2,155 main dish recipes

Broiled orange roughy fillets glazed with a creamy salsa sauce made from light mayo, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne. Two coats build a golden, tangy crust. Lighter fish dinner in 30 minutes.

Quick microwave stuffed pork chops ready in 25 minutes. Bread stuffing fills thick-cut chops that brown first, then cook tender in the microwave.

Quick crustless Spam quiche with Monterey Jack cheese and Bisquick batter baked in 30 minutes. Retro comfort food that's faster than ordering takeout.

California spin on Welsh rarebit with creamy Monterey Jack melted in white wine, spooned over toast with garlicky sauteed mushrooms, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Shrimp "cooked" in a tangy citrus marinade. Fresh and refreshing cold shrimp cocktail.

Beef brisket marinated 48 hours in red wine vinegar with herbs, then smoked 6-7 hours at 225°F for tender, aromatic slices.

Only 4 ingredients make this casserole perfect to pop in the oven quickly.

Ground beef and pearl barley casserole with tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, and tomato paste. A filling one-dish meal you can make in the microwave or oven in about an hour.

Simple baked trout in white wine with herbs and garlic. Minimal prep, maximum flavor. Whole trout bakes in 30 minutes for an elegant, light dinner for four.

Hearty vegetarian burgers made with chopped brazil nuts and bulgur wheat, bound with herbs, tomato puree, and egg. Bake them, pan-fry them, or shape into falafel-style bites for stuffing into pita.

You could also try adding some onions, mushrooms and white wine.

A whole roasted chicken stuffed with apple, onion, and celery for a Boston Market-style bird with juicy meat and golden, crispy skin. Simple enough for a Sunday dinner, impressive enough for company.

Homemade butternut squash pasta dough made with roasted squash, hazelnut butter, and warm spices. No eggs needed. Shape it into any pasta you like and cook fresh.

Quick weeknight chicken breasts pan-seared with paprika, then glazed with apricot preserves, orange juice, cilantro, and warm spices.

Simple butternut squash and apple casserole baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple juice until fork-tender. Just 6 ingredients and naturally low-fat.

Layers of cubed potatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, scallions, and fresh basil bake in egg substitute for this veggie-packed Italian frittata. Broiled tomatoes finish it.