Main Course Recipes
Find a main dish to build dinner around, whether you are cooking for a quiet evening or sharing a meal. The collection includes Portuguese savory pie, French beef stew, fried chicken, risotto, pizza and vegetarian-friendly dishes such as jackfruit pot pie and shakshuka.
Some recipes suit a longer cooking session; others are a way to make use of ingredients already in the kitchen. Browse the dishes below, then check the individual recipe for portions, ingredients and cooking time before planning the rest of the meal.
Recipes in this collection
- Portuguese Savory Pie (Torta Portuguesa) - Easy Baked Recipe with Creamy Filling
Make 8 Slices for less than $10. Want to know how to make Torta Portuguesa? This traditional Portuguese-style baked pie is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with a soft, cheesy batter and a rich filling of eggs, ham (or sausage), mozzarella, olives, and colorful vegetables...
- Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Bacon with Cherry - Easy and Delicious Recipe
Fancy Dinner for only $10 and serves 3. Today’s recipe is a true showstopper: stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon and filled with a delicious cherry and herb mixture. Whether you call it stuffed chicken or chicken medallions, this dish is surprisingly easy to make...
- How to Make Esfirra: Easy Homemade Middle Eastern Flatbread Recipe
Make it for less than $1 each Discover how to make Esfirra, a traditional Middle Eastern flatbread that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. This beginner-friendly recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and takes about an hour to complete, including time for the dough to rise. The...
- How to Make Authentic Chinese Fried Rice at Home - Easy and Flavorful
Make this Fried Rice for only $5. Today’s recipe is a classic: Chinese-style fried rice, made with simple ingredients but packed with flavor. If you’ve ever wondered why fried rice from restaurants tastes better, it’s all about technique—and in my video, I share the key tips f...
- Authentic KFC-Style Fried Chicken Recipe - Crispy, Juicy & Flavor-Packed!
Make Fried Chicken like KFC for $1 a piece. If you love that iconic crispy and juicy KFC chicken, you’re going to love this homemade version. This recipe mimics the secret seasoning mix that made KFC famous. The trick is in the heavily spiced flour coating and a well-seasoned...
- Leek and Carrot Soup with Harissa - Easy, Flavorful, and Healthy
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing a cozy and comforting recipe: Leek and Carrot Soup with Harissa. This dish uses simple ingredients—carrots, leeks, water, and olive oil—but gets elevated by the addition of harissa, a North African spice blend that adds a subtle heat and depth o...
- Easy Boeuf Bourguignon - French Beef Stew Recipe
Boeuf Bourguignon, a classic French beef stew made famous in the movie Julie & Julia. Although the name might sound fancy, the process is easy and the result is simply divine. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in red wine with bacon, carrots, onions, and mushrooms, creatin...
- Leftover Pasta Bake Recipe with Cheese - Easy & Delicious Way to Reuse Pasta
No Waste Pasta. Leftover baked pasta that serves 5 for only $6. Hey everyone! Got leftover pasta in the fridge? Don’t toss it! In today’s recipe, I’m showing you how to transform leftover pasta into a cheesy, oven-baked masterpiece. This version is a creative twist on my previ...
- Creamy Champagne Risotto with Parmesan (Easy & Elegant Recipe)
Easy no fancy Risotto for 2. Make for only $12 to impress.
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Cheddar - Easy Creamy Recipe
If you haven’t tried this Mac and Cheese now its your chance. Make a 6 serving for $10. This baked mac and cheese with cheddar is creamy, rich, and topped with a perfectly golden crust. It’s an easy comfort food recipe made with simple ingredients and no complicated steps — pe...
- Rustic Italian Pizza Recipe - Easy No-Roll Dough & Custom Toppings
Make a Extra Large Rustic Pizza for only $12.
- Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly with Asian-Style Sauce
Easiest Pork Belly on Air-Fryer you ever made and only cost $10.
- Easy Shakshuka with Vegetarian Meatballs - Delicious and Simple
Shakshuka so simple to make this will be a weekly go to dish. Make for only $7
- Authentic Easy Pad Thai Recipe | Quick Thai Noodles with Chicken and Tofu
Dinner or Lunch this Authentic Pad Thai recipe serves 5 people and cost you less than $20.
- Savory Brazilian Jackfruit Pot Pie (Vegetarian-Friendly
This pie crust is so amazing you will be using for all your pie recipes.
Plan a meal around your main dish
Choose by cooking method
An oven-baked pie or pizza needs a different timetable from a stovetop risotto or a simmered stew. Choose a recipe that fits the equipment and attention you have available.
Make room for vegetables
A rich pie or fried chicken can work well with a simple vegetable side. For a meal built around vegetables, explore the jackfruit pie or shakshuka and check the full ingredient list for your needs.
Plan portions and leftovers
Check the recipe yield before you shop. If you plan to save part of the meal, follow appropriate cooling and storage guidance for the ingredients rather than leaving cooked food out during serving.