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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Chicken breasts stuffed maki-style

I discovered this recipe for maki-style stuffed chicken breasts during a cooking party where we prepared a delicious gourmet meal as a group. These stuffed breasts, sliced and arranged on the plate, ...

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Quail stuffed with napa cabbage, served with a port sauce and garlic and rosemary baby potatoes

It was during a cooking class that I discovered this famous recipe for quail stuffed with Chinese cabbage, braised in a port sauce, and served with small potatoes seasoned with garlic and ...

Morocco

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Chicken Tagine with Candied Lemon

Here is my recipe for a classic Moroccan dish that is also very popular in France: chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives. In the Maghreb, the term “tajine” refers to both the cooking pot and ...

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Chicken wings with cilantro and ginger, thyme rice

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Southwest

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Foie Gras and Fig Cake

Here’s my recipe for foie gras and fig cake—it’s perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail party during the holiday season! It’s a very easy dish to prepare, and you’ll only need ingredients you already have ...

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Shrimp Flambéed with Pastis

I first tasted these Pastis-flambéed shrimp during a weekend with friends, and the cook at the time generously shared his recipe with me! As you’ll see, it’s a very simple dish to prepare, and the ...

Japan

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My Homemade Sushi

Here’s my recipe for homemade sushi, which I discovered during a cook-and-dine class! I was able to learn how to make these little gems myself and share them with family and friends.As you’ll see, ...

United States

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Salmon and Avocado Bagel

Here is my recipe for a salmon and avocado bagel. You’re probably familiar with the bagel—that round, seed-topped brioche-style bread that our Anglo-Saxon friends slice lengthwise and top with a ...

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Raw ham and fig sandwich

For a change from boiled ham, try Spanish ham... Pata Negra, Serrano, Jabugo ham... Rich, aromatic, and full-bodied, they have a subtle nutty flavor. ...

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Oven-roasted pork ribs with citrus-glazed carrots

I discovered this recipe for oven-roasted pork ribs served with citrus-glazed carrots during a cooking class, and I found it particularly interesting for its modern presentation and its original, ...