454 delicious main course recipes from around the world
A popular North Indian dish featuring paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and bell peppers stir-fried in a rich, spicy tomato-based gravy, traditionally cooked in a kadai (Indian wok). This recipe offers a restaurant-style flavor with a delightful blend of spices.
Kovbasa is a traditional Ukrainian sausage, typically made from pork and beef, seasoned with garlic, pepper, and other spices. This homemade version can be prepared without casings, formed into links by hand, and then grilled, fried, baked, or poached. It's a versatile and flavorful dish, perfect served as an appetizer or a hearty main.
Tender, flavorful Vietnamese grilled pork marinated in a fragrant blend of lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and shallots. Grilled until beautifully charred and caramelized, this dish is a staple, often served with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce).
A rich and flavorful Hungarian stew featuring tender catfish simmered in a creamy, paprika-infused sauce. Traditionally made with wels catfish, this dish highlights the savory depth of Hungarian cuisine.
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring a smoky, mashed eggplant and garlic yogurt base topped with succulent, spiced ground lamb and finished with a fragrant paprika-infused butter. This Southern Turkish specialty is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
A celebratory Guatemalan dish featuring grilled meats, often served with a variety of accompaniments. This version focuses on a flavorful marinated flank steak, grilled to perfection.
Perfectly grilled, thick-cut ribeye steaks served with Argentina's vibrant and herbaceous chimichurri sauce, a classic accompaniment made with fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
A rich and flavorful lamb dish cooked in a karahi (wok) with a blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and herbs. It's known for its tender lamb and deeply savory sauce.
Pempek are savory fish cakes made from ground fish and tapioca flour, typically served with a sweet and sour vinegar-based sauce called 'cuko'. This recipe focuses on the classic Palembang style, known for its chewy texture and satisfying flavor.
A popular Serbian and Montenegrin dish, this is a rolled veal or pork cutlet stuffed with kajmak (a creamy dairy product), breaded, and fried to a golden crisp. It's often served with a side of tartar sauce or a creamy sauce.
Authentic German Kartoffelpuffer, also known as Reibekuchen or Kartoffelpuffer, are crispy, golden-brown potato pancakes, a beloved street food classic perfect for any occasion.
Pui de Moldova is a traditional Romanian dish from the Moldavia region, featuring tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory sauce, often with a hint of garlic and herbs. It's a comforting and flavorful main course that showcases simple, rustic cooking.
A flavorful and hearty Louisiana Creole rice dish featuring andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp simmered in a spiced tomato broth with the 'holy trinity' of vegetables. This is a true one-pot Southern soul food classic.
Hearty and comforting German cabbage rolls, filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then braised in a rich tomato sauce. A perfect winter meal.
A classic French cheese soufflé, renowned for its impossibly light and airy texture. This recipe is a true test of technique, resulting in a majestically rising cloud of cheesy delight.
A unique and savory-sweet Hungarian dish combining egg-based tarhonya pasta with tender pork and sweet-tart plums. It's a delightful interplay of flavors and textures, often served as a hearty main course.
Tender pork pieces marinated and cooked in a vibrant and fresh 'chimol' salsa, a classic Salvadoran relish.
A popular Bahraini dish featuring pan-fried or deep-fried white fish served with a creamy and tangy tahini sauce. The fish is typically seasoned with local spices, and the sauce is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and sometimes yogurt, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Gorditas are delightful Mexican stuffed corn cakes, essentially thick masa pockets that are fried or griddled and then filled with a variety of savory stews and toppings. A beloved street food originating from Central Mexico.
A delightful Galician specialty featuring sweet, roasted bell peppers generously filled with a rich and savory mixture of fresh seafood, often including shrimp, scallops, and mussels, bound together with a creamy béchamel sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Cap Cai is a popular Chinese-Indonesian stir-fried dish featuring a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, often with a protein of choice, all coated in a savory sauce. It's a healthy, versatile, and quick meal.
A classic Basque specialty, these piquillo peppers are gently stuffed with a rich, flaked salt cod filling, then simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce. The sweetness of the piquillo peppers perfectly complements the savory cod.
A beloved Uruguayan comfort food, this is a breaded and fried cutlet (milanesa) topped with a rich tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese, often served with fries.
Tere Siga is a traditional Ethiopian dish of thinly sliced raw beef, typically served as a centerpiece for special occasions. The beef is presented as a whole muscle and sliced by diners at the table, then seasoned with a spicy blend of awaze (a chili paste) and mitmita (a chili powder), and optionally korerima (black cardamom). It is traditionally eaten wrapped in injera, a sourdough flatbread.
