3,381 main dish recipes

Slow-simmered conch stew with salt pork, tomatoes, oregano, and potatoes. Two hours of low heat transforms tough conch into a rich, tender Caribbean-style chowder.

This extravagant dish brings back memories of eastern Asia with sugar snap peas and spring onions.

Canned tuna simmered in homemade coconut milk with cinnamon, crushed red chili, garlic, and tart rhubarb for a sweet-spicy-tangy curry served over rice. This unexpected flavor combo is the real surprise here.

Avocado halves stuffed with Italian-dressed tuna salad, topped with melted cheddar and crushed potato chips, then baked until warm and bubbly. Tunados are a retro stuffed avocado dinner that's fun, crunchy, and totally addictive.

Grilled venison kabobs marinated in cranberry juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. A hunter's favorite that tames game meat with a fruity, savory marinade.

Oven-baked "un-fried" chicken coated in yogurt and seasoned Italian bread crumbs with Old Bay and Creole spices. Crispy, flavorful, and low-fat with no deep frying required.

Retro molded tuna salad with black olives, hard-boiled eggs, toasted almonds, and a creamy lemon-spiked mayo-sour cream dressing set with gelatin. A stunning cold lunch or party centerpiece.

Flour-dusted trout fillets pan-seared in fragrant walnut oil, finished with toasted walnuts and a splash of sherry vinegar. Elegant enough for company, easy enough for Tuesday.

Tofu fiesta loaded with broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and bell pepper, finished with ricotta cheese and toasted sesame seeds. A colorful, veggie-packed skillet dinner for two.

Stir-fried chicken breast with angel hair pasta, snow peas, and carrots tossed in savory sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Better than takeout, ready at home.

Crispy tostadas loaded with refried beans, melted cheddar, and chili con carne, then topped with cool shredded lettuce and guacamole. A 15-minute Mexican-style open-faced feast that feeds a crowd.

Dad's wild rice casserole with crispy bacon, sauteed mushrooms, and vegetables baked in chicken rice soup. A nutty, savory side dish that's earned its spot at every family gathering.

Quick roasted chicken wraps with wild rice, creamy ranch dressing, and crisp lettuce rolled in flour tortillas. No cooking required, ready in 15 minutes, makes 12 wraps for easy meal prep.

Wild rabbit gumbo slow-cooked in a dark roux with the holy trinity, finished with plump oysters and a hit of hot sauce. Served over rice with file, this is deep Louisiana soul food.

Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.

Pounded chicken breasts seared fast over high heat, then drizzled with a brandy, Dijon mustard, and lime pan sauce loaded with fresh chives. A 20-minute dinner with serious steakhouse energy.