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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

  • Pasta With No-Cook Cherry Tomato Sauce

    Pasta With No-Cook Cherry Tomato Sauce

    Ingredients 7 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints), halved 1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) coarsely chopped basil, plus leaves for serving 1/2…

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  • Stuffed Peppers

    Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 cups water Sauce 1 onion, diced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup beef broth 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Peppers 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4…

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  • Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

    Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

    With minimal prep and a quick cook time, this shrimp stew feels elegant for such an easy weeknight meal. You can also take the dish in a number…

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  • Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs

    Ingredients 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper…

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  • Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce

    Filet Mignon with Shrimp and Lobster Cream Sauce is more than just a meal; it’s a luxurious dining experience that combines the tender, juicy flavors of filet mignon with the rich,…

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  • Shrimps in Culichi Salsa

    Ingredients 200 grams Shrimp 1/4 Avocado 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Fresh 4 Garlic cloves 1/2 Juiced lime 4 Poblano green chilli peppers 2 Serrano green chilli peppers 40 grams…

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  • Chilled Radish Buttermilk Soup

    Chilled Radish Buttermilk Soup

    This cool cucumber and radish soup gets its richness and tangy flavor from a carton of buttermilk. Serve on a hot and humid day, with paper-thin slices of…

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  • Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach

    Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach

    Swirling chile crisp, a popular Chinese condiment, and spinach into fettuccine Alfredo gives you an immensely satisfying meatless one-dish dinner. The firecracker crunch of chile crisp intensifies when sizzled…

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  • Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

    Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

    This crispy chicken cutlets recipe takes flavor inspiration from the classic Caesar salad. The breadcrumb mixture includes crushed croutons for added flavor and crunch, plus store bought Caesar salad dressing is…

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  • Sweet Heat Salmon Stir-Fry

    Sweet Heat Salmon Stir-Fry

    Ingredients 2 + 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided  1/2 onion, sliced  1/2 red bell pepper, sliced  1/2 zucchini, sliced  6 ounces white mushrooms, sliced  3 cloves garlic, minced …

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