Main courses: The Best Recipes

All Main courses recipes

Here you’ll find all the recipes for delicious main courses, lovingly created for you by the site’s foodies!

In a traditional French meal, the main course takes center stage—it’s hearty and comforting, served after the appetizer and before the cheese and/or dessert!

Whether for everyday cooking or a festive meal, the main course usually consists of meat or fish served with vegetables and starchy sides. In the case of a vegetarian main course, only the latter will be included. The main course is generally the most nourishing and substantial part of the meal.

It should be noted that the concept of a main course is typical of a French menu and must be viewed in context in certain culinary cultures. In a typical Italian meal, the main course is divided into three courses (primo, secondo, contorno). In Asian cultures, the meal typically consists of a selection of dishes served simultaneously.

Provence

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Easy Provençal Ratatouille

Here’s my recipe for an easy Provençal ratatouille, which will let you prepare this delicious traditional dish without spending too much time on it. In fact, we’ll cook all the vegetables in the same ...

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Braised beef with carrots

I just cooked this traditional braised beef and carrots recipe for the first time—the same one my mom used to make for us when I was a kid. What a joy to rediscover the taste of this dish—so simple ...

Burgundy

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Gaston Gérard Chicken

"Gaston Gérard" Chicken is a traditional Burgundian dish named after a politician who served as a member of parliament and mayor of Dijon in the 1920s. It was his first wife who—quite ...

Italy

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Butternut squash risotto with grilled bacon and walnuts

Here is my take on the recipe for butternut squash risotto with bacon, inspired by the version created by Laurent Mariotte, the food columnist for France Info. It’s a dish that’s both easy to make ...

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Butternut squash parmentier with blood sausage

Here’s my recipe for butternut squash and blood sausage parmentier, which is one of my favorite winter dishes. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a meal with friends, and it’s easy to ...

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Swiss chard leaf tart

Here is my recipe for Swiss chard leaf pie (or "Swiss chard greens"). This recipe will help you cook this vegetable, which is sometimes overlooked simply because people aren’t familiar with ...

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A Simple Zucchini Gratin

Here’s my simple zucchini gratin recipe—it’s quick and foolproof. It’s the perfect dish for a healthy, hearty family meal. The zucchini is first sautéed in oil, then coated in a creamy béchamel ...

Thailand

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Thai-Style Red Curry with Tofu

This Thai-style red tofu curry is made with a variety of vegetables and typical Asian spices, all simmered gently in coconut milk. For those who aren’t familiar with it, tofu—this soy “cheese”—offers ...

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Scallops with balsamic caramel, mashed celeriac

Here is my recipe for scallops with balsamic caramel, served with celeriac purée. This is a contemporary, gourmet-inspired dish that perfectly showcases this shellfish with its delicate texture and ...

Italy

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My homemade Bolognese sauce

Here’s my version of Bolognese sauce—100% homemade.For the vegetables, I use fresh tomatoes, of course, but also bell peppers.It’s very easy to make and absolutely delicious! ...