Main Dish recipe collection

California spin on Welsh rarebit with creamy Monterey Jack melted in white wine, spooned over toast with garlicky sauteed mushrooms, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornmeal crust, chili-spiced chicken, kidney beans, and melty cheddar. A cozy one-dish weeknight dinner the whole family craves.

Caribbean-marinated grilled pork chops soaked in orange juice, lime, dark rum, and warm spices. Ziplock bag marinade, 12 minutes on the grill, island vibes on your plate.

Golden, puffy calzones stuffed with three cheeses, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. Crispy crust, molten filling, and ready in about an hour. Better than delivery.

Freezer-friendly candied chicken glazed with maple syrup, ketchup, and white vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and ready to reheat over rice, pasta, or potatoes on busy nights.

Capellini with garlic shrimp in a buttery herb sauce of basil, dill, oregano, and lemon. An elegant yet easy pasta dinner that comes together in under an hour.

Wesley Pitts' award-winning Texas chili with beef chuck, ground pork, beer, mole powder, and masa harina thickening. The legendary Terlingua competition formula.

Carne mechada is a Latin American shredded beef braised in red wine with garlic, onions, and bay leaves until pull-apart tender. Sauced with sauteed peppers for a rich, savory filling.

A bold Latin-style sauce with green peppers, pimentos, canned tomatoes, and warm spices like cumin, oregano, and thyme. Built for spooning over shredded beef, rice, or stuffed into arepas.

Cashew chicken made better than takeout: cornstarch-crisped chicken in a glossy hoisin glaze with garlic, green onion, and crunchy cashews over jasmine rice. A 30-minute stir fry.

Cashew chicken with bell peppers, a fast wok stir-fry of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and sweet peppers in a savory soy and soybean-paste sauce. A quick, takeout-style weeknight dinner, gluten-free with tamari.

Oven-baked BBQ chicken casserole smothered in a tangy homemade sauce with ketchup, cola, Worcestershire, and hickory smoked salt. Fork-tender after a low, slow bake. Serve over rice.

A hearty ground pork meatloaf seasoned with garlic, oregano, and fresh parsley, topped with tomato sauce and baked until juicy. Simple comfort food the whole family will love.

Steamed cauliflower tossed with sautéed mushrooms, onions, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden. A simple, satisfying vegetarian side dish in 40 minutes.

This delicious one-pan meal will for sure make everyone want extra.

Chicken paprikash with sweet Hungarian paprika, tomatoes, and a swirl of sour cream finished off the heat so it stays silky. A weeknight one-pot version of the Central European classic, served over noodles to catch the rosy sauce.