The history of main dishes is long, evolving from early stews and roasted meats in ancient times to the multi-course formal meals of the European aristocracy and the modern main course as the centerpiece of a meal. Early American cuisine blended Indigenous methods like stone boiling and pit ovens with European traditions, while the concept of “main dish” shifted over time, with the term “entrée” once referring to a dish before the main course. Major events like the Great Depression and World War II also simplified meals, leading to the modern variety of main dishes like steak, seafood, and pasta we see today.
Main Dishes
Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Pop quiz: Is chicken-fried steak made of beef or chicken? If you guessed beef, then congratulations—you’re correct. Served with a ...
Tuscan Pork Roast
Tuscan Pork Roast is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the rustic tastes of Tuscany to your dinner table ...
French Onion Pork Chops
Each bite of these French Onion Pork Chops is deeply savory, sweet, and so comforting. Pork chops go quite well ...
Pizza Bean Skillet
This one-pan vegetarian dinner captures all the savory, cheesy flavors of pizza in a hearty skillet of beans and vegetables ...
Alpine Lamb
A classic Alpine-style lamb recipe focuses on tenderizing, slow-cooking, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, often paired with root ...
Summer Cholera
Cholera (or Walliser Cholera) is a traditional, hearty savory pie from the Swiss canton of Valais, dating back to the ...
Berner Platte
After the battle, came the feasting. With usual Swiss efficiency, the townspeople and farmers brought forth everything they had preserved ...
Famous Swiss Alpine gourmet Cuisine Dishes
Swiss Alpine cuisine is a "culinary time capsule" that reflects the resourcefulness required for high-altitude living. Historically, dishes were designed ...
Pork Coppa Steaks with Mustard, Celery, Fennel and Apple Slaw
Our Berkshire Boneless Pork Coppa Steaks are a juicy departure from your normal steak fare, with a fresh, exciting slaw ...
Pan-Seared Pork Steak Recipe
My pan-seared pork steak recipe yields juicy and FAST steaks with very little effort. The savory glaze takes it to ...