Quick main course recipes


Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Spinach and Tzatziki Sauce in a Slow Cooker in 20 MinutesViews: 849

The flavors and aromas of this light quinoa bowl will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Homemade tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, sweet grape tomatoes, and refreshing lemon…

Chickpeas, spinach, grape tomatoes, quinoa, cucumbers, feta cheese, mint, dill, lemon juice, yogurt...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 548
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Easy Lunch for Kids: Shaped SandwichesViews: 932

Want your child to enjoy a healthy snack? Make healthy sandwiches in fun shapes. It's easy to do with a variety of cookie cutters, and your child will love...

Whole grain bread, turkey, cheddar cheese, hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, lettuce...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 300
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Oven-fried chicken piecesViews: 1 148

This chicken recipe turns out incredibly crispy and delicious, just like deep-fried chicken. However, it's baked in the oven, skinless, and much healthier. To get the crust...

Eggs, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, panko breadcrumbs, black pepper, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chicken...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 275
Author: - chef
Beef Stroganoff with Noodles in ButterViews: 846

This beef stroganoff is made with beef short ribs. They're less popular, but when cooked properly, they're incredibly flavorful and juicy. Bake these meaty short ribs in the oven,...

Garlic, rosemary, thyme, beef ribs, champignon mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, shallots, cognac, cream, Dijon mustard, sour cream, noodles, egg noodles, butter, parsley, green onions...
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6 Caloric content: 1703
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - TV presenter
Meatloaf with hot ketchup sauceViews: 625
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"Meatloaf is the way to my heart, especially when it's spicy and served with potatoes," admits Sunny Anderson. This meatloaf is made with a mixture of ground beef and ground dark turkey. Sunny...

Worcestershire sauce, eggs, black pepper, paprika, garlic, thyme, Vidalia onion, green onion, ground beef, ground turkey, white bread, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8 Caloric content: 243
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - TV presenter
Spicy Spaghetti with Mega MeatballsViews: 881

Sunny Anderson makes large meatballs from a mixture of ground beef and pork, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs. The mega-meatballs are first pan-fried until golden brown, then...

Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onion powder, sage, parsley, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, garlic, onion, bell pepper, oregano, ground cayenne pepper, pureed tomatoes, hot sauce, sugar, spaghetti pasta...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 300
Author: - famous chef
Tortilla soupViews: 952

Mexican tortilla soup, thick and rich, is a wonderful warming dish, perfect for cold weather. Its key ingredient is corn tortillas: some of them are used in the soup itself as a thickener,...

Tortilla, chili seasoning, cumin, garlic, bay leaf, onion, cilantro, broth, tomato puree, jalapeño pepper, chicken breasts, avocado, lime, red onion, queso fresco cheese, sour cream...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 277
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author:
Salmon scampi in creamy sauceViews: 931

This salmon dish is made entirely in one pan in under 30 minutes and features the classic flavors of shrimp scampi in a creamy sauce. The salmon fillet is served in a flavorful sauce with...

White bread, garlic, salmon, butter, red pepper flakes, white wine, lemon juice, cream, parsley...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 294
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Beans with turkey baconViews: 516

This quick and warming dish is perfect for autumn. White beans are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with slices of turkey bacon, a leaner and healthier option...

White beans, bacon, onion, garlic, thyme, ketchup, maple syrup, mustard, apple cider vinegar...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Pasta recipes for summer dinners

Pasta recipes for summer dinners

Choose from the easiest and most delicious summer pasta dishes from chefs.

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Quick and easy minestrone soupViews: 5,753

This version of Italian minestrone soup is made entirely from ingredients found in your pantry or kitchen cabinet. It includes canned vegetables, pasta, dried herbs,...

pasta, corn, tomatoes, white beans, green beans, tomato paste, rosemary, oregano...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Egg rolls in individual bowlsViews: 3,620

These bowls have everything so many people love about egg rolls: crispy, juicy vegetables, spicy pork, and a wonderful sweet and sour sauce, but without the dough, making them perfect for those on...

Ground pork, red cabbage, Napa cabbage, bell pepper, ginger root, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Soups, Transparent, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken noodle soupViews: 5 165

This classic noodle soup with tender chicken breast is equally delicious in summer and winter, especially when you need a quick warm-up in bad weather or to recover from a cold. This recipe is a must-have...

chicken breasts, egg noodles, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Chicken flautasViews: 3,354

Mexican flautas (flautas) are deep-fried tortilla tubes filled with various fillings. They can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. In this flautas filling recipe, we'll be...

grilled chicken, tortilla, salsa sauce, Avocado, radish, lime, sour cream, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 831
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author:
One-Pot Cajun Chicken PastaViews: 10,652

This pasta with chicken in a creamy sauce takes just 30 minutes. But the best part is that it's all made in one pot: first, you sauté the chicken with vegetables and Cajun...

