1,644 main dish recipes

Whole roast chicken stuffed with olive and breadcrumb dressing, basted in peach nectar. Sage, celery, and parsley round out a sweet-savory stuffing baked low and slow.

New Zealand foil-poached salmon steaks chilled in their own jelled juices, then served cold under warm Hollandaise. Traditional Kiwi method with butter, lemon, and salt. Pairs with mint potatoes and peas.

Beef stir fry with mushrooms, bean sprouts, snow peas, green beans, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts in soy sauce. A loaded wok dinner served over rice or chow mein noodles.

Yogurt-marinated pork kabobs with cumin, coriander, garlic, and lemon juice, grilled with bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Marinate overnight for tender, flavorful meat.

A big-batch deer sausage recipe with equal parts ground venison and pork, seasoned with cayenne, paprika, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Mix, stuff into casings, and you're set for the season.

Chhole alu: North Indian chickpeas and potatoes in a tangy-spicy gravy with jaggery, tamarind, garam masala, and green chiles. A Punjabi street-food classic made vegetarian and satisfying.

Classic cucumber sandwiches on whole wheat with buttery layers, white wine vinegar snap, green onion, and fresh dill. Elegant finger food for tea time, ready in an hour.

New Mexican green chili stew of browned beef (or pork) simmered with diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and Hatch green chilies in a brothy, soupy base. A classic Santa Fe and Albuquerque kitchen staple.

Old-fashioned baked beans with navy beans, smoky bacon, molasses, and brown sugar in a tomato sauce base. The classic New England Sunday-supper bean pot baked low and slow until thick and rich.

Vegetarian bulgur chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Bulgur wheat absorbs the spiced broth and adds a meaty chew without any meat. Ready in 50 minutes.

Quick pork stir-fry with cubed pork chops, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, and cherry tomatoes in a soy-mustard sauce. Serve over noodles for a fast weeknight dinner.

Chiles rellenos stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a cornmeal batter, and fried golden brown. The cornmeal coating adds a crispy crunch that traditional egg-only batters can't match.

Ham and bean scallop bakes creamy navy beans with diced ham and sharp cheddar under a buttery breadcrumb crust. A freezer-friendly casserole that makes four meals from one batch.

Native American-inspired black bean and brown rice patties bound with cornmeal and cumin. Vegan, freezer-friendly, and great with mushroom gravy at dinner or maple syrup at breakfast.

Tender chicken simmers with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in this classic Persian celery stew. Bright parsley and buttery sauteed celery make this Iranian khoresh-e karafs a fragrant weeknight dinner served over fluffy rice.

Baked barley casserole with sauteed mushrooms and onions in chicken broth. Pearl barley absorbs the savory broth as it bakes, turning tender and chewy with a nutty flavor.