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.”)

Celeriac Leek Gratin

Earthy celeriac is livened up by oniony leeks to make a wonderful fall gratin.

Kids' Recipes / Main Courses / Mexican / Tex-Mex Recipes / Quickies

Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese enchiladas are very rich and filling, but if you're a cheese lover like me, they're one of the best dishes to get your fix.

American Recipes / Classic Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Vegan Recipes

Chicken-Fried Tofu

Breaded and fried tofu is a delicious vegan answer to fried chicken.

Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Staple Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Chicken-Style Seitan

A moist, tender seitan that makes a perfect chicken substitute in just about any recipe.

Classic Recipes / Easy Recipes / Gourmet Recipes / Italian Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chickpea Piccata

Chicken-free version of a classic Italian entrée: lemony, garlicky, capery chickpeas served over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Easy Recipes / Latin American Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chimichurri Tofu

Chewy tofu with a rich, herby coating.

American Recipes / Asian Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Main Courses / Quickies / Vegan Recipes

Chop Suey

Chop suey, despite its Chinese name, is actually an American recipe, normally made with a mix of meat, vegetables, and bean sprouts. This vegan version uses tofu, bok choy, and spinach, to great effect.