2,155 main dish recipes

Nicoise Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Black Olives recipe

Whole wheat penne in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce with crispy pancetta, garlic, a kick of cayenne, and fresh basil. Your new favorite weeknight penne alla vodka.

Pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet-spicy sauce of peaches, chunky salsa, orange juice, and fresh cilantro. A fruity, zesty skillet dinner in 40 minutes.

Vegan broccoli pie with a silken tofu and tahini custard, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a pie shell. Creamy, savory, and completely dairy-free with a wheat germ topping.

Curried beef and potato stir-fry with red pepper, onion, and tomato in a light broth sauce. A low-fat, quick weeknight dinner with warm curry flavor.

Steamed broccoli, snap beans, and kale tossed with soybeans, chopped brazil nuts, and a garlicky tarragon dressing. A protein-packed vegetarian side that works hot or cold in just 20 minutes.

Springtime chicken salad with poached chicken breast, snap-tender asparagus, crisp iceberg, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. A light, protein-packed main salad finished with toasted almonds.

Buttermilk-marinated Cornish game hens baked with turmeric, serrano chiles, and cilantro, served over cumin-spiced corn with a creamy tomato sauce. A showstopping Indian-inspired dinner.

Crispy Indian-spiced vegetable pakoras of eggplant, zucchini, cauliflower, and mushrooms in a curry-coriander batter, served with a spiced mango relish flecked with star anise and cinnamon.

Avoid having to clean up a mess and cook this traditional spaghetti sauce by following the simple crockpot recipe.

Polish-style baked pork loin roasted with shredded apples, onions, brown sugar, and ginger. Includes oven and crockpot slow cooker instructions. A sweet and savory roast with natural pan juices.

Vegetarian supreme pizza on whole wheat crust loaded with steamed spinach, zucchini, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes. No cheese, all vegetables.

Slow cooker orange-glazed carrots with butter, orange marmalade, and chopped pecans. Tender, sweet, and hands-off in the crockpot for a holiday-worthy side.

Stuffed artichokes in olive oil: trimmed artichoke hearts filled with fava bean and dill rice, then slow-braised in lemony olive oil. Classic Turkish 'zeytinyagli' meze served cold.

Porterhouse steak grilled with a hoisin barbecue sauce that mashes up Chinese pantry staples with classic BBQ flavors, hoisin, soy, and rice vinegar meet ketchup, ancho chili, and Worcestershire.

Light turkey hash brown casserole with corn, bell peppers, skim milk, and fat-free cheddar. A leaner take on classic comfort casserole that doesn't sacrifice flavor.