1,644 main dish recipes

Everyone loves this simple yet savory dish that can now easily be made in your crockpot.

This savory and succulent chili is made with beef, white kidney beans and chickpeas.

Hearty lamb shoulder chili with pinto beans, double paprika, cumin, and a secret hit of coffee. Seared, simmered, and fork-tender in 90 minutes. A bold twist on classic chili.

Rich South Texas duck gumbo with a dark roux, okra, tomatoes, and Cajun seasonings served over rice. A slow-simmered hunter's gumbo built for wild mallard duck.

A from-scratch chili built on six varieties of dried chiles pureed with beer and garlic, simmered for hours with bacon, bell peppers, and beans. Intensely complex heat with serious depth of flavor.

Chicken breasts rolled around tender fiddlehead ferns, breaded and browned, then baked in a glossy sherry-mushroom sauce with bacon and tomatoes. A unique Canadian-inspired spring dinner that celebrates foraged greens.

Grilled chicken kabobs glazed with honey Dijon mustard, threaded with red potatoes, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. A colorful, protein-packed skewer dinner that's ready in one hour.

There is nothing better than enjoying a warm stew in a cold winter evening.

Steamed salmon over a warm chickpea salad with tarragon, scallions, lemon, and a plum tomato vinaigrette. A protein-rich, restaurant-style dish in 30 minutes.

Thai-style sour curry with pan-fried tofu, okra, and juicy tomatoes tossed in tangy red curry paste. Finished with bright lime and soy. Feeds six over rice in just 30 minutes.

Sicilian-style slow cooker cannellini beans simmered with hot Italian sausage, ripe tomatoes, herbs, and a surprising strip of orange zest. Hands-off comfort food that fills the house with warmth.

One-skillet ground beef casserole with corn, red beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder. A quick, filling weeknight dinner that comes together with pantry staples in about an hour.

Caruru de Camarao is a traditional Brazilian shrimp stew from Bahia with okra, coconut, ground peanuts, and fresh coriander. Rich Afro-Brazilian flavors simmered into a hearty one-pot meal.

Stir-fried chicken strips tossed with mushrooms, garlic, and marinara sauce, then smothered in melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Served over spaghetti, this 30-minute cheesy chicken marinara is a weeknight winner.

Pot Roast Caribe braises a 3-pound chuck roast in a mole-inspired sauce with cocoa, chili, cumin, cinnamon, ground almonds, and orange zest. Caribbean-style pot roast for 6-8.

A hearty meatless three-bean chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and refried beans simmered in beer and chicken broth. Topped with sharp cheddar and croutons. Feeds 6 to 8.