10,000 main dish recipes

Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka) slow-roasted and glazed with egg yolk, mustard, and sugar under golden bread crumbs. A Scandinavian holiday tradition served cold in thin slices.

Barbecued beef buns simmered in a tangy homemade sauce with ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, and lemon. A great make-ahead recipe for feeding a crowd at cookouts and potlucks.

German baked pork chops marinated in white wine, Hungarian paprika, caraway, and garlic, then finished with a sour cream gravy. Serve with buttered noodles or dumplings.

Creamed chicken served over buttered egg noodles with fresh parsley. A quick, comforting weeknight dinner using pre-made creamed chicken for speed.

Fettuccine with zucchini, red bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil. A vibrant, vegetable-forward pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes with no cream or cheese needed.

Simple flour-based chicken dipping batter with seasoned salt and baking powder for light crispiness. Dip and fry for a crunchy golden coating on any chicken piece.

Smoked turkey breast glazed with honey, dry sherry, butter, and lemon juice. Marinated overnight and hickory-smoked until golden, juicy, and deeply flavored.

Pickled oysters marinated overnight in spiced vinegar brine with sliced onions. A tangy, briny appetizer with old-fashioned charm that makes four jars.

Simple veggie quiche with grated zucchini, carrots, and Swiss cheese in a rich egg custard. Only seven ingredients for an easy crustless-optional brunch.

Spinach and prosciutto wrapped in golden puff pastry with Swiss cheese, black olives, and a garlic-Parmesan marinade. An elegant make-ahead main course.

Louisiana BBQ shrimp skewers with a homemade sauce of ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bacon drippings. Sauce mellows for a week before grilling for deep, layered flavor.

Ham loaf made with ground ham and pork, saltine crackers, eggs, and condensed tomato soup. A classic Midwestern meat loaf that divides into four freezer-friendly portions.

Pepperoni bread with provolone cheese, fresh tomato slices, and green bell pepper strips on pizza dough. A quick flatbread-style lunch using pizza crust mix, ready in 40 minutes.

Microwave roasted chicken stuffed with fresh parsley and rubbed with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, and tarragon. A quick whole chicken dinner that cooks in about 30 minutes.

Barbecue salmon steaks glazed with soy sauce and sugar, served with a vibrant green sauce of parsley, chives, capers, and hard-boiled egg. A quick, elegant grilled fish dinner.

Chicken cacciatore braised in tomato sauce with onions, garlic, oregano, and bay leaves. A rustic Italian hunter-style chicken simmered tender and served over spaghetti or noodles.