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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

4

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

Baked Lasagna

1 hour 20 minutes

4

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

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

1 hour 30 minutes

3

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

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minutes

2

A creamy bowl of mushroom risotto, garnished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Mushroom Risotto

40 minutes

2

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

Baked Lasagna

1 hour 20 minutes

4

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

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

1 hour 30 minutes

3

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

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minutes

2

A creamy bowl of mushroom risotto, garnished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Mushroom Risotto

40 minutes

2

France

1

A colorful and rustic bowl of French Ratatouille, a vegetable stew.

Ratatouille

1 hour 30 minutes

2

A colorful and rustic bowl of French Ratatouille, a vegetable stew.

Ratatouille

1 hour 30 minutes

2

United States

10

Photo of Beef Tacos

Mexican-American

Beef Tacos

25 minutes

5

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

Cajun Jambalaya

1 hour

2

Photo of Cheeseburger

Cheeseburger

20 minutes

3

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

Italian-American

Chicken Alfredo

30 minutes

3

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

Italian-American

Chicken Parmesan

35 minutes

1

A magnificent, golden-brown roast turkey on a platter, ready to be carved for a Christmas dinner.

Classic Roast Turkey

3 hours 30 minutes

1

A magnificent honey-glazed ham studded with cloves, ready to be served for a Christmas feast.

Honey Glazed Ham

2 hours 15 minutes

1

A perfectly cooked ribeye steak, sliced to show a pink interior, with garlic and thyme.

Juicy Ribeye Steak

25 minutes

2

A large platter showing a Cobb salad with its ingredients arranged in neat rows.

Loaded Cobb Salad

35 minutes

2

A baking dish of creamy macaroni and cheese with a golden-brown breadcrumb topping.

Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes

2

Photo of Beef Tacos

Mexican-American

Beef Tacos

25 minutes

5

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

Cajun Jambalaya

1 hour

2

Photo of Cheeseburger

Cheeseburger

20 minutes

3

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

Italian-American

Chicken Alfredo

30 minutes

3

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

Italian-American

Chicken Parmesan

35 minutes

1

A magnificent, golden-brown roast turkey on a platter, ready to be carved for a Christmas dinner.

Classic Roast Turkey

3 hours 30 minutes

1

A magnificent honey-glazed ham studded with cloves, ready to be served for a Christmas feast.

Honey Glazed Ham

2 hours 15 minutes

1

A perfectly cooked ribeye steak, sliced to show a pink interior, with garlic and thyme.

Juicy Ribeye Steak

25 minutes

2

A large platter showing a Cobb salad with its ingredients arranged in neat rows.

Loaded Cobb Salad

35 minutes

2

A baking dish of creamy macaroni and cheese with a golden-brown breadcrumb topping.

Macaroni and Cheese

45 minutes

2

Mexico

2

Crispy birria tacos with a side of rich, red consomé for dipping.

Birria Tacos

4 hours 45 minutes

2

A plate of Chiles Rellenos, with one cut open to show the melted cheese filling.

Chiles Rellenos

1 hour

3

Crispy birria tacos with a side of rich, red consomé for dipping.

Birria Tacos

4 hours 45 minutes

2

A plate of Chiles Rellenos, with one cut open to show the melted cheese filling.

Chiles Rellenos

1 hour

3

Japan

1

A selection of different types of sushi maki rolls on a plate with wasabi and ginger.

Sushi Rolls (Maki)

1 hour 5 minutes

3

A selection of different types of sushi maki rolls on a plate with wasabi and ginger.

Sushi Rolls (Maki)

1 hour 5 minutes

3

China

2

A wok filled with fluffy egg fried rice, mixed with peas, carrots, and scallions.

Egg Fried Rice

15 minutes

2

A perfectly roasted Peking Duck with glossy, crispy skin, ready to be carved.

Peking Duck

24 hours

2

A wok filled with fluffy egg fried rice, mixed with peas, carrots, and scallions.

Egg Fried Rice

15 minutes

2

A perfectly roasted Peking Duck with glossy, crispy skin, ready to be carved.

Peking Duck

24 hours

2

India

5

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

Chicken Biryani

1 hour

3

A bowl of rich and aromatic chicken curry with a side of basmati rice.

Chicken Curry

45 minutes

2

A creamy bowl of Indian Butter Chicken, garnished with cilantro and a swirl of cream.

Indian Butter Chicken

1 hour 20 minutes

2

A bowl of creamy Malai Kofta with rich orange gravy and floating paneer dumplings.

Malai Kofta

1 hour 15 minutes

2

A rich and creamy bowl of vegan lentil curry, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Vegan Lentil Curry

40 minutes

2

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

Chicken Biryani

1 hour

3

A bowl of rich and aromatic chicken curry with a side of basmati rice.

Chicken Curry

45 minutes

2

A creamy bowl of Indian Butter Chicken, garnished with cilantro and a swirl of cream.

Indian Butter Chicken

1 hour 20 minutes

2

A bowl of creamy Malai Kofta with rich orange gravy and floating paneer dumplings.

Malai Kofta

1 hour 15 minutes

2

A rich and creamy bowl of vegan lentil curry, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Vegan Lentil Curry

40 minutes

2

United Kingdom

4

A golden-brown Cornish pasty with a crimped edge.

Cornish Pasty

1 hour 20 minutes

1

A classic British meal of beer-battered fish and chips, served in newspaper.

Fish and Chips

45 minutes

2

Perfectly sliced roast beef with a rich brown gravy, ideal for a Christmas dinner.

Roast Beef with Gravy

1 hour 45 minutes

1

A classic Shepherd's Pie with a golden-brown mashed potato topping.

