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572 Dinner and Main Course Recipes

Dinner should be both delicious and stress-free—and my collection of family-friendly main course recipes is here to make that happen. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or catering to picky eaters, you'll find flavorful options for every diet and occasion, like chicken soup.

From bold favorites like Jambalaya, Pozole, and Mahi Mahi to cozy classics like American Goulash, these dishes are easy to prepare and sure to please. Craving something globally inspired? Try my Greek Chicken Marinade, Vietnamese Pho, or Mediterranean Baked Fish. For something comforting and seasonal, don’t miss the Baked Pork Chops or Garlic Butter Pork Chops.

Three bowls of slow cooker jambalaya topped with green onions and filled with shrimp, sausage, and rice.

Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Single roasted cauliflower steak topped with chimichurri served on a round plate with a fork.

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Overhead view of shrimp fajitas on a sheet pan with bell peppers, onions, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Overhead view of sliced chicken breast on Greek salad with pita and avocado.

Greek Chicken Salad Recipe

Split image showing crispy buttermilk fried chicken on a cooling rack beside a pan of sweet cornbread squares topped with butter and served with a honey dipper.

25+ Best Southern Recipes That Taste Like Home

A rustic wooden spoon scoops up perfectly seared shrimp from a pan of blackened shrimp, with steam rising and lemon wedges on the side.

Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Green gumbo with sausage in pot next to bowl of rice

Green Gumbo Recipe (Gumbo Z’Herbes)

Side view of juicy chicken souvlaki skewers on a white patterned platter with cucumber tomato salad and a small bowl of tzatziki.

Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Tender slow-cooked chicken gyro on a vertical spit with crispy charred edges.

Easy Gyros Recipe

Two images side by side. On the left is an image of quesabirria tacos on a white plate, and the image on the right is of five shrimp tacos topped with Mexican crema and slaw.

40+ Mexican Recipes Perfect for Cinco de Mayo

Juicy pork chop topped with thickened sauce on a plate with mashed potatoes and and green beans.

How to Cook Perfectly Juicy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

The five types of pork chops (rib chop, boneless chop, sirloin chop, shoulder chop, and loin chop) on top of brown butcher paper.

Pork Chops: A Complete Guide to Cuts, Cooking Times, and Temperature

A detailed close-up of two thick slices of pork loin, showing the juicy interior and seasoned crust. The slices rest beside smooth mashed potatoes and vibrant green beans, all on a white plate.

How to Cook the Perfect Oven-Roasted Pork Loin

A rustic wooden cutting board piled high with golden-brown fried chicken, each piece generously coated in a glossy hot honey glaze. The sauce glistens under soft lighting, accentuating the crispy texture of the crust. Small drips of honey pool on the board, and a few sprigs of fresh parsley add a pop of color. A small bowl of extra hot honey sits nearby for dipping or drizzling.

Crunchy Fried Hot Honey Chicken

Perfectly golden brown and crispy chicken tenders being lifted from a large pot of sizzling oil in a spider strainer with text overlay reading " Tips and Recipes: Deep Frying 101"

Deep Frying 101: How to Successfully Deep Fry Anything

A full serving of golden, crispy buttermilk chicken tenders presented on a round plate with a small bowl of honey mustard dipping sauce, a side plate of French fries, fresh lemon slices, and a soft blue cloth napkin. Additional plates of chicken tenders surround the main dish, making this a perfect meal for sharing or game day.

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

A comforting bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with succulent, fork-tender braised pork shoulder and garnished with fresh herbs for a rustic, hearty meal.

Braised Pork Shoulder

Spoon lifting juicy pan-seared chicken breast from thick, creamy ranch gravy in a Dutch oven.

Creamy Ranch Chicken (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

A shallow white plate holds a hearty serving of Pastalaya. The pasta is coated in a vibrant reddish-orange sauce, flecked with herbs and bits of meat. The dish is garnished with finely chopped parsley and a light dusting of grated Parmesan, adding contrast and freshness.

Cajun Pastalaya (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

Oven baked sliced spare ribs glazed with BBQ sauce and topped with green onions resting on a foil-lined pan with a red-tipped basting brush beside them.

Oven Baked Ribs (How to Make Juicy BBQ Ribs in the Oven)

Slow cooked beef short ribs nestled in a rich red wine sauce inside a crockpot.

Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs (Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender!)

Image of a white ceramic pan filled with cooked bone-in pork chops simmering in creamy mushroom sauce.

Smothered Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

A white bowl filled with Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado served over a scoop of fluffy white rice, garnished with cilantro.

Pollo Guisado Recipe

Pork chop served on a white plate with apples, onions, and sauce drizzled on top.

Pork Chops with Apples & Onions – Easy One Pan Recipe

This vertical Pinterest collage features a roundup of comfort food recipes made in a Dutch oven. The images showcase golden roasted meats, bubbling stews, and rustic breads, highlighting the versatility of Dutch oven cooking for cozy, one-pot meals.

40+ Best Dutch Oven Recipes for Hearty & Flavorful Meals

A wooden serving spoon rests inside a simmering pot of Cuban picadillo with ground beef, olives, raisins, and potatoes in a rich tomato sauce.

One-Pan Cuban Picadillo Recipe with Potatoes

Two forks rest in a large Dutch oven filled with a perfectly cooked fork-tender pork roast surrounded by tender vegetables.

The Best Dutch Oven Pork Roast (Easy One-Pot Recipe)

A bowl of instant pot pork green chili stew filled with tender chunks of pork with a lime wedge sinking into the broth.

Pork Green Chili (Easy Instant Pot Recipe)

Fully cooked Crock Pot pork chile verde keeping warm in a large white slow cooker.

Crockpot Chili Verde: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe for Tender Pork

A plate of slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs garnished with fresh parsley. A small bowl of extra BBQ sauce is nearby for dipping.

Super Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

Two pork carnitas tacos served on warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, sliced radish, and a squeeze of lime, presented on a shallow serving plate.

Perfect Carnitas Tacos

Shredded crispy pulled pork carnitas on a large baking sheet.

How to Make the Best Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

A large pot filled with steaming Cabbage Roll Soup, showing a rich tomato-based broth with chunks of green cabbage, crumbled ground beef and sausage, and soft rice.

Easy Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe (Filling and Flavorful)

Baked sloppy joe casserole with pasta and topped with melted cheese in a large round casserole dish ready to be served.

Cheesy Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

Fully cooked Cajun dirty rice recipe in a large heavy-bottomed pot ready to be served.

Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

A shallow bowl filled with the cooked chicken bog shows tender rice mixed with shredded chicken and slices of sausage garnished with sliced green onions.

Southern Chicken Bog – One-Pot Comfort Food from the Carolinas

Slow-cooked baby back pork ribs on a large cutting board lined with parchment paper coated in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.

The Easiest Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs Recipe

Large shallow plate filled with cooked rotini pasta coated in a homemade creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.

30-Minute Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach

Large skillet with cooked fettuccine pasta coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with two sliced chicken breasts and garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe (So Creamy!)

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken drumsticks resting on a wire rack

Super Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Shallow white serving bowl filled with spicy ramen noodles garnished with sliced green onions, chili crisp, and a beautiful fried egg.

15-Minute Spicy Ramen Noodles Recipe

Two perfectly seasoned, golden bone-in pork chops on a white plate with lemon wedges.

The Juiciest Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops Recipe

White bowl filled with thick and creamy salmon chowder with potatoes and fresh dill and garnished with Oyster crackers.

Super Creamy Salmon Chowder

Large bowl filled with slow cooker pork shoulder with shredded pork and tender vegetables and garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder

Slow cooker filled with slowly cooked beef bourguignon with carrots, pearl onions, celery, and tender chunks of beef.

Secret Ingredient Beef Bourguignon

White plate with perfectly crispy, golden pork Milanese garnished with chopped parsley, one wedge of lemon, and a light salad of arugula and shaved parmesan.

Pork Milanese

Large mixing bowl filled with a prepared ramen noodle salad consisting of toasted ramen noodles and almonds, coleslaw mix, and sliced green onions tossed in a simple sesame dressing.

Ramen Noodle Salad

Large skillet filled with roasted sweet potatoes, bacon, and sauteed veggies and topped with eggs and fresh cilantro.

Sweet Potato Hash

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Welcome to The Forked Spoon! I’m Chef Jessica Randhawa, and for over 14 years, I’ve been crafting and sharing more than 1200 recipes, blending delicious flavors with practical kitchen tips and expert culinary advice to elevate your everyday cooking. Learn more about me→

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