2,217 main dish recipes

Golden-browned chicken simmered with zucchini, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and briny green olives. A rustic Mediterranean one-pot meal served over white rice.

Browned veal pieces simmered in a creamy chicken soup gravy, topped with poppy seed dumplings rolled in buttered breadcrumbs and baked golden. A sour cream sauce on the side makes this old-fashioned casserole pure stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Stir-fried flank steak with ginger and scallions tossed with noodles, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and celery in a light soy sauce. Better than takeout beef lo mein in 40 minutes.

Thirty cloves of garlic, white wine, cinnamon, and cumin transform beef stew into a Greek stifado that smells like a Mediterranean kitchen. Topped with crumbled feta and crunchy walnuts for the finish.

Broiled marinated tofu sandwich on whole wheat with toasted cumin, chili, oregano, white wine vinegar, and chili mayo. Pressed, marinated overnight, then broiled crispy.

Pork cutlets with a crunchy almond and cracker crust, seasoned with cayenne and coriander, dipped in buttermilk egg wash and pan-fried golden in butter.

Tex-Mex skillet pasta pie with spaghetti, eggs, and cilantro, cooked like a frittata and served with fresh homemade green chile salsa. A creative one-pan dinner.

Homemade orange curry pasta dough made with frozen orange juice concentrate and curry powder. An eggless, vegan pasta with warm spice and citrus flavor baked right into the noodles.

Tuna crunch casserole with cubed potatoes, peas, and cream of mushroom soup topped with crushed potato chips. A kid-friendly retro classic with a crispy golden crust.

Greek beef stew braised with tomato paste, red wine vinegar, whole white onions, and mushrooms, finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A hearty stifado-style one-pot dinner.

Speedy no-bean chili with ground beef, tomato sauce, and chili powder ready in 40 minutes. Simple weeknight chili with stovetop and microwave options.

Fresh herb turkey loaf with oats, egg whites, red bell pepper, celery, parsley, and basil. A lighter take on meatloaf that's leaner and packed with vegetables.

Asian-inspired turkey and veal meatloaf with hoisin sauce, fresh ginger, water chestnuts, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. A flavorful twist on classic American meatloaf.

Tuna salad sandwich with Swiss cheese, sour cream, and crunchy celery on rye bread. Ready in 5 minutes with a creamy tang that sets it apart from basic mayo-only tuna.

Turkey casserole layered with spaghetti, a savory tomato-mushroom sauce, and creamy white sauce. A comforting leftover turkey bake with Italian-inspired flavors.

Grilled portobello mushroom sandwiches with goat cheese, arugula, and red onion on crusty bread. Brushed with garlic olive oil and ready in 20 minutes.