Main Dishes
“What’s for dinner??” Ah, the ages-old question, and one that can be frustrating at times!This is a collection of my best main dishes—lunch and dinner recipes for every kind of day. From fancy dinner parties to a 30-minute weeknight meal, and from super healthy to indulgent, these recipes will become part of your regular rotation.“Hunger is the best sauce in the world.”
— Cervantes
Hot Honey Lime Chicken with Coconut Rice
Healthy Honey Sesame Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Salmon & Quinoa Power Bowl with Lemon Feta Avocado Salsa
Easy, Soft Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas (for tacos)
Delicious & Easy Walnut-Crusted Chicken
“Everything Bagel Seasoning” Chicken Salad with Dried Cherries & Toasted Almonds
Roasted Cumin White Beans, Broccoli, & Delicata Squash with Tahini Sauce
Healthy Copycat CPK Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken
Easy, Super Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Paleo, GF, Keto)
Tahini Curry Broccoli Crunch Salad (vegetarian, vegan)
Spiced Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon-y Whipped Feta
Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Bethany’s Easy Chicken Salsa Nachos
How to Cook Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer (my go-to weeknight dinner!)
Asian-Inspired Ground Chicken or Turkey…Perfect for Asian Chicken Bowls
Charred Cabbage & Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Dressing
The Best, Creamiest Homemade Hummus (+ A Secret Hack)
Easy & Flavorful Marinated White Beans
Lebanese Hushwee (Fragrant, Spiced Ground Beef with Toasted Pine Nuts)
Healthy, Spicy Fish Soup (great for liver detox, gut health protocol, etc)
The Best Pan-Seared Stovetop Salmon…& How To Cook Salmon Without Oil
Lemon Chili Basil Crispy Chickpeas with Charred Zucchini
Sweet Potato “Toast” with Guacamole & Chili-Lime Black Beans
10-Minute Spiced Chickpea Scramble
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Shawarma
Super Easy & Healthy “Loaded” Thai Chicken Salad
The Easiest, Juiciest Poached Chicken (& How to Shred Chicken in 10 Seconds)
“Cauliflower Cake”: A Healthy, Unique Vegetarian Dish
The Crispiest Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer
Ottolenghi’s Yogurt & Pea Pasta with Feta, Basil, & Chile Pine Nuts
The Best Easy Pizza Dough (for Grilling & More)
Comforting Thai Khao Soi with Chicken
Simple, Traditional Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Fresh Basil
Grilled Sourdough Bread with Whipped Ricotta & Toppings
Pesto Goat Cheese Pasta with Zucchini
Egg Casserole with Salmon, Goat Cheese, & Veggies
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Veggies
The Best, Simple Burrata Caprese Salad
Authentic Ligurian Trofie Pasta by Hand (with Fresh Pesto)
Easy “No-Squeeze” Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Traditional Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Soupy Creamy Golden Rice With Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Socca (Chickpea Flatbread) with Roasted Veggies & Goat Cheese
Amazing & Easy Chicken Shawarma
5-Minute Healthy Breakfast Tacos
Amazing Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Melty, Cheesy Zucchini Baked Pasta
Salmon & Potato Hash with Fresh Herbs
Grilled Zucchini & Corn Pizza with Marinated Feta
One-Skillet Thai Ground Turkey Curry with Rice
Winter Grain & Roasted Vegetable Salad With Balsamic Dressing
Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
Hearty Fall Lentil, Butternut Squash, & Kale Salad
Quick Healthy Thai Chicken Cauliflower Bowl
How to Brine Chicken Breasts: A Secret to Amazing Chicken
How to Make Amazing Grilled Pizza: Techniques, Tips, & Recipe Ideas
Roasted Vegetable & Barley Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Farro Salad with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, & Pepitas
Feta & Sweet Potato Hash with Greens
One-Pot Yellow Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry (vegan)
Apricot Balsamic Rosemary Chicken
Roasted Vegetable & Farro Salad with Creamy Shallot Dressing
Baked Whole Wheat Penne with Summer Veggies & Beef
Garlicky Farfalle with Marinated Feta & Arugula
Creamy Oven Risotto with Spinach & Roasted Cauliflower (vegetarian)
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl with Maple Tahini Sauce
