Main course recipes

Cook a complete dinner in one baking sheet, and cleanup and washing up will be a breeze. Chicken thighs are perfect for this recipe. They're more flavorful and juicy. And the side dish will be...

Even the most non-vegetarian will love these black bean burgers. To ensure the burgers retain their shape and texture, some of the beans are ground to a paste-like consistency, while others...

Treat your loved ones to a delicious Irish dinner. Beef tenderloin is simmered in a rich Guinness-based gravy with wild mushrooms, onions, and carrots until tender and juicy. To thicken the sauce...

In Japan, the term teppanyaki refers to seafood cooked on a hot, flat griddle called a teppan. For this recipe, you can use a regular heavy-bottomed frying pan or a wok. Fry...

A bright, juicy lime will liven up the flavor of lamb ribs while balancing their rich flavor. Freshly squeezed lime juice is used to make the French gastrique sauce. Some of it is used to glaze the carrots...

Dense kale greens need a thick dressing, like this tart and creamy mayonnaise-based vinaigrette. Its acidity and salt help soften the kale, while the anchovies and roasted garlic...

This dish, packed with all the flavors of a Caesar salad, is made from start to finish in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The pasta is cooked directly in milk, which is then topped with...

Thin slices of chicken breast are rubbed with a paprika-spice mixture and grilled until delicious grill marks appear. Just a few minutes is all it takes to keep the tender breast from drying out and keep it...

Jicama is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, very similar to a turnip or radish. It's perfect for making juicy and refreshing light salads. This recipe...

Sweet potato puree and Jamaican jerk seasoning imbue these biscuits with the sweet and spicy flavor typical of Caribbean cuisine. They're easy to make and ready in less than an hour. Don't over-knead the dough, and the biscuits...

Chicken legs are simmered in a skillet with browned andouille sausage, celery sticks, thyme, allspice, and jalapeño, infusing them with the vibrant flavor of Caribbean jerk chicken. Before...

With this recipe, you don't have to worry about your healthy, lean turkey cutlets turning out dry. Just add some grated zucchini to the ground meat! It adds juiciness without overpowering the other flavors...

This vegetable-filled frittata is perfect for both brunch and dinner. It's meatless, but the addition of potatoes makes it very filling, and the salsa, jalapeños, and savory...

Make ground beef stroganoff-style with fried mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. It's quicker than traditional beef cuts. Cook the pasta for garnish in the same...

This ham and cheese frittata, filled with healthy broccoli, is perfect for brunch, and leftovers can be served for lunch with a light green salad. It's a real crowd-pleaser...

Cubes of deli ham, grated Swiss cheese, fried shallots, and fresh herbs imbue this frittata with extraordinary flavor and texture. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fried eggs are served with a seared ham steak, a juicy green salad in a tart vinaigrette, and a crispy toasted baguette. A great idea for a delicious...

This pie, made with a crumbly homemade crust, is filled with a delicate tarragon-flavored egg filling, topped with pieces of ham and Camembert. Perfect for a Sunday brunch, this quiche...

A natural ham steak, the back ham, is pan-fried in butter with a little brown sugar, which turns into a light caramel crust and interestingly...

A wonderful salad for the holiday table. Slices of roasted duck breast are tossed with endive, oranges, raspberries, and pecans in a tart sherry-based vinaigrette. Everything...

This meatloaf is made from the same mixture Italians use to make meatballs: ground beef, pork, and veal, seasoned with Parmesan and parsley. It's topped with a mixture...

Spaghetti with meatballs in a rich tomato sauce is a traditional Italian dish, often prepared for a big Sunday dinner. In this recipe, the sauce is made from scratch and simmered for...

These meatballs are firm and juicy even without bread. Their secret ingredient is cashews! A godsend for those on a gluten-free diet. And yet, the flavor of these meatballs isn't...

Prepare a delicious and quick Caribbean-style dinner. Skinless chicken breast is rubbed with Jamaican jerk seasoning, pan-fried until crispy and spiced, and served with a side of fried...

Cooking delicious, spicy grilled chicken is much easier when using Jamaican jerk sauce. Grilling over indirect heat on an outdoor grill ensures the chicken breast stays juicy inside and doesn't...

