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

Tamales Sorpresa con Chile Poblano
These Tamales Sorpresa con Chile Poblano are a delicious fusion of roasted poblano chiles and sweet Tamales de Elote, resulting in a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and…
Tamales de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales)
Tamales de Elote are a delicious Mexican treat, perfect for the holidays or any special celebration. These sweet corn tamales are soft, fragrant, and slightly sweet, offering a…

Chiles Rellenos Casserole with Hatch Peppers and Smoky Tomato-Chile Sauce
This Chiles Rellenos Casserole elevates traditional flavors with the addition of tender chicken seasoned with roasted hatch peppers and chile verde spices. Roasted poblanos are layered with Oaxaca…
Instant Pot German Creamed Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)
This creamy and flavorful German cabbage dish comes together effortlessly in the Instant Pot, combining tender cabbage with a rich sauce seasoned with nutmeg and bay leaf. Perfect…

Creamy Three-Cheese Pasta Bake
This indulgent pasta bake combines three cheeses—Fontina, Parmesan, and Mozzarella—creating a gooey, flavorful dish. The creamy sauce is made from heavy cream, whole milk, and a touch of…
Shrimp Enchiladas with Creamy Poblano Sauce
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these irresistible shrimp enchiladas smothered in a luscious, creamy poblano sauce. Tender shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and fresh spinach are wrapped…
Pastel Azteca: A Mexican-Inspired Layered Tortilla Casserole
Pastel Azteca, often referred to as the “Mexican Lasagna,” is a vibrant, flavorful dish that showcases the bold and comforting flavors of Mexico. Layers of tender shredded chicken,…
Spiced Tater Tot Stir-Fry
Take your tater tots to the next level with this bold and flavorful stir-fry twist! Crispy tots are tossed in a fragrant blend of Thai red chile, scallions,…
Shrimp, Sausage, and Bacon Sauté with Cabbage
This hearty, flavorful one-pan dish combines tender shrimp, smoky bacon, savory sausage, and caramelized cabbage in a medley of perfectly balanced spices. The sweetness of sautéed onions and…
Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Elevate your Tex-Mex experience with these Chicken & Avocado Enchiladas, a refined twist on a classic favorite. Tender shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and aromatic herbs are wrapped in…
