Main Dish Recipes

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

The best cooking method for the most tender cut of meat around.

Sous Vide Smoked Brisket

Sous vide is the key to consistently moist brisket with a smoky bark.

Classic Smashed Burgers

Chicken-Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy

Extra-crunchy fried chicken, with a rich and peppery cream gravy.

Grilled Skirt Steak Fajitas

Flavorful grilled steak fajitas served with sizzled peppers and onions.

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage)

Got a pot and 30 minutes? You have what it takes to make caldo verde.

The Best Spinach Lasagna

Creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna, flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh ricotta.

Chicken Pot Pie With Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

Tangy buttermilk biscuits bake up crisp and fluffy over a thick, savory filling.

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto

Creamy, flavor-packed mushroom risotto, without the constant stirring.

The Best White Chili With Chicken

Tender, creamy, spicy, and bright.

Real-Deal Khao Soi Gai (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup With Chicken)

Vietnamese-Style Baked Chicken

Simple chicken with complex flavors.

Sous Vide Carnitas for Tacos (Crispy Mexican-Style Pulled Pork)

Use your sous vide cooker for extra-juicy, crispy, and foolproof carnitas.

The Best General Tso's Chicken

The glossy sauce that coats this take-out staple is simultaneously sweet, savory, and tart.

Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti With Black Pepper and Pecorino Romano)

The Food Lab's All-American Meatloaf

Pressure Cooker American Beef Stew

The pressure cooker makes beef stew that's short on time, but long on flavor.

Singaporean Chili Crab

Gyudon (Japanese Simmered Beef and Rice Bowls)

One pot and 20 minutes for this Japanese fast-food classic.

Spaghetti With Carbonara Sauce

Pasta in a silky sauce of eggs, cheese, pork, and black pepper.

The Best French Bread Pizza

Classic French bread pizza upgraded with a heavy dose of garlicky butter, two cheeses, and fresh herbs.

The Ultimate Rich and Creamy Vegan Ramen

The best bowl of ramen you've ever made.

Carne Adovada (New Mexico-Style Pork With Red Chilies)

Meltingly tender chunks of pork shoulder braised in a chili-based liquid.

Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Pantry staples (plus one bell pepper) unite for this easy, filling, flavor-packed egg dish.