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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Turkey breast baked in foil in the oven is the easiest way to cook this lean, diet-friendly poultry so it comes out juicy and tender every time. The main challenge with turkey breast is that it dries out very easily when roasted in the open oven — the foil solves that perfectly by trapping all the moisture inside. Rub the breast with a paste of salt, garlic, paprika, Italian herbs and olive oil, marinate for 30-60 minutes, wrap tightly in foil and bake at 180°C (350°F), allowing about 40 minutes per kilogram (usually 50-60 minutes total). Open the foil at the end for a golden finish. Marinade proportions inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 05 February 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Roasted turkey thigh in the oven is a fragrant, tender and remarkably juicy meat dish in which the right marinade and slow roasting deliver restaurant-level results. The main secret to its special aroma is the use of garlic and juniper berries, which give the turkey a subtle resinous fragrance and a characteristic "hunter's" flavor. Long roasting at a low temperature keeps all the moisture in the meat, and only at the very end is the temperature raised for a golden crust. Rub the turkey thigh with a mix of salt, black pepper, crushed garlic, crushed juniper berries, rosemary, thyme and olive oil. Marinate for 2-4 hours in the fridge. Place in a baking dish, cover with foil and roast at 160°C (320°F) for about 1.5-2 hours, then uncover and raise the temperature to 200°C (400°F) for another 15-20 minutes until golden. Proportions for 1 thigh inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 30 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Pierogi with frozen cherries are a tender, fragrant and remarkably tasty homemade dessert that lets you enjoy cherry filling at any time of year. Frozen cherries are practically as good as fresh in flavor, aroma and nutrition, while being available year-round and significantly easier to work with: the pits are already removed, the berries don't run as much and the dough seals more easily. The main secret of perfect pierogi is the right elastic dough and an obligatory addition of starch to the filling so the cherry juice doesn't leak out during cooking. Knead a soft elastic dough from flour, an egg, warm water and a pinch of salt and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. Mix the thawed cherries (without draining the juice) with sugar and starch. Roll the dough out thin, cut out rounds, place a few cherries with a little juice on each and pinch the edges firmly. Cook in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes after they float. Proportions for 30 pierogi inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 27 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Beef liver soufflé baked in the oven is an incredibly tender, fluffy and wholesome dish that works equally well on a kids' menu and for anyone following a clean-eating plan. The texture is similar to pâté but lighter and airier, baked as a single block that slices into beautiful pieces. It's made from liver, milk or cream, eggs and a small amount of semolina or flour as a binder. Soak the liver in milk for an hour first to remove any bitterness, then blend with sautéed onion and grated carrot until completely smooth, fold in beaten eggs, semolina and seasonings. Bake in a water bath at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 minutes. Proportions for a 24 cm pan inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 24 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Wok noodles with chicken and vegetables are a popular and remarkably tasty Asian dish that's easy to make at home without a real wok — an ordinary deep heavy-bottomed skillet works perfectly. The main secrets of these noodles are fast stir-frying over high heat, which keeps the chicken juicy and lets the vegetables hold their crunch and bright color. Cut the chicken breast into thin matchsticks and quickly stir-fry with garlic and ginger, then add bell pepper, carrot, onion, mushrooms, zucchini or bean sprouts. Cook udon, rice or egg noodles separately, add to the vegetables, pour over a sauce of soy, oyster and sweet chili, and finish with sesame seeds and green onion. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 22 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Sea bass baked whole in foil is one of the easiest ways to cook fish to perfection — the foil traps all the steam and juices so the fillets stay incredibly moist, and the herbs and lemon perfume every bite. Rub the fish inside and out with salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon, stuff the cavity with sprigs of thyme, rosemary and lemon slices, then wrap tightly in foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes depending on size. I'll show you how to clean and prep the fish, the best herbs to pair with sea bass, and how to serve it with simple roasted vegetables or potatoes for a complete dinner.

Details: Author: Artyom; 21 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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Shavlya is an Uzbek dish often called "lazy pilaf" or "hospital pilaf" — very similar to classic Uzbek plov but easier to make and softer in texture, closer to a savory rice porridge with meat. Traditionally, Uzbek families cook shavlya when there's no time for full plov or when they need a lighter, more digestible dish for someone recovering from illness. Cook in a kazan: brown the meat with plenty of onion and carrot, add rinsed rice and pour over water at a 1:2 ratio (rather than the 1:1.5 for traditional plov), season with cumin, coriander and salt, then simmer covered for 25-30 minutes. Authentic proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 18 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

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A classic lunch is always associated with a first and second course, which often includes meat patties. They are very easy to prepare, and you can simplify your work with the help of an oven. Beef patties made in the oven turn out to be just as tasty, and in terms of juiciness, they surpass those fried in a pan. Familiarize yourself with the recipe for these patties and you will likely want to try them.

Details: Author: Artyom; 16 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

Broccoli and cauliflower baked in the oven

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Baked broccoli and cauliflower – a very hearty dish, and it will take no more than 15 minutes to prepare the ingredients. The hot casserole is wonderful – the crust is crunchy, and the cheesy aroma envelops each floret.

Details: Author: Artyom; 15 January 2022; Last Updated: 27 March 2026

Mushrooms in sour cream sauce in a skillet

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Before serving, you can prepare mushrooms in sour cream sauce in a pan in advance. They are tasty both hot and cold.

Details: Author: Artyom; 11 January 2022; Last Updated: 28 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

Turkey fillet baked in foil in the oven

Baked Turkey Thigh in the Oven

Dumplings with Frozen Cherries

Beef Liver Soufflé in the Oven

Wok Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables

Sea bass in foil in the oven

Shavlya Uzbek Style

Beef Mince Cutlets in the Oven

Broccoli and cauliflower baked in the oven

Mushrooms in Sour Cream Sauce in a Skillet