10,000 main dish recipes

Grilled venison tenderloin marinated three days in red wine vinegar, rose, and bay. The technique that turns lean wild game into juicy, medium-rare filets straight off the coals.

Light, airy crab souffle with sweet crab meat, Swiss cheese, shallots, and a Parmesan crust. This elegant French-inspired dish rises tall and golden, turning simple ingredients into something show-stopping.

Lemon-pineapple baked chicken with a tangy sauce of pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and Worcestershire. Broiled for crispy skin then baked in a glossy citrus glaze.

Eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella casserole layered vertically in alternating bands of red, white, and dark purple. A four-ingredient vegetarian bake inspired by caprese and eggplant Parmesan.

A savory dish that can be made with the convenience of having a crockpot in your kitchen.

Steak au poivre with pepper-crusted beef tenderloin, sauteed mushrooms, a brandy-cream pan sauce, and a bed of wilted watercress. Classic French bistro fare.

Canned salmon and hard-boiled eggs in a mushroom-beer cream sauce served in a molded rice ring. A retro dinner party centerpiece that's back in style.

Curried beef and potato stir-fry with red pepper, onion, and tomato in a light broth sauce. A low-fat, quick weeknight dinner with warm curry flavor.

Classic veal fricassee with tender poached cubes in a buttery roux sauce, sautéed mushrooms, and white asparagus. A refined European comfort dish served over rice that's worth the slow simmer.

Pork chops simmered in a bright radish and cilantro relish with tomatoes, orange juice, and lime. A unique braised pork dish with Latin-inspired flavors served over rice.

Big-batch Texas-style chili with 5 lbs of rough-ground beef and pork simmered in beer, sour mash whiskey, jalapenos, and a heavy hand of cumin. No beans. No compromise. Pure cowboy heat.

Steamed broccoli, snap beans, and kale tossed with soybeans, chopped brazil nuts, and a garlicky tarragon dressing. A protein-packed vegetarian side that works hot or cold in just 20 minutes.

Linguine with scallops in a reduced white wine and chicken broth sauce with capers, lemon, dill, and parsley. A light, low-calorie seafood pasta.

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.

Flaky tuna and broccoli pie in a homemade cornmeal crust with creamy Parmesan filling seasoned with dill. A budget-friendly dinner that feeds six from pantry staples.

Chicken wrapped around asparagus served with hollandaise sauce.