Main Dish Recipes

Vegan chili made hearty with marinated tempeh, kidney beans, mushrooms, and a long simmer in tomato and vegetable stock. Deep, savory, slow-cooked Meatless Monday meal.

Bob's refried beans simmer dried pinto beans low and slow with bacon drippings and garlic, then mash and pan-fry until crusty and rich. Authentic Tex-Mex refried beans from scratch.

Chicken ultraburgers use cooked chicken pulsed with brown rice, Dijon mustard, and parsley for a lighter, healthier burger. A clever way to repurpose leftover chicken.

Spinach lasagne layers a creamy ricotta-parmesan-spinach filling with no-boil noodles and tomato sauce, all under bubbling mozzarella and Monterey jack. A vegetarian classic that skips the noodle-boiling step.

Japanese-style beef stir-fry with thinly sliced flank steak, snow peas, red pepper, escarole, and fresh ginger in a soy-brown sugar glaze. A fast, colorful skillet dinner.

Pate a la rapure (rappie pie) is a traditional Acadian chicken and potato casserole from Nova Scotia. Grated potatoes are squeezed dry, soaked in rich chicken broth, and baked until golden and crisp on top.

This Delicious Hot Sandwich Is Great To Eat On A Chilly Afternoon! Hot Off The Grill...Steamy Hot!! ...Or On Any Day For Me!! Melted Soy Mozzarella With Broccoli Rabe All Grilled And Served Up Hot And Steamy!!

Sweet and sour meatballs simmered in a tangy cranberry-tomato sauce. A classic Jewish-American holiday and Shabbat dish that turns pantry cans into a glossy, crowd-pleasing dinner over rice or challah.

Thick-cut pork blade steaks pounded tender and grilled with a sticky honey-barbecue glaze spiked with Worcestershire, garlic salt, and mustard. A St. Louis-style grilling staple ready in 40 minutes.

Caraway burgers marinate seasoned beef patties in beer for 3 hours before grilling. A German-leaning burger with the licorice-pepper note of caraway and a malty tenderized bite.

Calico burgers are ground beef patties stretched with cooked rice and flecked with onion, green pepper and parsley. The rice keeps the patties juicy while stretching the meat for budget-friendly grilling.

Cheesy chili mac for a crowd with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese sauce over pasta. Family-friendly one-pot chili that feeds 12.

Jack's veggie burger is a hearty vegan patty built on mashed lentils, bulgur and smoked portobello, with roasted garlic and tarragon. The smoke brings meaty depth and the patties hold up on the grill.

Plump shrimp tossed with smoky chipotle butter and piled onto warm corn tortillas. Mexican-style shrimp tacos with creamy avocado and ranchero sauce in 40 minutes.

Turkey meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and egg whites instead of whole eggs. Sauteed aromatics cooked into the mix give this lighter meatloaf deep, savory flavor.

Mussels are cooked in a juicy yet tasty tomato-wine sauce along with sweet bell peppers, and served on a bed of pasta. A delicious yet wholesome meal.