2,217 main dish recipes

Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch with fluffy parsley-flecked dumplings steamed right on top of herb-simmered broth. Pure comfort food that fills the kitchen with the smell of thyme and rosemary.

A Texas-style chili with stewing beef, ham rind, dried pinto beans, and red wine simmered low for hours with cumin, cayenne, and oregano. No tomatoes, all meat, pure grit.

Southern-style baked crab casserole loaded with buttery pecans, cream of celery soup, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Hearty, nutty, and ready in under an hour.

Crispy oven-baked chicken coated in a crunchy oat and Parmesan crust with paprika. A Quaker Oats classic that gives you golden, crunchy chicken without deep frying.

Tex-Mex chicken wraps rolled with cilantro mayo, salsa-tossed chicken, crunchy red peppers, and romaine. Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days for easy lunches.

Marinated chicken thighs grilled over wood or charcoal, served with papaya-tomatillo salsa and julienned jicama. Bold Yucatan flavors with a smoky, charred finish.

Sautéed cauliflower, mushrooms, and red onion mixed with brown rice, fresh lemon juice, basil, and garlic, then baked under a thick layer of melted cheddar. A hearty, crowd-pleasing vegetarian casserole.

A traditional Portuguese-style bacalhau casserole layering salt cod, golden potatoes, and caramelized onions with parsley and black olives. Soaked, simmered, and baked to golden comfort.

Whole wheat English muffins topped with a seasoned cottage cheese and wheat germ spread, fresh tomato, and broiled cheddar strips. A high-protein open-faced melt ready in 15 minutes.

Leftover turkey, pasta, and tomatoes tossed with cottage cheese and cheddar, then baked under a buttery bread crumb topping. This cheesy turkey bake turns holiday leftovers into a bubbly, golden casserole.

Fresh clams steamed in a garlicky tomato and white wine sauce over vermicelli. This Italian red clam sauce uses whole shell-on clams for a restaurant-worthy seafood pasta at home.

Slow-simmered Indian chicken curry built on 30 minutes of caramelized onions, whole cinnamon, cardamom, and a rich tomato gravy. Rested for maximum depth, this is weekend cooking that rewards your patience.

Mexican Chicken Salad with sour cream, cilantro, capers, cumin, and hot sauce - a creamy, spicy no-cook lunch served on lettuce with fresh avocado wedges. Ready in 40 minutes.

Sweet red bell peppers stuffed with fresh corn, tomatoes, celery, onion, and bread crumbs, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A meatless stuffed pepper that celebrates summer produce.

Herb-marinated shrimp skewered on sugar cane spears, broiled and served over golden tofu with shredded daikon and balsamic vinaigrette. A stunning fusion appetizer.

Egg-dipped stuffed sandwiches two ways: peanut butter and raisins for the kids, mozzarella with anchovies and basil for the grownups. Crispy, quick, everyone wins.