Main Dish Recipes
All 122 main dish recipes from the Sugar Spice Lab kitchen, listed A to Z with prep and cook times, difficulty and a line on what each one tastes like.
- Authentic Pad Thai (Medium · 10 min · serves 4)
Fish sauce, lime, and rice noodles — this is the authentic version that tastes like Bangkok street food. - Baja Fish Tacos (Medium · 15 min · serves 4)
Crispy beer-battered white fish nestled in warm tortillas with tangy lime crema and crunchy cabbage slaw.… - Baked Cod with Olive Tapenade Crust (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Flaky white fish topped with a crispy olive and herb crust. This is the fish recipe for people who think they… - Baked Feta Pasta (Easy · 35 min · serves 4)
The viral sensation that actually lives up to the hype. Baked feta + burst tomatoes + pasta = the easiest… - Baked Pork Chops (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
A glaze that caramelizes in the oven while the pork gets tender — minimal effort, maximum flavor. - Baked Salmon with Lemon and Herbs (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Buttery salmon fillets baked to flaky perfection with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. This elegant yet… - BBQ Chicken (Easy · 45 min · serves 6)
That sticky, smoky glaze is where the magic happens — brush it on and watch people come back for seconds. - Beef Bourguignon (Medium · 180 min · serves 6)
Rich, wine-soaked, and worth every minute. This is the dish that makes your kitchen smell like a Parisian… - Beef rendang (intermediate · 120 min · serves 3)
Rich. Bold. Deeply spiced. This Indonesian curry will leave you speechless. - Beef Stir-Fry with Black Bean Sauce (Medium · 10 min · serves 3)
Tender beef strips in a savory, slightly sweet black bean sauce with crispy vegetables. Better than takeout… - Beef Tacos (Easy · 15 min · serves 6)
Seasoned ground beef, crunchy shells, and all your favorite toppings. These classic beef tacos are a… - Birria Tacos (Medium · 210 min · serves 8)
Shredded meat braised for hours, piled into tortillas with that killer dipping broth on the side. - Biryani (Hyderabadi Style) (Hard · 60 min · serves 6)
Layer upon layer of rice, meat, and spices — it looks complicated but the rice cooker does most of the work. - Butter Chicken (intermediate · 30 min · serves 2)
🧈 Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) Rich, Creamy & Absolutely Irresistible Indian Chicken Curry 📍 World’s Best… - Caprese Grilled Cheese with Balsamic (Easy · 8 min · serves 1)
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil in a crispy grilled cheese with a balsamic drizzle. This is a Caprese salad… - Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Galette (Medium · 75 min · serves 6)
A free-form tart with deeply caramelized onions and nutty Gruyère in a buttery, flaky crust. Rustic, elegant… - Caribbean Goat Curry (Medium · 180 min · serves 6)
Bold. Warming. Soul-deep flavor. Scotch bonnet heat meets allspice warmth in this slow-cooked Caribbean… - Chicken Caesar Wrap (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
All the flavors of a classic Caesar salad, wrapped up tight for easy eating. Crisp romaine, tender chicken… - Chicken Enchilada Casserole (Easy · 35 min · serves 6)
Layer after layer of enchiladas smothered in sauce and cheese — the kind of dinner that brings people… - Chicken Enchiladas (Medium · 35 min · serves 6)
Layers of chicken, cheese, and sauce — this is comfort food that feeds a crowd. - Chicken Fried Rice (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Savory, satisfying, and better than takeout. This chicken fried rice is packed with tender chicken, crisp… - Chicken Katsu Curry (Medium · 35 min · serves 4)
Crispy. Saucy. Absolutely crave-worthy. Japanese curry meets golden fried chicken — and honestly, it’s a… - Chicken Parmesan (Medium · 25 min · serves 4)
Breaded chicken smothered in marinara and melted cheese — crispy on the outside, tender inside, pure heaven. - Chicken Pot Pie (Medium · 50 min · serves 6)
