Main Dishes

teriyaki chicken

Alice Tucker’s Teriyaki Chicken

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Lose the bottled marinade; this easy recipe is gingery and not too sweet.

egg and bacon breakfast sandwich

Bacon and Egg Biscuit Sandwich

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

A wholesome breakfast sandwich.

barbecued chicken

Barbecue-Style Chicken

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A simple lemon-molasses marinade for grilled chicken thighs.

breakfast burritos

Breakfast Burritos

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

The ultimate homemade fast food, easy to warm for a quick meal or snack.

Buffalo Chili

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

There’s nothing like chili on a chilly day.

Butternut Squash Lasagne

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Autumn bliss in a pan: layers of vegetables, sausage and cheese.

chicago-style hot dogs

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Try it, you’ll like it: A crazy but delicious combination of flavors.

Chicken Curry

From the collection

A fast, easy version of the popular Indian classic.

chicken pot pie

Chicken Pot Pie

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A diner classic, made at home.

spicy egg casserole

Chili Brunch

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Bake this mildly spicy egg casserole for a brunch party.

chili con carne

Chili Con Carne

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

The classic mix of beans and beef.

dolmades

Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this tasty meze for a Mediterranean party.

Farro “Risotto” with Roasted Butternut Squash

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Nutty farro takes the place of Arborio rice in this adaptation of risotto.

fried egg sandwich

Fried Egg Sandwiches with Garlicky Swiss Chard and Cheddar

From the collection

One of our favorite spring sandwiches, from Matthew Card.

spatchcocked chickens

Grill-Smoked Spatchcocked Chickens

From the collection

This method of grilling results in moist, flavorful chicken.

grilled cheese sandwich

Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Pesto and Tomato

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A fresh take on grilled cheese.

Jane’s Pasta with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

An easy dinner that yields yummy leftovers for lunch.

summer lasagne

Late Summer Lasagne

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and greens — all baked into the Italian classic.

Macaroni and Cheese

From the collection
meatloaf

Meat Loaf

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
pasta with fennel and salami

Pasta with Fennel and Crispy Breadcrumbs

From the Culinate Kitchen collection by

Here’s a recipe that will make you rethink the need for Parmesan on pasta.

lamb kebabs with sabzi

Persian Kebabs

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Grilled lamb or beef with yogurt sauce, fresh herbs, radishes, and flatbread.

Pizza with Red Peppers and Black Olives

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A simple savory pizza.

Pot Roast with Peppers and Onions

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Serve over mashed or roasted potatoes, or creamy polenta.

potato frittata

Potato, Green Onion, and Parmesan Frittata

From the collection

Frittatas make for a delicious — and uncomplicated — supper.

quesadillas

Quesadilla with Jalapeños and Jack Cheese

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

An quick and easy snack or light meal.

Ratatouille with Polenta

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Make this classic dish with the last of summer’s bounty.

lamb dinner

Roast Lamb

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Salade Niçoise

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Grilled tuna and basil vinaigrette brighten this classic salad.

salmon with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms

Salmon with Greens and Shiitake Mushrooms

From the book Nigella Bites by

Nigella Lawson’s sexy salmon.

Shrimp or Crawfish Étouffée

From the book The Best-Loved and Brand-New Joy of Cooking by , , and

The Louisiana classic, from the latest ‘Joy of Cooking.’

Smoked Salmon and Meyer Lemon Sandwich

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Celebrating Meyer lemons.

soft-boiled egg and toast

Soft-Boiled Eggs

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A perfect way to eat farm-fresh eggs.

Spaghetti Carbonara

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Bacon and eggs over pasta — what’s not to like about that?

Spaghetti Puttanesca

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Throw this easy main dish together in half an hour.

spanakopita

Spanakopita

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

An easier version of the Greek classic.

squash macaroni and cheese

Squash Macaroni and Cheese

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Here’s a good way to incorporate vegetables into a dairy-and-pasta favorite.

broccoli beef

Stir-Fry Beef with Broccoli and Red Peppers

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Serve this quick stir-fry with brown rice and a bowl of tangerines.

stuffed summer vegetables

Stuffed Summer Vegetables

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

A Provençal-inspired filling that enhances many summer vegetables.

Sugo di Carne

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Turn pot roast into pasta sauce following this popular Caffe Mingo recipe.

corn chowder

Summer Corn Chowder

From the collection

Leave out the bacon for a vegetarian version, and use tomatoes of different hues for variety.

Supper Onion Pie

From the collection

The Basic Burger

From the book How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition) by

Mark Bittman’s go-to hamburger is just the thing for Memorial Day weekend.

tomato soup

Tomato Soup

From the collection

The contribution of wine is subtle, but the resulting soup has real depth of flavor.

Tomato-Basil Bruschetta

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

The flavors of summer take center stage in this easy recipe.

tuna melt

Tuna Melts

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

There’s good reason this is a classic sandwich.

twice-baked potatoes

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

Turn leftover baked potatoes into future meals.

vegetable fried rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

With precooked or leftover rice, this recipe makes a quick weeknight meal.

White Beans and Greens Bruschetta

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection

An adaptable recipe that can work as a vegetarian main dish or a starter.

Whole-Wheat Pasta Puttanesca

From the collection

A fresh take on the Italian classic, aka “whore’s pasta.”

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