Main course recipes

These skewers of marinated salmon, tender bell peppers, and juicy pineapple were inspired by the sweet and salty flavors of Pacific Rim cuisine, particularly Japanese and Hawaiian. One of...

Make homemade pesto with cilantro, jalapeños, and pecans. These ingredients are all traditional in Texas cuisine and add a unique flavor to the sauce. Zesty and refreshing, it's perfect...

If you love the sweet and spicy flavor of soft roasted garlic but don't want to heat up the oven just to get a single head, this recipe will help you achieve the same results in a frying pan! You'll need...

This Polynesian-style dish is made with pork shoulder, cut into small cubes (trim any visible fat), simmered with vegetables and pineapple in a sweet and sour savory sauce. The finished dish...

Lobster meat is served alongside a grilled filet mignon steak on a bed of warm mushroom salad, all drizzled with a delicious herb butter sauce. This luxurious dish looks just like...

A simple dish like meatloaf can easily be transformed into an Asian delight by simply adding Asian seasonings and spices to the minced meat, which will give the meatloaf its characteristic sweet and sour flavor.

Ulladeen, the older sister of singer and actress Dolly Parton, shared the recipe for the Parton family's favorite meatloaf. It's incredibly simple, but the result is a hit with everyone. It only takes 15 minutes...

A classic pot pie is a pot pie with a thick, creamy chicken and vegetable filling, topped with a golden crust. But this recipe gives pot pie an Asian twist. Instead of the usual...

Swordfish, a delicacy and delicate fish, requires especially careful frying, otherwise it can dry out and ruin this valuable piece. With this recipe, you'll cook it perfectly, with a wonderful...

For this recipe, it's best to choose wide eggplants to provide more surface area for the delicious Indian tandoori paste. The greased eggplants are generously sprinkled with mozzarella and fried in...

For a citrusy twist on these Asian-inspired pork ribs, Sandra Lee suggests adding mandarin orange juice to the teriyaki marinade and barbecue sauce that's drizzled over the ribs for a few minutes...

Marinate chicken thighs in spiced Greek yogurt with a bouquet of spices that infuses them with the flavor of Indian tandoori chicken, then thread them onto wooden skewers and grill them, or...

To smoke salmon, you'll need a special long fish pot. It can easily be used to create a smoker using rice and tea. Serve the smoked salmon with a piquant wasabi remoulade...

With this recipe, you can make not only delicious crispy tempeh fritters, but also tempeh itself. So plan to make it 2-3 days in advance. Leftover tempeh can be frozen for later...

"This lasagna from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region has cured many a troubled soul here in the States. As delicious as the original version is, my layered, vegetable-filled lasagna...

Sweet pasta is perfect for breakfast. Sweet tooths and children alike will love it. Prepare fresh fettuccine pasta according to Giada De Laurentiis' recipe, boil it, and toss it in a sweet, creamy...

Chilaquiles is typically made from stale tortilla chips, but in this quick version from Jeanne Lemelin, you can use corn chips (look for a less salty version). With...

This dish was invented by French cheesemakers from Haute-Savoie to promote their Reblochon cheese. Traditionally, it's a layered casserole of potatoes, bacon, onions, and cream, topped with...

Warm, toasted tempeh is the heart of this delicious vegetarian version of the hot Reuben sandwich. Each sandwich, topped with a homemade, savory dressing, is pan-fried or...

The classic BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato) is transformed into a vegetarian delight with tempeh, which can be used in place of fried bacon. Thin slices of tempeh are marinated in a maple...

This version of classic French tarragon chicken is quick and easy to prepare (though you can speed things up even more by braising the chicken breast or substituting a turkey cutlet). Tender...

Marinating is the easiest way to change the flavor of your weekday dinner every day. For example, try a marinade inspired by Indian tandoori chicken, but without the red food coloring typically found...

"Everyone has their own idea of ​​what meatloaf should taste like. I'm always looking for ways to revise and improve my recipe," shares Alex Guarnaschelli. "Sour cream gives it more richness,...

A whole bouquet of carefully chosen spices gives this chicken breast the amazing flavor of Indian tandoori chicken. Grill it and serve it on warm pitas or in pita bread with grilled jam...

