10,000 main dish recipes

Chickpeas simmered in a thick Italian tomato sauce with basil, oregano, and a surprising dash of cinnamon. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty vegan meal.

Traditional French-Canadian beef tourtière with ground beef, mashed potatoes, allspice, and cinnamon baked in a flaky double crust. Makes two hearty pies for holiday gatherings or freezer stocking.

Pan-fried beef liver in a tangy gravy loaded with green olives, mushrooms, lemon juice, and Worcestershire for a quick weeknight dinner that proves liver doesn't have to be boring.

Maryland-style crab cakes pan-seared then finished in a hot oven, served with a Dijon mustard cream sauce. Loaded with lump crab, colorful bell peppers, and just enough breadcrumbs to hold them together.

Fish fillets stuffed with mushrooms, bacon, ginger, and scallions, then steamed with white wine and soy sauce. Works with catfish, trout, or flounder. A light, flavorful fish dinner in 40 minutes.

USDA-style beef loaf for a crowd: makes four 8-inch loaves with milk-soaked bread, eggs, ketchup and Worcestershire. Bake all four, freeze three. Government-tested batch cooking at its most practical.

Chesapeake-style crab cakes bound with a creamy white sauce, seasoned with dry mustard and Worcestershire, then breaded and pan-fried golden. Straight from the Delmarva Peninsula.

Slow cooker Brunswick stew with ground chicken and pork, creamed corn, canned tomatoes, and a kick of Tabasco. A thick, smoky Southern stew that gets better the longer it cooks.

DO NOT attempt this recipe in a crockpot, since no evaporation takes place there.

A pantry-friendly quiche with canned tuna, Swiss cheese, and a creamy egg custard spiked with Worcestershire and nutmeg. Dinner from what's already in your kitchen.

Lamb casserole with butter-toasted rice, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions baked in beef stock. A comforting one-dish meal that turns leftover cooked lamb into a satisfying dinner.

Premium steaks marinated in a Roquefort, sour cream, and red wine marinade, charcoal-grilled and topped with butter-sautéed mushrooms. A show-stopping steakhouse dinner for a crowd.

Microwave macaroni sauteed in oil with onion, green pepper, and garlic, then cooked in tomato juice with Worcestershire sauce. A one-dish pasta, no boiling needed.

Flank steak braised in a tangy ketchup, Worcestershire, and lemon sauce until fork-tender. A slow-cooked, budget-friendly beef dinner served over rice.

Maple Dijon glazed chicken breast grilled or broiled with a sweet-tangy glaze of pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, white wine, and shallots. Ready in 30 minutes.

Asian-style crunchy meatballs mix ground beef with water chestnuts and soy sauce, then coat them in crushed chow mein noodles for a deep-fried crunchy shell. Retro party appetizer.