Penne pasta, chicken thighs, bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, cream cheese, Cajun seasoning...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Puttanesca shrimp on a baking sheetViews: 2 134

Prepare a delicious and quick Italian-style baking sheet dinner. Large shrimp are baked on a single baking sheet with all the ingredients of traditional pasta puttanesca: red onion, tomatoes...

Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, sourdough bread, olives, parmesan cheese, capers, anchovies...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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Cheese polenta and meat stew with tomato pieces in 15 minutesViews: 3,255

This quick homemade meat stew is loaded with vegetables and takes just a few minutes longer to simmer than it would take to reheat a canned stew. Finely chopping the vegetables in a food processor significantly...

Polenta, kupaty (fried sausages), tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cheese, lettuce...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author:
Salmon with soy sauce and gingerViews: 2,299

This quick "guests on the doorstep" dish is ready in minutes using frozen salmon. A multicooker with its foolproof pressure cooker function will come to the rescue, quickly...

Salmon, ginger root, green onions, cilantro, sesame oil, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Quick and easy pork recipes

Quick and easy pork recipes

Add fresh, vibrant flavors to your meat with these new takes on your favorite pork recipes.

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Sausage with beans in a frying panViews: 3 197

This dish is a quick twist on the American barbecue-style pulled pork and beans. Instead of pork, use smoked Polish sausage, add canned white beans, and...

Sausage, white beans, vegetable relish, croutons, tomato paste, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

What ingredients do you really need to make a quick and easy summer meal? Here's a list of our favorites. Some of them might be helpful to you.

Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Meat in wine sauceViews: 3,738

This Italian dish takes just half an hour to prepare and delights with its rich, festive flavor, thanks to Sicilian Marsala wine. It's made with thin veal cutlets. They...

veal, mushrooms, red wine, rosemary...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Quick Ramen Noodles with Bok Choy and Ground BeefViews: 3,634

Pair simple instant noodles with ground beef sautéed with Asian-infused shiitake mushrooms and bok choy for a dish that's as delicious as...

Noodles, bok choy, ground beef, shiitake mushrooms, Fresno pepper, ginger root, green onions, hoisin sauce...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 670
Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Grilled chicken dishes for a weeknight

Prepare a quick dinner on a weeknight when you're short on time using a simple trick: use grilled or ready-made chicken in the recipe.

Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners

Pasta Recipes for Spring Dinners

These quick and easy pasta recipes are full of fresh flavors.

Cauliflower Fried Rice with ChickenViews: 7 237

This hearty, low-carb Asian-inspired dish is ready in just 20 minutes and is packed with flavor and juiciness. Instead of traditional rice, it uses healthy rice made from...

Cauliflower, peas, carrots, ginger root, chicken breasts, sesame oil, green onions, soy sauce...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 401
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author:
T-bone steak in a frying panViews: 12,993

T-bone steak is a tender fillet and rich striploin cut, separated by a flavorful T-bone. Ideal for grilling, it's equally delicious when grilled...

beef, black pepper...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 - 4
Author: - famous chef
Chili with white beansViews: 3,759

This simplified version of the Mexican dish chili con carne uses white chicken and white beans instead of red meat and red beans. Other ingredients include onions, garlic, and lots of...

Garlic, onion, chicken breasts, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, kale, chili pepper, broth, white beans, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, lime...
Time: 1 hour 12 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10-15 Caloric content: 245
Author: - famous chef
Tetrazzini with chicken and cauliflowerViews: 18,240

Tetrazzini is an American casserole made with pieces of poultry, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles in a silky cheese sauce. The chicken, cauliflower, and egg noodles are boiled separately, and then...

Cauliflower, egg noodles, butter, mushrooms, champignons, garlic, shallots, premium flour, sherry, broth, cream, nutmeg, chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, bay leaf...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - chef
Mini lasagnas with corn and mascarponeViews: 1,486

These mini lasagnas are made in individual ramekins; they look elegant and taste incredible! You'll need two sheets of cooked lasagna for each ramekin. Follow these instructions...

Butter, lasagna pasta, corn, cream, garlic, mascarpone cheese, pecorino romano cheese, lemon zest, basil, provolone cheese...
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - culinary writer
Vichyssoise with zucchiniViews: 1,954

One of the most suitable soups for a summer menu is vichyssoise, an onion soup made from leeks and potatoes in chicken broth and served cold, pureed.

butter, leeks, potatoes, zucchini, broth, cream, chives...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Meunier soleViews: 5 208

Meuniere is a French method of frying fish followed by a sauce. Traditionally, this dish uses fillets of flounder or sole. The fish is dredged in flour and fried over low heat...

flour, flounder, sole, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon, parsley...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, .
Author:
Light Shepherd's PieViews: 2,415

Shepherd's pie is a hot dish that doesn't require any side dishes: it contains meat, vegetables, and a potato side dish, all in the form of a delicious casserole with a golden crust—hard to beat...

