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Explore a world of flavor with our main dish recipes. This category is packed with satisfying and diverse meals, from hearty meat and pasta dishes to vibrant vegan and seafood creations. Find inspiration for your next dinner party or a quick and delicious weeknight meal for the family.

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Italy

6

A slice of baked lasagna with visible layers of pasta, ricotta, meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Baked Lasagna

1 hour 20 minutes

2

A rich and creamy plate of chicken Alfredo pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Chicken Alfredo

30 minutes

1

A golden-brown chicken parmesan cutlet covered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, garnished with fresh basil.

Chicken Parmesan

35 minutes

1

A whole pepperoni pizza fresh from the oven, with bubbly cheese and a golden crust.

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

1 hour 30 minutes

1

A close-up of spaghetti carbonara in a white bowl, garnished with parsley and grated cheese.

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minutes

0

A creamy bowl of mushroom risotto topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Mushroom Risotto

45 minutes

1

A slice of baked lasagna with visible layers of pasta, ricotta, meat sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Baked Lasagna

1 hour 20 minutes

2

A rich and creamy plate of chicken Alfredo pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Chicken Alfredo

30 minutes

1

A golden-brown chicken parmesan cutlet covered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, garnished with fresh basil.

Chicken Parmesan

35 minutes

1

A whole pepperoni pizza fresh from the oven, with bubbly cheese and a golden crust.

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

1 hour 30 minutes

1

A close-up of spaghetti carbonara in a white bowl, garnished with parsley and grated cheese.

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minutes

0

A creamy bowl of mushroom risotto topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Mushroom Risotto

45 minutes

1

France

1

A beautiful spiral arrangement of thinly sliced eggplant, zucchini, and tomato for a classic ratatouille.

Ratatouille

1 hour 30 minutes

0

A beautiful spiral arrangement of thinly sliced eggplant, zucchini, and tomato for a classic ratatouille.

Ratatouille

1 hour 30 minutes

0

United States

5

A large pot of Cajun jambalaya filled with rice, sausage, chicken, and shrimp.

Cajun Jambalaya

1 hour

0

A tall, juicy cheeseburger with a sesame seed bun, lettuce, tomato, and melted cheddar cheese.

Cheeseburger

20 minutes

1

A perfectly seared ribeye steak, sliced to reveal a juicy pink center, with a sprig of rosemary on top.

Juicy Ribeye Steak

15 minutes

0

A large Cobb salad with ingredients arranged in neat rows over a bed of lettuce.

Loaded Cobb Salad

30 minutes

0

A scoop of baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy, golden-brown top being lifted from a casserole dish.

Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes

0

A large pot of Cajun jambalaya filled with rice, sausage, chicken, and shrimp.

Cajun Jambalaya

1 hour

0

A tall, juicy cheeseburger with a sesame seed bun, lettuce, tomato, and melted cheddar cheese.

Cheeseburger

20 minutes

1

A perfectly seared ribeye steak, sliced to reveal a juicy pink center, with a sprig of rosemary on top.

Juicy Ribeye Steak

15 minutes

0

A large Cobb salad with ingredients arranged in neat rows over a bed of lettuce.

Loaded Cobb Salad

30 minutes

0

A scoop of baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy, golden-brown top being lifted from a casserole dish.

Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes

0

Mexico

4

Photo of Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos

25 minutes

4

Crispy, red-stained Birria tacos with melted cheese, served with a cup of rich consomé for dipping.

Birria Tacos

4 hours

1

A plate of tender chicken smothered in a dark, rich Oaxacan mole sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Chicken Mole

2 hours 15 minutes

0

Two cheese-stuffed Chiles Rellenos covered in a light, fluffy egg batter and served with red ranchero sauce.

Chiles Rellenos

1 hour

1

Photo of Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos

25 minutes

4

Crispy, red-stained Birria tacos with melted cheese, served with a cup of rich consomé for dipping.

Birria Tacos

4 hours

1

A plate of tender chicken smothered in a dark, rich Oaxacan mole sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Chicken Mole

2 hours 15 minutes

0

Two cheese-stuffed Chiles Rellenos covered in a light, fluffy egg batter and served with red ranchero sauce.

Chiles Rellenos

1 hour

1

Japan

1

A variety of colorful sushi rolls neatly arranged on a platter with wasabi and pickled ginger.

Sushi Rolls

1 hour

1

A variety of colorful sushi rolls neatly arranged on a platter with wasabi and pickled ginger.

Sushi Rolls

1 hour

1

China

2

A wok full of freshly made egg fried rice with peas, carrots, and scallions.

Egg Fried Rice

15 minutes

1

A beautifully roasted Peking duck with crispy, mahogany-colored skin, ready for carving.

Peking Duck

25 hours 30 minutes

0

A wok full of freshly made egg fried rice with peas, carrots, and scallions.

