10,000 main dish recipes

Whole trout wrapped in foil with butter and a squeeze of lemon, then nestled on coals to steam over an open fire. The classic three-ingredient campfire fish for fresh catch.

Sicilian-style jumbo shrimp in a sweet-and-sour Marsala sauce with pine nuts, currants, capers, and fennel. A rustic Italian seafood main baked in an earthenware casserole.

Transylvanian pork and sauerkraut layered casserole with paprika-braised pork, kielbasa, rice, tangy sauerkraut, and sour cream sauce. Hungarian-Romanian comfort food at its richest.

Cuban-style black beans simmered slow with cumin, oregano, green pepper, garlic, sherry, and apple cider vinegar. The classic Cuban frijoles negros that earn their place beside any Caribbean meal.

Pressure-fried chicken sandwich with a crispy flour coating, dill pickles, and buttered buns. A fast-food copycat that cooks in just 3 and a half minutes.

City chicken skewers (mock chicken) made with ground turkey and pork meatballs on bamboo skewers, breaded in corn flake crumbs, and baked in chicken gravy. A Rust Belt regional comfort classic.

Basic gumbo loaded with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp in a deep brown roux-thickened broth, simmered with the trinity, tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. A hearty Louisiana-style one-pot for a hungry crowd.

Microwave meatloaf with ground beef, bread crumbs and a ketchup glaze, ready in under an hour without heating up the oven. Classic comfort food on weeknight time.

Salmon baked in parchment paper (en papillote) with Dijon glaze, tri-color bell peppers, red onion, and lemon juice. Steams in its own juices for a healthy one-packet meal.

Leberknödel are Austrian liver dumplings made from stale rolls soaked in milk, mixed with ground beef liver, onions, marjoram and lemon zest. Poached gently and served in clear beef broth.

Micro on high??? Yuck --- I suggest you bake the whole mixture [covered]after browning the chicken first--@ 300 F for about 35-40 minutes. Also--the recipe calls for "2 each" can of chicken gravy---use one can of low sodium cream of chicken soup/thin with a little milk instead, it cooks more evenly. Add seasonings to taste.

Traditional British shepherd's pie made from leftover roast lamb or beef, bound in gravy and topped with mashed potatoes. Old-school comfort food done properly.

Onion and Swiss cheese quiche in a flaky homemade soda water crust with a rich egg and cream custard seasoned with nutmeg. Made entirely from scratch.

Roast beef tortilla roll-ups with bacon horseradish dip and crisp lettuce, sliced into pinwheels. A no-cook appetizer or lunch that chills ahead and cuts clean for party platters.

Chicken calzones with feta, parmesan, fresh tomatoes, and basil stuffed in a homemade beer dough crust. Brushed with melted butter for golden, flaky edges.

Sauteed shrimp with softened fennel, fresh orange zest, basil, and a splash of dry vermouth. This aromatic Mediterranean-inspired seafood dinner is elegant enough for company but ready in under 45 minutes.