Sea bass are baked whole with tangerines, oregano, and rosemary. For the crispiest crust, first pan-fry the fish and then finish cooking in the oven.

The star of this dish is the homemade pesto with lemon and orange. Bright, aromatic, and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with any white fish. Giada de Laurentiis serves her citrus pesto...

Grilled chicken breast chops are the perfect neutral backdrop for a flavorful yogurt marinade with ginger, garlic, and spices. A vibrant green sauce of fresh cilantro and mint is made with...

This dish was inspired by Indian korma: ground chicken is slowly simmered in a spicy yogurt sauce and served on warm pitas with an extra dollop of natural yogurt. The filling can be...

These chicken flatbreads are similar to lahmacun, a crispy Turkish flatbread filled with ground meat and vegetables. Both the base and the filling can be made ahead of time, making it convenient if you're cooking for a whole...

Tahdig is a staple of Iranian cuisine, with countless variations. This chicken wing tahdig is cooked in one pot—the crispy wings settle on the bottom of the pot, and...

If you're looking for a Swiss chard dish that's sure to please everyone, try this vegetarian lasagna. It's cheesy and gooey—it's irresistible! And at the same time, it's...

Think onions can't be a standalone side dish? It can, if they're properly prepared pearl onions with raisins in a tart-sweet glaze! Before frying, blanch the onions in boiling water.

Acorn squash naturally has a sweet flavor, but this recipe takes its sweetness to a caramel-like level. Sprinkle each pumpkin half with brown sugar, add butter for...

Even those who say they don't like Brussels sprouts won't be able to resist this side dish. It's aromatic, spicy, and sweet and tangy. Simmer the Brussels sprouts with onions and bell peppers...

Sauté the turnips in a skillet with butter, balsamic vinegar, and a little sugar until crisp-tender and glossy, like a glaze. Serve as a side dish with any...

Salmon fillets are rubbed with herbs and lightly smoked before being placed on a cedar plank in the heart of the grill, where the fish will gently cook, absorbing all the amazing flavors and aromas.

Fragrant and fluffy jasmine rice pairs perfectly with spices, raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds in this delicious pilaf. Despite its grand name, pilaf is prepared...

This pie is a simplified version of a tamale. You don't have to fill each piece of corn dough with filling and wrap it in a corn husk. Instead, simply prepare the filling—...

A classic beef stir-fry is ready in just 15 minutes using store-bought chopped stir-fry vegetables, store-bought sauce, and tender steak cut into thin strips. What could be simpler?!

There are two main types of this Japanese omelet: a spicy version with dashi and a sweet version with added sugar. The former is fluffier and juicier, but the latter is easier to prepare because it doesn't...

In Italy, "spiedini" refers to any skewered kebabs. Make them with swordfish fillets marinated in olive oil and Provencal herbs, wrapping each skewer with thin strips of pancetta...

The classic Thai salad, tam hanun, is especially popular in northern Thailand. It's made with boiled and spiced mashed jackfruit, ground pork, curry paste, lime leaves, garlic, and...

The key ingredients of any pesto are herbs, nuts, cheese, and oil. Try moving away from the traditional basil and pine nuts and try a combination of Swiss chard, almonds, and Pecorino cheese from...

Sweet Mexican tamales (tamales dulces) make a wonderful end to dinner or a great start to the weekend when served with Sunday brunch. They're made with corn...

Carnitas is pulled pork, a type of pulled pork used in Mexican cuisine for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and other dishes. The fastest way to cook carnitas is in a pressure cooker. Tamarind...

Filet mignon steak is a special occasion treat, and Bobby Flay suggests making it even more sophisticated. He rubs one side of each steak with a savory ancho chili mixture, which, when grilled...

Marinate the chicken wings in a wine marinade with pineapple juice and chili pepper and bake in the oven until crispy and delicious. Don't throw away the marinade. It will make a delicious and flavorful sauce.

The sweet and tangy barbecue sauce infuses the chicken with rich flavor and gives it a delicious appearance. It, in turn, draws sweetness from the honey and apricot jam—the perfect combination for a spicy, savory dish.

This chicken satay is one of the simplest yet most unique appetizers you can make for your next party. Thread one long strip of chicken onto each skewer...