Egg Fried Rice

15 minutes

1

A beautifully roasted Peking duck with crispy, mahogany-colored skin, ready for carving.

Peking Duck

25 hours 30 minutes

0

India

5

A platter of aromatic chicken biryani with long-grain basmati rice, tender chicken, and garnished with fried onions.

Chicken Biryani

1 hour

0

A bowl of homemade chicken curry with a rich, yellow sauce, served with white rice.

Chicken Curry

40 minutes

0

A rich, orange-colored bowl of Indian butter chicken, garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh cilantro.

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

1 hour 45 minutes

0

A creamy orange-colored Malai Kofta curry with deep-fried potato and paneer balls, garnished with cream.

Malai Kofta

1 hour 15 minutes

0

A vibrant bowl of vegan lentil curry, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of basmati rice.

Vegan Lentil Curry

40 minutes

0

A platter of aromatic chicken biryani with long-grain basmati rice, tender chicken, and garnished with fried onions.

Chicken Biryani

1 hour

0

A bowl of homemade chicken curry with a rich, yellow sauce, served with white rice.

Chicken Curry

40 minutes

0

A rich, orange-colored bowl of Indian butter chicken, garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh cilantro.

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

1 hour 45 minutes

0

A creamy orange-colored Malai Kofta curry with deep-fried potato and paneer balls, garnished with cream.

Malai Kofta

1 hour 15 minutes

0

A vibrant bowl of vegan lentil curry, garnished with fresh cilantro and a side of basmati rice.

Vegan Lentil Curry

40 minutes

0

United Kingdom

3

A golden-baked Cornish pasty with a traditional crimped edge on one side.

Cornish Pasty

1 hour 25 minutes

0

A crispy, golden-battered fish fillet served over a pile of thick-cut french fries with a side of tartar sauce.

Fish and Chips

45 minutes

1

A baked Shepherd's pie in a casserole dish with a golden-brown mashed potato topping.

Shepherd's Pie

1 hour

0

A golden-baked Cornish pasty with a traditional crimped edge on one side.

Cornish Pasty

1 hour 25 minutes

0

A crispy, golden-battered fish fillet served over a pile of thick-cut french fries with a side of tartar sauce.

Fish and Chips

45 minutes

1

A baked Shepherd's pie in a casserole dish with a golden-brown mashed potato topping.

Shepherd's Pie

1 hour

0

Greece

2

A slice of Greek moussaka showing layers of eggplant, meat sauce, and a thick, creamy béchamel top.

Greek Moussaka

1 hour 45 minutes

0

A perfectly grilled salmon fillet with char marks, served alongside tender-crisp asparagus spears and a slice of lemon.

Grilled Salmon with Asparagus

20 minutes

0

A slice of Greek moussaka showing layers of eggplant, meat sauce, and a thick, creamy béchamel top.

Greek Moussaka

1 hour 45 minutes

0

A perfectly grilled salmon fillet with char marks, served alongside tender-crisp asparagus spears and a slice of lemon.

Grilled Salmon with Asparagus

20 minutes

0

Spain

1

A large paella pan filled with vibrant yellow rice, shrimp, mussels, and chicken.

Seafood Paella

1 hour

0

A large paella pan filled with vibrant yellow rice, shrimp, mussels, and chicken.

Seafood Paella

1 hour

0

Thailand

1

A delicious plate of Pad Thai noodles with shrimp, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.

Pad Thai

30 minutes

0

A delicious plate of Pad Thai noodles with shrimp, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.

Pad Thai

30 minutes

0

Canada

2

A bowl of Canadian poutine with crispy fries, melted cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.

Canadian Poutine

40 minutes

0

A slice of French-Canadian Tourtière meat pie, showing the savory meat and potato filling.

French-Canadian

Tourtière (French-Canadian Meat Pie)

1 hour 15 minutes

0

A bowl of Canadian poutine with crispy fries, melted cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.

Canadian Poutine

40 minutes

0

A slice of French-Canadian Tourtière meat pie, showing the savory meat and potato filling.

French-Canadian

Tourtière (French-Canadian Meat Pie)

1 hour 15 minutes

0

Lebanon

1

A pita wrap filled with sliced chicken shawarma, fresh vegetables, and tahini sauce.

Chicken Shawarma

4 hours 35 minutes

1

A pita wrap filled with sliced chicken shawarma, fresh vegetables, and tahini sauce.

Chicken Shawarma

4 hours 35 minutes

1

South Korea

2

A sizzling plate of Korean beef bulgogi with caramelized onions and sesame seeds.

Beef Bulgogi

1 hour 25 minutes

4

A colorful bowl of Korean bibimbap with assorted vegetables, beef, and a sunny-side-up egg on top.

Bibimbap

50 minutes

1

A sizzling plate of Korean beef bulgogi with caramelized onions and sesame seeds.