Ground turkey, ground beef, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peas, cheddar cheese, milk, chili powder...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 448
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Spicy beef patties with couscousViews: 2,631

This complete Middle Eastern-style dish is ready in less than half an hour. It's perfect for a quick and delicious weekday dinner. Ground beef is mixed with spices, including...

Ground beef, couscous, carrots, dried apricots, raisins, cumin, cinnamon, paprika...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 680
Categories: Grill, Meat, Salads, Fruit, .
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Grilled pork tenderloin with orange saladViews: 2,331

Before grilling, pork tenderloin is rubbed with a seasoned mixture of salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and smoked paprika, which adds a smoky flavor. This tender cut is not...

pork, sherry vinegar, oranges, cumin, paprika...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 237
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Grill, Fish, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled salmon in olive vinaigretteViews: 2,380

Before grilling, salmon fillets are marinated for a few minutes in a French vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, and garlic, along with olives,...

Wine vinegar, olives, pepper de arbol, ground cayenne pepper, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salmon...
Time: 38 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 420
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
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Grilled beef kofta with melon saladViews: 3,298

In the Middle East and Asia, kofta can refer to any minced meat dish, whether it's a patty, meatball, or meatball, depending on the region. And it's only thanks to this interesting combination...

Whole grain bread, walnuts, red onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, dill, parsley, ground beef, cantaloupe, melon, lemon juice...
Time: 44 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 416
Categories: Grill, Meat, Salads, Fruit, .
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Grilled pork tenderloin with melon saladViews: 2,686

A juicy grilled pork tenderloin and a delicious summer salad get a burst of flavor from ginger oil, made with a blend of olive oil, finely grated fresh ginger, and a little...

Pork tenderloin, pork, melon, lime juice, cashew nuts, ginger root, mint...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 500
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken with Green Pea Mint SauceViews: 3 147

Chicken breasts are grilled and, minutes before they're done, are brushed with a delicious honey-balsamic glaze, which gives the chicken a golden, sticky crust with...

Honey, balsamic vinegar, chicken breasts, peas, wine vinegar, mint, cilantro, jalapeño pepper...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 369
Author: - chef
Tuna burgers with carrot-ginger sauceViews: 3,821
Recipe contents:

The patties for these sandwiches are made from tuna and grilled. To make the filling, the tuna is blended in a food processor along with other seasonings such as soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and...

Carrots, ginger root, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, tuna, lime, cilantro, bean sprouts, hamburger buns, avocado...
Time: 34 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 4 pcs. Caloric content: 435
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
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Cheese-Stuffed Chicken and Succotash SaladViews: 2,465

Before frying, chicken breasts are scored and stuffed with a mixture of juicy arugula and grated piquant pepper jack cheese, which seasons the chicken with its peppery flavor from the inside, and then rubbed on top...

Pepper jack cheese, arugula, chicken breasts, Cajun seasoning, lima beans, zucchini, corn, grape tomatoes, lime...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 462
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Grill, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Grilled swordfish with tomato and caper sauceViews: 4,063

Swordfish is a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine. It's very tender, contains few bones, and cooks fairly quickly. Grill for just 5 minutes per side, and swordfish is ready. Serve with...

Onion, fennel bulb, garlic, plum tomatoes, broth, white wine, basil, capers, butter, swordfish...
Time: 57 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 596
Grilled steak with tapenadeViews: 2,914

French tapenade is a spiced olive paste that infuses beef steak with a rich array of flavors. This recipe uses tapenade both for marinating the flank steak and for serving.

Beef, tapenade (olive paste), olives, grape tomatoes, red pepper flakes, rosemary...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 348
Categories: Main courses, Bird, Grill, Bird, .
Author: - famous chef
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Spicy Peach GlazeViews: 7 172

Chicken breasts are grilled until golden brown, and a few minutes before they're done, they're topped with a delicious, sticky glaze made from soy sauce, peach jam, Dijon mustard, and...

Peach jam, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, jalapeño pepper, chicken breasts, peaches...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 420
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Chicken with balsamic barbecue sauceViews: 12 013

Before grilling, coat chicken pieces with barbecue sauce made with balsamic vinegar and ketchup, brown sugar, and spices. Cook it ahead of time and keep it...

Balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chicken, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken drumsticks, barbecue sauce...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 296
Author:
Chicken sausage and sweet pepper skewersViews: 2,034

Even chicken sausages can be used to make delicious and interesting kebabs, and cherry tomatoes, onions, and yellow and red bell peppers will add juiciness, flavor, and vibrant colors. Kebabs...

Couscous, bell pepper, kupaty (frying sausages), red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, green onions, wine vinegar...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 396

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