Main Dish

"Main dishes" (also called entrées in some countries like the U.S., or mains in the UK and elsewhere) are the central or most substantial part of a meal, typically served after any appetizers or starters. They usually include a source of protein (like meat, fish, or legumes), and are often accompanied by vegetables, grains or starches.

  • Rumbledethumps

    Rumbledethumps recipe

    The name for this Scottish dish means "mixed together" - rumbled, and "bashed together" - thumped. Rumbledethumps is a meatless main course but can also be served as a vegetable dish along with meat.

  • Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti recipe

    Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American comfort dish consisting of cooked ziti pasta, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, provolone, mozzarella and sour cream. The ingredients are layered, then baked until bubbly and golden on top.

  • Naked Chiles Rellenos

    Naked Chiles Rellenos recipe

    Naked Chiles Rellenos is my version of chiles rellenos that doesn't use a batter. Our family loves this, and it's less work than the traditional rellenos.

  • Penne alla Vodka

    Penne alla Vodka recipe

    Penne alla Vodka is a classic Italian-American pasta dish known for its creamy, flavorful sauce with a hint of vodka.

  • Ratatouille

    Ratatouille recipe

    Ratatouille features a colorful mix of seasonal vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

  • Taco Spaghetti Skillet

    Taco Spaghetti Skillet recipe

    Taco Spaghetti has all the flavor of tacos made in one pan using ground beef, zesty tomatoes and pasta, topped with cheese, sour cream, and green onion.

  • Steak Marsala

    Steak Marsala recipe

    Steak Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that features tender slices of beef cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce made with Marsala wine.

  • Butter Beans and Ham

    Butter Beans and Ham recipe

    Butter beans and ham is a classic, hearty dish that combines tender, creamy butter beans with savory ham and seasonings.

  • Tuna Casserole

    Tuna Casserole recipe

    Tuna casserole is a classic comfort food dish that combines cooked egg noodles or macaroni, with a creamy sauce made from condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup.

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