Main Dish recipe collection

Browned chicken breasts simmered in golden corn soup with broccoli florets and melted cheddar cheese. A creamy, cheesy one-skillet dinner ready in 45 minutes.

American-style skillet goulash with ground beef, egg noodles, canned tomatoes, celery, and herbs all cooked in one pan. Old-fashioned comfort food that feeds four on a budget.

Croatian braised lamb shoulder in a paprika and tarragon sour cream sauce, served over homemade spaetzle. A rich, warming Eastern European braise with a complete side dish recipe included.

Roasted red pepper pasta tosses pasta wheels with charred bell peppers, chickpeas, scallions, fresh basil, tarragon, and capers. No-oil low-fat vegan main with bold Mediterranean flavor.

Smoky, tangy Sloppy BBQ Joes loaded with ground beef, barbecue sauce, ketchup, and sweet relish piled high on toasted buns. A 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will demolish.

TVP granules sautéed with garlic, peppers, and onions simmer in tangy tomato paste spiked with oregano and cayenne for a protein-packed vegetarian sloppy joe filling.

Six-hour smoked pork ribs basted with tangy barbecue sauce, vinegar, and sparkling water for tender meat with caramelized edges.

Let the oven have the day off and turn on your crockpot for this succulent dish you will love.

Good wintertime meal. Serve with crusty French baguette to sop up the gravy.

Another slow cooker recipe for a succulent dish that will have your family eager to help you set the table.

Smoke-at-home beef brisket with simple salt and pepper rub, cooked low and slow over oak or hickory chips for 8 to 9 hours. The Texas-style technique that turns tough muscle into fall-apart tender.

Homemade pizza dough topped with creamy Brie, silky smoked salmon, red onion rings, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A gourmet flatbread that makes 2 pies.

Smoked turkey slices rolled around turmeric-spiced couscous, creamy avocado and red bell pepper, brightened with lime, orange juice and fresh cilantro. A colorful make-ahead appetizer or light lunch.

Old-fashioned smothered steak pounded tender, seared hard, and braised with sliced onions until the flour coating melts into a thick, silky gravy. Simple weeknight comfort food.

Sneaky vegetable lasagna: shredded zucchini, eggplant, and spinach simmered into the sauce until they vanish, then layered with ricotta and gobs of cheese. A veggie-packed, kid-approved lasagna.

Baked fish fillets with a Parmesan breadcrumb crust, garlic, and lemon pepper. Low-calorie, six ingredients, 30 minutes, and dinner for two is done.