Chicken and veggies in a buttery crust — nothing fancy about it, just pure homey goodness. - Chicken Quesadilla (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Crispy on the outside, melty and savory on the inside. These chicken quesadillas are a quick weeknight winner… - Chicken Shawarma Bowls (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Spiced, vibrant, and endlessly customizable. All the flavors of your favorite shawarma spot, deconstructed… - Chicken Shawarma Rice Plate (Medium · 20 min · serves 4)
Juicy, spiced shawarma chicken over fragrant rice with all the sauces. This tastes exactly like the street… - Chicken Stir Fry (Easy · 10 min · serves 4)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. This… - Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemon and Olives (Easy · 35 min · serves 4)
A Moroccan-inspired one-pan wonder. Salty preserved lemons, briny olives, and impossibly juicy chicken — this… - Chicken Tikka Masala (Medium · 35 min · serves 6)
Tender pieces of marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce bursting with warm Indian… - Chicken Tikka Masala from Scratch (Medium · 40 min · serves 4)
Tender marinated chicken in a rich, spiced tomato-cream sauce. This is the Friday night curry that ends the… - Classic Meatloaf (Easy · 65 min · serves 6)
A hearty, old-fashioned meatloaf glazed with a sweet and tangy ketchup topping. This comfort food staple is… - Classic Pot Roast (Medium · 210 min · serves 8)
A fork-tender chuck roast braised with root vegetables in a savory herb-infused gravy until it practically… - Classic Spaghetti Carbonara (Medium · 20 min · serves 4)
An authentic Roman carbonara with a glossy egg and cheese sauce that clings to every strand of spaghetti.… - Coconut Chickpea Curry (Easy · 25 min · serves 4)
Creamy, plant-powered, and deeply satisfying. Proof that vegan food can be absolutely crave-worthy. This… - Coconut Curry (Medium · 25 min · serves 4)
A rich and aromatic coconut curry loaded with tender vegetables and warming spices. This Thai-inspired dish… - Coconut Lentil Dal with Crispy Shallots (Easy · 25 min · serves 4)
Creamy, warming, and deeply satisfying. This dal is proof that some of the best food in the world costs… - Creamy Chicken Alfredo (Medium · 25 min · serves 4)
Rich, velvety, and utterly comforting. This creamy chicken Alfredo coats every strand of fettuccine in a… - Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta (Easy · 20 min · serves 2)
Rich, velvety, and deeply savory — this pasta uses pasta water and parmesan to create a cream sauce without… - Creamy Mac and Cheese (Easy · 40 min · serves 8)
Ultra-creamy homemade macaroni and cheese made with a rich three-cheese sauce and topped with a golden… - Creamy Pesto Pasta (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Fresh basil pesto on pasta — simple, fast, and tastes like you actually tried. - Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Easy · 25 min · serves 4)
Creamy, sun-kissed, and absolutely dreamy. This Tuscan chicken is what happens when you want something that… - Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Medium · 25 min · serves 4)
Pan-seared chicken in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This looks like a restaurant… - Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Mango Salsa (Easy · 10 min · serves 3)
Smoky, crispy black beans meet sweet mango salsa in a taco that proves vegetarian food can be exciting. Ready… - Crispy Falafel Wrap with All the Fixings (Medium · 15 min · serves 4)
Crunchy homemade falafel in a warm pita with tahini, pickles, and everything good. Forget the takeaway — this… - Crispy Pork Belly Tacos (Medium · 120 min · serves 6)
Crispy, melty, and utterly taco perfection. Slow-cooked until meltingly tender, then crisped up until the… - Crispy Sesame Tofu with Chili Garlic Sauce (Easy · 20 min · serves 3)
Golden, shatteringly crispy tofu in a sauce so good you will forget it is plant-based. This is the recipe… - Crispy Tofu (Easy · 12 min · serves 3)
Golden, crunchy tofu with a satisfying crackle on the outside and a tender interior. Tossed in a sweet and… - Dan Dan Noodles (Medium · 15 min · serves 2)
