Main Courses
A main course gives a meal its center, whether that is a piece of meat, a seafood preparation, pasta, or a vegetable-based dish. Casseroles, sandwiches, rolled dishes, and filled tortillas bring different serving styles to this collection. Begin with an ingredient or dish type, then choose a preparation suited to the table you are planning.
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Barbecue
Chicken thighs with white barbecue sauce, glazed thigh rolls, and a layered barbecue pie offer different expressions of barbecue flavor. Browse these dishes for the cooking method and serving style described in each recipe.
Beef
Beef carpaccio, stuffed cabbage rolls, steak preparations, and other dishes bring different cuts and cooking methods into this collection. Choose a beef main course by its texture, accompaniments, and preparation.
Burritos
Filled tortillas become a portable meal or a portion to slice in these burrito preparations. Breakfast wraps, Thai peanut chicken, and shrimp Alfredo variations offer different fillings within a rolled form.
Casseroles
A casserole brings several ingredients into a dish that can be portioned at the table. Poblano chicken, chiles rellenos, and barbecue pie offer different flavors and layers within the collection.
Egg Dishes & Entrées
Eggs can anchor a meal beyond breakfast through an omelette, a sandwich filling, or another savory preparation. These dishes offer ways to bring a familiar ingredient into an entrée.
Enchiladas
Sauced tortillas and baked layers are at the center of these enchilada recipes. Mother’s cheese enchiladas, chicken casseroles, and sausage-gravy breakfast variations offer different ways to bring a warm tortilla dish to the table.
Freezer-Friendly Meals
Croissant breakfast casseroles, meatball pasta bakes, and stuffed shells offer dishes to prepare with freezer storage in mind. Follow each recipe’s directions for freezing, thawing, and reheating the finished meal.
Lamb
A raspberry-balsamic and pecan-crusted rack of lamb represents this small collection. Fruit acidity and a nut coating offer contrasts around the lamb in this main-course preparation.
Pasta
Orzo, noodles, and other pasta forms carry sauces and accompanying ingredients in different ways. Browse pasta dishes from a shrimp preparation to chicken and noodle recipes with contrasting cooking styles.
Pork
Pork chops, stuffed cabbage, and tenderloin Wellington bring different cuts into the main-course collection. Browse by the cut, cooking approach, and accompaniments that suit the meal you want to prepare.
Poultry
Chicken, turkey, and pheasant provide several starting points for a poultry meal. Skillet dishes, smoked preparations, pies, and rolled servings give this collection a range of methods and textures.
Quesadillas
A crisp tortilla and a warm filling give quesadillas their appeal in this collection. Egg, crab rangoon, and cheese preparations offer different flavors within a folded or layered tortilla dish.
Roulades
A roulade gathers filling and an outer layer into a rolled serving. Turkey with ricotta and spinach, steak pinwheels, and porchetta offer different approaches to shaping and slicing the main course.
Sandwiches
Egg salad, chicken Parmesan, and other fillings turn bread into the center of a meal. Browse sandwiches for the combination of bread, filling, and sauce that suits the serving you want.
Seafood
Shrimp chowders, salmon preparations, and other fish and shellfish dishes bring seafood into the main course. Browse by ingredient and cooking method for a dish with the texture and accompaniments you want.
Tacos
Jerk shrimp, Kung Pao chicken, and chipotle shrimp offer different fillings for tacos. The collection includes adaptations and fusion dishes alongside other preparations built around a tortilla and its toppings.
Tamales
Vegetables, cheese, and green chiles provide fillings for these tamales. The collection includes calabacitas con queso and poblano preparations, with the method shaping each wrapped serving.
Vegetarian
Vegetable rollatini, butter beans, and pasta dishes offer main-course ideas with a vegetarian direction. Browse by the ingredients and method, checking the full recipe for the suitability you need.
In this collection

Greek-Inspired Spinach and Cheese Bake
This Greek-inspired twist on a savory spinach bake incorporates classic Mediterranean flavors. With dill, feta, and a touch of olive oil, it draws inspiration from spanakopita without the…

Creamy Gochujang Pasta
This Creamy Gochujang Pasta is a fusion of bold Korean flavors and comforting Italian-inspired pasta. The bucatini is coated in a rich and velvety gochujang cream sauce, which…
Five-Star Restaurant Creamy Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage
Elevate the humble cabbage to fine dining with this refined version of the classic recipe. By using clarified butter, white wine, and crème fraîche, this dish achieves a…
Instant Pot Creamy Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage: “Just Like Mother Used to Make”
This Instant Pot version of the classic recipe retains all the cozy flavors you remember but speeds up the process for busy days. The sweet-and-sour tang, creamy finish,…
German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle
This German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle takes the comfort and heartiness of the slow cooker version and speeds it up, while still delivering the same…

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Creamy Pasta
A perfect balance of bright citrus and savory richness, this Lemon Pepper Shrimp Creamy Pasta is a dish that delights the senses with its zesty shrimp, creamy sauce,…
Quick and Tasty Scrambled Egg Stir-Fry
This Quick and Tasty Scrambled Egg Stir-Fry is the perfect solution for a fast and flavorful lunch or dinner. With the savory umami from soy sauce and oyster…
Homemade Beijing Beef
This homemade Beijing Beef is an upgrade on the classic takeout dish, bringing together tender beef, a savory-sweet sauce, and a perfect balance of flavors that’s sure to…
Sticky Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Cucumber Salad
This indulgent yet balanced meal features crispy air-fried chicken coated in a sticky, tangy Buffalo sauce, paired with a refreshing ranch cucumber salad. Perfect for a flavorful dinner…

Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo Slaw
This Korean-inspired sandwich features tender, crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory soy-garlic glaze, paired with a tangy sriracha mayo slaw and crunchy pickles. Perfect…
