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Main Dishes Recipes
The hearty center of the dinner table. Find family-style meals built around meat, poultry, fish, beans, and vegetables, from quick weeknight plates to slow Sunday suppers.
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About Main Dishes
A main dish is the part of the meal everyone gathers around. It is usually the most filling plate, and the one that decides what goes alongside it. Here you will find meals made with chicken, beef, lamb, fish, eggs, beans, and vegetables.
This section is split by cooking style. Casseroles bake in one dish, curries simmer in sauce, and stir-fries cook fast in a hot pan. Roasts go in the oven, kebabs go on skewers, tacos and burritos get wrapped, and meatballs are shaped by hand. Pick the style that fits your time and your crowd.
Questions folks ask
What counts as a main dish?
It is the central, most filling part of a meal, often built around a protein like meat, fish, eggs, or beans. Sides and salads go around it.
How do I plan a simple weeknight main dish?
Choose a one-pan or one-pot style, such as a stir-fry or casserole, and use ingredients you already have. Keep the side dish easy.
Can I make main dishes ahead of time?
Many keep well. Casseroles, curries, and meatballs can be made a day ahead and reheated gently. Store leftovers in the fridge in a covered container.
Kitchen tips
- Read the whole recipe before you start, so nothing surprises you halfway through.
- Let cooked meat rest a few minutes before slicing. The juices stay in.
- Pick a side dish early. Rice, potatoes, or a green salad can round out almost any main.
- Season as you go and taste along the way.
- Cook extra when you can. Many main dishes make good lunches the next day.