10,000 main dish recipes

Salmon scallops pounded paper-thin, flash-cooked in seconds, and served over wilted garlicky spinach with a bright lemon-parsley pan sauce. French bistro technique for sky-high quality dinner.

This Curried Crab Quiche combines the sweet, delicate taste of crab meat with the warm, aromatic notes of curry powder and nutty Swiss cheese, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. The creamy egg custard ties the flavors together, creating a sophisticated yet approachable dish ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. The recipe is straightforward, with marinating the crab meat enhancing its flavor, and the quiche bakes to a golden, set perfection.

Cajun chicken sandwiches with smoky chipotle pepper purée: pan-seared seasoned chicken breast piled into a soft bun with mustard or mayo. Easy weeknight heat in 30 minutes.

Creamy turkey enchiladas stuffed with corn and broccoli in a sour cream filling, smothered in a cheesy cream of chicken sauce. A smart way to use leftover turkey. Makes 12.

Greek lamb shanks with orzo: lamb roasted with garlic slivers, oregano, cinnamon, and tomatoes, then finished over orzo that cooks in the pan juices. One-pan Mediterranean Sunday supper.

African-inspired coconut corn curry with peanuts, poppy seeds and fresh spices ground by mortar and pestle. Simmered in rich coconut milk and served over rice.

Chicken tequila pasta with lime, cumin, and a smoky tomato sauce simmered with real tequila. Tender poached chicken tossed with noodles for a bold Southwestern-inspired dinner.

Chicken and rice casserole layered with cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, pimentos, and American cheese. A simple retro baked casserole with pantry staples.

Scampi Principessa with butterflied shrimp poached in white wine, flambéed with aquavit, then served in cold yogurt sauce. An elegant Italian-Scandinavian appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Enchilada torte stacks flour tortillas, spiced ground beef and cheddar into a layered casserole, cooked entirely in the microwave in about 25 minutes. All the enchilada flavor with no rolling and no oven.

Butternut squash, zucchini, corn, and tomatoes seasoned with coriander, ginger, and allspice, baked under a blanket of melted cheddar. A vibrant fall vegetable casserole.

Beef cabbage rolls baked in a clay cooker with ground beef, salt pork, cooked rice, and beef stock. The clay pot traps steam for tender, juicy rolls with a rich, meaty filling.

Firehouse-style chili with 2 pounds of ground beef, pinto beans, and smoky cumin. Serve over spaghetti Cincinnati-style or with crackers for game day.

Made this recipe for dinner tonight, and wow it was delicious. I was surprised by how flavorful it came out. Liked the creamy sauce made with low-fat milk and chicken broth, which significantly reduced the amount of fat and calories but still tasted great.

Chicken and vegetable stir fry with broccoli and snow peas in a quick ginger-soy sauce, thickened glossy and served over rice. A fast 30-minute weeknight dinner with crisp-tender vegetables.

President LBJ's famous Pedernales River chili recipe with venison, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and tomatoes. Authentic Texas-style no-bean chili.