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    Main dishes recipes

    Main dishes come in so many shapes and forms. Sometimes you need a quick and easy meal, other times you have a little more time or want something special. You'll find them all here!

    Try cultural classic recipes, comfort foods, grilling favorites and more. Much of our eating changes with the seasons, and you'll see that reflected in the meals you find here. If you're looking for something to particularly fit the season, you might want to take a look at the seasonal categories to find something for every course.

    Some main course sub-categories that may help you find what you're looking for:

    • 30 minute meals (some have marinades so may need a little planning, but are otherwise very quick, while most are start to finish around half an hour or less.)
    • seafood recipes - main dishes where fish and seafood is the star, or at least an important part.
    • vegetarian meals - whether you are vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal to change things up, there's something here for everyone (even the dedicated carnivore will find something they'll almost certainly like!)
    Mrouzia (honey lamb tagine) dish from overhead

    Mrouzia (honey lamb tagine)

    bowl of Greek green beans fasolakia

    Greek green beans - Fasolakia

    Peruvian roast chicken pollo a la brasa on plate

    Peruvian roast chicken (pollo a la brasa)

    side view of plate of Roman lamb stew, abbacchio alla cacciatora

    Roman lamb stew (abbacchio alla cacciatora)

    plate of beet gnocchi

    Beet gnocchi

    slices of apricot stuffed pork tenderloin on plate

    Apricot stuffed pork tenderloin

    dish of za'atar chicken

    Za'atar chicken

    Thai red curry served over rice

    Thai red curry (perfect for leftovers)

    short rib beef udon close up

    Short rib beef udon

    bobotie

    Bobotie

    plate of lechon asado Cuban roast pork with rice and beans side

    Lechon asado - Cuban roast pork

    German beef rouladen

    Beef Rouladen

    bowl of Keralan style sambar

    Kerala style sambar

    Ricotta and spinach gnudi on plate with sage browned butter

    Ricotta and spinach gnudi

    carne asada in slices on cutting board

    Carne asada

    japchae

    Japchae (Korean glass noodle stir fry)

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