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Mains

Welcome to our main dishes category page, where you’ll find a variety of delicious and satisfying recipes that are perfect for any occasion. From hearty meat dishes to flavorful vegetarian options, we’ve got you covered.

You can browse by type of food, or simply scroll through them in reverse chronological order. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just looking to switch up your weekly meal rotation, these main dishes are sure to impress.

Sliced skirt steak topped with salsa with a bowl of salsa and charred lime halves on the side.
A metal saucepan filled with white bean stew with tomatoes and rosemary, with bowls, napkins, and utensils in the background.

White Bean Stew with Tomatoes and Rosemary

14 hrs

Three sweet and spicy tacos on a white plate with wedges of lime alongside.

Sweet and Spicy Tacos

30 mins

Two metal trays with skewers of Vietnamese pork skewers, garnished with Thai basil.

Vietnamese Pork Skewers ~ Bun Cha

4 hrs 15 mins

A white plate with a swirl of One-Pan Lemon Parmesan Linguine, with creamy sauce, a fork and 2 slices of lemon.

One-Pan Lemon Parmesan Linguine

45 mins

A ceramic bowl of butter chicken garnished with cilantro, beside a fork, a bowl of rice, and a plate of naan bread.

Easy Butter Chicken

1 hr 10 mins

A cast-iron pan filled with smothered pork chops in a thick caramelized onion and cream sauce.

Smothered Pork Chops

1 hr

A white dinner plate with 2 filets of pan-fried bass with lemon garlic herb sauce, a fork, and 2 slices of lemon.

Pan-Fried Bass with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce

35 mins

A white plate with sesame noodles, garnished with cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds, with a fork and a bowl of green onions and soy.

Sesame Noodles

45 mins

A green glass bowl of turmeric bean soup, filled with beans and broth, beside a green and white dish towel.

Turmeric Bean Soup

50 mins

A bowl of white beans and Tuscan kale, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, with a spoon.

White Beans and Tuscan Kale

1 hr 40 mins

A large cinnamon-rosemary pork chop on a glass plate with a knife and fork.

Cinnamon Rosemary Pork Chops

8 hrs 40 mins

A large enamel pot filled with chicken perloo with a ladle.

Chicken Perloo

1 hr 5 mins

A floral tablecloth with a cellar of pink salt, a plate of cornbread, and a pot of field peas and snap beans along with pot liquor and a chunk of salt pork.

Field Peas and Snap Beans

1 hr 10 mins

A light blue plate with a serving of rigatoni pasta covered with beef ragu, garnished with green herbs.

Pasta with Beef Ragu

1 hr 30 mins

A large rectangle casserole pan, filled with tater tot nachos topped with sour cream, tomatoes, sour cream, and jalapeños. A wooden serving spoon lays beside the dish.

Tater Tot Nachos ~ Totchos

45 mins

A white platter filled with slices of tofu covered in a dark sauce, sesame seeds, and chives, beside a plate of dumplings, a spoon filled with sesame seeds, and a pair of chopsticks.

Char Siu Tofu

40 mins

A bowl of oven roasted pulled turkey breast, a bowl of cabbage slaw, a jar of pickles, and several whole wheat buns on a white tray.

Oven-Roasted Pulled Turkey Breast

1 hr 30 mins

A metal sheet pan with 4 salmon fillets covered with gremolata, beside a pile of cherry tomatoes and diced red onions.

Sheet Pan Salmon with Tomatoes and Red Onion

45 mins

5 panko breaded chicken tenders drizzled with deep red hot sauce and chile slices, with a bowl of more spicy honey and a honey dipper.

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

1 hr 15 mins

A close-up of a white baking dish filled with small pasta, chopped broccoli, red peppers, zucchini, and chunks of halloumi cheese.

Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta with Halloumi

1 hr

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