My main goal when starting Running to the Kitchen was to make healthy, wholesome food approachable and fun! Nutritious meals don’t have to be boring and quality ingredients go a long way when putting together a meal. This collection of main dish recipes has you and your family covered for lunch and dinner.
Whether you’re in the mood for chicken, beef, turkey or seafood there are plenty of entrees to choose from.
Some of these main dish recipes can be made in as little as 15 minutes like this buffalo turkey cauliflower skillet while others are perfect for simmering on the stove for a few hours when you have the extra time on weekends like these apple cider braised lamb shanks.
There are sheet pan meals like this maple mustard chicken and one pot wonders like turkey skillet mac and cheese for those who don’t want to make a mess in the kitchen too.
Don’t forget about dessert afterwards and definitely check out the full recipe index to see the full list of main dishes and find one you love!
Lamb bolognese is a wonderfully flavorful variation on the classic Italian dish that makes for the coziest meal. Simmered with carrots, garlic, onion, red wine and fresh herbs, there’s nothing more comforting than twirls of tagliatelle nestled in this delicious meat sauce.
Tender and juicy tri-tip is an easy slow cooker meal with so many uses! Enjoy this comforting meal as a sliced roast, shredded with mashed potatoes or in a sandwich with melted cheese and flavorful au jus.
Need a quick weeknight dinner perfect for a hot summer night? This zesty lemon ricotta pasta is the perfect recipe. Featuring ripe
A quick and easy Mediterranean inspired pasta meal with rip cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon and salty feta cheese. Enjoy it as is or top with your favorite protein.
Zucchini pasta with avocado cream sauce makes a perfect side dish or light meal for summer. Add some grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.
Making salmon in the air fryer from frozen is the perfect quick and easy meal for any busy night. Livened up with a delicious maple mustard garlic sauce, its taste far outweighs the effort!
If you love Chinese takeout, you’re going to be enamored with this easy 10 minute and one-skillet General Tso shrimp recipe!
Forget to defrost something for dinner? No problem! The air fryer makes quick work of frozen chicken breasts and they turn out perfectly tender and juicy in under 30 minutes!
These air fryer chicken leg quarters have it all – crispy skin, a mouthwatering spice rub and tender, juicy meat!
Air fryer lamb chops are tender and juicy thanks to a simple olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and fresh herb marinade. Have these chops on the table in less than 10 minutes of cooking time!