (pai huang gua in Chinese) is a popular side dish in many Chinese restaurants and is often served with Asian dumplings. This refreshing, flavorful salad is seasoned with Chinese...

Before roasting Brussels sprouts, crush each head with a meat mallet (or a glass). This will increase the roasting surface area and result in crispier sprouts.

A small batch of green bean and mushroom casserole can be baked in a glass pie dish. Its shallow and wide design ensures even distribution of the beans and crisp topping throughout the dish.

Bake these soft buns for the holidays and serve them instead of regular bread. This simple recipe will make them easy to make, as the longest proofing time for the dough is overnight...

Roasting plum tomatoes for a long time in a warm oven intensifies their flavor. Add fresh thyme for a spicy kick and season with salt to bring out the sweetness.

This delicious, easy-to-prepare salmon is served with a refreshing cucumber salad in a yogurt-dill dressing. To prevent the salad from becoming too watery, it's important to drain as much of the liquid as possible from the cucumbers and...

Hasselback ham is prepared in the style of the popular accordion potato. This unusual treat is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The bone-in ham is used to make...

This crispy chicken gets a double dose of citrus: it's baked on a bed of orange slices to flavor the bird, and topped with a gooey orange glaze that also...

Bread pudding is a popular homemade casserole often made to use up stale bread. But this version of the pudding boasts a sophisticated flavor, thanks to the combination of orange and...

For these sandwiches, it's best to use skirt steak, a more affordable and everyday cut, cut from the steer's diaphragm. When quickly grilled to medium rare, this lean steak remains juicy. To...

All-natural pork loin patties are pan-fried until golden brown, then finished in a light sauce with onions, bell peppers, pickled pepperoncini, and...

Make spelt as a side dish, packed with all the flavors of classic French onion soup. Spelt is baked with onions and spices in the oven, becoming soft, delicious, and aromatic with...

For this mac 'n' cheese recipe, you don't need to cook the pasta separately: it's cooked directly in milk, creating a thick, milky, starchy base for the sauce. Three types of cheese...

Penne alla vodka (penne with vodka) is a classic Italian dish, beloved for its simplicity and vibrant flavor. This recipe makes it even easier. No cooking required...

This chicken and spelt dish is bursting with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, with briny olives, tart feta, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The spelt is pleasantly firm, and the chicken...

What could be easier than cooking pasta in sauce in one pot?! No need to wait for the water to boil: all the ingredients are combined in one pot, and as they cook...

With the first asparagus sprouting, it's time to enjoy the vibrant spring flavors of Primavera pasta. Farfalle pasta (bow ties) in a creamy sauce and loaded with green vegetables is quick and easy to prepare—all in one...

This simple, classic pasta dish just got even easier: all the ingredients are cooked together in one pot. The sauce reduces and thickens while the spaghetti cooks, eliminating the need to drain...

This delicious pasta Bolognese recipe is for those who don't want to spend all day at the stove. Firstly, the dish cooks quickly, and secondly, you only need one pot, so no messy...

If you want to make breakfast special, treat your loved ones to an omelet on toast. It's easy to make, yet looks delicious and impressive. The crumb is scooped out of the center of thick slices of white bread, leaving...

These shrimp are marinated for just 30 minutes in a flavorful blend of lemon juice, garlic, and Old Bay seafood seasoning. They're incredibly delicious, but resist the temptation to marinate them...

Old Bay seasoning is great for more than just fish and seafood. Try roasting butternut squash in it. The spicy flavor perfectly complements the pumpkin's natural sweetness, calming it down a bit, and you'll have...

The trout fillet is fried in an oatmeal coating, which creates a wonderfully crispy crust beneath the tender, juicy flesh, falling away from the bones. In the same pan, simmer a little...

Steel-cut oats are much healthier than rolled oats and are suitable not only for morning porridge, but also for more substantial dishes, like this risotto – a great way to add more...

Barbecue is an important part of North Carolina culture, with its own traditions and values. This recipe suggests cooking a smoked turkey on a North Carolina-style grill. Before smoking...

Experience the traditions of North African cuisine and prepare delicious catfish in the aromatic spices typical of this vibrant region. These flavors harmoniously combine both spicy...

These Mexican-style noodles can be served as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish with meat. You can use either small spider web vermicelli or broken spaghetti. First...

An incredibly easy-to-make, complete dinner of chicken and rice in tomato sauce. Simply place all the ingredients in a casserole, cover tightly with foil, and place in a preheated oven.

Contrary to popular belief, traditional fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce doesn't contain a drop of cream or milk. So if you're out of cream, it's time to learn how to make...

Finely chopped mushrooms and grated provolone cheese add a juicy, firm texture and rich flavor to this meatloaf. Before baking, the meatloaf is glazed with ketchup and brown...

Baked apples with fennel root in a butter and apple cider vinegar dressing are a simple and versatile addition to any main dish. Slice the apples and fennel...

Skip the mashed potatoes and turn them into the filling for this succulent meatloaf. Thanks to the microwave, the potatoes are ready in minutes—all you have to do is mash them...

Mexican enchiladas filled with picadillo sauce (ground beef with tomatoes, cheddar, olives and raisins) are made even more delicious by adding Chinese Five-Piece Seasoning.

To make a delicious, rich, meaty pasta sauce, sprinkle ground beef with dried herbs and simmer it with tomatoes until the flavors meld to create a...

Steamed cauliflower makes the perfect neutral backdrop for a warm, lemon-garlic butter sauce with capers that infuses the vegetables with a bouquet of vibrant...

This vegan rutabaga puree is made without cream or butter, and gets its smooth, creamy texture from the addition of coconut oil and milk. Spices like ginger, curry, and...

A great way to make delicious and quick gnocchi. Boiled potato dumplings are tossed with a spicy creamy sauce, sprinkled with a generous amount of grated cheese, and baked in the oven at...

Chicken in a rich, spicy sauce with carrots, celery, and green peas is served in individual pots under edible lids made of crispy, golden-brown pastry. It can be cooked in ovenproof bowls or...

This delicious casserole can be made with leftover rice from last night's dinner. It gives a cold side dish a new twist. The rice is mixed with plenty of grated cheese, canned...

A Coca-Cola marinade gives these thin Korean short ribs incredible flavor and a delicious shine. Marinate them for a couple of hours, then simply grill them. The thickness of the beef short ribs...

Mini meatloaf pancakes topped with a shiny ketchup glaze are served with mashed potatoes and carrot sticks. This is a great dish for kids if you're looking to introduce more healthy vegetables into their diet.

Orecchiette pasta, shaped like deep ears, is specially designed for sauces to retain as much of the delicious liquid as possible. In this recipe, it's prepared with a light sauce made from canned...

"When people ask me what my favorite home-cooked meal is, I have a hard time choosing between a big bowl of hearty stew and a mac and cheese casserole," says Ina Garten. "And with this...

The perfect Dutch Baby pancake should be very puffy, with crispy edges and a thin, tender, and buttery bottom. A very hot frying pan will help achieve this result...

This vibrant shrimp, corn, and tomato dish is infused with the bold flavors of New Orleans cuisine. Its secret ingredient is a broth made from shrimp shells and Worcestershire sauce. Pour...

Many people hesitate to make soufflés, fearing unpredictable results, but not with this recipe! This cheese soufflé is made with just five ingredients and always turns out delicious and tender, even with...