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    Main dishes

    Main dishes are the heart of the meal - or sometimes the only part! - and come in so many shapes and sizes. Whether you're looking for inspiration by the primary ingredient or how long it takes to cook, you'll find lots of inspiration.

    Chicken recipes

    Chicken is a versatile protein, taking on flavors well and often quick to cook. It's perfect to marinade, make in to curries, grill and more. Try some of the latest recipes using this popular meat:

    • close view of plate of Basque chicken served with rice in back of plate.
      Basque chicken
    • plate of chicken with oatmeal stuffing.
      Chicken with oatmeal stuffing and whisky cream sauce
    • bowl of pozole verde from overhead.
      Pozole verde
    • corner pastry of chicken and leek pie with tarragon on top pie showing filling below.
      Chicken and leek pie
    See more Chicken recipes →

    Beef recipes

    From quick cooking steaks to slow braised short rib, beef can feel both special or everyday. Try some of the latest beef recipes with this popular protein:

    • close view of bowl of Guinness beef stew with mashed potatoes at side of bowl.
      Guinness beef stew
    • overhead view of bowl of chili with butternut squash garnished with grated cheese.
      Chili with butternut squash
    • plate of nam tok waterfall beef salad with herbs to front of plate.
      Neua nam tok, Thai waterfall beef salad
    • leftover steak and quinoa bowl from overhead.
      Steak quinoa bowl
    See more Beef recipes →

    Seafood recipes

    Seafood comes in many forms, from different varieties of fish to shellfish like mussels and scallops. As someone who grew up in a coastal city, it's something I love. Enjoy the latest seafood recipes:

    • overhead view of skillet of Vietnamese turmeric fish, cha ca la vong.
      Vietnamese turmeric fish (Chả cá Lã Vọng)
    • overhead view of bowl of tuna puttanesca with parsley above bowl.
      Tuna puttanesca
    • overhead view of salmon poke bowl
      Salmon poke bowl
    • plate of teriyaki salmon skewers from overhead.
      Teriyaki salmon skewers
    See more Seafood recipes →

    Pork recipes

    Pork is not a meat to overlook as pork products are in fact incredibly diverse, from ribs to bacon and ham to pork tenderloin, without even mentioning cured version. Try the latest ways to enjoy pork:

    • plate of yaki udon from overhead.
      Yaki udon (stir fried udon noodles)
    • bowl of Taiwanese minced pork rice with cucumber at back of bowl.
      Taiwanese minced pork rice
    • pot of pork and cider casserole with spoon in top.
      Pork and cider casserole with apple
    • plate with two golabki, Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, with mashed potato behind and parsley garnishes.
      Gołąbki (golabki) - Polish stuffed cabbage rolls
    See more Pork recipes →

    Lamb recipes

    Lamb sometimes feels like a regional meat, with it being very popular in some parts of the world and rare in others. As someone who grew up in a lamb region, it's a big favorite that I'm always drawn to. Enjoy the latest lamb ideas:

    • braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables in dish.
      One pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables
    • three Greek lamb souvlaki skewers on a plate.
      Greek lamb marinade (for lamb souvlaki, chops)
    • lahmacun Turkish pizza with tomato slice and lemon wedge on top.
      Lahmacun - Turkish pizza/flatbread
    • lamb kleftiko on plate with potatoes, tomatoes and pepper around the lamb.
      Greek lamb kleftiko
    See more Lamb recipes →

    Vegetarian recipes

    Meatless doesn't need to be boring, in fact far from it. With the vegetables as the star, your in for lots of color and diversity. Try the latest vegetarian meal ideas:

    • overhead view of bowl of Burmese ginger salad, gin thoke.
      Burmese ginger salad (gin thoke)
    • plate of mushroom stroganoff over spaetzle with part view of skillet behind with more sauce.
      Mushroom stroganoff
    • plate of tacu tacu, topped with egg, plantain on side, with small dish of salsa criolla behind
      Tacu tacu (Peruvian rice and bean cake)
    • side view of bowl of butternut squash wild rice salad.
      Butternut squash wild rice salad
    See more Vegetarian recipes →

    30 minute meals

    If you need a meal fast, these recipes are great to have in your back pocket - they're not short on flavor, just less time in the kitchen. Try the latest quick meal ideas:

