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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Tofu Nuggets with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Looking for ideas to cook with and explore tofu, that low-fat, protein-rich "soy cheese"? I recommend this recipe for tofu nuggets with homemade barbecue sauce, which the whole family will ...

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Apples stuffed with blood sausage

Today I’d like to share my recipe for apples stuffed with blood sausage. These surprise apples are perfect for a holiday meal or for adding a touch of originality when entertaining family or ...

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Squash, Cheese, and Thyme Tart

Hi everyone! For my first recipe here, I’ve decided to share my recipe for a squash, cheese, and thyme tart. I made this tart when I had a good half of a squash left over and didn’t know what to do ...

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Lamb Chops with Parsley and Garlic

If you're looking for a baked lamb recipe that's a change from the usual leg of lamb, I recommend this recipe for lamb racks with parsley and garlic. A lamb rack is a cut consisting of ...

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Lamb Curry with Coconut Milk

Want to try something different with lamb besides a roast? Then try my recipe for lamb curry with coconut milk—it’s bursting with flavor and color! This slow-simmered lamb curry will enchant your ...

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Lamb Chops with Garlic Cream Sauce

Here is my recipe for lamb chops with garlic cream sauce—simple, flavorful, and perfectly refined! The garlic cream is easy to make and pairs perfectly with lamb. It’s a mild sauce that’s very ...

Alsace and Lorraine

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My homemade spaetzle

Here’s my recipe for homemade spaetzle—delicious and easy to make! Spaetzle are small egg noodles that I discovered during a trip to Germany. They’re commonly made in Alsace as well as in southern ...

Burgundy

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Vegetarian Bourguignon

I discovered this recipe for Vegetable Bourguignon in an article in *Le Monde* dedicated to the book . Without trying to imitate beef bourguignon, this dish captures its flavors and rustic charm. But ...

Italy

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Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese (with ragù)

I discovered this recipe for vegan spaghetti Bolognese (or "al ragù," as Italians call it) on Maya’s popular Instagram account, Fit Green Mind, which features many vegan recipes.The sauce ...

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Monkfish Terrine

Here is the recipe for monkfish terrine, which my mom made for us for Christmas dinner. This monkfish “loaf” is prepared in a loaf pan, using eggs as a binder, and is then cooked in a water bath. It ...