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.

Chicken wings in sweet and sour sauce in a frying pan

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These sweet and sour chicken wings are an Asian-inspired classic you can recreate at home in a single skillet in just 30 minutes — no deep frying or oven required. The wings come out with a beautiful glossy, sticky glaze and juicy meat inside, perfect as an appetizer with beer or as a main course over steamed rice. The sauce builds simple pantry ingredients into restaurant-quality flavor: soy sauce, honey, ketchup or tomato paste, rice or apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic and ginger. Sear the wings over high heat until golden, 5-7 minutes per side, then pour over the sauce and simmer until the glaze thickens and clings, 10-15 minutes. Proportions for 1 kg of wings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 06 May 2021; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

Chicken with potatoes and zucchini in the oven

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This sheet pan chicken with potatoes and zucchini is the ultimate one-pan family dinner — minimal effort, zero extra dishes and maximum flavor. Arrange chicken thighs or drumsticks, baby potato wedges and chunks of zucchini in a single roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss with garlic, paprika, Italian herbs and salt. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 50-60 minutes until the chicken is deeply golden and the vegetables are tender. The juices from the chicken baste the potatoes and zucchini as they cook, giving everything that irresistible roasted flavor. I'll share exact proportions for 4 servings and how to keep the zucchini from going mushy.

Details: Author: Artyom; 17 April 2021; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

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Pork ribs in a multicooker are juicy, tender and remarkably fragrant braised ribs that won't leave anyone indifferent thanks to their rich meaty flavor and practically melt-in-the-mouth texture. The main advantage of the multicooker is that it lets you cook ribs almost without any effort from the home cook: load the ingredients, choose the setting and the appliance does everything itself, providing even gentle braising. You can serve the finished ribs with any side (potatoes, buckwheat, rice, vegetables) or as a hearty standalone dish with vegetables and herbs. Cut pork ribs into serving pieces, sear in the multicooker bowl on the "Fry" setting with oil until golden. Add coarsely chopped onion, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, salt and spices. Pour over hot water and braise on the "Stew" setting for 1.5-2 hours. Proportions for 1 kg of ribs inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 07 March 2021; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

Fish patties made of pollock in the oven

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These pollock fish cakes baked in the oven are a simple, healthy weeknight dinner that works equally well for the whole family and on a kids' menu. Pollock is an affordable, mild white fish that turns out wonderfully tender and juicy when handled right. Baking in the oven keeps the cakes lighter than pan-frying and helps preserve their soft texture. Run the pollock fillets through a meat grinder or blitz in a food processor with sautéed onion and grated carrot, add milk-soaked white bread, an egg and seasonings. Shape into patties, place on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden. Proportions for 12 cakes inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 10 February 2021; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

Chicken liver pâté with carrots and onions

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Chicken liver pâté with carrot, onion and butter is a classic homemade appetizer that turns out far tastier, smoother and more wholesome than anything from the store, thanks to fresh quality ingredients and zero preservatives. The main secret to a silky, creamy texture is the right ratio of liver to butter (roughly 3 to 1) and pushing the finished mixture through a sieve or blitzing it in a blender until completely smooth. Trim the chicken livers of any membranes, sauté with onion and carrot in butter until fully cooked, season with salt, black pepper and a hint of nutmeg. Let cool slightly, then blend with cold butter into a smooth cream. Serve on toast, croutons or as a sandwich spread. Proportions for 500 g of liver inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 04 February 2021; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

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Multicooker duck with orange and apple is a striking, fragrant and remarkably juicy holiday dish that turns out noticeably more tender than the oven version, thanks to the multicooker's enclosed cooking environment. The sweet-and-sour pairing of orange and apple beautifully complements the rich duck meat, while spices and honey create a gorgeous glossy crust. Rub the duck with a mixture of salt, black pepper, thyme and honey, stuff the cavity with orange wedges and cinnamon-spiced apple, and let it marinate for 1-2 hours. Sear in the multicooker bowl on the "Fry" setting until browned, add a little water or orange juice and braise covered for 1.5-2 hours on the "Stew" program. Proportions for a 2 kg duck inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 30 December 2020; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

Fluffy rice pilaf with chicken in a pan step-by-step recipe

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Fluffy skillet chicken plov is a simple and very successful home recipe where every grain of rice stays separate, and the finished dish turns out fragrant, just rich enough and incredibly tasty. The main secrets of fluffy plov are the right kind of rice (long-grain basmati, which doesn't break down), thorough rinsing until the water runs clear, and the right liquid ratio (1 part rice to 1.5-2 parts water). Cut chicken thighs into pieces, brown in a skillet with onion, add grated carrot and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the rinsed rice, spices (cumin, barberry, turmeric), a whole head of garlic, pour over hot water and braise covered for 20-25 minutes until done. Proportions for 2 cups of rice inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 25 December 2020; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

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Oven-baked pork ribs are a simple and tasty dish. They are baked in the oven for about 30-40 minutes depending on the thickness.

Details: Author: Artyom; 09 December 2020; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

Mushroom cutlets made from boiled frozen mushrooms

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These mushroom patties turn a freezer stash of cooked wild mushrooms into a juicy, savory main dish that even confirmed meat-eaters adore. Frozen forest mushrooms (honey mushrooms, chanterelles, porcini or a mix) thaw, drain and run through a meat grinder along with sautéed onion. Bind the mix with semolina or soaked white bread, season with garlic, salt and spices, shape into patties, coat in breadcrumbs and pan-fry until deeply golden on both sides. The result is rich, meaty and full of forest flavor — perfect with mashed potatoes or a creamy mushroom sauce. Proportions for 500 g of mushrooms, an egg-free vegan option and serving ideas inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 05 December 2020; Last Updated: 29 March 2026

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Spaghetti Bolognese (Spaghetti alla bolognese) is one of the most famous and beloved traditional dishes of Italian cuisine, originating from the city of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region. The defining features of authentic bolognese are a long-simmered thick meat sauce of mixed beef and pork, a fragrant vegetable base of onion, carrot and celery (the classic soffritto), tomatoes, a splash of dry red wine and obligatory long spaghetti pasta. Make the sauce slowly without rushing: sauté finely chopped vegetables in olive oil until soft, add the meat and brown until the moisture evaporates, pour in wine, add tomatoes and tomato paste, simmer over low heat for 1.5-2 hours. Cook spaghetti al dente and serve with the sauce, sprinkled with grated parmesan. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 30 November 2020; Last Updated: 29 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

Chicken Wings in Sweet and Sour Sauce on the Skillet

Chicken with Potatoes and Zucchini in the Oven

Pork Ribs in a Multicooker

Pollock Fish Cakes in the Oven

Chicken Liver Pâté with Carrots and Onions

Duck in a Multicooker

Fluffy Chicken Pilaf in a Skillet

Oven-Baked Pork Ribs

Mushroom cutlets from boiled frozen mushrooms

Classic Bolognese Pasta