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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Provençal-Style Cod Stew

Here is my authentic recipe for Provençal cod stew. It’s a simple, popular, family-style dish that I’ve always loved eating ever since I was a child. This cod stew is simmered with potatoes and ...

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Red lentil, cucumber, and feta salad

If you're looking for a colorful and delicious salad idea, try this recipe for a salad with red lentils, cucumber, and feta. It's a salad that's both flavorful and filling, perfect for ...

England

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My Authentic Fish and Chips

Here’s a classic recipe from traditional English cuisine: authentic “fish and chips”! As you’ll see, it’s actually a very easy dish to make, as long as you have the right equipment for deep-frying ...

Belgium

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Flemish Beef Stew with Beer

Here’s the recipe for Flemish beer stew, which my brother and I made for a Christmas dinner. It took quite a bit of effort to prepare this delicious dish, with its mile-long list of ingredients 😅 But ...

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Roasted vegetables with tahini sauce

Here’s a recipe for roasted vegetables with tahini sauce that I adapted from a recipe card I found at my favorite Biocoop 😚 This recipe is very easy to prepare and lets you whip up a complete, ...

Italy

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Ricotta and Spinach Lasagna

Here is my all-time favorite recipe for ricotta and spinach lasagna, taken from the excellent book . In this book, you’ll discover true gems of traditional vegetarian cuisine from many ...

Vietnam

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My Easy Beef Bobun

I made this beef bo bun recipe and we really enjoyed it, so I’m sharing it here! Beef bo bun is an iconic dish in Vietnamese cuisine, somewhere between a salad and a full meal. It’s a fresh, ...

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"Sin" Carne Chili with Soy Protein

Here is my recipe for Chili sin Carne, a delicious vegetarian alternative to Mexican Chili con Carne. I adapted this recipe from one found in the excellent little book , which I highly recommend. In ...

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Sesame Lamb Chops

Here’s one of my favorite recipes: sesame lamb chops. It’s very easy to make and a delicious way to prepare lamb chops. The chops are marinated in a honey-soy sauce mixture, then coated in sesame ...

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Traditional Lamb Stew

Here is my recipe for traditional lamb stew, slow-cooked in a sauce made with herbs and tomatoes. I found it in the excellent book , which is a real treasure trove for lovers of Provençal cuisine. A ...