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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Pork neck baked in foil is one of the best choices for a holiday roast — it looks impressive on the table, requires almost no skill and produces incredibly tender, juicy meat. The neck cut is the juiciest and most marbled part of the pig, with even streaks of fat throughout that keep the meat moist and forgiving in the oven, even if you don't watch it closely. The key is a good marinade: I use a mix of mustard, garlic, soy sauce, honey and spices, and let the meat soak for 8-12 hours. Roast wrapped in foil at 180°C (350°F) for about 50 minutes per kilogram, then open the foil for the final browning. Slice when cool for clean cuts. Marinade proportions inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 22 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

Fried zucchini with garlic and mayonnaise

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Pan-fried zucchini with garlic mayo is one of the easiest summer appetizers — ready in 15 minutes and gone in five. Slice zucchini into 5-7 mm rounds, dredge them in flour and fry in oil until golden on both sides, then top each warm slice with a dollop of mayonnaise mashed with fresh garlic and a sprinkle of dill or parsley. The result is juicy, garlicky and incredibly more-ish. Serve them warm or at room temperature as a starter or side dish. I'll share the trick for keeping the slices crisp instead of greasy and the right ratio of garlic to mayo so the flavor pops without overwhelming the zucchini.

Details: Author: Artyom; 21 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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This tomato gravy is the classic Russian sauce that turns plain meatballs or cutlets into a full meal with gravy spooned generously over potatoes, rice or pasta. It comes together in about 15 minutes in the same pan you used to fry the cutlets: sauté chopped onion and grated carrot, stir in tomato paste and a spoonful of flour for body, then whisk in hot water or broth until smooth and silky. The result is a rich, slightly tangy sauce balanced with a pinch of sugar, bay leaf and black pepper. I'll share exact proportions for 500 g of meatballs and the trick that keeps the flour from clumping, so your gravy turns out smooth every time.

Details: Author: Artyom; 18 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Russian chicken "French-style" bake is a popular home dish with a French name but Russian roots: juicy slices of chicken breast baked with onion, tomatoes or potatoes under a golden cheese-and-mayo crust. The main secret to keeping the chicken juicy rather than dry is to pound the meat thin through plastic wrap, marinate it in spices for 20-30 minutes and cover it generously with cheese, which traps moisture during baking. Slice the chicken breast into large planks and lightly pound, season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish, top with onion rings, tomato slices, brush with mayonnaise and sprinkle generously with grated hard cheese. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 35-40 minutes until golden. Proportions for 1 kg of chicken inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 12 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Beef liver with onions is a simple yet wonderfully delicious dish that turns out tender, juicy and bitter-free as long as you know a couple of important tricks. The most important step is preparing the liver properly: soak it in milk for 30-60 minutes to draw out any bitterness and tenderize the texture, and never overcook it on the pan — sear for just 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooked liver becomes tough and dry. Slice the liver into 1 cm pieces, dredge in flour, sear over high heat until lightly browned, add plenty of sautéed onion, pour over sour cream loosened with water and braise covered for 5 minutes. Serve with mashed potato or buckwheat. Proportions inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 06 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

Tatar-style stew with pickled cucumbers and potatoes

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Azu is a traditional Tatar beef stew — a hearty one-pot meal of beef with potatoes, onions, tomato paste and the essential ingredient: salted pickles, which give azu its signature tangy, savory flavor and set it apart from any ordinary beef stew or goulash. Cook everything in a single pot or kazan: cut beef into long strips, sear until deeply golden, add sautéed onion, carrot and tomato paste and braise for an hour until the meat is tender. Then stir in separately fried potato cubes and diced pickles and simmer 15-20 more minutes. Finish with garlic and herbs. The result is rich, fragrant and unmistakably Tatar. Authentic proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 01 June 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Thai-style pork with green beans is a delicious meat stir-fry that is easy to prepare in a pan. The dish cooks quickly and is very simple. The pork stir-fry turns out to be flavorful, moderately spicy, with a subtle hint of sweetness and a pleasant sourness.

Details: Author: Artyom; 31 May 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Chicken hearts in orange sauce are a budget-friendly and tasty hot appetizer that is perfect for dinner or a festive table.

Details: Author: Artyom; 30 May 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Pierogi with fresh cabbage are one of the most beloved and filling dishes of Ukrainian and Russian home cooking, made from accessible and affordable ingredients yet delighting the whole family. The cabbage filling can be made year-round since fresh white cabbage is always available, and prepared properly it turns out sweet, tender and remarkably fragrant. It's an ideal option for a lenten, vegan or simply budget-friendly family menu. Knead a soft elastic dough from flour, an egg, warm water and a pinch of salt and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. Finely shred fresh cabbage and braise with sautéed onion and carrot in a pan until completely soft, 20-30 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Roll the dough out thin, cut out rounds, place a spoonful of filling on each and pinch the edges firmly. Cook in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes after they float. Serve with sour cream or pork cracklings. Proportions for 30 pierogi inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 25 May 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Pork in sour cream-mustard sauce is a very tasty and hearty meat dish that will be a great addition to a festive table or a family dinner. Pork in the oven remains very juicy and tender, acquiring bright spicy notes.

Details: Author: Artyom; 24 May 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 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

Baked Pork Neck in Foil in the Oven

Fried Zucchini with Garlic and Mayonnaise

Gravy for cutlets with tomato paste

French-style meat from chicken fillet in the oven

Beef Liver with Onions in a Skillet

Tatar Azu with Pickled Cucumbers and Potatoes

Pork with Green Beans Thai Style

Chicken Hearts in Orange Sauce on the Skillet

Dumplings with fresh cabbage

Pork in Sour Cream and Mustard Sauce