2,155 main dish recipes

Pan-seared ling cod fillets deglazed with grapefruit juice, served with warm grapefruit sections and creamy avocado slices. A light, elegant 30-minute dinner.

Tender white fish simmered in garlicky tomato sauce with white wine, basil, and oregano. A healthy Mediterranean-style dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Pepper-crusted roast beef eye of round coated in Dijon mustard and cracked black pepper, served with a roasted red pepper and fresh basil compound butter. An elegant, simple roast.

No-bean chili with cubed stewing beef and chorizo simmered in Mexican beer, tomato sauce, jalapenos, and cayenne. A meaty, slow-simmered Texas-style chili built for serious heat.

Flour-dredged cubed steaks simmered in a rich tomato sauce with green peppers and savory herbs, served over hot noodles. A weeknight Swiss steak that's on the table in about an hour.

Chicken and yellow rice that's baked to perfection in a casserole.

Sweet and sour pork made entirely in the microwave with a browning dish. Thin-sliced pork, crisp-tender veggies, and a glossy pineapple-ginger sauce served over rice. Dinner for two in 45 minutes.

Luther's barbecued ribs char on the grill while basted with Florida-style sauce: butter, cider vinegar, horseradish, lime, and ketchup. Tangy, hot, and butter-rich basting for an hour.

Nut encrusted turkey steaks dipped in egg wash and coated in chopped nuts and breadcrumbs, then pan-seared in butter. A crunchy, protein-packed dinner in 35 minutes.

Pizza roll-ups made from flattened bread slices stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, and Italian seasoning, brushed with butter and chilled until bake time.

Onion and prosciutto tart on puff pastry with thyme, rosemary, and black olives. A savory French-style tart with slow-cooked onions and salty cured ham on a flaky, golden crust.

Slow-cooker sweet and sour cocktail franks simmered in chili sauce, currant jelly, mustard, and pineapple chunks. Retro mid-century party appetizer that holds warm in the crock for serving.

A trail-worthy chili made from beef jerky, chili powder, cumin seeds, and oregano simmered low and slow until the jerky rehydrates and turns tender. No fresh meat or refrigeration needed.

Garbanzo oat patties with chickpea flour, oat flakes, chopped nuts, and cumin griddle-cooked until crispy on both sides. A vegan, egg-free protein patty that freezes and reheats well.

Old-fashioned beet and tomato casserole layered with grated cheese and toasted bread crumbs. Earthy beets meet tangy stewed tomatoes in a simple, bubbly bake.

Mexican rice casserole toasts long-grain rice with peppers, jalapeños, and garlic, then bakes covered with roma tomatoes and southwest spices. Feeds a crowd, pairs with everything.