3,986 main dish recipes

Sirloin steak marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce with soy, sherry, ginger, and garlic, then broiled and sliced into strips. Works with chicken too. A lighter Japanese-inspired dinner for two.

Cold poached salmon fillets in white wine, served chilled with a Dijon mustard, lime, and honey sour cream sauce. An elegant make-ahead main course for summer entertaining.

Texas BBQ beef brisket: seven pounds of brisket smoked low and slow with paprika rub and wood chips, finished with a tangy homemade sauce built from the pan drippings.

Baked flounder fillets in a white wine and orange juice sauce with curacao, mushrooms, and green onions. A French-inspired fish dinner with citrus brightness in every bite.

Shrimp in garlic sauce baked in a vermouth, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and parsley marinade. Prawns marinate for an hour then bake until pink and translucent. A Spanish-style garlic shrimp with bright, herby flavors.

Polish-inspired quiche loaded with ground kielbasa, sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and fresh scallions baked in a flaky pie shell. A hearty brunch or dinner.

Grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb, rice, pine nuts, mint, parsley, cinnamon, and allspice, simmered in olive oil and lemon juice. A hearty meat-filled dolma served at room temperature.

Mini mushroom pizzettes topped with silky bechamel sauce, sauteed mushrooms, nutty Gruyere, and a snowfall of Parmigiano-Reggiano. A French-Italian hybrid appetizer baked to golden perfection.

Homemade Polish kielbasa-style sausage made from coarsely ground pork shoulder seasoned with marjoram, garlic, and black pepper. Stuffed into casings and tied at 4-inch intervals; freezer-friendly for batch cooks.

Layered noodle casserole with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a triple-cheese filling of cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Old-school comfort food.

Whole red snapper baked in foil with rosemary, raisins, pine nuts, and a sweet red wine vinegar glaze. A Sicilian-inspired fish dinner with an agrodolce twist.

Mini salmon burgers made with canned salmon, crushed saltine crackers, dill, and lemon juice. Pan-fried until golden for a quick appetizer or light main.

Gnocchi with zucchini and parsley butter tosses pillowy potato dumplings in nutty browned butter with shallots, summer squash, burst cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. A 20-minute weeknight dinner.

House BBQ dry rub built on paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander and curry, with a whisper of cayenne and thyme. Mix-and-rub spice blend for grilled meats, ribs and chicken. Pantry staples only.

Boneless chicken breasts grilled with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce sharpened with horseradish, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. A quick-fire weeknight grill recipe with bold, glossy glaze.

Had this at my friend's place, and it was so delicious! Now I have the recipe too, and I will try to make it again very soon.