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.

Greece

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Pasta with Spinach and Feta

This sauce, the recipe for which is provided below, will delight you with its vibrant Mediterranean colors and flavors, and pairs perfectly with a dish of pasta, tagliatelle, or spaghetti. ...

Tunisia

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Brick stuffed with bell peppers

These small pastries made with brick pastry and stuffed with bell peppers make an excellent appetizer for a menu inspired by Middle Eastern, vegetarian, or contemporary cuisine. Here, there’s no egg ...

Italy

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Sicilian-Style Pasta

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Provence

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Spaghetti with Fennel Greens

Here’s a family recipe I’ve finally been able to make, after planting some fennel at home! In this recipe for spaghetti with fennel greens, we don’t use the bulbs—which are commonly found in ...

Auvergne

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Easy Auvergne Truffade

Here’s my recipe for an easy Auvergne truffade. Here in Clermont-Ferrand, we make it from the start of fall… all the way through the end of summer! If you’re not familiar with truffade yet, it’s a ...

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Pan-fried cauliflower

This simple pan-fried cauliflower recipe is the one my mom used to make for us when we were kids. I have such fond memories of it that I’ve since adopted it into my own cooking too! How to Make ...

Southwest

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Duck breasts with apples and cider

Here’s my recipe for duck breast with apples and cider. I made it for the first time for a dinner with friends.It’s very easy to make and quite unique with its sweet-and-salty twist. Everyone loved ...

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Flageolets with Cream and Ham

Here is the recipe for flageolet beans with cream and ham that my mother used to make for us when we were children. It’s a very simple dish, quick to prepare, and both hearty and delicious!If you’re ...

Provence

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Stuffed summer vegetables

Here is my family recipe for stuffed summer vegetables, also known as "farcis" in Provence. In our beautiful region of Provence, it’s a true summer tradition to bake these seasonal ...

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Tagliatelle with Broccoli and Roquefort

Here’s my recipe for tagliatelle with broccoli and Roquefort—it’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious!Broccoli and Roquefort go together perfectly, and the crème fraîche adds a rich, creamy ...