Main Dish recipe collection

Authentic Louisiana red beans and rice slow-simmered with smoky ham, spicy sausage, and the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper. A New Orleans Monday-supper tradition.

Crustless cauliflower pie with feta cheese, dill, and a tangy nonfat sour cream custard baked under a crispy paprika bread crumb topping. A lighter vegetable side dish.

Char-broiled turkey stuffed with citrus, apple, onions, and celery, then grilled low and slow with smoker chips for a smoky, juicy holiday bird right off the charcoal grill.

Charcoal grilled salmon steaks marinated in lemon, olive oil, and basil, served over spicy black beans simmered with ham, jalapenos, and fresh thyme. A smoky, protein-packed summer plate.

Try this succulent quiche that's made with swiss chard, belpaese and parmesan cheese.

Chard enchiladas: corn tortillas rolled with sautéed Swiss chard in a creamy cheddar bechamel, topped with hot salsa and baked. A vegetarian weeknight alternative to meat fillings.

Chard-wrapped salmon with duxelles: salmon fillets wrapped in Swiss chard leaves around savory mushroom duxelles, gently poached in wine and chicken stock. A refined dinner for four.

Charleston chicken and rice toasts long-grain rice with green onions, then simmers it in chicken broth with paprika before folding in cooked chicken and pimiento. A Lowcountry one-pot dinner with a Worcestershire-mustard finish.

Pickled shrimp marinated overnight in vinegar, olive oil, capers, jalapenos, and celery seed. A Southern-style make-ahead appetizer boiled with crab boil seasoning.

This recipe is so easy and onderful to make just watch how fast you can whip it up when your hungry. first i season my shrimp and cook them, then i serve it well wit a crisp salad and ice old beverage

Checkerboard clam crunch: crispy pan-fried clam patties bound with Rice Chex cereal and egg, topped with sour cream. A retro mid-century appetizer with surprising texture.

Simple cheddar cheese pie with a rich egg custard of heavy cream, milk, and a dash of Tabasco baked in a flaky pie shell. A savory quiche-style main that serves six with minimal effort.

Cheddar crab supreme: a velvety sauce of sharp cheddar and sherry folded with flaked crab and mushrooms, spooned over rice. A creamy, elegant retro seafood dish that holds warm for entertaining.

Cheddar olive tamale pie layers ground beef, canned tamales, corn, and chopped olives in a chili-spiked casserole topped with sharp aged cheddar. A freezer-friendly weeknight casserole that bakes hands-off.

Cream cheese and apple sandwich with chopped peanuts on date-nut bread. A sweet, crunchy no-cook lunch or snack ready in 10 minutes.

Crispy cheese and ham potato cakes made with mashed potatoes, egg yolk, and breadcrumbs for quick 20-minute appetizers or side dishes using leftover potatoes.