Spicy, nutty, savory Sichuan noodles that you can make in 20 minutes. This is the ultimate comfort bowl. - Easy Vegetable Chicken Stir Fry (Easy · 12 min · serves 4)
A quick and colorful stir fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp seasonal vegetables tossed in a… - Egg Fried Rice (Easy · 8 min · serves 4)
Quick, savory, and deeply satisfying. This egg fried rice is the ultimate way to transform day-old rice into… - Eggplant Parmesan (Medium · 40 min · serves 6)
Crispy, saucy, and gloriously cheesy. Layers of golden fried eggplant, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella.… - Fried Rice (Medium · 10 min · serves 4)
Restaurant-quality fried rice with perfectly seasoned grains, tender vegetables, and savory umami flavor. The… - Garlic Butter Shrimp (Easy · 8 min · serves 4)
Plump, juicy shrimp sauteed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine and fresh lemon.… - Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi (Easy · 12 min · serves 2)
Plump shrimp swimming in a garlicky white wine butter sauce over linguine. This is the 15-minute dinner that… - Goulash (Easy · 35 min · serves 8)
Beef, paprika, and a long simmer create this deeply savory, comforting stew that is pure nostalgia on a plate. - Green Curry with Chicken (beginner · 20 min · serves 2)
One of the World’s Best Curries — Rich, Spicy & Addictive - Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Flatbread (Easy · 10 min · serves 2)
Charred halloumi, roasted peppers, and a smear of pesto on warm flatbread. This is the lunch that makes salad… - Grilled Lamb Chops with Chimichurri (Easy · 8 min · serves 2)
Perfectly pink lamb chops with the brightest, herbiest chimichurri. This is the recipe that makes me feel… - Harissa-Roasted Eggplant with Couscous (Easy · 35 min · serves 2)
Smoky, spiced eggplant roasted until collapsing-tender, served over fluffy couscous with yogurt and herbs.… - Homemade Pizza Dough (Medium · 15 min · serves 2)
A foolproof pizza dough recipe that produces a chewy, crispy crust with beautiful air pockets. This versatile… - Homestyle Salisbury Steak (Easy · 30 min · serves 4)
Tender seasoned beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy. This comforting homestyle… - Honey Garlic Chicken (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
The honey and garlic caramelize together, coating the chicken in the most addictive glaze. - Honey Garlic Salmon (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Sweet, sticky, and ridiculously easy. This honey garlic salmon is one of those recipes that looks like you… - Honey Garlic Salmon with Sesame (Easy · 15 min · serves 2)
Sweet, sticky, and ready in 20 minutes. This is the salmon recipe that converted my fish-skeptic friends. - Japanese curry with Meatballs (intermediate · 30 min · serves 4)
Juicy meatballs simmered in mellow, slightly sweet curry poured over Japanese rice - Korean Beef Bulgogi (Easy · 10 min · serves 4)
Sweet, savory, and absolutely addictive. Korean bulgogi is one of those dishes that makes everyone at the… - Korma Chicken (intermediate · 30 min · serves 2)
Chicken Korma (No Curry Paste) | Creamy Indian Curry from Scratch - Laksa (Malaysian Coconut Noodle Soup) (Medium · 30 min · serves 4)
Spicy. Creamy. Aromatic. Malaysia’s national comfort soup — rich coconut broth, rice noodles, and pure… - Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki (Medium · 12 min · serves 4)
Spiced, juicy, and utterly irresistible. These lamb kofta are like little flavor bombs — smoky from the… - Lamb Shoulder with Pomegranate and Pistachios (Medium · 240 min · serves 6)
Slow-roasted lamb that falls apart at the touch of a fork, finished with jewel-like pomegranate seeds and… - Lamb Vindaloo (Medium · 120 min · serves 6)
Fiery. Tangy. Unapologetically bold. Goan curry with tender lamb, sharp vinegar, and enough heat to wake up… - Lemon Chicken (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Bright and zesty lemon chicken with a buttery pan sauce that brings sunshine to your dinner table. Juicy… - Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken (Easy · 60 min · serves 6)
