main course
Discover the star of your meal with these hearty and delicious main course recipes.
Cowboy Pasta Salad
troprockin.com
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty cold pasta salad loaded with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, black beans, cheddar, fresh vegetables, and a smoky BBQ dressing.
submitted by Rockin Recipes
Homemade Spätzle (two Ways)
littlenomadsrecipes.com
Homemade spätzle is easier than you think and more comforting than you can imagine. Choose your sauce: golden melted cheese with crispy onions, or a rich Bavarian brown gravy the whole family.
submitted by LittleNomadsRecipes
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon and Za’atar
asweetthyme.com
Pistachio crusted salmon with a golden za'atar and lemon zest crust, bound with maple Dijon, and baked in just 25 minutes. Weeknight easy, dinner-party worthy, and completely unforgettable.
submitted by Gwen Wolken
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
smalltownwoman.com
A super creamy, cheesy Baked Macaroni and cheese made with a winning three-cheese combination of sharp cheddar, white cheddar, and Gruyere cheese.
submitted by SmallTownWoman
Beef Kofta Kebabs
uglyducklingbakery.com
These Beef Kofta Kebabs are a mashup of a spiced beef meatball and a kebab. Bake them or grill them, and serve them stuffed in a homemade pita or on couscous with a lemon-garlic or sumac sauce.
submitted by uglyducklingbakery
Chicken Spinach Orzo
lolajayyum.com
Greek Chicken Spinach Orzo is my spin on spanakorizo. The classic Greek spinach rice dish that has been on Mediterranean tables for centuries.
submitted by lolajayyum
Three Cheese Pesto Lasagna
yeprecipes.com
Lasagna noodles, a bechamel pesto Parmesan sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella make up this rich and creamy lasagna.
submitted by YepRecipes
Veal Piccata with Potatoes
askkatie.org
Golden veal in a bright lemon-caper butter sauce, served with crisp potatoes and silky spinach, delivers a plate that feels both effortlessly refined and deeply satisfying.
submitted by AskKatie
Takeaway-style Beef Shawarma
askkatie.org
Charred, deeply spiced beef tucked into warm pita breads with sharp pickled cabbage, creamy sauces, and just enough chaos to require extra napkins.
submitted by AskKatie
Spring Chicken
askkatie.org
Braised chicken thighs with cider, peas, kale, mustard, and tarragon.
submitted by AskKatie
Smoked Paprika Garlic Hamburgers
askkatie.org
Smoked paprika garlic hamburgers layered with red onion, peppery rocket, and a sharp mayo mustard finish.
submitted by AskKatie
Scallops with Creamy Leeks
askkatie.org
Golden-seared scallops nestled in silky leeks with lemon and a whisper of Aleppo pepper - proof that a simple pan can produce something quietly magnificent.
submitted by AskKatie
Paprika Pork Chops with Spaetzle
askkatie.org
These paprika pork chops bring together juicy, golden-seared pork, buttery homemade spaetzle, and just enough sweet-sour balance to make classic Alpine comfort food feel special.
submitted by AskKatie
Orange Chicken and Potatoes
askkatie.org
Pan seared orange thyme chicken with shallot sauce and mash with a hint of apple sweetness.
submitted by AskKatie
Loaded Sweetcorn Fritters
askkatie.org
Golden crisp fritters with smoked paprika, topped with sour cream, bacon, sweet tangy chutney, and a soft egg that ties everything together into a rich, balanced bite.
submitted by AskKatie
Garlic Chicken with Haricots Verts
askkatie.org
Golden, slow-roasted garlic chicken with meltingly sweet cloves, bright lemony green beans, and a crisp fennel-parmesan salad that keeps everything feeling effortlessly elegant rather than indulgent.
submitted by AskKatie
Garlic Chicken Stir-fry
askkatie.org
Glossy garlic chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savoury sauce coat every bite, making this stir-fry feel like proper takeaway without the mystery grease or disappointing spring roll.
submitted by AskKatie
