3,986 main dish recipes

Louisiana shrimp simmered in spicy beer broth with garlic, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. Peel-and-eat heaven, served hot or chilled with lemon wedges. Cajun shrimp boil for two.

West Indian shrimp sauteed with Angostura bitters, saffron, and Caribbean herbs, then broiled under Parmesan until golden. A bold island-inspired seafood dish ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan tempeh and mushroom stew served over mashed potatoes made with soy milk. Simmered tempeh, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and soy sauce piled on a creamy potato base.

Roasted turkey with fresh sage leaves tucked under the skin and rosemary, stuffed with aromatic vegetables. A low-fat, herb-forward holiday bird with minimal seasoning and maximum flavor.

Flatbread topped with spaghetti sauce, sliced mushrooms, and melted cheese for a 30-minute homemade pizza. Four ingredients and zero dough-making required.

Wild rice baked chicken layers chicken breasts over wild rice, celery, and green peppers in one casserole. The rice cooks in chicken bouillon broth as the meat bakes above.

Chicken in white wine: floured breasts pan-seared, then simmered in a bright white wine sauce with garlic, bay, and lemon zest, finished with scallions and butter. An elegant, fast 30-minute skillet dinner.

White wine garlic shrimp sautés peeled shrimp with olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsley in 10 minutes. Restaurant-style Italian shrimp scampi minus the butter. Serve over linguine.

Beanless Texas-style chili built on 4 pounds of sirloin, both ground and cubed, with bold chili powder, cumin, and a generous pour of hot sauce. All-beef and slow-simmered until thick, fiery, and fork-tender. Feeds ten.

A simple slow-roasted pork picnic shoulder that cooks low and unattended until the juices run clear. One roast stretches into three meals: sliced for sandwiches, diced for soup, and served with gravy.

Texas-style smoked brisket with a spicy chili rub and a beer-based mop sauce. Smoked low and slow over wood chips for tender, smoky bark and pink smoke ring.

Florida-style shrimp baked en papillote in a tangy blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream sauce with garlic, parsley, and sauterne wine. Wrapped in foil packets for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

Turkey meatloaf bound with saltines and eggs, seasoned with sloppy joe mix, and brushed with a ketchup-mustard-brown sugar glaze. Lighter than classic beef meatloaf with the same comforting bake.

Reuben roller sandwich made with soft Armenian cracker bread spread with cream cheese, corned beef, pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island, rolled jelly-roll style and sliced into pinwheels.

Diet pizza loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and fresh tomatoes topped with non-fat mozzarella on crushed tomato sauce. A veggie-heavy, lower-fat homemade pizza.

Beef filet mignon en croute stuffed with blue cheese butter and wrapped in golden puff pastry. A classic dinner-party showstopper with garlic and chives.