Shepherd's Pie

1 hour

2

A golden-brown Cornish pasty with a crimped edge.

Cornish Pasty

1 hour 20 minutes

1

A classic British meal of beer-battered fish and chips, served in newspaper.

Fish and Chips

45 minutes

2

Perfectly sliced roast beef with a rich brown gravy, ideal for a Christmas dinner.

Roast Beef with Gravy

1 hour 45 minutes

1

A classic Shepherd's Pie with a golden-brown mashed potato topping.

Shepherd's Pie

1 hour

2

Greece

1

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

Greek Moussaka

1 hour 45 minutes

1

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

Greek Moussaka

1 hour 45 minutes

1

Spain

1

A large paella pan filled with yellow saffron rice, shrimp, mussels, and clams.

Seafood Paella

1 hour 10 minutes

1

A large paella pan filled with yellow saffron rice, shrimp, mussels, and clams.

Seafood Paella

1 hour 10 minutes

1

Thailand

1

A vibrant plate of Pad Thai with shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge.

Pad Thai

35 minutes

1

A vibrant plate of Pad Thai with shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, and a lime wedge.

Pad Thai

35 minutes

1

Canada

2

A hearty serving of Canadian poutine with fries, cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.

Canadian Poutine

30 minutes

1

A golden-brown Canadian Tourtière (meat pie) with a piece sliced out to show the savory filling.

Tourtière (Canadian Meat Pie)

1 hour 20 minutes

1

A hearty serving of Canadian poutine with fries, cheese curds, and rich brown gravy.

Canadian Poutine

30 minutes

1

A golden-brown Canadian Tourtière (meat pie) with a piece sliced out to show the savory filling.

Tourtière (Canadian Meat Pie)

1 hour 20 minutes

1

Lebanon

1

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

Chicken Shawarma

4 hours 35 minutes

2

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

Chicken Shawarma

4 hours 35 minutes

2

South Korea

1

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

Beef Bulgogi

1 hour 25 minutes

5

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

Beef Bulgogi

1 hour 25 minutes

5

Argentina

1

Grilled steak sliced and topped with vibrant green chimichurri sauce.

Argentinian Chimichurri Steak

30 minutes

1

Grilled steak sliced and topped with vibrant green chimichurri sauce.

Argentinian Chimichurri Steak

30 minutes

1

Austria

1

A large, golden-brown Wiener Schnitzel served with a slice of lemon.

Wiener Schnitzel

25 minutes

1

A large, golden-brown Wiener Schnitzel served with a slice of lemon.

Wiener Schnitzel

25 minutes

1

Brazil

1

A large pot of rich, dark Feijoada, a Brazilian black bean and meat stew.

Feijoada

3 hours 30 minutes

1

A large pot of rich, dark Feijoada, a Brazilian black bean and meat stew.

Feijoada

3 hours 30 minutes

1

Burkina Faso

1

A bowl of traditional Burkinabe Babenda, a porridge with fish and greens.

Babenda

1 hour

2

A bowl of traditional Burkinabe Babenda, a porridge with fish and greens.

Babenda

1 hour

2

Ethiopia

1

A rich, dark red Ethiopian Doro Wat chicken stew served with hard-boiled eggs.

Ethiopian Doro Wat

1 hour 50 minutes

1

A rich, dark red Ethiopian Doro Wat chicken stew served with hard-boiled eggs.

Ethiopian Doro Wat

1 hour 50 minutes

1

Finland

1

A baking dish with baked feta and cherry tomatoes, with pasta being mixed in.

Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta

35 minutes

3

A baking dish with baked feta and cherry tomatoes, with pasta being mixed in.

Baked Tomato and Feta Pasta

35 minutes

3

Georgia

1

A bowl of Georgian Satsivi, with pieces of chicken in a creamy walnut sauce.

Satsivi

2 hours

3

A bowl of Georgian Satsivi, with pieces of chicken in a creamy walnut sauce.

Satsivi

2 hours

3

Global

1

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

1

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

1

Iran

1

A bowl of rich, dark Persian Fesenjan stew with chicken, garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew)

1 hour 50 minutes

1

A bowl of rich, dark Persian Fesenjan stew with chicken, garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew)

1 hour 50 minutes

1

Jamaica

1

Perfectly grilled Jamaican jerk chicken with a charred exterior.

Jerk Chicken

4 hours

1

Perfectly grilled Jamaican jerk chicken with a charred exterior.

Jerk Chicken

4 hours

1

Jordan

1

A large platter of Jordanian Mansaf with lamb and rice, garnished with toasted nuts.

Mansaf

2 hours 30 minutes

1

A large platter of Jordanian Mansaf with lamb and rice, garnished with toasted nuts.

Mansaf

2 hours 30 minutes

1

Morocco

1

A rich and aromatic Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots and almonds.

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

2 hours 20 minutes

1

A rich and aromatic Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots and almonds.

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

2 hours 20 minutes

1

Peru

1

A bright and fresh bowl of Peruvian ceviche with fish, red onion, and cilantro.

Ceviche

30 minutes

1

A bright and fresh bowl of Peruvian ceviche with fish, red onion, and cilantro.

Ceviche

30 minutes

1

Poland

1

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

Pierogi

1 hour

1

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

Pierogi

1 hour

1

Russia

1

A bowl of Russian pelmeni dumplings with a side of sour cream.

Russian Pelmeni

55 minutes

3

A bowl of Russian pelmeni dumplings with a side of sour cream.

Russian Pelmeni

55 minutes

3

Sweden

1

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

Swedish Meatballs

45 minutes

1

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

Swedish Meatballs

45 minutes

1