Main course recipes

Stuffed pasta shells look charming when served, like a restaurant-quality dish, and are perfect for a special occasion dinner. Fill the shells, boiled until al dente...

Add this hearty and delicious chicken and butternut squash pot pie to your fall menu. It's made with shredded rotisserie chicken (or baked chicken) and canned butternut squash.

This Moroccan-style butternut squash and chickpea stew can be served as a main course or a side dish. Ras el hanout and cinnamon add a warming, sweet-spicy flavor, while dried apricots...

Cook barbecue pork ribs at home, just as delicious as restaurant-style. Make a homemade barbecue sauce especially for these ribs, then brush it on while roasting, and...

Before smoking, swordfish fillets are soaked in a spiced brine for 12 hours, resulting in a juicy and tender fish, and the smoked flavor can be adjusted to your liking by adding...

Flavorful smoked pork is a great alternative to char-grilled meat during a barbecue. Even if you don't have a dedicated smoker, use a regular grill, setting up an indirect heat zone and...

If you love fried chicken in a super-crispy breading, you'll definitely love this option: the chicken is baked in the oven, but it's just as delicious as deep-fried. With a minimum of fat, it's...

Even though these ribs are oven-baked, they have a rich, barbecue-inspired flavor, as if they were just pulled from the grill. Meaty ribs are best for roasting,...

A tangy-sweet honey glaze with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce infuses tender white fish with tons of flavor. Simply coat tilapia fillets with the mixture, marinate for a few minutes, and...

Chinese kebabs on wooden skewers are one of the most popular Asian takeout dishes. Follow this simple step-by-step recipe to recreate these kebabs at home. The preparation...

Enjoy a Mexican-inspired evening with fried fish tacos and a variety of easy-to-make yet delicious sides: spicy red rice, tangy black beans, fresh salsa...

While you're waiting for the main dinner, offer your guests this light appetizer, which is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. The generous amount of cilantro gives the yogurt dip a delicate green color,...

The dip is made from cooked lima beans that are blended in a food processor with spinach, olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and tahini sesame paste until it turns into...

Tilapia fillets and mussels in their shells are simmered in a rich sauce of pureed tomatoes, celery, and onion. A splash of dry white wine and the juices released from the mussels infuse the stew with a magical flavor and...

To give fried fish a crispy, golden-brown crust, dip the pieces in beaten eggs, then coat them in seasoned flour and fry in a hot pan. It's so simple, and the results are...

Tartar sauce with lemon and pickles is considered a great complement to fish and seafood. In these tilapia patties, it serves as a binding ingredient alongside the bread and egg. Chop...

A superb summer grilled dish. Sea bass fillets are laid out on pieces of foil, coated with a fragrant paste of fresh herbs and ginger, and finished with a corn and tomato relish. Everything...

This savory white bean dip is infused with the rich, spicy flavor of madras curry powder, garlic, and fresh herbs. Made without animal fat, it's incredibly tender and velvety, and...

When you have a plate of this wonderful pasta with fish and olives in front of you, it's hard to believe how inexpensive the dish is. Just 200 grams of tilapia fillet is enough to make a delicious dinner in...

In this delicious rustic omelet, Ina Garten combines simple ingredients like eggs, bacon, potatoes, and green onions. The result is sure to delight: a tender omelet filled with...

Delight your guests with a vibrant and impressive shrimp appetizer with an exotic sauce. Large grilled shrimp are served individually in glasses with a fresh salsa made with mango, jalapeño, and red pepper...

Chicken Marengo is often prepared with seafood, but in this simple recipe, they're replaced with mushrooms. Fried chicken breast pieces are served in a rich ragout of mushrooms, tomatoes, and bell peppers. What a great idea...

This lasagna is made entirely in one pan, so you can forget about a mountain of dirty dishes. You'll need no-boil lasagna noodles, store-bought marinara sauce, and uncooked...

Spend a relaxing weeknight with this delicious pasta dinner that the whole family will love and takes just over 15 minutes to make! Bow-shaped pasta (farfalle) with...

To make a quick and delicious breakfast casserole, you'll need the most basic ingredients: white bread, eggs, ham, cheese, cream, milk, and spices. Simply pour egg wash over the bread...

