10,000 main dish recipes

Italian osso buco with veal shanks braised in white wine, French onion soup, tomato, and lemon, served with potatoes and carrots. Northern Italian comfort with melt-off-the-bone tenderness.

Moroccan chicken braised with preserved lemons, green olives, ginger, coriander, and garlic in a fragrant broth. A one-pot North African classic with bold, bright flavors.

Steamed mussels tossed in caramelized onions, white wine broth, balsamic vinegar, and cream. A rich, savory one-pot seafood dish that's restaurant-quality in about an hour.

Meaty sausage pizza sauce with browned pork sausage simmered in tomato sauce with oregano, mustard, and garlic. Freezer-friendly and ready in 25 minutes.

Zucchini sausage skillet with browned sausage, onion, and sliced zucchini simmered in tomato juice and topped with melted mozzarella. A 5-ingredient, one-pan weeknight dinner.

Peanut cheese loaf made with salted peanuts, grated cheese, oatmeal, and bread crumbs baked into a savory vegetarian main. Serve sliced with mushroom or tomato sauce.

Whole brook trout poached in a white wine court bouillon with five fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices. Served with herb butter made from the poaching liquid.

Flounder au gratin baked under a creamy Swiss cheese sauce with scallions and celery. A light, elegant fish dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Tomato rarebit with mature cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne on toast with sliced tomato, grilled until golden and bubbling. A 10-minute British classic.

Slow-cooked caramelized onions layered with oil-cured black olives and anchovy fillets in a buttery homemade crust. A rustic French-style open-faced savory pie.

Sesame fried trout coated in a crunchy sesame seed and bread crumb crust, pan-fried until golden and flaky. A simple 30-minute fish dinner with nutty, toasted flavor.

Oven-baked bacon on a rack at 400°F, chilled, then reheated at 450°F for crisp make-ahead slices. Cleaner than stovetop, no spatter or flipping required.

Rosemary fried chicken dredges chicken pieces in seasoned flour with crushed rosemary, then pan-fries until golden and crisp. The 30-minute crusted chicken with herbal flair.

Microwaved artichokes transform into edible bowls filled with tangy yogurt-dill sauce and crowned with tender poached shrimp for an elegant appetizer that looks restaurant-fancy but cooks in 45 minutes.

Turkey breast roasted in an oven bag with turkey gravy mix and quartered onions that baste the meat as it cooks. This foolproof method produces juicy, slice-ready turkey with homemade-tasting gravy in about 2 hours.

Oven-baked chicken pieces coated in seasoned flour, sprinkled with sesame seeds and lemon juice, then finished with white wine. Simple one-pan dinner with elegant results.