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.

Tunisia

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Traditional Baked Chakchouka

Here is my recipe for traditional oven-baked Chakchouka, which is both delicious and easy to make. It’s also known as Shakshuka, or tchektchouka where I’m from. It’s a dish I’ve become a huge fan of ...

Indonesia

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Chicken Skewers with Satay Sauce

This recipe for chicken skewers with satay sauce is very popular in Indonesian and Thai cuisine. These irresistible skewers are perfect for an Asian-inspired or contemporary dinner. They’ll also add ...

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Easy Zucchini Flan

Here is my recipe for zucchini flan—easy to make and delicious. This zucchini flan is one of my summer classics. It’s a dish that’s simple, flavorful, and satisfying all at once. Zucchini pairs very ...

Basque Country

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Basque-Style Roast Chicken

This recipe for Basque-style roast chicken is one of my go-to weeknight meals.It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a meal with the whole family. And thanks to this easy-to-prepare recipe, ...

Greece

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My Easy Greek Salad

Here’s one of my favorite summer recipes: Greek salad—delicious and easy to make. All the colors of the Mediterranean come together in this dish. This classic combination of summer vegetables, olive ...

Portugal

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Portuguese-style cod (Bacalhau a Brás)

Bacalhau à Brás has become one of the most iconic dishes of Portuguese cuisine. You’ll find it on the menu at every traditional restaurant, sometimes listed as bacalhau dourado (golden cod). It’s a ...

Thailand

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Swiss chard Pad Thai-style

Pad Thai is an iconic dish of Thai cuisine, made with stir-fried rice noodles and shrimp or chicken. In this vegetarian recipe, I use Swiss chard to add a meaty texture, along with cashews for ...

Spain

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Potato Omelet

Here is my recipe for potato omelet, also known as tortilla de patatas, a classic Spanish tapas dish. ...

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Parsnip and Potato Gratin

Here is my recipe for a parsnip and potato gratin. It’s sort of a “modern take on gratin Dauphinois,” where parsnips join the potatoes.For those unfamiliar with this vegetable, the parsnip is a ...

Italy

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Onion panzerotti

Here is my original and delicious recipe for onion panzerotti. Panzerotti are small Italian pastries made from pizza dough and traditionally filled with tomato and mozzarella. They are then folded and ...