This thick and warming lentil soup is perfect for cold winter days. To save time at the stove, use canned lentils for this recipe. They'll go in the soup along with...

Make your own breakfast in muffin tins! They contain the most common ingredients for a morning omelet: eggs, ham, cheese, bell peppers, and onions. But in this form, a familiar breakfast becomes...

This simple recipe will transform a pork ham into the centerpiece of your holiday. All you have to do is drizzle it with a sweet and spicy honey glaze and bake in the oven until the ham is...

Geoffrey Zakarian suggests serving these miniature crab cakes as an appetizer at a house party. Made with real crab meat, brown rice, and spices, they're incredibly juicy...

If you're serving deviled eggs for New Year's, make them look like charming, decorated Christmas trees! Avocado and fresh herbs are added to the yolk filling, giving it a green color.

When cooking chicken breasts, the most important thing is not to overcook them, keeping them juicy and tender. In this recipe, the breasts are coated with a mixture of almond paste, honey, and milk before frying.

These soft, golden Parker House rolls, shaped like a closed shell, just beg to be split in half, revealing the airy crumb, and slathered with melting butter. Bake them for your next...

Spinach in a creamy sauce with crispy, salty bacon bits and melting Gruyère cheese is a perfect complement to any holiday dish, whether it's meat, poultry, or fish. This side dish is made from frozen...

Some people prefer the pure, creamy taste of mashed potatoes, while others prefer it infused with the sweet and spicy flavor of fried onions. Delight your guests and make two types! Especially since it's time...

A side dish of roasted Brussels sprouts and pearl onions will be a stunning addition to your holiday table. It looks beautiful, is delicious, and is juicy—perfect for meat or poultry! Frozen vegetables...

This meatloaf looks very impressive and is a great alternative to holiday turkey if you're expecting a smaller crowd. It's made only from turkey breast, which is open...

This classic orange and rosemary turkey will be the highlight of any holiday. It's also perfect for Christmas or New Year's. Your guests will be delighted! Before roasting...

A roasted turkey certainly looks festive, but sometimes it's too much for a small gathering or a family of three. A great alternative is a turkey roulade! It's made only...

This luxurious quiche is filled with all the ingredients and flavors of a classic chicken cordon bleu. Shredded chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese are smothered in a rich egg custard on a crumbly crust that...

A crustless quiche is perfect if you don't have time to work with the dough or want to reduce the calorie content. Simply bake the filling in a pan, and the result will be just as delicious and very juicy. Ingredients:

If you have a set of cast-iron skillets, now's the time to break them out and make this wonderful breakfast. Each one holds fried potatoes with sweet peppers and slices of ham...

Ceviche is a great way to make the most of a small quantity of luxurious fresh scallops. Just two hundred grams of this precious seafood is enough to feed four people.

This simple, healthy dish captivates with its flavor and contrasting textures. Separate the chard into stems and leaves and stuff the tough stems with the chard, as they need a little more time to...

Chinese bok choy cooks quickly, and this side dish will take you less than half an hour. Bacon gives it a fantastic flavor: the cabbage is fried in the bacon fat rendered from the frying pan, and then...

French-style shrimp are served with poached spinach and drizzled with a light citrus sauce with cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a light Mediterranean-style dinner! To prepare...

This pasta comes together in minutes and is perfect for a quick Mediterranean-style weekday dinner or a fuss-free holiday lunch. Roasted bell peppers and paprika...

Sour milk and milk impart a pleasant creaminess to mashed potatoes and help create a smooth, creamy texture without the need for heavy cream or butter. Pour into hot mashed potatoes...

These mashed potatoes are made without cream or butter, but they're just as tender. Extra-virgin olive oil infuses them with a tangy flavor, and fresh herbs add a wonderful aroma.

A simple way to cook new potatoes deliciously is to cut them into wedges without peeling them and bake them on a baking sheet with spices until golden brown, which will be especially delicious if...

This casserole is made with baked potatoes and all the usual toppings: sour cream, cheddar, butter, green onions, and plenty of crispy bacon bits. The potatoes...