10,000 main dish recipes

Classic Aussie meat pie with ground beef, onion and gravy in a shortcrust pastry base topped with puff pastry. Traditional Australian hand-held hot pie.

Honey mustard chicken brightened with fresh orange zest and dill, baked until the glaze caramelizes into a sweet-tangy coat. A low-fat dinner with a 4-ingredient sauce that keeps for a week.

Vegan fricadelle: crisp pan-fried patties of tofu, toasted millet, and finely chopped vegetables, breaded golden and served with a bright cilantro-almond chutney. A hearty meat-free, dairy-free main.

Stuffed bell peppers filled with millet pilaf cooked in a cilantro-lime-serrano broth with corn and tomatoes. A vibrant vegan main dish topped with pine nuts.

Roasted pork loin rubbed with garlic, paprika, and dry mustard, then finished with a warm fruit glaze. A bone-in Sunday roast with a crackling spice crust and tender, juicy slices for a crowd.

Brooke's homemade meatloaf is a classic: seasoned ground beef bound with egg, onion, and panko, baked under a sweet-tangy glaze of ketchup, Dijon, and brown sugar brushed on twice for a sticky finish.

Baked orange pork chops layer thick lean chops with fresh orange slices and a citrus-juice braise, dusted with flour to thicken into a glossy pan sauce. Five-ingredient one-pan dinner with bright sweet-savory contrast.

Chilled lobster tails stuffed with a creamy lobster salad made with mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. An elegant no-cook first course for a special dinner.

Herb-crusted cod fillets coated in fresh cilantro, chives, and parsley breadcrumbs, then roasted and served over a silky roasted tomato-garlic sauce with balsamic. Clean flavors, high-impact plate.

Microwave glazed pork loin roast: a garlic-studded loin brushed with a sweet-savory orange marmalade and mustard glaze, cooked tender in the microwave. A juicy roast without turning on the oven.

Pork pepper steak with tender simmered pork shoulder strips, green peppers, onions, and celery in a soy-tomato gravy. A classic Chinese-American comfort food served over rice.

Old-fashioned pinto beans simmered low and slow with bacon drippings, a pinch of sugar, and salt until creamy and tender. Nana's humble, smoky pot of Southern beans, just like she made them.

Traditional Cumberland sausage made with pork shoulder, back fat, nutmeg, mace, and a touch of smoked bacon. Hand-mixed, stuffed into casings, and baked until golden and snappy.

Copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich pressure-fried in peanut oil with a subtly sweet flour coating, dill pickles, and buttered buns. Closer to the original than you'd expect.

Creamed chipped beef gravy (SOS) made with a butter and flour roux, milk, and dried beef soaked until tender. A classic military mess hall recipe served over toast or biscuits.

Hungarian meatballs simmer in a paprika-rich onion and red wine sauce, fragrant with caraway and marjoram, then thickened into a glossy gravy. Spoon over buttered noodles or boiled potatoes for a cozy main.