Main Dish Recipes

Seared lamb shoulder chops smothered in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar sauce with tender carrots and green bell pepper. A sweet and sour twist on lamb that's ready in 35 minutes.

C.V. Woods' legendary three-meat chili: chicken, pork, and flank steak slow-simmered with beer, green chilies, and Monterey Jack. Rests overnight for deep, layered heat.

Crispy baked vegan burgers made from mashed zucchini, tahini, sesame seeds, sunflower seed meal, and cornmeal with sautéed garlic, onions, and carrots. Plant-powered patties with serious crunch and savory depth.

Old-fashioned canned salmon loaf with bread crumbs, milk, and a single egg to bind. A pantry-friendly weeknight main that bakes in 30 minutes and slices clean.

Silky chicken mousse folded with chopped hazelnuts, shaped into elegant quenelles, and poached in chicken stock. A classic French technique with just 8 ingredients and stunning results.

Try this delicious rendition of stew that's made with great northern beans, wheat berries and a bit of cumin and turmeric.

Favorite hasenpfeffer marinates rabbit for three days in red wine, vinegar, and pickling spice, then braises slow with onions and finishes the gravy with sour cream. Old-world German classic.

Assorted fresh garden vegetables, eggs and cream make this quiche tasty, refreshing and packed with flavors. Not only delicious, but also good for you.

Impossible ham and Swiss pie makes its own crust from Bisquick, eggs, and milk. Layer ham, Swiss cheese, and onions in a pie plate, pour the batter over, and bake until golden and set.

Kielbasa with bell peppers and onions, served over scallion mashed potatoes. A smoky Polish-American skillet dinner that's ready in under 45 minutes.

Beef stroganoff with a splash of Coca-Cola in the braise. The cola tenderizes the chuck and balances the sour cream gravy with caramel sweetness. Mid-century classic.

Crispy crawfish fritters with pimentos, green onions, and a splash of liquid crab boil fried golden brown. A Cajun appetizer or snack that's crunchy outside and packed with crawfish inside.

One-pan pork and potatoes with cherry tomatoes glazed in orange marmalade and Dijon mustard. A quick Provencale-inspired weeknight dinner with six ingredients.

Thick ground beef chili with kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and green chiles, topped with fluffy sour cream dumplings cooked right on top. Comfort food that's a complete meal in one pot.

Red snapper fillets wrapped in buttered phyllo dough with Pernod and bread crumbs, baked golden, and served with a classic beurre blanc sauce. An elegant French-style fish entree.

California-style Boboli pizza topped with melted cheddar, ripe olives, creamy avocado, alfalfa sprouts, crispy bacon, and sour cream. A 20-minute pizza that skips the sauce entirely.