A Japanese tamagoyaki omelet is fried by rolling thin layers of fried eggs into a roll. It's best to use a special rectangular pan called a makiyakinabe, as this will make the omelet easier to roll.

With this recipe, you can make nutritious breakfast burritos ahead of time and freeze them, all in a variety of flavors so you have a choice every day. The burrito base is an omelet with different...

Italian meatballs stuffed with cheese are fried until crispy, then simmered in marinara sauce, sprinkled with fresh basil, and served over cooked pasta, usually spaghetti. Thanks to the Parmesan...

Jeff Mauro makes the patties for these sandwiches from ground meatballs. They're incredibly juicy and rich. And Jeff's spicy homemade jardinière adds a touch of piquancy. You can substitute...

Traditional American Mississippi stew cooks in a slow cooker in just half the time. Dry ranch seasoning mix and chopped canned...

Looking for a hearty, comforting, and warming meal for the whole family? With spices like cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and coriander, this juicy chicken is just the thing. It's made with chicken...

If you're looking for simple chicken meatballs that cook quickly and pair well with a variety of dishes, this recipe is perfect! The egg and breadcrumbs help bind the chicken well...

Lean pork loin often ends up overcooked and dry, but not with a slow cooker! In just thirty minutes, you'll have tender, juicy pork with a crisp crust and a rich, savory flavor...

A pressure cooker makes this creamy rice pudding so easy to make. It's delicious served hot for breakfast or cold for dessert. Allspice, natural vanilla, and cinnamon...

Saag paneer is a delicious and healthy Indian dish made with spicy, creamy spinach and paneer cheese. Unlike most other cheeses, paneer barely melts, and its dense, creamy chunks...

This is perhaps the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash. Prick it all over with a fork and pressure cook it in a slow cooker until fully cooked. This method takes much less time...

Leeks, assorted wild mushrooms, and white wine give this creamy risotto a rich and complex flavor. And the best part about this slow cooker recipe is that you...

Pasta marinara in a rich tomato sauce is one of the easiest Italian dishes to prepare, and in a slow cooker it's even easier and faster. Just 10 minutes of active work, and the rest is...

Using a slow cooker, you can cook a tender whole chicken in less than an hour. It turns out juicy and so tender, the meat will fall right off the bone. If you're looking for a crispy, golden-brown flavor...

Classic lasagna is no longer just a weekend dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a midweek after-work dinner. Lasagna is quick to prepare thanks to...

This Indian eggplant dish is a simplified version of the flavorful bharta (eggplant puree). With this recipe, you don't have to spend time roasting and peeling the eggplant. Instead, it...

A slow cooker helps you make Indian biryani (a pilaf-like dish) with shrimp quickly and without the mess of extra dishes. First, you fry the shrimp with spices, then pressure cook the shrimp...

If you don't want to wait for pasta water to boil and then stand there stirring it, there's a great solution: cook it in a slow cooker. In minutes, you'll have perfectly al dente pasta without...

This spicy Indian red lentil soup is quick and easy to make in a slow cooker, and the flavor is so rich it feels like it took hours of tinkering. It's all thanks to the spices and dried...

Cooking frozen chicken breast in a slow cooker is your secret weapon on weekdays when time is tight and there's no time to defrost. After the pressure cooker cycle is complete, be sure to let...

To enjoy fresh summer corn, there's no need to heat up a large pot of water—or the entire kitchen. Cooking corn on the cob in a pressure cooker with minimal water...

A slow cooker will help you cook beef ribs in half the time it would take to braise them on the stovetop, and Coca-Cola added to the sauce will make them incredibly tender and fill them with such a rich flavor, as if...

This recipe is perfect for when you need a quick and delicious chicken dish with a side dish, like an after-work dinner when you're least inclined to fuss around in the kitchen. Boneless chicken thighs are cooked...

To cook delicious fresh salmon, all you need is high-quality olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a cast-iron grill pan. The fish is first pan-fried on the stovetop and then finished...

Delmonico potatoes are a side dish invented in the mid-19th century at the New York restaurant Delmonico's. The exact original recipe has not survived, but the side dish typically consists of...