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.

Mashkichiri – Uzbek pilaf made from mung beans

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Mashkichiri is a traditional Uzbek pilaf where rice cooks together with mung beans (mash). It's a hearty, deeply nourishing dish considered one of the healthiest pilavs in Uzbek cuisine, often served to people recovering from illness. Pre-cook the mung beans for about 30 minutes until just tender and rinse the rice several times. In a kazan, brown chunks of beef or lamb with plenty of onion and carrot, add the partially cooked mung beans and rice, pour over boiling water and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes. Add lots of garlic, cumin and coriander toward the end. Let the finished dish rest 15 minutes under the lid and serve hot with a tomato and onion salad.

Details: Author: Artyom; 09 January 2022; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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Pink salmon in cream sauce in the oven is a foolproof way to cook this beautiful but notoriously dry red fish so it turns out juicy and tender every time. The cream sauce literally bastes the fish in moisture as it bakes, which is especially important for pink salmon since it tends to dry out otherwise. Cut the salmon into portion-sized pieces or steaks, place in a baking dish, pour over a sauce of 20% cream, garlic, salt, seasonings and a pinch of flour for body, top with grated cheese (optional) and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. The result is melt-in-your-mouth fish in a rich, fragrant sauce. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 08 January 2022; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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These low-carb lazy cabbage rolls skip the rice (and the tedious wrapping) and turn the classic Eastern European dish into juicy meat-and-cabbage patties simmered in a creamy tomato sauce — ready in about 40 minutes. Finely shred the cabbage and sauté briefly to soften, then mix with ground meat, onion, egg and spices, form into patties and pan-fry until golden. Pour over a sauce of sour cream, tomato paste and a splash of water, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until everything is tender and infused with flavor. The result is all the satisfaction of stuffed cabbage with none of the work. Proportions for 8 servings and tips for the most tender result inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 08 January 2022; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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Pumpkin and buckwheat baked in the oven is a remarkable and very successful pairing of two wholesome products, in which the sweet flesh of roasted pumpkin beautifully complements the gentle nutty note of buckwheat. Add spices and you get a real autumn masterpiece with rich flavor and aroma. It's a great side for meat or a standalone dish for a lenten or diet menu, and it's also very nourishing: pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A, while buckwheat brings plant protein and trace minerals. Peel the pumpkin and cut into large cubes. Rinse the buckwheat. Place buckwheat and pumpkin in a baking dish or clay pots, add sautéed onion and carrot, salt, black pepper, bay leaf and a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for aroma. Pour over hot water or vegetable broth in a 1 to 2 ratio. Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 40-45 minutes. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 01 January 2022; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

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Beef Stroganoff is a dish with a rich history. Beef Stroganoff is made from beef in sour cream sauce and turns out tender and juicy thanks to a special cooking technique.

Details: Author: Artyom; 29 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

Potato nests with minced meat in the oven

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Potato nests with ground meat and cheese are an impressive yet simple oven dish — small grated-potato cups filled with savory meat and topped with bubbling melted cheese. Grate raw potatoes, mix with egg, flour and salt, then shape small nests on a baking sheet. Spoon a generous portion of pan-fried ground meat with onion into each nest and crown it with plenty of grated cheese. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40-45 minutes until the potato is tender and golden and the cheese turns deeply browned. The result is a beautiful individual-portion meal worthy of any dinner party. I'll share proportions for 8-10 nests, the best potato variety to use and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Details: Author: Artyom; 24 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

Chicken with potatoes in the oven in a baking bag

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Chicken with potatoes in the oven in a roasting bag is a simple, convenient and remarkably tasty homemade all-in-one dish that's always a winning choice for lunch or dinner for the whole family. The big advantage of a roasting bag (or sleeve) is that the food cooks in its own juices and steam, so both the chicken and the potatoes stay maximally juicy, tender and fragrant — and the oven itself stays clean, with no splatters or oil on the walls. Rub chicken thighs or leg quarters with a mix of salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic and favorite spices. Cut potatoes into large wedges and toss with oil and spices. Place everything in a roasting sleeve, tie the ends firmly and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 50-60 minutes. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 16 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

Braised cabbage with pork in a frying pan

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Braised cabbage with pork is one of the most beloved Slavic comfort dishes — juicy pork and tender shredded cabbage in a savory sauce, all cooked in a single skillet for an effortless one-pot dinner. Sear bite-sized pieces of pork over high heat until deeply golden, 7-10 minutes, then add sautéed onion and grated carrot along with shredded cabbage, pour over a sauce of tomato paste and sour cream with spices and braise covered for 30-40 minutes until the cabbage is meltingly tender and infused with the pork flavor. Finish with fresh garlic and herbs. Proportions for 4-6 servings, the best cut of pork and tips for the most tender cabbage inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 12 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

Lazy cabbage rolls with cabbage and minced meat

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Lazy cabbage rolls with cabbage, rice, and minced meat resemble large meat cutlets in appearance, but the taste is like that of real classic cabbage rolls made from pork mince. Now you don't have to fuss with cabbage leaves, choosing the most suitable ones for wrapping the filling.

Details: Author: Artyom; 11 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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Pink salmon baked in foil is a simple, successful and remarkably wholesome recipe for one of the most affordable red salmonid fish. Despite its budget price, pink salmon contains plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, which is why nutritionists recommend including it in the family menu at least 1-2 times a week. The main challenge with pink salmon is its rather dry texture, and foil combined with lemon juice, olive oil and aromatic herbs completely solves this problem: the fish bakes in its own juices and stays tender. Clean the thawed fish, score the back several times diagonally, rub with salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Tuck lemon slices into the cuts and thyme sprigs into the cavity. Wrap in foil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 25-30 minutes. Proportions for 1 fish inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 09 December 2021; 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

Mashkichiri – Uzbek pilaf with mung beans

Chum Salmon in Cream Sauce in the Oven

Lazy Cabbage Rolls without Rice

Pumpkin with Buckwheat in the Oven

Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms

Potato nests with minced meat in the oven

Chicken with Potatoes in the Oven in a Roasting Bag

Braised Cabbage with Pork in a Skillet

Lazy Cabbage Rolls with Cabbage and Minced Meat

Salmon Baked in the Oven in Foil