Main course recipes

Sugar snap pea pods are so tender, juicy, and healthy that you can eat them whole. Blanch them for a few minutes in boiling water and toss with olive oil and fragrant tarragon, which...

To prepare this dish, you'll need thin, natural, boneless pork loin cutlets. Each piece of meat is dipped in batter and pan-fried until golden brown. Serve...

Spring vegetables—fresh asparagus, green peas, and chives—imbue classic Alfredo pasta with a vibrant flavor and juiciness. It also looks refreshingly springlike. Besides the vegetables, the dish also includes...

The base of this delicious, aromatic Japanese-style dish is simple instant noodles! Throw away the seasoning packets—you won't need them. Instead, add the enchanting flavor of...

The name of this Roman dish, saltimbocca, means "jump into your mouth!" in Italian. Thin slices of meat are topped with prosciutto and sage leaves and fried in olive oil.

Cooked linguine pasta is tossed with a dressing of olive oil, colatura di chitara, crushed anchovies, and chili paste. Add grated Parmesan cheese for a more...

Fried sea bass is a common dish in Italy, where it's called branzino. The fish itself is fried in just a few minutes, and its unique flavor comes from the vegetable sauce served with...

Try this delicious Italian pasta in a sauce made with fresh summer tomatoes, delicate ricotta, and aromatic basil. Sweet oxheart tomatoes are coarsely grated and stewed with...

Florentine steak is a large piece of grilled meat with a deliciously golden crust and a tender, pink center. Giada de Laurentiis suggests grilling the steak after marinating it...

Make Italian-style mashed potatoes for a holiday side dish, infused with the wonderful flavors of garlic and rosemary—the spices are simmered with the potatoes and then removed from the pot.

This Italian Ziti Stufati casserole features ziti pasta (tubes), juicy beef meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, lots of cheese, and a tomato-ricotta sauce that adds a touch of...

This recipe uses the center cut of bone-in pork loin, cut into 4 patties. The pork is grilled in a sweet and sour Italian agrodolce sauce, which is made in...

This pasta combines two beloved Italian pastas—carbanara and cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper). In addition to the scalloped pasta, the dish includes fried pancetta, black pepper...

Just a few interesting extra ingredients will transform fried mushrooms into a sophisticated Italian side dish. Arugula, walnuts, and dried cranberries are just the thing. Add them once the mushrooms are done and...

For dinner, make chicken with a fantastic sweet and spicy sauce with hints of hazelnut, imparted by both the hazelnut itself and a hazelnut liqueur (like Frangelico). The chicken pieces are first pan-fried...

Asparagus is braised in a skillet with butter and thyme and served with a delicious salad of grilled melon and sweet cherry tomatoes in a dressing of mint, chili paste, and lime juice. The salad...

Fresh asparagus is pan-fried and served with a fried egg, crispy and golden on the edges. The highlight of this simple, yet delicious and healthy dish is the gremolata...

Plan this dish in advance, as the pork needs to brine overnight. To prepare it, you'll need bone-in pork loin cutlets. They're soaked in a brine made from...

This pasta shell casserole in a cheese sauce is literally bursting with richness and spring flavor from the spinach and zucchini. The dish uses two cheeses—Parmesan and Gruyere—so it's a perfect...

Natural pork loin cutlets are the perfect ingredient for a quick, delicious, and special dinner, perfect for delighting your loved ones on a weekday evening or at a family celebration. You can choose...

For the simplest nachos, you'll need corn tortilla chips and shredded cheese. You can add pickled jalapeño rings if you prefer a more savory appetizer. Everything comes together...

This dish is a lighter version of the classic American chili, Cintinnati, from Ohio. Unlike the traditional recipe, it uses ground turkey instead of beef.

This recipe transforms classic British shepherd's pie into a quick main dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made in individual portions, it features both a meat base and...

Large stuffed pasta shells are an easy-to-make yet delicious and impressive-looking Italian dish. For the filling, ground turkey is pan-fried with...

Large shrimp are cooked in Fra Diavolo sauce and served as a savory appetizer or as a main course with a side dish. Its name, which translates from Italian as "Brother Devil,"...

