Main Dish Recipes

Chicken breasts pan-seared and finished in a Languedoc-style walnut and garlic aillade, with a tangy yogurt-lemon marinade for tenderness. Rustic French main with deep nutty richness.

Brooke's homemade meatloaf is a classic: seasoned ground beef bound with egg, onion, and panko, baked under a sweet-tangy glaze of ketchup, Dijon, and brown sugar brushed on twice for a sticky finish.

Savory crawfish beignets stuffed with sautéed crawfish tails, garlic, cheddar, and Swiss cheese in a crispy biscuit dough. A Louisiana appetizer that'll have folks lining up for seconds.

A healthier take on a traditional Chinese recipe, with no MSG or food colouring, which are often added to commercially made versions.

Retro hot sandwich with cubed Spam, hard-boiled eggs, American cheese, pickles, olives, and mayo stuffed in buns and baked in foil: melted, steamy, and unexpectedly satisfying.

Lemon-thyme pesto skips the basil for a brighter, herbal twist on the classic. Parsley, pine nuts, fresh lemon, and thyme blend into a sauce ready in 15 minutes for pasta, fish, or chicken.

Greek lamb baked with orzo pasta in tomato sauce with cinnamon and cloves. The orzo absorbs all those rich, spiced pan juices.

A big beef rump roast braised low and slow with dried pinto beans, green peppers, and onions in a tangy tomato-vinegar sauce with brown sugar and thyme. Feeds 10 hungry folks.

Chicken breast cubes steamed with Chinese sausage (lup cheong), dried mushrooms, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic. A savory, aromatic Cantonese-style steamed chicken dish with deep umami flavor.

New York strip steak marinated in light teriyaki sauce with garlic and black pepper for 45 minutes, then grilled or broiled to your preferred doneness. Just 4 ingredients.

Quick broiled tuna casserole with deviled-egg flavor, hard-boiled eggs, and a crispy cornflake-Parmesan topping. A 30-minute weeknight pantry main with retro charm.

Midwest chili stews ground beef chuck with onion, garlic, cumin, ground chile, tomatoes, and pinto beans into a thick, brick-red bowl. Hearty heartland-style chili built for cold-weather suppers and game-day spreads.

From recipe request: posted by posted by SuzieQue. Rogan josh is classic of Kashmiri cuisine. Some preparations are very lavish with lots of sweet spices and liberal amounts of cream. The name rogan josh means "red meat," and reflects the reddish color of the dish.

Fork-tender slow-roasted beef brisket on a bed of paper-thin onions with paprika and allspice. Roasts at 300F for 3 hours and slices even better the next day.

Kanchi Chicken is a 5-ingredient slow cooker recipe with chicken breasts, Italian dressing, onion soup mix, and garlic salt. Set it and forget it for 8 to 10 hours.

Moroccan mechoui: paprika and garlic-rubbed leg of lamb roasted over a bed of carrots, onions, tomato and celery. Simple North African feast served straight from the roasting pan.