Best Main Dishes Recipes
Main dishes are the center of the plate. This collection covers beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetarian entrées, with recipes that explain the cooking method, the seasoning, and the resting time. We've tested every recipe for the details that matter — the internal temperature, the pan size, the sauce ratio — so you can cook with confidence.
Browse all main dishes
Showing 12 recipes on this page
Sausage & Rice Casserole Recipe
75 min · ★ 4.8
Luby's Almondine Fish Recipe
20 min · ★ 4.9
Guthuk Recipe
90 min · ★ 4.9
Ham & Cheese Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
105 min · ★ 4.8
AQ Chicken Over The Coals Recipe
55 min · ★ 4.9
Baked Blackened Cod Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.8
Homemade Stromboli Recipe
145 min · ★ 4.9
Queer Eye Shrimp Etouffee Recipe
45 min · ★ 4.9
Chipotle Chicken Taco Meat Recipe
30 min · ★ 5
Easy Classic Lasagna Recipe
75 min · ★ 4.8
Nanny's Sticky Chicken Recipe
80 min · ★ 4.8
Joyland Crust Burger Recipe
25 min · ★ 4.9
Frequently asked questions
What's the best way to cook a steak?
Season generously, sear in a hot cast-iron pan, and finish in the oven. Use a thermometer: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
How do I keep chicken breast from drying out?
Brine it for 30 minutes, cook it to 160°F, and let it rest for 5 minutes. The temperature will climb to 165°F while it rests.
What's a good main dish for a vegetarian dinner?
Pasta, grain bowls, and stuffed vegetables are the most satisfying options. Use the diet filter above to show only vegetarian mains.