Kung Pao Chickpeas
Enjoy your favorite Chinese takeout meal with a vegan twist in this Kung Pao chickpea recipe. Tastes just like the real deal!
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!
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Make crispy homemade fish sticks in the air fryer with this easy gluten-free and eggless recipe served with dijon remoulade sauce.
Elk Burgers
These easy elk burgers use ground elk meat, simple spices and a secret trick to cooking the juiciest elk burger either on the grill or stove.
Chocolate Lamb Chili
This chocolate lamb chili is made with chopped lamb stew meat, a mix of beans and smoky spices for an amazingly decadent meal.
Brisket Quesadilla
This BBQ brisket quesadilla is the ultimate way to use up brisket leftovers. Melted cheddar, red onions and smoky BBQ sauce in a brisket filled tortilla.
Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These easy chicken stuffed poblano peppers are packed with melted cheese, black beans and Mexican spices for a low-carb, gluten-free meal!
Crispy Baked Marinated Tempeh
Use this easy tempeh marinade to make super flavorful and crispy oven baked tempeh as a delicious protein packed plant-based meal.
Brisket Baked Potatoes
These loaded BBQ brisket baked potatoes are stuffed to the brim and beyond delicious. The perfect way to use up leftover beef brisket!
Air Fryer Tofu
This air fryer tofu recipe is extra crispy and full of flavor using just a handful of ingredients. The best EASY way to enjoy tofu!
Pan Seared Duck Breast with Cranberry Maple Sauce
This duck breast recipe comes together so easily with just a few simple ingredients by pan-searing on the stove top and serving with a delicious cranberry maple sauce.