Main course recipes

Prepare a delicious and juicy braised pork that can be served with any side dish. The pork shoulder is cut into several large pieces, which are thoroughly seared in...

This hearty and nutritious canned black-eyed bean salad comes together in minutes: simply toss with vegetables and a rice vinegar dressing. But the salad needs time to sit...

This impressive, hearty casserole recipe is a must-have, as the generous amount of broccoli makes it incredibly healthy and juicy, the rice makes it filling, and the viscous cheese sauce...

Drunken chicken is an interesting and fairly simple technique for cooking a whole chicken. An open beer can is inserted into the cavity of the chicken and the chicken is grilled vertically. This method...

A roasted leg of lamb on the bone will be a true highlight of your holiday table. The meat looks impressive, and its flavor will leave no one indifferent. Before roasting, the leg of lamb...

Patrons of Paula Deen's restaurant, The Lady and Sons, in Georgia, adore the smoked pork they serve there. And with this recipe, anyone can recreate the dish in their own kitchen. It's incredibly...

Want to make breakfast special and get your kids excited to dig in? Serve scrambled eggs and vegetables in a crispy taco shape. It's delicious, healthy, and fun. Older kids can even...

Penne pasta casserole is perfect for brunch, Sunday lunch, or family dinner. The pasta is literally drowning in tomato sauce under a layer of gooey, melted...

Breaded chicken breasts with grated Parmesan cheese are pan-fried until crispy, then baked in the oven under a fragrant tomato sauce and a layer of grated mozzarella until the cheese...

Traditional lasagna is a rich, calorie-dense dish perfect for the holidays. But with this recipe, it's healthier and lower in calories—just what you need and...

This healthy risotto is made with a mixture of brown rice and pearl barley, which makes a great substitute for traditional starchy rice, adding fiber and a pleasant nutty flavor. Additionally,...

This Italian dish will enhance your holiday dinner with its elegant appearance and luxurious flavor. Large shells are stuffed with mushrooms and spinach and baked with two sauces: tomato and...

Everyone's favorite homemade dish, mac 'n' cheese, becomes a true holiday treat when paired with lobster. Slice it and mix it with cheese sauce, then add cooked pasta and...

Impress your loved ones with a delicious spaghetti carbonara, a large, golden-crusted pie that's easy to slice. In addition to the usual ingredients, pasta and pancetta...

Fans of pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce will be even more delighted with this casserole, because in addition to the main ingredients, it also contains plenty of gooey cheeses – Parmesan and mozzarella – which...

This wonderful casserole has everything you need to please your whole family: firm egg noodles in a sour cream sauce, ground beef in a tomato sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. It includes...

Italian manicotti pasta, shaped like wide tubes, is filled with a juicy filling of ricotta, chicken, and spinach and baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce under a layer of grated cheese. The filling includes...

This round, golden-brown lasagna pie, garnished with fresh basil leaves in the center, will captivate your guests with its charming appearance and divine flavor. And inside, a surprise awaits everyone – juicy...

Tetrazzini is a delicious casserole of spaghetti topped with a viscous creamy cheese sauce, mushrooms, shrimp, and a crispy topping. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, yet worthy of a special...

This simple pasta casserole uses homemade tomato sauce. You can make it ahead of time using canned tomatoes in their own juice, then assemble and bake the pasta...

This luxurious, hearty lasagna is made with a meat filling made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, and the cheese portion is made with low-fat cottage cheese instead of traditional ricotta. Boil the noodles for...

This delicious Italian-style fettuccine pasta casserole is incredibly quick and easy to make. Boiled al dente, the pasta is tossed with low-fat sour cream (crème fraîche), cheese...

This quick recipe for stuffed conchiglioni shells with ricotta will captivate you with its simplicity and your family with its wonderful taste. Now you don't have to pre-boil the pasta shells...

This recipe transforms classic Italian pasta "Penne alla Vodka" (penne in vodka sauce) into a magnificent pie that will impress your guests with its appearance and amazing taste. Instead of...

