Best Main Dishes Recipes
Main dishes are the center of the plate. This collection covers beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetarian entrées, with recipes that explain the cooking method, the seasoning, and the resting time. We've tested every recipe for the details that matter — the internal temperature, the pan size, the sauce ratio — so you can cook with confidence.
Editor's picks
Potato Goulash with Sausage Recipe
This rustic Potato Goulash with Sausage features tender russets simmered in a rich, paprika-infused ...
Aubrey's Rattlesnake Pasta Recipe
Creamy pasta with sliced grilled chicken and linguine in a reduced broth-and-heavy-cream sauce - a c...
Moseberth's Chicken Recipe
Copycat Moseberth's fried chicken: buttermilk-brined chicken fried in seasoned flour until deeply cr...
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Potato Goulash with Sausage Recipe
45 min · ★ 4.9
Scalloped Chicken Casserole Recipe
40 min · ★ 4.8
Aubrey's Rattlesnake Pasta Recipe
35 min · ★ 4.9
Creamy Chorizo Chicken (Chori Pollo) Recipe
27 min · ★ 4.8
Ham & Beans with Dried Butterbeans Recipe
190 min · ★ 4.8
Naked Chicken Tenders Recipe
18 min · ★ 4.8
Joanna Gaines Beef Tips Recipe
10 min · ★ 4.7
Moseberth's Chicken Recipe
35 min · ★ 4.9
Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Taco Pasta Recipe
245 min · ★ 4.9
Elizabeth Poett Fried Chicken Recipe
50 min · ★ 4.7
No-Boil, No-Brown Italian Sausage & Pasta Bake Recipe
55 min · ★ 4.8
Sheet Pan Party Pizza Recipe
40 min · ★ 4.7
Frequently asked questions
What's the best way to cook a steak?
Season generously, sear in a hot cast-iron pan, and finish in the oven. Use a thermometer: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
How do I keep chicken breast from drying out?
Brine it for 30 minutes, cook it to 160°F, and let it rest for 5 minutes. The temperature will climb to 165°F while it rests.
What's a good main dish for a vegetarian dinner?
Pasta, grain bowls, and stuffed vegetables are the most satisfying options. Use the diet filter above to show only vegetarian mains.