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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Roasted salmon with fresh herbs

I drew inspiration for this recipe for roasted salmon with fresh herbs from the book , which features a selection of recipes that are indeed quite simple to prepare, yet nonetheless original and ...

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Roasted Sea Bream Fillets with Leeks

Here’s a traditional, simple, and delicious recipe that showcases a premium fish. These sea bream fillets are gently roasted on a bed of leek purée and crème fraîche. When they come out of the oven, ...

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Salmon en papillote with spring onions

Here’s my recipe for salmon en papillote with cream and spring onions. It’s a very simple dish to prepare for a spring meal, just when spring onions start appearing in the markets.When it comes to ...

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Chicken Stew with Green Olives

Some friends recently treated me to this delicious chicken stew with green olives, which is filled with the aromas of Provence (olives, tomatoes, thyme, and olive oil). After some lengthy ...

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Seared polenta with tomato sauce

Discover this delicious recipe for pan-fried polenta with tomato sauce. It’s a Southern-inspired dish that’s very easy to prepare and perfect for a vegetarian meal or as a side dish with grilled fish ...

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Baked Broad Beans

Here is my recipe for a broad bean casserole, perfect for enjoying this fragrant vegetable that’s typical of spring. Broad beans can be a bit of a hassle to shell and “strip” (see further down in the ...

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Baked Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese

I love Brussels sprouts, but I didn’t have a recipe for baking them in the oven—until now. This recipe for Brussels sprouts au gratin with Parmesan and herbes de Provence is the perfect solution. As ...

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Potato Gratin with Comté Cheese

For this Comté potato gratin, I use an egg and cheese (Comté and Parmesan) as a topping, along with milk. I recommend using whole milk for this recipe to give the mixture a creamier texture once ...

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Croquettes with spring onions, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu

With the arrival of spring, I felt like making this recipe for croquettes with spring onions, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu. I drew inspiration for this from the book . It’s part of an excellent ...

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Leek, Mushroom, and Ricotta Risotto

Here is my recipe for leek and mushroom risotto with ricotta. Risotto is a dish originating in Northern Italy, which involves slowly cooking rice in a broth made with various spices and vegetables ...