Fresh Corn Galette with Goat Cheese, Zucchini, & Thyme
Turkish Red Lentil Soup (gluten-free)
Chicken Tikka Masala (gluten-free)
Korean BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpeas (gluten-free, vegan)
“Crack” Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
Creamy Sweet Corn & Chicken Sausage Pasta
Chicken with Creamy Feta Sauce
One-Pot Kale & Quinoa Pilaf (vegetarian)
Baked Fontina Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Brussels Sprouts, & Sage Breadcrumbs
Rigatoni with Grilled Fairytale Eggplant, Tomato, Herbs, & Chicken
Healthy Lemon Almond Chicken Salad
Honey & Balsamic Grilled Chicken
Whole30 Approved Avocado Sonoma Chicken Salad
Slow Cooker Caramelized Chicken
Pasta with Tomato, Spinach, & Feta
Stove-Top Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Balsamic Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Pot Pie with Drop Biscuit Crust
French Onion Pasta (vegetarian)
Butternut Squash, Leek, & Parmesan Pasta
Thai Peanut Noodles with Chicken & Veggies
Pasta with Fresh Sweet Corn Pesto
Herbed Goat Cheese Tart with Spring Peas
Ricotta, Tomato, & Spinach Frittata
Roasted Salmon with Tomatoes & Shallots
Kale & Walnut Pesto with Whole Wheat Pasta
Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta with Crispy Kale
Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Salmon
Souper Jenny’s Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash, Kale, & Chicken Sausage
Carrot, Parsnip, & Goat Cheese Mash Shepherd’s Pie
Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash & Citrus Honey Dressing
Butternut Squash & Sage Lasagna
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Broccolini, & Kale
Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon
Whole Wheat Roasted Veggie Mac & Cheese
Frittata with Beets, Leeks, & Feta (vegetarian)
Creamy Charred Corn & Leek Fettuccine (vegetarian)
One-Pot Farro with Tomatoes (vegetarian)
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Pasta with Garlic Spinach, Chicken, & Goat Cheese
Cavatappi with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Kale, & Grilled Zucchini (vegetarian)
Grilled Chicken with Barley Corn Tomato Salad & Tomato Vinaigrette
Chicken & Avocado Enchiladas with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Black Bean, Chicken, & Spinach Quinoa Casserole
Easy Pasta with No-Cook Sauce (vegetarian)
Basted Eggs with Shredded Caramelized Brussels Sprouts (vegetarian)
Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Chicken Sausage & Goat Cheese
Kale & Quinoa Salad with Feta & Pecans (vegetarian)
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms
Giovanna’s Pasta con Pesto (vegetarian)
Pasta with Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Chicken, & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Sweet Potato, Red Pepper, & Kale Frittata with Goat Cheese (vegetarian)
Grilled Cheese with Truffle Cheese & Rosemary Bread (vegetarian)
Traditional Tuscan Pasta with Walnut Sauce – Version 2 (vegetarian)
Souper Jenny’s Broccoli Corn Chowder
Pinterest’s Famous “Man-Pleasing Chicken”
Roasted Cauliflower & Aged White Cheddar Soup (vegetarian)
Frittata with Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, & Sweet Potato Hash Crust (vegetarian)
Herbed Risotto with Turkey & Caramelized Onions
Roasted Sweet Potato & Apple Soup with Sage (vegetarian)
Mom’s Baked Potato Soup (vegetarian)
Goat Cheese Tomato Soup (vegetarian)
Pasta with Walnut Sauce & Rocket – Version 1 (vegetarian)
Leftover Pasta Frittata (vegetarian)
Quinoa Mac & Cheese (vegetarian)
Easy Beer Mac & Cheese (vegetarian)
Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Spinach, Tomatoes, & Ricotta (vegetarian)
Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon, Goat Cheese, & Kale (vegetarian)
Black Bean, Veggie, & Rice Skillet (vegetarian)
Baked Ziti with Summer Veggies & Chicken Sausage
Kale Mac & Cheese (vegetarian)
Homemade Spinach & Ricotta Wonton Ravioli (vegetarian)
Cauliflower Leek Risotto (vegetarian)
Frittata with Summer Squash, Tomatoes, & Scallions (vegetarian)
Cherry Tomato, Spring Onion, & Goat Cheese Tart (vegetarian)
Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes & Ricotta (vegetarian)
Aunt Tina’s Awesome Chicken Salad
Pasta with Sausage, Cabbage, & Kale
Pasta with Mixed Greens & Goat Cheese (vegetarian)