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.

Franche-Comté

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Miracle squash

The "miraculous squash" is a traditional dish from the Franche-Comté region. This dish serves as a sort of ambassador for all the region’s local products, since the squash is stuffed with a ...

Provence

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Tomato Tart

Here is my recipe for tomato and mustard tart. It’s both easy to make and delicious. Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments. ...

Italy

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Easy Carbonara Pasta

Welcome to this easy carbonara pasta recipe.This iconic Italian dish combines simple ingredients with flawless technique to create a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Follow our ...

Corsica

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Brocciu Omelet

Here is the recipe for this unforgettable Brocciu omelet, which I discovered during a trip to Corsica. Brocciu is a staple in Corsican desserts, whether in cookies, the famous fiadone or Corsican ...

Vietnam

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Vietnamese-Style Duck Breast with Pineapple

I drew inspiration for this recipe for Vietnamese-style duck breast with pineapple from the excellent book . It’s a collection of truly authentic recipes, but with a focus on using ingredients that ...

Southwest

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Chicken with Prunes and Almonds

Here’s the legendary recipe for chicken with prunes and almonds that Mom has been making for us since we were little. The whole family has happily kept the tradition alive ever since 😋 Chicken with ...

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Beef and Parmesan Meatballs

Here’s a simple recipe that brings back fond childhood memories: meatballs made with a delicious mixture of ground beef, flavored with Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. ...

Tunisia

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My homemade tabbouleh with semolina

Here is my recipe for homemade semolina tabbouleh, also known as Middle Eastern-style tabbouleh. It’s a foolproof, no-cook dish that I often make in the summer with family or friends. Not only is it ...

Tunisia

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Tunisian-style egg brick

Here is my simple recipe for Tunisian-style egg brick. Brik, Brick, Briouate: what are they? Brik pastry is a very thin dough of North African origin. It’s made from a thin batter of flour (often ...

Lyon Region

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My Easy Gratin Dauphinois

Here is my recipe for an easy-to-make gratin dauphinois. A Classic of French Cuisine Gratin Dauphinois is a classic dish of French cuisine. Originating from the historic Dauphiné region, as its name ...