Rigatoni pasta is baked under a thick layer of béchamel sauce and fontina cheese. Its tubular shape perfectly absorbs the delicious sauce, allowing you to fully enjoy...

If you have a springform pan, you can easily transform simple Italian pasta in tomato and cheese sauce into a wonderful, hearty pie for a Sunday family dinner. In...

Manicotti are Italian pasta tubes that are stuffed with various fillings and baked. In this recipe, manicotti tubes are boiled until half-done and filled with...

These large shells filled with hot, gooey chicken and cheese are a crowd-pleaser. Boiled until just cooked, the shells are filled with a mixture of ricotta, grated Italian cheeses, and shredded chicken thighs.

Fried rice with juicy chicken pieces, a tender omelet, and spices is a simple and filling Asian-style dish that you can always make at home using the most affordable ingredients, and it's not...

Sesame fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Asian restaurants. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these chicken pieces are fried in batter and coated in a translucent, sweet and spicy sauce...

Bone-in pork loin roast is one of the easiest to prepare yet most impressive holiday dishes. The meat doesn't require any pre-marinating. Bring the cut to room temperature...

This dish rivals any stuffed pasta dish with sauce. The filling of these vegetarian Chinese dumplings is based on tofu, mixed with grated carrots, shredded...

This simple recipe will help you cook delicious salmon in the oven, even if you're a kitchen novice. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor, and it's ready in less than half an hour. It's one of those recipes that always...

You can easily make delicious Neapolitan ice cream at home, a dessert worthy of a restaurant menu. Neapolitan ice cream is made up of three layers of different ice cream flavors: chocolate,...

This Italian dish is perfect for a big Sunday family dinner. Several types of meat—pork loin, spicy and sweet Italian sausages, and juicy meatballs—are served...

Penne alla vodka (penne in vodka sauce) has every chance of becoming your signature dish. Firstly, it's made with readily available ingredients that you often have on hand: macaroni, cream,...

Natural pork loin patties have a subtle meaty flavor, so they'll perfectly absorb all the flavors of the brine you soak them in before grilling. The brine also...

With this recipe, you'll transform ordinary lasagna into a work of culinary art. Instead of traditional layering of ingredients, boiled lasagna sheets are spread with a cheese filling, rolled up...

Italian panna cotta with fresh berries is the perfect light summer dessert. Its main ingredients are milk, cream, and gelatin. Unlike classic vanilla panna cotta, this version...

This delicious roast is made from a boneless leg of lamb. This cut isn't as expensive as, say, a rack of lamb, but it looks just as festive when served. The meat is very tender and juicy and doesn't require...

Incorporate more vegetables into your daily diet, and with this recipe, you'll truly enjoy them. The vegetables are cooked using the Asian stir-fry technique, over high heat with constant...

This dish uses inexpensive top-round beef steak, which is cut into strips, seared to perfection on all sides, and then simmered in a delicious onion sauce...

Sweet carrots and aromatic parsnips complement each other harmoniously in this delicious, healthy side dish, perfect for festive meats or roasted poultry. When roasted in...

Simmered in a slow cooker with smoked pork knuckle, pinto beans are infused with a wonderful smoky aroma and spicy flavor, making them the perfect side dish for any meal. Serve with any...

Fried mushrooms with spinach are the perfect low-carb side dish for beef steak, baked poultry, or fish. You can also serve them as an appetizer or use them as a filling for an omelet.

Meatloafs are like cutlets, only even more delicious. Each guest receives their own individual mini-meatloaf, crusted on all sides and incredibly juicy and rich inside.

The highlight of this cabbage salad is sweet Fuji apples, thinly sliced ​​and mixed with shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and parsley. The apples are the perfect complement...

This version of the beloved American dish, mac 'n' cheese, is especially popular at Paula Deen restaurants and is surprisingly easy to prepare. Hot macaroni cones are mixed with shredded...

Grilled meat will acquire a unique flavor and a wonderful shine when slathered in pumpkin barbecue sauce. This sauce differs from the classic sauce with its richer, more spicy flavor and pumpkin...