Egg Salad Without Mayo
Don’t let those leftover Easter eggs go to waste. This easy egg salad with caramelized onions is so lovely, you won’t even notice that there’s no mayo.
45 mins
Easy Weeknight Favorites
Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese with Jalapeños
Why put cheese only inside your grilled cheese sandwich? This beauty is filled with Cheddar and coated with Parmesan, which means you get a creamy, melty interior, and a crispy exterior. Basically, a perfect grilled cheese.
25 mins
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Schmaltzy, Vinegary Radishes
One skillet. Five ingredients. Dinner. (Did we mention that it’s low-carb?)
1 hr
Budget-Friendly Recipes
Homemade Yellow Mustard
1 hr 45 mins
French Roast Chicken ~ Poulet Rôti
1 hr 50 mins
Roasted Potatoes with Dill
1 hr 5 mins
Apple and Celery Salad
15 mins
Main Dish FAQs
Choosing an entree can be tricky, particularly when you’re catering to various diets. These are the most common questions readers ask when looking for a main dish recipe.
Do main dishes have to contain meat?
No, not at all. Vegetarian main dishes can be as simple as pasta tossed in Italian tomato sauce or a serving of hearty vegetarian chili. If you’re experimenting with adding more meatless meals to your repertoire, check out our selection of vegetarian recipes for inspiration.
What are some main dishes that can be made ahead of time?
Soups, stews, and braises are excellent choices for making ahead of time, as their flavor tends to improve after resting overnight.
Can you suggest some popular potluck main dishes?
For a potluck, choose main dishes that travel well and can be kept warm. Slow cooker mains, such as pulled pork, BBQ meatballs, or beef chili are great choices because they can be transported and kept warm in the slow cooker. Casserole recipes are also popular, particularly our classic King Ranch chicken.
How should I store my leftovers?
Leftovers should be refrigerated within 2 hours after cooking. Keep your food in airtight containers in the fridge and consume it within 4 days or freeze it for longer storage.
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Batter-Fried Chicken
Proof that it doesn’t take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.
1 hr 30 mins
Roman-Style Chicken Cacciatore
You know chicken cacciatore–chicken made with vegetables, herbs, and tons of tomatoes–right? Wrong.
1 hr 30 mins
Rosemary Chicken and Beans in a Creamy Cider Broth
This one-pot meal of roasted chicken thighs with leeks, rosemary, and cannellini beans in a creamy sauce just snatched a permanent spot in my weeknight rotation. Try it and find out why.
1 hr 30 mins
Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.
35 mins
All Mains
Slow Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
Even if you're new to roasting lamb, this one is a cinch to pull off. Just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of effort to a wow-worthy meal.
1 hr 50 mins
One-Pot Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
Store-bought fresh tortellini gets a flavor boost, thanks to prosciutto, peas, and a oh-so-creamy leek and Parmesan sauce.
25 mins
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
These juicy bites of sirloin, smothered in garlic and herb butter, will satisfy any steakhouse craving for a fraction of the price.
25 mins
Seared Skirt Steak with Salsa
Hungry for something flavorful and good-for-you? This seared skirt steak is jam-packed with everything you need.
50 mins
Batter-Fried Chicken
Proof that it doesn't take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.
1 hr 30 mins
French Roast Chicken ~ Poulet Rôti
Leave it to the French to make something as simple as roast chicken seem so darn alluring.
1 hr 50 mins
Roman-Style Chicken Cacciatore
You know chicken cacciatore--chicken made with vegetables, herbs, and tons of tomatoes--right? Wrong.
1 hr 30 mins
Spaghetti Carbonara
This spaghetti carbonara recipe tosses pasta with eggs, cheese, guanciale, pancetta or bacon, and pepper to form a creamy sauce. Quick and easy.
25 mins
Egg Salad Without Mayo
Don't let those leftover Easter eggs go to waste. This easy egg salad with caramelized onions is so lovely, you won't even notice that there's no mayo.
45 mins
Roasted Fresh Ham with Maple-Spice Glaze
Don't try to rush this ham. It's slow roasted in a maple glaze that imbues the porky deliciousness with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg.
5 hrs
Rosemary Chicken and Beans in a Creamy Cider Broth
This one-pot meal of roasted chicken thighs with leeks, rosemary, and cannellini beans in a creamy sauce just snatched a permanent spot in my weeknight rotation. Try it and find out why.
1 hr 30 mins
Homemade Corned Beef
Homemade corned beef is crazy easy to make. And it's not just for St. Patrick's Day. Although the holiday simply isn't the same without it.
5 d 3 hrs
Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
Whether you're five or fifty-five, sometimes nothing is more satiating than a plate of spaghetti with butter and cheese.
20 mins
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Yes. Soft, pillowy gnocchi bathed in a luxurious blue cheese sauce can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Wonders never cease.
25 mins
Steak au Poivre (Julia Child’s Recipe)
Julia Child updated the French classic with mixed peppercorns and allspice to lend a little intrigue. A surprisingly quick yet altogether swoon-worthy weeknight dinner.
25 mins
Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.
35 mins
Meatball Stroganoff
This updated version of the classic, made with mini meatballs and creamy mushroom sauce, is so rich and comforting that you may never go back to the original.
1 hr
Homemade Pastrami
Pastrami. We consider it the other corned beef. We also consider it darn easy to make it yourself.
5 d 7 hrs
Roasted Bone Marrow
Though traditionally a first course, bone marrow is sufficient enough to be both first course and last course. And maybe each course in between.
12 hrs 30 mins
Julia Child’s Coq au Vin
Coq au vin, aka chicken soused in wine, is a French classic that exists in countless incarnations. This rich, soulful riff is from Julia Child.
1 hr 30 mins