Golden, juicy, and utterly show-stopping. A perfectly roasted chicken is one of life's greatest pleasures.… - Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs (Easy · 35 min · serves 4)
Crispy skin, juicy meat, and a pan sauce you will want to drink. This is the recipe that made me believe in… - Massaman Curry with Chicken (intermediate · 45 min · serves 3)
Rich. Fragrant. Unforgettable. One of Thailand’s most beloved curries – slow-cooked and soul-warming. Creamy… - Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Herby Yogurt (Easy · 30 min · serves 4)
Farro, roasted vegetables, and a yogurt sauce that ties everything together. This is meal prep that you… - Miso Butter Salmon with Crispy Rice (Easy · 15 min · serves 2)
Umami-rich miso butter melts over perfectly cooked salmon, served on a bed of rice that is crispy on the… - Miso Glazed Cod (Easy · 12 min · serves 4)
Caramelized, umami-rich, and utterly elegant. Miso glazed cod is one of those dishes that feels incredibly… - Mississippi Pot Roast (Easy · 480 min · serves 8)
An incredibly tender, tangy, and buttery slow-cooker pot roast made with just five ingredients. This viral… - Moroccan Chickpea Stew (Easy · 30 min · serves 4)
A warm, spiced stew with chickpeas, sweet potato, and a mountain of fresh herbs. This is the one-pot lunch… - Moroccan Lamb Tagine (Medium · 120 min · serves 6)
Aromatic, sweet, and deeply satisfying. This Moroccan tagine fills your kitchen with the most incredible warm… - Mushroom and Thyme Risotto (Medium · 30 min · serves 4)
Creamy, earthy risotto with deeply caramelized mushrooms and fresh thyme. Yes, it requires stirring. Yes, it… - Mushroom Risotto (Medium · 30 min · serves 4)
Creamy, earthy, and pure comfort in a bowl. Good risotto takes patience — but honestly? Those 30 minutes of… - One-Pot Chicken and Rice with Saffron (Medium · 45 min · serves 4)
Golden saffron rice with crispy chicken thighs, all in one pot. This is the kind of cooking where you do less… - One-Pot Creamy Lemon Pasta with Peas (Easy · 18 min · serves 4)
Everything cooks in one pot — pasta, sauce, and all. Bright, creamy, and ready in 20 minutes with only one… - One-Pot Pasta Primavera (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Colorful, fresh, and all in one pot. Every vegetable in your fridge + pasta + one pot = dinner in 20 minutes.… - Oven Baked Ribs (Medium · 210 min · serves 6)
Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs baked low and slow in the oven with a homemade dry rub and tangy barbecue… - Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry) (Easy · 8 min · serves 2)
Fast. Fiery. Deeply savory. Thailand’s #1 street food — spicy holy basil stir-fry with a crispy fried egg on… - Pan-Seared Duck Breast (Medium · 20 min · serves 2)
Crispy skin, rosy center, cherry sauce heaven. Date night at home has never looked this good.… - Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce (Medium · 20 min · serves 2)
Crispy-skinned duck with a sweet and tangy cherry sauce. This sounds fancy but the technique is… - Panang Chicken Curry (beginner · 10 min · serves 2)
Panang Chicken Curry — officially ranked the #1 curry in the world. - Pasta Bolognese (Medium · 100 min · serves 6)
A rich and hearty Italian meat sauce simmered low and slow with tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic vegetables.… - Prawn Linguine with Garlic and Chili (Easy · 15 min · serves 2)
Quick, garlicky, slightly spicy, and loaded with sweet prawns. This is my emergency dinner when I want to eat… - Pulled Pork (Easy · 480 min · serves 10)
Tender, juicy, and falling-apart smoky. This slow-cooked pulled pork is rubbed with a sweet-savory spice… - Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip Mezze Plate (Easy · serves 4)
A spread of muhammara, hummus, fresh veggies, and warm bread that turns lunch into a lazy, sharing affair.… - Rogan Josh (Beef) (intermediate · 120 min · serves 4)
Tender beef slow-cooked in bold Kashmiri curry paste — deep, rich, and full of warmth. - Seafood Curry (Sri Lankan Curry) (beginner · 20 min · serves 3)
