Main Dish Recipes & Ideas

It's the duo we deserve.

You say bruSHETta, I say bruSKETta, we all say tartine! Open-faced sandwiches seem to have a special place, here at The Kitchn, with over a dozen recipes scattered through our archives. Why? They’re so pretty, their piled fillings on display, and they work well as lunch, dinner, an appetizer. From sweet potato goat cheese bruschetta to a ricotta, fig, and honey tartine for fall, here are 25 of our favorite open-faced sandwiches.

Bring on the latkes.

Slow cooker soups, quick and easy weeknight pastas, and the best-ever veggie burger topped the list of vegetarian mains.

No one ever said they could only be eaten at lunch.

Crisp, chewy flatbread is a welcome start to any party, and tastes great with whatever toppings you have on hand. Pizza works just as well, cut into bite-sized pieces and served warm from the oven. Whatever you call it, these 24 recipes and techniques for making crackly-crusted dough, with or without toppings, are easy crowd-pleasers.For the quickest party prep, use store-bought pizza dough or puff pastry, or freeze your own rounds of homemade pizza dough for future use.

Meat takes a secondary role, and we're not mad about it.

These are for the die-hard fans.

These are simple classics to memorize.

Yes, it is possible.

A big casserole dish filled with baked pasta is the easiest (and tastiest) way to feed all of your family and friends.

Reach for inexpensive cuts of meat, grains, pantry staples, and veggies instead.

Bring on the cheese!

The most delicious leftover sandwich starts here.

I think we can all agree — there are few things more wonderful in this life than a giant bowl of pasta for dinner.

Make now, eat later.

If you're not making pasta in your Instant Pot, it's time to get started.

Satisfying recipes that are extra portable.

From a bright-pink beet pesto pasta to a creamy Alfredo, here are 11 ways to dress your pasta sans the red sauce.

Time to add frozen tortellini to this week's shopping list.

We applaud all of you just cooking like champs. Here are some extra-easy, extra-delicious recipes to get you through one more week.

It’s surprisingly easy to make.

Ten downsized meals that won't leave you with leftovers for days.

In an ideal world, I would cook a hot, fresh meal every single night, but we all know that just isn't a reality.

After breaking the fast, enjoy these extra-hearty main dishes, side dishes, starters, and desserts with your family and friends.

When you're ready to turn up the temperature, here are 17 delightfully spicy recipes that will set your tastebuds on fire — in a good way, of course.

A bag of frozen veggies = endless dinner opportunities.

Not sure what to make? These simple meals are weeknight-approved.

You're welcome.

Lean on one of these pantry recipes for dinner this week.

Everyone knows that staying in on Valentine's Day is way better than going out, right?

Vegetarian dinners can be just as satisfying and filling as dishes that contain meat. You're sure to find a few new vegetarian recipes to add to your weekly rotation in this mix.

Freezer meals are the superheroes of busy weeknight dinners. They swoop in when you’re in a tight spot, like when you’re just back from vacation and don’t have time for the grocery store, or when you come home late from work and would rather hang out with your family than cook. Freezer meals save the day.

Step away from the stove.

Or just make enough that you won't have to cook for a few days.

No time, no meat, no problem.

We've got you covered for Meatless Monday and beyond.

Fast and filling meatless meals that'll leave you satisfied.

The simplest and most delicious ways to make veggies the star of the dinner table.

No time to cook? These dinners are honest-to-goodness 10-minute dinners. Cross our hearts! From 5-minute garlic shrimp to 10-minute bean tacos, these are the dinners that are actually faster than takeout.

Quick meals to the rescue.

Ready in just 30 minutes.

These one-pot meals are both easy and wholesome.

Anytime you're cooking on vacation, the name of the game is easy as can be.

These salads, savory tarts, and more are a welcome addition to the spread.

Here's how I round out pasta night.

There are only four ingredients in the sauce.

Worth waking up for.

It has the perfect sweet and crunchy glaze.

Answering the question "What's for dinner?" has never been this easy.

Yes, it can be done!

Sweet but not *too* sweet.

This pared-down red lentil soup is the one I make most often, and it never fails to please.

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.

Works like a charm every single time.

Find *everything* you need to know to safely fry the crispiest, most delicious holiday turkey at home.

We've got classic, bacon-wrapped, and everything in between.

It’ll be love at first bite.

Skip the whole bird for a supremely juicy cut.

Your whole crew will love these.

Worth waking up for.

We make these year after year after year.

It might even be better than the Thanksgiving meal itself.

There's a secret pantry staple that makes it the best ever.

There’s something about having your parents in town — especially your in-laws — that steps up the need to prepare impressive meals. Maybe it’s the desire to prove that you know what you’re doing in the kitchen. These recipes are destined to wow any dinner guest that sits at your table, and if that just so happens to be your mother-in-law, all the better.

A gift for your future self.

I'm never making it another way.