10,000 main dish recipes

Pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in orange juice with ginger and onion, finished with a glossy cornstarch-thickened sauce and fresh orange sections. A light, citrusy one-skillet dinner in 40 minutes.

This Sri Lankan kakuluwo simmers blanched crab in a spiced coconut gravy thickened with grated coconut and ground rice. Fenugreek, curry leaves, and lime make it unmistakably island-style.

Flaked salmon mixed with red curry paste, mayo, yogurt, avocado, apple, and lime juice, piled onto crispy fried poppadoms. A British-Indian starter that's cool, crunchy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Creole-spiced grilled swordfish with a fresh citrus salsa of orange, lemon, and lime segments, honey, and cilantro. Served over crispy fried corn tortilla strips.

A smoky chili-cumin dry rub with brown sugar and garlic coats both grilled pork tenderloin and chicken breasts, sliced onto one platter with a bright orange-pineapple sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser.

Oysters Veracruz: Mexican-style baked oysters topped with chipotle sauce and melted quesadilla cheese. A spicy, smoky twist on classic baked oyster appetizers.

Ham and noodle hot dish is the classic Midwestern church-potluck casserole with egg noodles, cubed ham, corn, green peppers, and cream-of-soup base, finished with a buttery corn flake topping.

Pennsylvania Dutch chicken casserole layers egg noodles, shredded chicken, and a cheddar cream sauce with celery, peppers, and pimentos. Slivered almonds on top deliver a buttery toasted crunch.

Spaghetti in a fresh tomato sauce brightened with orange juice, garlic, basil, and a dash of hot sauce. A simple vegetarian pasta with an unexpected citrus twist.

Cincinnati 5-way chili construction: how to stack thick spaghetti, chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and a mountain of fine-grated cheddar like Skyline. The Ohio assembly bible.

Bold tomato-anchovy sauce clings to al dente spaghetti in this rustic Italian seafood pasta with tuna. Ready in 45 minutes for easy weeknight dinners that taste like coastal Italy.

Molded red pepper couscous ring filled with steamed vegetables and topped with a cool dill yogurt sauce. Stunning vegetarian buffet centerpiece that cuts like a savory cake.

Couscous with tomato-eggplant sauce simmered with green pepper, garlic, and a Mediterranean herb blend. Hearty, low-fat vegetarian one-skillet dinner.

Hot couscous breakfast with orange zest, toasted almonds, and a splash of half-and-half. A single-serving vegetarian breakfast ready in 15 minutes flat.

Cheese Stuffed Shells with Turkey Mushroom Sauce recipe

A fast chicken and pasta skillet where bottled Italian dressing does double duty, browning the chicken and saucing the vegetables. Served over spaghetti with parmesan, ready in about 25 minutes.