Fragrant, spicy, and coconut-rich – this seafood curry will take your tastebuds straight to the southern… - Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas (Easy · 35 min · serves 4)
Everything on one pan, everything in the oven, everything delicious. Spicy harissa chicken with crispy… - Shepherd's Pie (Medium · 50 min · serves 6)
A traditional British comfort dish with savory seasoned ground lamb simmered in rich gravy, topped with… - Shrimp Scampi Linguine (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Garlicky, buttery, and done in 15 minutes. This shrimp scampi is proof that the best pasta dishes are the… - Shrimp Tacos (Easy · 5 min · serves 4)
Quick sear, bright citrus, and you have got restaurant-quality tacos ready before you know it. - Shrimp Tikka Masala (beginner · 20 min · serves 3)
grilled shrimp marinated in spices and served in a luscious tomato-based masala sauce - Sloppy Joes (Easy · 20 min · serves 6)
Sweet, tangy, and messy in the best possible way. These classic sloppy Joes are a nostalgic weeknight dinner… - Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken (Easy · 240 min · serves 8)
Tender, juicy shredded chicken made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, salads… - Slow-Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine (Medium · 180 min · serves 4)
Fall-apart tender beef in a wine sauce so rich it should be illegal. This is a weekend project that makes the… - Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Garlic and Rosemary (Easy · 240 min · serves 6)
Fall-apart tender lamb that cooks itself while you do literally nothing. This is the Sunday dinner that makes… - Smoked Salmon Bagel with Everything Cream Cheese (Easy · serves 2)
A properly loaded lox bagel with homemade everything cream cheese, capers, and red onion. This is the deli… - Spiced Lamb Kofta with Mint Yogurt (Medium · 12 min · serves 4)
Juicy spiced lamb, charred on the outside and pink in the middle, with a cool mint yogurt that makes… - Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl (Easy · 15 min · serves 2)
A deconstructed spicy tuna roll in bowl form — sushi rice, creamy spicy tuna, avocado, and all the toppings.… - Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (Easy · 25 min · serves 4)
Creamy, spicy, and embarrassingly easy. This is the pasta that broke the internet and honestly? It deserves… - Sri Lankan Dhal Curry (Easy · 35 min · serves 4)
Creamy. Fragrant. Pure comfort. Red lentils simmered in coconut milk with curry leaves and a tempered spice… - Stuffed Bell Peppers (Easy · 45 min · serves 6)
Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and melted… - Tater Tot Casserole (Easy · 40 min · serves 8)
A hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole with crispy tater tots baked over a savory ground beef and vegetable… - Teriyaki Chicken Bowl (Easy · 15 min · serves 4)
Glossy, sweet-savory, and completely irresistible. Homemade teriyaki that beats any takeout. Sticky chicken… - Teriyaki Salmon (Easy · 12 min · serves 4)
Flaky, pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce that is sweet, savory, and impossibly… - Thai Green Curry (Easy · 20 min · serves 4)
Fragrant, creamy, and beautifully spicy. Thai green curry is liquid gold. Coconut milk, aromatic paste, fresh… - Thai Peanut Noodle Salad (Easy · 5 min · serves 4)
Cold rice noodles in a creamy peanut dressing with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs. This is my summer… - Udon Noodle Stir Fry (Easy · 10 min · serves 3)
Thick, chewy udon noodles tossed with colorful vegetables in a savory soy and sesame sauce. This satisfying… - Vegetable Stir Fry (Easy · 8 min · serves 4)
Everything gets tossed in a hot pan with garlic and soy — crispy veg, no fuss. - Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Pomegranate (Easy · 45 min · serves 4)
A whole head of cauliflower, roasted until golden and tender, drizzled with tahini and scattered with… - Yellow Curry with Tofu & Vegetables (Easy · 30 min · serves 4)
Fragrant. Creamy. Comforting. Thai yellow curry loaded with crispy tofu, potatoes, and carrots in a rich…
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