Roasted tomatoes give this pasta in a tomato-vodka sauce a rich, full-bodied flavor. Mascarpone cheese, used in place of traditional heavy cream, makes the sauce creamier, while the vodka...

This Italian sauce, "Amatriciana," takes its name from the town of Amatrice and is considered a traditional sauce of the Lazio region. Its main ingredients are guanciale, a type of dry-cured pork cheek, and...

This Italian pasta sauce, also known as "fake sauce," was created by peasants who desired the rich flavor of a meaty red sauce but couldn't afford meat. It's made from...

Conchiglie pasta shells are perfect for making Italian seafood pasta. Their shape allows them to absorb a lot of the delicious juices and looks charming among the shells...

Ossobuco is veal shank braised in a white wine and broth sauce. The tender meat, infused with vegetable juices, features a delicious marrow bone in the center. This dish is an Italian...

Italian tortellini dumplings are delicious on their own, but they're even more delicious served in a flavorful tomato sauce made with grilled Italian prosciutto and garlic.

If you have a pasta machine, don't let it sit idle. It's time to treat your family to delicious, fresh homemade pasta! With this recipe, you'll learn how to make the most delicious fettuccine pasta with...

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is a hearty and delicious dish, especially popular among American Italians. Everyone, adults and children, love it. And this recipe makes it even...

The easiest and quickest way to cook delicious artichokes is to bake them gratin-style under a crispy crust. Frozen artichoke hearts are used in this recipe. The hearts...

The sauce for this pasta is made with canned crushed tomatoes that are simmered with roasted garlic, sliced ​​zucchini, and red pepper flakes, adding a tangy...

The beauty of Italian Alfredo pasta lies in its delicate, creamy sauce, traditionally made with generous amounts of butter and Parmesan cheese. This recipe will help you enjoy it without the ill effects...

This vegetarian, gluten-free lasagna will captivate you with its flavor without the extra calories. Instead of traditional noodles, it uses thinly sliced ​​sweet potatoes. Use a mandolin for slicing,...

These healthy, low-fat nachos feature everything you love about this Mexican snack: crispy homemade tortilla chips, savory pinto beans with adobo sauce, tender...

For a festive mashed potato side dish, choose sweet potatoes. They're healthier than regular potatoes, and their unique flavor makes a great alternative to everyday mashed potatoes. To preserve them...

Round sweet potato slices are grilled and tossed with caramelized red onions, dressed with Dijon mustard and honey. Lemon zest and thyme add a light,...

Although traditional Lyonnaise is made with regular potatoes, it's equally delicious with sweet potatoes. Choose thin, medium-sized potatoes and cut them into coins. Fry the sweet potato slices in a creamy...

Sweet potatoes make a nice contrasting addition to this spicy Mexican-inspired quinoa side dish. Cook the quinoa in chicken broth, rinsing it several times beforehand to prevent...

A delicious and beautiful side dish of baked sweet potatoes, perfect for a holiday meal or with meat or poultry. The vegetables are sliced ​​and baked in a mixture of olive oil and honey, which has an interesting...

Make delicious Italian pasta without the hassle of sun-dried tomatoes. Instead, combine the pasta with roasted tomatoes, which have a more intense and rich flavor than fresh ones. More spicy aroma...

Make healthy Asian-style vegetable noodles. Unlike most Asian dishes, this recipe requires no frying: the vegetables are gently steamed, preserving most of their flavor.

A hearty whole-grain porridge is a healthy way to start a successful day. Make it with whole barley, rolled oats, and cornmeal, filling it with fiber and essential micronutrients. Whole barley...

It's believed that the healthiest oatmeal is made not from whole oats, but from cut oats. It takes longer to cook, but you get many times more nutrients and a pleasant nutty flavor, and...

Edamame are immature soybeans rich in protein, fiber, beneficial fatty acids, and micronutrients. They're also a popular snack with drinks. Blanched edamame can be used to make...

Sports fans and nacho fans can enjoy their favorite Mexican snack with a healthier twist. Instead of chips, use bell peppers of various colors, cut into bite-size pieces...

Penne alla Vodka is Italian pasta in a delicious sauce made with pureed tomatoes, heavy cream, and vodka, which is needed to create a smooth, rich sauce.