3,986 main dish recipes

Pork tenderloin marinated 24 hours in soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic, then roasted and rolled in toasted sesame seeds. Served sliced thin with Chinese hot mustard for an Asian-inspired finish.

Steamed ground turkey dumplings (shu mai) with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and scallions in wonton wrappers. Served with a tangy fish sauce, vinegar, and chili dipping sauce. Makes 40 bite-sized gems.

Butterflied leg of lamb rubbed with garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and olive oil, marinated overnight and grilled over wood or charcoal. A show-stopping 6-ingredient main.

German sauerbraten marinated four days in spiced vinegar, then slow-braised fork-tender in a sweet-sour gravy thickened with crushed gingersnaps. The classic sweet-and-sour pot roast, here with a lean bison twist.

Classic fish aspic made from white fish bones, white wine, tarragon, and egg white clarification. Crystal-clear, savory jelly for coating cold fish presentations.

Poached cabrilla fish medallions served over braised celery bulb with a fragrant court bouillon, pickled ginger and carrot ribbons. A refined seafood main course with clean, elegant flavors.

I wouldn't think of making roast beef, pot roast, beef stew, or osso buco without thyme. I also use it on steaks and chops as in the below recipe for lamb, which in my opinion, has the best affinity for thyme.

Rosemary with chicken, nice combination, good flavour and very nutritious too!

Tender beef chuck simmers low and slow with jalapeños, cumin, and chili powder in this bold Texas-style red chili. No beans, just pure meaty, spicy comfort in a bowl.

A dump-and-go slow cooker chicken braised with white wine, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, and a pinch of cayenne. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, fall-off-the-bone results.

Dress up your ribs in a new way with this succulent recipe that is 100% stress free!

Another succulent ribs recipe that will have you hooked after every bite!

Why wait for dinner when you can enjoy these scrumptious sandwiches that make a perfect lunch.

A tender and juicy beef roast that is simmered to perfection with apple cider.

Split lobsters stuffed with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs, white wine, and Worcestershire, then baked until golden. A New England classic for a special dinner for two.

Meaty beef ribs slathered in barbecue sauce and oven-baked until tender and caramelized with sticky, smoky edges. Just one ingredient plus your favorite sauce. No fuss, all flavor.