Beef Bulgogi

1 hour 25 minutes

4

A colorful bowl of Korean bibimbap with assorted vegetables, beef, and a sunny-side-up egg on top.

Bibimbap

50 minutes

1

Argentina

1

A grilled flank steak, sliced and topped with a vibrant green chimichurri sauce.

Argentinian Chimichurri Steak

25 minutes

0

A grilled flank steak, sliced and topped with a vibrant green chimichurri sauce.

Argentinian Chimichurri Steak

25 minutes

0

Austria

1

A large, golden-brown Wiener Schnitzel served with a lemon wedge and a side of potato salad.

Wiener Schnitzel

20 minutes

0

A large, golden-brown Wiener Schnitzel served with a lemon wedge and a side of potato salad.

Wiener Schnitzel

20 minutes

0

Brazil

1

A large pot of dark, rich Feijoada stew with various meats and black beans.

Feijoada

12 hours

0

A large pot of dark, rich Feijoada stew with various meats and black beans.

Feijoada

12 hours

0

Burkina Faso

1

A hearty bowl of Babenda, a greenish porridge from Burkina Faso.

Babenda

45 minutes

0

A hearty bowl of Babenda, a greenish porridge from Burkina Faso.

Babenda

45 minutes

0

Ethiopia

1

A rich, dark red bowl of Ethiopian Doro Wat chicken stew with a hard-boiled egg, served with injera bread.

Ethiopian Doro Wat

2 hours

0

A rich, dark red bowl of Ethiopian Doro Wat chicken stew with a hard-boiled egg, served with injera bread.

Ethiopian Doro Wat

2 hours

0

Finland

1

A casserole dish showing baked feta pasta, with creamy feta cheese and burst cherry tomatoes mixed with pasta.

Baked Tomato & Feta Pasta

40 minutes

2

A casserole dish showing baked feta pasta, with creamy feta cheese and burst cherry tomatoes mixed with pasta.

Baked Tomato & Feta Pasta

40 minutes

2

Georgia

1

Georgian Satsivi showing shredded chicken in a thick, creamy, pale walnut sauce.

Satsivi

1 hour 20 minutes

0

Georgian Satsivi showing shredded chicken in a thick, creamy, pale walnut sauce.

Satsivi

1 hour 20 minutes

0

Iran

1

A deep, dark bowl of Persian Fesenjan stew with chicken and walnuts, garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Fesenjan (Persian Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)

1 hour 45 minutes

0

A deep, dark bowl of Persian Fesenjan stew with chicken and walnuts, garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Fesenjan (Persian Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)

1 hour 45 minutes

0

Israel

1

A skillet of rich, red shakshuka with perfectly poached eggs nestled in the tomato sauce, garnished with cilantro.

Shakshuka

30 minutes

1

A skillet of rich, red shakshuka with perfectly poached eggs nestled in the tomato sauce, garnished with cilantro.

Shakshuka

30 minutes

1

Jamaica

1

Grilled Jamaican jerk chicken with a charred exterior, served with rice and peas.

Jerk Chicken

5 hours

0

Grilled Jamaican jerk chicken with a charred exterior, served with rice and peas.

Jerk Chicken

5 hours

0

Jordan

1

A large platter of Jordanian Mansaf with lamb pieces arranged over yellow rice and topped with toasted nuts.

Mansaf

10 hours 30 minutes

0

A large platter of Jordanian Mansaf with lamb pieces arranged over yellow rice and topped with toasted nuts.

Mansaf

10 hours 30 minutes

0

Morocco

1

A Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots and almonds, served in a traditional earthenware tagine pot.

Moroccan Tagine with Lamb and Apricots

2 hours 30 minutes

0

A Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots and almonds, served in a traditional earthenware tagine pot.

Moroccan Tagine with Lamb and Apricots

2 hours 30 minutes

0

Peru

1

A glass bowl of fresh fish ceviche with red onions, cilantro, and corn.

Ceviche

35 minutes

0

A glass bowl of fresh fish ceviche with red onions, cilantro, and corn.

Ceviche

35 minutes

0

Poland

1

A plate of boiled and pan-fried pierogi topped with caramelized onions and a side of sour cream.

Pierogi

1 hour

0

A plate of boiled and pan-fried pierogi topped with caramelized onions and a side of sour cream.

Pierogi

1 hour

0

Russia

1

A bowl of Russian pelmeni dumplings served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

Russian Pelmeni

1 hour

0

A bowl of Russian pelmeni dumplings served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

Russian Pelmeni

1 hour

0

Sweden

1

A plate of Swedish meatballs smothered in a creamy gravy, served with a side of lingonberry jam.

Swedish Meatballs

40 minutes

0

A plate of Swedish meatballs smothered in a creamy gravy, served with a side of lingonberry jam.

Swedish Meatballs

40 minutes

0