    • two llescas Catalan loaded toasts above each other, one with spinach topping other with ham, cheese and mushrooms.
      Llescas - Catalan loaded toasts
    • overhead view of a skillet of Portuguese peas and eggs.
      Portuguese peas and eggs (ervilhas com ovos escalfados)
    • side view of chicken tostadas with wedge of lime between.
      Chicken tostadas
    • bowl of mussels in cream from overhead.
      Mussels in cream (moules à la crème)
    See more 30 minute meals →

    See more main dish ideas:

    • bowl of pea and lamb pasta topped with some grated cheese.
      Pea and lamb pasta
    • side close up view of plate of Mohnnudeln, poppy seed potato noodles.
      Mohnnudeln (poppy seed potato noodles)
    • plate of mushroom ravioli with fork resting on top.
      Mushroom ravioli
    • plate of fresh pumpkin pasta from overhead with fork in noodles and cheese on top.
      Fresh pumpkin pasta
    • bowl of crab and corn chowder from overhead with spoon below bowl.
      Crab and corn chowder
    • overhead view of bowl of tomato risotto garnished with sprig of basil.
      Tomato risotto
    • close up view of choripan, Argentine chorizo sandwich with salsa on top of chorizo.
      Choripán (Argentinian chorizo sandwich)
    • overhead view of plate of jujeh kabab, rice and tomatoes.
      Joojeh kabab
    • close overhead view of smoked salmon pizza.
      Smoked salmon pizza
    • dish of Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Portuguese salt cod, from overhead topped with olives and egg.
      Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Portuguese salt cod casserole)
    • close up of chupe de camarones, Peruvian shrimp chowder showing shrimp and corn on top.
      Chupe de camarones (Peruvian shrimp chowder)
    • close up of bowl of chirashi sushi from overhead.
      Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi)
    • side view of three enmoladas on a plate.
      Enmoladas (chicken mole enchiladas)
    • plate of beet pasta with cheese and ball of beet pasta dough behind.
      Beet pasta dough
    • bowl of chicken rendang with lime leaf and chili under bowl.
      Chicken rendang
    • bowl of ezogelin soup Turkish lentil bulgur soup from overhead.
      Ezogelin soup, Turkish lentil and bulgur soup
    • bowl of Singapore laksa with chopsticks under bowl.
      Singapore laksa
    • close view of plate of squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato.
      Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato
    • small stack of squid ink pasta on tray with others blurred behind.
      Homemade squid ink pasta
    • side view of bowl of creamy bacon gnocchi with spinach.
      Creamy bacon gnocchi with spinach
    • dish of endives au jambon (Belgian endive gratin) viewed from overhead.
      Endives au jambon (Belgian endive gratin with ham)
    • bowl of Taiwanese three cup chicken from overhead.
      Taiwanese three cup chicken
    • Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) in bowl.
      Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce)
    • Korean sashimi rice bowl, hoedeopbap, from overhead.
      Hoedeopbap - Korean sashimi rice bowl
    • spinach feta salmon burger on bun with avocado crema
      Spinach feta salmon burger
    • overhead view of a plate of romesco pasta.
      Romesco pasta
    • skillet of shrimp saganaki with lemon to side.
      Shrimp saganaki (shrimp with tomatoes and feta)
    • close up view of Portuguese tomato rice in blue bowl.
      Portuguese tomato rice, arroz de tomate
    • overhead view of fish amok (amok trey) on plate with rice on side of plate.
      Cambodian fish amok (amok trey)
    • three lobster tacos in a row.
      Lobster tacos
    • bowl of lemon asparagus risotto.
      Lemon asparagus risotto
    • slice of empanada gallega sitting on top of more of pie.
      Empanada gallega (Galician pie)
    • bowl of opor ayam Indonesian coconut chicken.
      Opor ayam (Indonesian coconut chicken curry)
    • bowl of chorba frik from overhead.
      Chorba frik (Algerian lamb and freekeh soup)
    • plate of arroz de pato Portuguese duck rice with green beans behind.
      Arroz de pato (Portuguese duck rice)
    • plate of crawfish etouffee.
      Crawfish etouffee
    • dish of semolina gnocchi, gnocchi alla Romana, from overhead.
      Gnocchi alla Romana (semolina gnocchi)
    • bowl of harissa roasted vegetables.
      Harissa roasted vegetables
    • plate of hachee Dutch beef stew served with potato and red cabbage.
      Hachee (Dutch beef and onion stew)
    • bowl with butternut squash farro salad
      Butternut squash farro salad with apple

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