Simple and delicious recipes for main dishes with photos

This section presents simple and delicious step-by-step recipes for main dishes with photos, which any beginner cook can prepare.

Meat Dishes

Simple recipes for meat dishes with step-by-step instructions.

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Dishes from Grains and Beans

Step-by-step photo recipes for dishes from grains and mushrooms.

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Dishes from Offal

Recipes for delicious dishes from offal to suit all tastes.

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Vegetable Dishes

Original simple and delicious dishes made from vegetables.

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Fish and Seafood Dishes

Healthy and delicious step-by-step recipes for fish and seafood.

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Dishes with Eggs, Cheese, Milk

Recipes with eggs, cheese, and milk for every day and taste.

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Mushroom Dishes

Simple step-by-step recipes for mushroom dishes.

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Dumplings

Recipes for dumplings with various fillings at home.

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Main dishes are also referred to as main or primary dishes. Their main ingredients typically include fish or meat, while vegetarian cuisine often features legumes and mushrooms. They are accompanied by various side dishes and sauces. Many dishes made from grains, vegetables, and dairy products can also be classified as main dishes.

The recipes for main dishes are so diverse that it's impossible to give a definitive answer about what can be made from a particular product. Many of them can be augmented and combined to taste, and even a single dish can take on a different flavor with various sauces.

The entire lunch menu is composed based on the main dish. It is to this dish that side dishes, soups, beverages, and desserts are matched.

On our website recepty.mobi, you can find simple step-by-step recipes for main dishes for every day with photos. Preparing them doesn't always require a lot of time and effort. Each recipe includes the required time, guiding you to successfully prepare a delicious lunch for serving.

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Albanian chicken patties are simple, juicy and remarkably tasty cutlets whose main secret lies in how the meat is prepared: the chicken breast should never be ground in a meat grinder or processed in a blender — it must be hand-cut into very small cubes. This is exactly what keeps the patties juicy: each piece of chicken stays separate and the finished dish is light and textured rather than a dense, packed lump of meat. To the diced chicken I add finely chopped onion, garlic, an egg, flour or starch, salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Mix thoroughly and fry on a hot oiled pan for 3-4 minutes per side. Proportions for 500 g of chicken fillet inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 24 April 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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In the times of the Soviet Union, meatballs or hedgehogs in tomato sauce were often present on the menus of school canteens and kindergartens. Even today, this dish is very popular, especially if prepared at home.

Details: Author: Artyom; 23 April 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Tutyrma is one of the most distinctive dishes in the Tatar culinary tradition — a homemade sausage stuffed with offal (liver, lung and heart) and rice in natural casing, traditionally served at Tatar and Bashkir holiday tables. Each family has its own version, but the heart of the dish is always the harmony between rich, mineral-tasting offal and tender rice that absorbs all the flavor. Run the offal through a meat grinder, mix with parboiled rice, sautéed onion and warm spices, and stuff loosely into casings (the rice needs room to swell). Simmer gently in salted water for 50-60 minutes. I'll share classic proportions and how to keep the casing from bursting during cooking.

Details: Author: Artyom; 14 February 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Whole flounder baked in foil is the simplest and most reliable way to cook this delicate white fish so it stays juicy and full of flavor. The foil traps all the moisture and aroma inside, so even without a cream sauce the flounder stays tender and infused with the herbs and lemon. Rub the whole fish with salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice, make a few shallow cuts on the top side and stuff the cavity with thyme, lemon slices and smashed garlic cloves. Wrap tightly in foil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, opening the foil at the end to lightly brown the surface. I'll share cooking times for different fish sizes.

Details: Author: Artyom; 06 February 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Philadelphia sushi rolls at home are some of the most popular and beloved rolls in Japanese cuisine, and they're easy to make at home with just a few special ingredients. The main stars of the classic Philadelphia are tender lightly cured salmon, creamy Philadelphia cheese, sushi rice, nori, avocado and cucumber. The main secret of success is properly cooked and seasoned rice plus a neat rolling technique on a bamboo mat (makisu). Cook the rice until fully done, season with a mix of rice vinegar, sugar and salt, and cool. On a sheet of nori spread the rice and place cucumber and avocado in the center. Roll into a tight roll, then spread cream cheese and thin slices of salmon on top. Slice with a sharp knife into 8 pieces. Proportions for 4 rolls inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 02 February 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Today we present to you the authentic recipe for "Georgian Solyanka" – a true journey into the world of exquisite flavors and the national color of Georgia. Prepare Georgian solyanka with our detailed step-by-step recipe. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Georgian cuisine with us!

Details: Author: Artyom; 01 February 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Making sushi rolls at home is much more achievable than it looks — with the right rice, fresh ingredients and basic rolling technique, you can build rolls that rival the ones from your favorite sushi restaurant. The key is properly cooked sushi rice: rinse it until the water runs clear, cook at a 1:1.2 ratio for about 12 minutes, then dress while warm with a mix of rice vinegar, sugar and salt. For classic Philadelphia or California-style rolls, use cured or lightly smoked salmon, fresh cucumber, avocado and cream cheese. Lay nori on a bamboo mat, spread the rice, add fillings and roll into a tight log. Proportions for 4 rolls and rolling technique inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 23 January 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Braised beef with vegetables is a great choice for a hearty lunch or dinner for the whole family. During cooking, the meat becomes tender, easily falls apart into strands, and absorbs the juices and aromas of the vegetables.

Details: Author: Artyom; 12 January 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Georgian kuchmachi is a spicy and colorful national dish of Georgian cuisine made from chicken or beef offal: chicken gizzards, hearts and liver sautéed with plenty of onion, garlic, walnuts and the signature Georgian spice blends. The defining feature of kuchmachi is the unusual combination of different organ meats in one dish, the rich savory flavor and the bright red Caucasian color that comes from barberry and red pepper. Rinse and clean the chicken offal, cut into pieces and sauté on a pan with onion until each is fully cooked (gizzards 1 hour, hearts 30 minutes, livers added for the last 5-7 minutes). Add garlic, barberry, khmeli-suneli, coriander, cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Serve hot with lavash. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 09 January 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Whole flounder baked in the oven is one of the easiest and most elegant ways to cook this delicate white fish — sweet, mild flesh that turns out juicy and beautifully golden in just 20-25 minutes. The flat shape of flounder means it cooks much faster than round fish and needs almost no prep. Rub the fish with salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice, make a few shallow cuts on the top side so it cooks evenly, top with lemon slices and sprigs of thyme or rosemary and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes. The flesh comes out delicate and lifts off the bones in tender flakes. I'll share exact proportions and tips for the best result.

Details: Author: Artyom; 05 January 2024; Last Updated: 07 May 2026

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Simple and delicious recipes for main dishes with photos

Meat Dishes

Dishes from Grains and Beans

Dishes from Offal

Vegetable Dishes

Fish and Seafood Dishes

Dishes with Eggs, Cheese, Milk

Mushroom Dishes

Dumplings

Albanian Style Chicken Cutlets

Hedgehogs in Tomato Sauce

Tatar Tutyrma

Flounder in the Oven in Foil

Philadelphia Rolls at Home

Georgian Solyanka

Homemade Rolls

Stewed Beef with Vegetables

Kuchmachi Georgian Style

Whole Flounder in the Oven