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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Braised Brussels sprouts

This Brussels sprouts fricassee is a complete, inexpensive meal that tastes great when reheated. ...

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Endives with Ham and Béchamel Sauce

Here is my recipe for endives au gratin with ham and béchamel sauce—a dish that’s both hearty and delicious. When I make this for a family dinner in the winter, there’s never a crumb left in the ...

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Veal Rolls with Lentils

This recipe for veal rolls with lentils is one of my favorite dishes for adding a gourmet touch to my dinners with friends. I got it from the excellent book , which features a selection of original, ...

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Pepper Tart

Here’s my recipe for a pepper tart—delicious and easy to make! Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments 🙏 ...

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Braised cabbage with bacon bits

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Traditional Savoie Tartiflette

Here is my recipe for traditional Savoyard Tartiflette, just as the locals in the region have cooked it for me! Tartiflette is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for sharing with friends over a good ...

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Veal Shoulder with Lemon

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Herb-flavored cottage cheese flan

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Salmon in a Brick

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Rabbit with Mustard and Tarragon

Here is my traditional recipe for rabbit with mustard and tarragon, a real treat to share with family or friends. The rabbit is first browned in oil with shallots, then the pan is deglazed with white ...