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.

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Languedoc-Style Eggplant

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Omelet with button mushrooms

Here’s a foolproof recipe for a button mushroom omelet—and it’s absolutely delicious! It uses ingredients that are easy to find year-round (you can use jarred button mushrooms—it will be just as ...

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Mediterranean-style Roasted Sea Bass

Today, I invite you on a culinary journey to Provence with this Mediterranean-style roasted sea bass. This fish, also known as "loup" in Provence, is highly prized by locals for its generous ...

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Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Mint Tart

Here’s my recipe for a zucchini, goat cheese, and mint tart. It’s very easy to make and has a delicious, fragrant flavor. I make the shortcrust pastry myself for even more flavor and ...

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Quick Rabbit

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Broccoli Gratin with Roquefort

Here’s a classic favorite at our family dinners: broccoli gratin with Roquefort. It’s always a hit! This gratin pairs perfectly with fish or grilled meat, but it can also serve as a main course—just ...

Italy

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Neapolitan-style pizza

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Provence

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Pissaladière

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Creamy Zucchini Gratin

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for creamy zucchini gratin, which I found in a traditional cookbook. It has everything you need: good zucchini, eggs, cream, and cheese—not to mention ...

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Zucchini and Tomato Flan

Here is my recipe for zucchini and tomato flan—colorful and delicious, perfect for a summer meal with friends or family. It’s a vegetarian and gluten-free recipe, since we’ll only be using cornstarch ...