Reliable Main Course Recipes

These main dishes have been tested over and over in my real kitchen with my actual family which means they're designed to work even when things get hectic and what makes them really reliable is how they give you clear steps that help you get great results whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner or cooking something fancy for company plus they use ingredients you can actually find at regular stores and include all those little tips about timing and temperature that make such a big difference in how things turn out.

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Updated on Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:24:06 GMT

A close-up of a hearty casserole featuring macaroni, ground beef, and a golden, cheesy topping, garnished with breadcrumbs and parsley.

Proven Main Dishes

Veggie Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Loaded Veggie Mac and Cheese

A hearty mac and cheese loaded with fresh vegetables and topped with crispy bacon. Using prepared mac and cheese makes this a quick 30-minute dinner.

Tuna Noodle Skillet Casserole
Quick Tuna Noodle Casserole

A simplified one-pan version of classic tuna noodle casserole with egg noodles, vegetables and tuna in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and croutons.

Meat Lover's Tortellini Skillet
Meat Lover's Skillet Tortellini

A rich one-skillet pasta combining cheese tortellini with three meats - bacon, sausage, and pepperoni - in marinara sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Basil Pesto Chicken with Alfredo Penne and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Creamy Pesto Chicken Alfredo

A decadent pasta dish combining pesto chicken with creamy alfredo sauce, penne pasta and sun dried tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes.

French Onion Beef and Rice
French Onion Beef & Rice Skillet

A hearty one-pan dinner combining ground beef, rice, and caramelized onions with French onion flavors and melty Gruyere cheese.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Quick Chicken Enchilada Soup

A quick and hearty soup featuring shredded chicken and Velveeta in a rich enchilada-spiced broth thickened with masa harina. Ready in just 25 minutes.

Million Dollar Roast Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Perfect Roast Beef Tenderloin

A perfectly cooked beef tenderloin with a golden crust and herb-butter coating. Detailed temperature guide ensures your preferred doneness every time.

One Pan Jambalaya Recipe
Easy One-Pan Jambalaya

A classic jambalaya made easier in one pan, featuring chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp with fluffy rice in Cajun seasonings.

Cilantro Chicken Stir Fry
Quick Cilantro Chicken Stir Fry

A quick stir fry featuring chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and cilantro in a flavorful Asian sauce. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Rosemary and Thyme Turkey Cutlets
One-Pan Herb Turkey Cutlets

Quick one-skillet turkey cutlets in a rich herb sauce with rosemary, thyme, and white wine. Ready in just 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet
Easy Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet

A quick one-pan dinner combining classic fajita ingredients with rice. Charred peppers and onions with seasoned chicken make this a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ground Beef Stuffed Pepper Skillet
One-Pan Stuffed Pepper Skillet

A quick one-pan dinner combining all the flavors of stuffed peppers - ground beef, rice, and peppers topped with melty cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes.