Traditional recipes for main courses

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Explore a diverse collection of traditional main course recipes-from hearty stews and stuffed dumplings to savory casseroles and grilled specialties-perfect for any occasion.

Recipes for Main Courses:

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Patatnik: Bulgarian Potato Cake from the Rhodopes

Region: Rhodope Mountains

25 minutes

1 hour 5 minutes

4 servings

4 (3)

Frittata agli Spinaci - Classic Spinach and Egg Omelette

Frittata agli Spinaci - Classic Spinach and Egg Omelette

10 minutes

25 minutes

4

4.1 (8)

Cacio e Pepe - Classic Roman Pasta

Cacio e Pepe - Classic Roman Pasta

Region: Lazio

10 minutes

25 minutes

6

4.2 (5)

Pasta alla Norma served in a bowl with fresh basil leaves and tomato sauce

Pasta alla Norma - Classic Sicilian Pasta with Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

Region: Sicily

20 minutes

45 minutes

2

4.3 (6)

Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino. Italian pasta with garlic, olive oil and chili.

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino - Italian Garlic Chili Pasta

10 minutes

25 minutes

2

4 (2)

Penne all’arrabbiata, classic Italian pasta with spicy tomato sauce, garlic and chili

Penne all’Arrabbiata - Classic Spicy Italian Tomato Pasta

10 minutes

25 minutes

4

4.3 (3)

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Csirkepaprikás: Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

20 minutes

1 hour 10 minutes

4 servings

4 (1)

Мусака - Bulgarian musaka

Мусака - Bulgarian musaka

45 minutes

90 minutes

8

4 (1)

Töltött káposzta - Hungarian cabbage rolls

Töltött káposzta - Hungarian cabbage rolls

40 minutes

225 minutes

20

4.3 (3)

Farszynki - Masurian potato cutlets with stuffing

Farszynki - Masurian potato cutlets with stuffing

Region: Masuria

45 minutes

60 minutes

15

4 (1)

Pyzy ziemniaczane z mięsem - Potato dumplings with meat

Pyzy ziemniaczane z mięsem - Potato dumplings with meat

Region: Entire country

55 minutes

60 minutes

35

4.2 (7)

Paella marinera

Paella marinera

Region: Valencia

45 minutes

60 minutes

15

4 (1)

Bifteki - Greek minced cutlets

Bifteki - Greek minced cutlets

20 minutes

40 minutes

4

4 (1)

Pieróg z kaszą gryczaną - dough with buckwheat and potatoes

Pieróg z kaszą gryczaną - dough with buckwheat and potatoes

90 minutes

180 minutes

10

4.3 (3)

Houskový knedlík - Bread dumplings

Houskový knedlík - Bread dumplings

50 minutes

70 minutes

6

3.6 (5)

Traditional Hungarian tripe stew in a pot

Pacalpörkölt - Hungarian Tripe Stew

30 minutes

180 minutes

4 servings

4.4 (7)

Traditional Polish łazanki with cabbage and mushrooms

Łazanki - Polish Pasta with Cabbage and Mushrooms

20 minutes

1 hour

4 servings

4.1 (12)

Authentic Silesian Dumplings (Kluski Śląskie)

Authentic Silesian Dumplings (Kluski Śląskie)

Region: Silesia

15 minutes

42 minutes

45 dumplings (about 4-6 servings)

4.4 (11)

Traditional Hungarian pork pörkölt with a thick paprika and onion sauce

Pörkölt - Traditional Hungarian Meat Stew

Region: Hungary

20 minutes

2 hours

4 servings

4.3 (6)

Golden brown Czech bramboráky potato pancakes

Bramboráky - Czech Potato Pancakes

20 minutes

40 minutes

4 servings

4 (1)

Traditional Polish placki ziemniaczane made from grated potatoes and onion

Placki ziemniaczane - Traditional Polish Potato Pancakes

Region: Poland

15 minutes

35 minutes

8 servings

4 (1)

Fuczki - sauerkraut pancakes

Fuczki - sauerkraut pancakes

Region: Bieszczady

10 minutes

15 minutes

4

4 (1)

Traditional Greek pastitsio showing pasta, minced beef and béchamel layers

Pastitsio - Traditional Greek Pasta Casserole

Region: Greece

40 minutes

1 hour 50 minutes

8 servings

4.2 (5)

Traditional Greek pork souvlaki grilled on small wooden skewers

Souvlaki - Traditional Greek Pork Skewers

Region: Greece

20 minutes

35 minutes

4 servings

4 (1)

Pierogi Ruskie: Polish Potato and Cheese Dumplings

Pierogi Ruskie: Polish Potato and Cheese Dumplings

Region: Podkarpackie, Galicia

60 minutes

1 hour 20 minutes

About 50-60 pierogi

4.4 (21)

Authentic Polish Gołąbki - homemade cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice

Gołąbki - Polish cabbage rolls

30 minutes

125 minutes

16

4.3 (3)

Balandėliai - Lithuanian cabbage rolls

Balandėliai - Lithuanian cabbage rolls

30 minutes

110 minutes

12

4 (1)

Polish Kopytka, soft potato dumplings

Kopytka - Polish potato noodles

20 minutes

60 minutes

48

4.6 (5)

Flaczki Wołowe - traditional Polish beef tripe dish

Polish beef tripe (flaczki wołowe)

120 minutes

240 minutes

8 generous servings

4.3 (3)

Risotto alla Milanese

Risotto alla Milanese

5 minutes

30 minutes

2

4.4 (9)

Traditional Turkish Moussaka with eggplant, minced meat and tomatoes

Turkish Musakka

30 minutes

60 minutes

4

4 (1)