Main Courses

A common complaint about vegetarian cuisine is that there are “no main courses, just side dishes.” Nothing could be farther from the truth. Aside from the fact that probably 90% of recipes can be made vegetarian by leaving out or substituting for whatever meat they contain, there are a number of traditional recipes that do not include meat.

(Linguistic note: In American English, “entree” refers to a main course, but in French, “entrée” means “appetizer” or “starter.”)

Polenta and Beans Ⓥ

A simple recipe from Tanzania: a polenta-like porridge served with mildly spiced red beans.

Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes / Winter

Potato Leek Gratin Ⓥ

Potatoes and leeks are one of those combinations that are just meant to be, and this gratin recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them.

Comfort Food / Italian Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes / Winter

Potato-Tomato Gratin Ⓥ

Thinly sliced potatoes layered with tomatoes and a bit of (vegan) cheese offer an Italian twist to scalloped potatoes.

Colorful Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Finger Foods / Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Quesadillas Ⓥ

Quesadillas - toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese - are quick, easy, and a favorite of kids.

Flexible Recipes / French Recipes / Main Courses / Summer / Vegan Recipes

Ratatouille Ⓥ

The perfect recipe to enjoy fresh summer vegetables and herbs; it can be served half a dozen different ways.

Colorful Recipes / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Raw / Vegan Recipes

Raw Vegetable Noodles Ⓥ

Raw vegetables can be sliced or shredded into delicious, colorful noodles.

Comfort Food / Gourmet Recipes / Italian Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies

Ricotta Gnocchi

Gnocchi are little Italian dumplings served with sauce. Usually made with potatoes, the best gnocchi are like soft pillows. Personally, I find they are even more delectable when made with ricotta cheese.