Main course recipes

You don't need to prepare a separate side dish to serve American goulash. Unlike the classic European version, it's prepared right along with the pasta. It's a delicious blend of egg noodles and chunks of meat...

If you love soft French toast, you'll love this French toast casserole. This casserole is made the night before: slices of whole-grain bread are topped with a light egg custard and...

Shepherd's pie is loved for its delicious combination of meat, gravy, vegetables, and potato garnish. Everything is baked in one pan and looks festive when served. But even a hearty dish like shepherd's...

Get the most out of healthy brown rice and bake it in the oven instead of boiling it. Pour boiling water, butter, and salt over the rice, cover tightly, and bake in the oven.

The main ingredients of this lasagna are portobello mushrooms, kale, ricotta, and low-fat mozzarella. These ingredients make the dish healthy and low-calorie, yet...

Unlike traditional layered lasagna, this version of the casserole is prepared in the form of rolls of noodles with a cheese and mushroom filling, laid out in an even layer in a baking dish, covered with tomato sauce and...

Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most popular and beloved Italian dishes. It's irresistible to taste pasta in a thick, creamy sauce of butter and Parmesan. However, the traditional...

If you love crispy, breaded fried chicken, but the thought of deep-frying and the sheer amount of fat makes you shy away from your favorite drumsticks, then this recipe is a real find! Chicken pieces...

This pot pie is baked in a large baking dish. A separately prepared filling of chicken and vegetables in a thick, creamy sauce is then covered with a layer of dough, like a lid, and...

Chicken King Ranch is a popular Tex-Mex casserole dish that features a sauce made from canned diced tomatoes, chili peppers, canned chicken...

Chilaquiles is a casserole with crispy chips and fried eggs, typically served for breakfast but also perfect for dinner. Toasted corn tortilla chips are topped with a pepper sauce...

Mushroom risotto is one of the most delicious and flavorful variations of this Italian dish, especially if you use several types of mushrooms, as in this recipe: button mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, and dried porcini mushrooms...

Turducken is a popular roast poultry dish in the US and UK. The dish's amusing name comes from the combination of three English words: turkey, duck, and chicken. The roast is prepared for Valentine's Day...

Drunken noodles, or pad keemao, are a popular Thai dish prepared using the stir-fry technique. The noodles are alcohol-free and likely got their name from their quick and easy...

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish made with starchy Arborio rice, which absorbs liquid like a sponge, becoming plump and creamy. Unlike regular rice, we don't soak the grains in water...

This pesto sauce replaces traditional basil with a blend of asparagus, parsley, and mint, creating a milder, refreshing flavor that's perfect for dressing pasta.

These Asian dumplings with a delicious shrimp and asparagus filling can be served as an appetizer, with a bowl of soy sauce for dipping. Use store-bought dough...

Make a delicious holiday shepherd's pie with a meat filling topped with a thick layer of delicious mashed potatoes, and you won't have to worry about a side dish. The filling is made with ground beef, which...

You can even cook perfect rice in a microwave oven, which will be as delicious, aromatic, and fluffy as rice cooked in a rice cooker. Cook the rice in a large microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, with butter or...

Small, thin-skinned, red-skinned potatoes boiled in their jackets don't need to be peeled even after cooking, as their skins contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Furthermore, their glossy...

Homemade mac 'n' cheese casserole, made with pasta smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, is always delicious. But it's even more delicious when topped with crispy bacon. Mix together the cooked...

Tender shrimp meat cooks incredibly quickly, making this seafood delicacy perfect for a special, no-fuss dinner. If you already have peeled shrimp, the rest of the cooking time will be...

During peak tomato season, treat your loved ones to this delicious Italian-style tomato pie. It's made with fresh, ripe tomatoes layered over a prepared crust...

This delicious holiday meat is prepared using a whole pork shoulder, bone-in and skin-on. Before marinating, make deep, parallel cuts through the fat in the skin...

This colorful and juicy salad makes a great side dish for meat, poultry, or fish, and will brighten your table with its vibrant colors. Blanched green beans are mixed with cherry tomatoes, red...

Scrapple is a Pennsylvania jelly similar to meatloaf, traditionally made with ground pork offal, spices, cornmeal, and broth. However, it differs from meatloaf in that...

Before smoking, turkey drumsticks are brushed with a mixture of olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and rubbed with a fragrant spice mixture and brown sugar. To ensure both the skin and meat are delicious,...

Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is a treasure trove of vitamins and beneficial microelements. It's delicious, filling, and refreshing. Tabbouleh is made from bulgur wheat. Instead of boiling it, steam it in boiling water for an hour, and the grain will retain its...

The key to perfect scrambled eggs is frying them slowly over low heat, allowing the eggs to set without browning. This will take a little longer...

Scrambled eggs are a delicious, quick, protein-rich breakfast, and their flavor depends on how you prepare them. With this detailed step-by-step recipe, you'll learn how to fry the perfect...

Young spring asparagus is a great ingredient for a healthy and delicious dinner. To roast, all you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can roast it until the spears are tender, or until...

This cheesy orzo pasta is quick and easy to make in just one pot, making it a delicious breakfast or dinner side dish. Sautéed onions and garlic, along with grated...

Fried fish is a dish that cooks in minutes and is perfect for a weekday dinner, as you won't have to spend hours at the stove. To fry a delicate flounder fillet in a frying pan, you only need...

Fried fish and chips prepared according to this recipe turn out as delicious and crispy as restaurant fare. When frying, it's important to maintain a consistent oil temperature to...

Etouffee is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish popular in the US state of Louisiana. It's essentially a stew made with shrimp, spices, carrots, plenty of onions, and celery, which...

We use natural lamb shoulder cutlets. Before frying, marinate them for at least 1 hour in a mixture of lemon juice and mustard with rosemary and garlic. Lemony freshness...

This thick and rich meat sauce will complement not only spaghetti but any pasta. The ingredients listed in this recipe make a large batch, some of which you can freeze if...

Dirty rice is a popular Cajun pilaf made with whatever meat, ground meat, or offal you have on hand. For example, in this recipe, it's made with smoked pork sausage. The rice is cooked separately...

To prepare this delicious potato casserole you need only three basic ingredients: yellow potatoes, butter and 10% fat heavy cream, and for spices - garlic, coarse grain...

These delicious fried potatoes are prepared in two stages: first, they're boiled in salted water until half-done, then fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil with spices and onions. So...

When making a broccoli side dish, use the entire head—both the beautiful florets and the thick, yet equally useful, stem, which is often wasted. Slice it thinly so it...

These cutlets cook very quickly and turn out incredibly crispy. They're perfect for everyday use or for family celebrations. The chicken breasts are dredged in flour, then dipped in...

Vegetable sauté is an excellent side dish for meat dishes. It includes bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and yellow squash, as well as button mushrooms, which complement the vegetables perfectly and add a vibrant flavor to the dish.

If you're cooking just the turkey breast for dinner instead of the whole bird, this recipe will make it especially juicy. Plus, the breast is baked alongside the vegetables, so you'll have...

With this recipe, you can prepare a delicious rack of lamb at home, just like in a restaurant. To ensure it's juicy and tender, the meat is cooked whole and then sliced ​​into individual pieces just before serving...

This chicken pasta is a more casual take on Mediterranean pasta. Instead of seafood, it uses thinly sliced ​​chicken breast, which, like...

If you're looking for a worthy potato side dish replacement, consider rutabaga. It's just as appetizing, lower in calories, yet nutritious and packed with beneficial...