Main Course

One man's meat is another man's poison, or so the saying goes. So we're hedging our bets with main course recipes that offer everything from meat and potatoes to kid-friendly foods to homespun casseroles so you can pick your, uhm, poison with ease.

Thai Peanut Buddha Bowl

This colorful dish is bursting with flavor and nutritious veggies.

Lemony Protein Pancakes

If you’re a fan of lemon ricotta pancakes or cheese Danish, you’ll flip for these higher-protein pancakes that will remind you a little of both, minus the sugar crash.

Bacon, Kale and Raisin Strata

Assemble this savory strata or bread pudding the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning.

Crunchy Wild Striped Bass

This recipe from Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Chicago, is a perfect way to introduce kids to fish.

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Skewers of savory chicken and a luscious peanut sauce for dipping. Satay is the perfect dish for introducing kids to the flavors of the world.

Pasta with Meatballs and Sauce

A classic meat combo for meatballs is about one third each of veal, beef and pork. You can often find this in the meat area of the supermarket labeled “meat loaf mixture,” and if so, your work is done.

Fun-Guy (Funghi) Pizza

Mushrooms are the stars in this kid and vegetarian-friendly pizza perfect for weeknight family dinners.

Skillet-Baked Eggs with Spinach

Eggs are cooked in the oven in a bed of savory spinach in this recipe perfect for brunch of dinner.

Beef and Black Bean Chili

This thick Texas-style chili will be the hit of your Super Bowl Party! To crank up the heat, add chopped chipotle peppers in adobo.

Pork Chops Braised in Milk

In this classic Italian dish, everyday pork chops are cooked in milk until tender and coated in a yummy caramelized milk sauce.

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs (Checkered Tablecloth Spaghetti and Meatballs)

A classic tomato sauce, Italian meatballs and spaghetti are a hit whenever they’re served.

Pork Chops with Orange and Thyme

These pork chops with an orange and thyme cream sauce are worth the splurge.

Beef Lettuce Wraps

Need a quick light dinner with substance? Make this streamlined version of a favorite Asian wrap.

Mexiquinoa Salad

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is an ancient grain that comes from the Andes in South America.

Black Bean and Caramelized Onion Burritos

Caramelized onion add a touch of sweetness to these black bean burritos.

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