Escarole and Beans
Escarole and beans is a classic, comforting and simple Italian dish that can easily be made at home for a hearty vegetarian meal.
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!
Stuffed Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash is a sweet miniature winter squash perfect for roasting and stuffing with a quick and easy fall inspired filling.
Air Fryer Scallops
Air fryer scallops come out perfectly in just minutes with a slightly seared exterior and tender bite. Served with a quick and simple chive, garlic and lemon butter sauce, it’s a restaurant quality dish at home!
Beef Kafta
Easy beef kafta (kefta) served as kabobs is a traditional Middle Eastern style dish that’s full of flavor but incredibly simple to make.
Ciambotta (Giambotta)
An easy recipe for ciambotta, a hearty Italian vegetable based stew recipe. A wonderful way to make use of in season summer produce!
Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon
This wild sockeye salmon recipe is baked in the oven with an herbed garlic caper citrus crust for an easy, quick and healthy meal.
Grilled Venison Backstrap
A grilled venison backstrap recipe with a simple marinade that leads to the most tender, juicy and flavorful venison you’ll eat!
Baked Cauliflower Gnocchi
This easy skillet baked cauliflower gnocchi recipe combines pillowy gnocchi with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella.
Za’atar Grilled Rack of Lamb
This grilled rack of lamb recipe is seasoned with za’atar paste for a succulent main course perfect for an easy summer meal.
Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu and Vegetables
This oven baked BBQ Tofu is combined with broccoli, peppers, sweet potatoes, a BBQ dry rub and BBQ sauce for a complete sheet pan dinner!