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Main dish recipes provided by Chef John.

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Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes Recipe and Video - Chicken thighs, spicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, and potatoes roasted in a hot oven produce delectable pan juices, a rich, caramelized finish, and fork tender chicken.

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Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

Chicken thighs, spicy sausage, sweet bell peppers, and potatoes roasted in a hot oven produce delectable pan juices, a rich, caramelized finish, and fork tender chicken.

By Chef John

Chicken a la Crema Recipe and Video - You'll have Chef John's chicken a la crema recipe on regular recipe rotation after tasting the flavorful sauce made with sauteed mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and creme fraiche.

Chicken a la Crema

You'll have Chef John's chicken a la crema recipe on regular recipe rotation after tasting the flavorful sauce made with sauteed mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and creme fraiche.

By Chef John

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Chef John's Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe and Video - A savory bacon-butter sauce coats Chef John's moist, tender sweet potato gnocchi.

Chef John's Sweet Potato Gnocchi

A savory bacon-butter sauce coats Chef John's moist, tender sweet potato gnocchi.

By Chef John

Videos to Watch

Chef John's Salisbury Steak

Grilled Yucatan Style Pork

Grilled Root Beer Beef

Firecracker Shrimp Roll with Crab Aioli

Chef John’s Chorizo and Chicken Skewers

Nashville Hot Chicken

Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

How to Make Beef Satay

Turkish Chicken Kebabs

The Best Baked Rice and Beans Recipe and Video - Using pantry staples and a foolproof method of preparing rice, Chef John provides a hearty dish that will you leave you full and comforted.

The Best Baked Rice and Beans

Using pantry staples and a foolproof method of preparing rice, Chef John provides a hearty dish that will you leave you full and comforted.

By Chef John

Chef John's Salmon Loaf Recipe and Video - Canned salmon is an inexpensive source of proteins and omegas, so pull some from your pantry to make Chef John's easy and tasty shelter-in-place salmon loaf.

Chef John's Salmon Loaf

Canned salmon is an inexpensive source of proteins and omegas, so pull some from your pantry to make Chef John's easy and tasty shelter-in-place salmon loaf.

By Chef John

Honey Mustard Roast Chicken Recipe and Video - Marinated in and basted with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, every part of Chef John's spatchcocked roasted chicken comes out evenly cooked, juicy, and succulent.

Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

Marinated in and basted with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, every part of Chef John's spatchcocked roasted chicken comes out evenly cooked, juicy, and succulent.

By Chef John

Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole Recipe and Video - Chef John takes spicy, meaty firehouse chili to new heights by topping it with a slightly sweet, crunchy cornbread crust.

Firehouse Chili and Cornbread Casserole

Chef John takes spicy, meaty firehouse chili to new heights by topping it with a slightly sweet, crunchy cornbread crust.

By Chef John

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Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl Recipe and Video - Whip up Chef John's spicy tuna rice bowl in a flash for a meal that's as easy as it is comforting and delicious.

Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl

Whip up Chef John's spicy tuna rice bowl in a flash for a meal that's as easy as it is comforting and delicious.

By Chef John

Pizzadilla (Grilled Pizza Sandwich) Recipe and Video - Easily prepared on the stovetop without ever turning on the oven, Chef John's attempt at a pizzadilla is sure to be a success!

Pizzadilla (Grilled Pizza Sandwich)

Easily prepared on the stovetop without ever turning on the oven, Chef John's attempt at a pizzadilla is sure to be a success!

By Chef John

Chicken Parmesan Recipe and Video - A classic Italian dish prepared with tomato sauce and mozzarella, with a few additions by Chef John. Sure to impress your friends and family!

Chicken Parmesan

A classic Italian dish prepared with tomato sauce and mozzarella, with a few additions by Chef John. Sure to impress your friends and family!

By Chef John

Chef John's Stuffed Peppers Recipe and Video - Stuff green bell peppers with a mixture of rice, ground beef and pork sausage for a simple and satisfying supper.

Chef John's Stuffed Peppers

Stuff green bell peppers with a mixture of rice, ground beef and pork sausage for a simple and satisfying supper.

By Chef John

Chef John's Italian Meatballs Recipe and Video - These Italian meatballs use a standard mix of ground beef and ground pork, with added flavor from parsley, garlic, and dried herbs. Bake up a batch, mix them with your favorite spaghetti dish, and dinner is served!

Chef John's Italian Meatballs

These Italian meatballs use a standard mix of ground beef and ground pork, with added flavor from parsley, garlic, and dried herbs. Bake up a batch, mix them with your favorite spaghetti dish, and dinner is served!

By Chef John

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake Recipe and Video - This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce.

By Chef John

Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib Recipe and Video - Perfectly cooked medium-rare prime rib is the result every time you use Chef John's mathematical method.

Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib

Perfectly cooked medium-rare prime rib is the result every time you use Chef John's mathematical method.

By Chef John

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe and Video - Chef John's easy-to-make, old-school macaroni and cheese has a perfectly crispy crust and a gooey center.

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Chef John's easy-to-make, old-school macaroni and cheese has a perfectly crispy crust and a gooey center.

By Chef John

Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast Recipe and Video - Impossibly tender beef pot roast with carrots, mushrooms and onions. It's easy in the slow cooker. The key is searing the meat first.

Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

Impossibly tender beef pot roast with carrots, mushrooms and onions. It's easy in the slow cooker. The key is searing the meat first.

By Chef John

Quick Chicken Piccata Recipe and Video - Chef John's quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.

Quick Chicken Piccata

Chef John's quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.

By Chef John

Simple Garlic Shrimp Recipe and Video - If you like shrimp and LOVE garlic, I hope you give this fast and delicious recipe a try soon. Enjoy!

Simple Garlic Shrimp

If you like shrimp and LOVE garlic, I hope you give this fast and delicious recipe a try soon. Enjoy!

By Chef John

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Recipe and Video - Chef John's Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes are roasted until the the chicken skin is caramelized and crisp and potatoes are browned for an easy Greek-inspired dinner.

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Chef John's Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes are roasted until the the chicken skin is caramelized and crisp and potatoes are browned for an easy Greek-inspired dinner.

By Chef John

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) Recipe and Video - Chef John's version of this classic Thai dish, made with freshly chopped chicken thighs and fresh basil, has a rich sauce that cooks down into a caramelized glaze.

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

Chef John's version of this classic Thai dish, made with freshly chopped chicken thighs and fresh basil, has a rich sauce that cooks down into a caramelized glaze.

By Chef John

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One Pan Orecchiette Pasta Recipe and Video - Orecchiette pasta is simmered with Italian sausage and arugula to prepare this quick-and-easy, one-pot meal.

One Pan Orecchiette Pasta

Orecchiette pasta is simmered with Italian sausage and arugula to prepare this quick-and-easy, one-pot meal.

By Chef John

Chef John's Smothered Pork Chops Recipe and Video - Poultry seasoning is the special secret spice that gives a flavor twist to comforting home-style pork chops simmered in rich onion gravy.

Chef John's Smothered Pork Chops

Poultry seasoning is the special secret spice that gives a flavor twist to comforting home-style pork chops simmered in rich onion gravy.

By Chef John

Sweet Hot Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe and Video - A few simple pantry ingredients combine to make a sweet-hot mustard marinade that really perks up roasted bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Marinate chicken at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.

Sweet Hot Mustard Chicken Thighs

A few simple pantry ingredients combine to make a sweet-hot mustard marinade that really perks up roasted bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Marinate chicken at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.

By Chef John

Pork Tenderloin Diablo Recipe and Video - This is a great pork recipe. Mustard is a classic with pork, but when you add the extra zing of horseradish and cayenne, and then smooth it out with a little cream and butter, well, it's devilishly delicious.

Pork Tenderloin Diablo

This is a great pork recipe. Mustard is a classic with pork, but when you add the extra zing of horseradish and cayenne, and then smooth it out with a little cream and butter, well, it's devilishly delicious.

By Chef John

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe and Video - Chef John's indoor baby back ribs are seasoned with a homemade dry rub, then glazed with barbeque sauce and baked until tender and delicious.

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Chef John's indoor baby back ribs are seasoned with a homemade dry rub, then glazed with barbeque sauce and baked until tender and delicious.

By Chef John

Chef John's Coq Au Vin Recipe and Video - Chef John's recipe for the classic French dish coq au vin calls for chicken thighs, bacon, and a good amount of red wine.

Chef John's Coq Au Vin

Chef John's recipe for the classic French dish coq au vin calls for chicken thighs, bacon, and a good amount of red wine.

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Chef John's Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe and Video - This is a fairly lean version of beef stroganoff, as most recipes call for more cream. This is something you can easily adjust to your tastes. I like a little thicker version, with just enough sauce to coat the meat and noodles.

Chef John's Classic Beef Stroganoff

This is a fairly lean version of beef stroganoff, as most recipes call for more cream. This is something you can easily adjust to your tastes. I like a little thicker version, with just enough sauce to coat the meat and noodles.

By Chef John

Simple Beef Pot Roast Recipe and Video - This pot roast recipe and technique could not be easier. The vegetables break down, combining with the meat's juices to create a sauce! Warm, hearty, and delicious! Serve over horseradish mashed potatoes.

Simple Beef Pot Roast

This pot roast recipe and technique could not be easier. The vegetables break down, combining with the meat's juices to create a sauce! Warm, hearty, and delicious! Serve over horseradish mashed potatoes.

By Chef John

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe and Video - Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Homemade Sloppy Joes

Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

By Chef John