Main Dishes
My main dish recipes contain a mix of ingredients from meat, fish and vegetarian options. Some recipes contain lots of complex and delicious ingredients, others are simple and easy. From stews, pastas like butternut squash pasta , casseroles, curries, like South African bobotie to a delicate grilled fish, like fried trout or steamed mussels these are all my favourite main dish recipes.
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Carbonnade Flamande – Flemish beef stew
Carbonnade Flamande or Flemish beef stew is a hearty, satisfying and flavoursome dish. Originating from Belgium, this humble stew consists of tender beef cubes simmered in a rich flavoured sauce made with brown beer, onions, mustard and aromatic herbs. With the beef...
Creamy butternut squash pasta with sage
This creamy butternut squash pasta with sage combines a delightful blend of flavours into a hearty bowl of comfort food. Al dente cooked pasta is smothered in a delicious sauce made from butternut squash, garlic, onions, cream, fresh sage and earthy nutmeg. An...
Chicken stuffed peppers with feta
These chicken stuffed peppers are a delicious and vibrant meal bursting with bold Mediterranean flavours. Succulent roasted bell peppers are generously stuffed with tender chicken pieces, fragrant spices, juicy tomatoes and tangy feta cheese after which they are...
Chicken and sweet potato curry
This chicken sweet potato curry is warming, healthy and sumptuously creamy. A colourful dish loaded with juicy chicken and tender sweet vegetables simmered in a coconut milk based curry full of exotic and aromatic flavours. Served with rice, noodles or naan, this...
Vegetarian lentil bobotie
This lentil bobotie is the vegetarian version of the South African classic dish that has its roots in Cape Malay cuisine. This vegetarian bobotie recipe is a warm, comforting and nourishing dish, loaded with tender lentils and bursting with exotic flavours. South...
Chicken Normandy – French apple cider chicken
Chicken Normandy or chicken à la Normande is a traditional French casserole dish. Chicken is browned and slowly braised to perfection in a creamy apple cider sauce which is then finished off with caramelised apple wedges. This apple cider chicken is a classic French...
Stuffed peppers with ground beef
This stuffed peppers with ground beef recipe is such an easy to prepare dish full of Mediterranean flavours. It is the perfect comfort food everyone will love. The sweet and colourful bell peppers are filled with savoury ground beef, onions, zucchini and mix of...
Pan fried trout with garlic butter
Pan fried trout with garlic butter is easy to prepare yet crazy delicious. Adding homemade garlic butter enhances the mild flavour of the fish. Pan frying trout can be done over an open fire while camping or in your backyard, or in your kitchen on the stovetop to...
Grilled chicken wraps with mango and spicy mayo
Mango chicken wraps are great for an easy lunch or as a quick dinner and will become your new family favourite. These wraps are loaded with grilled chicken strips, sweet mango, crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes. Served with fresh cilantro and a dollop of homemade...
Traditional ratatouille recipe
Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew made with fresh summer vegetables and flavoured with Mediterranean herbs. This traditional ratatouille recipe is a bright and colourful dish, packed with flavour and which immediately makes you think of the south of France. Side...
Chicken saltimbocca with sage and prosciutto
This chicken saltimbocca recipe features pan-seared chicken with sage wrapped in prosciutto. It is then cooked to perfection in a delicious white wine sauce with a hint of lemon. An easy and delicious dinner recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. It is...
Mango chicken curry with coconut
This creamy chicken curry with mango is a deliciously mild and slightly sweet curry packed with flavour. It combines chicken breasts poached in a creamy coconut sauce with naturally sweet, fresh, juicy mangos. The medley of fruit, coconut and spices creates a...
Chicken with flat beans and bell pepper
This chicken recipe with flat beans and bell pepper features seared chicken and sautéed vegetables with garlic and ginger. This colourful dish is a delicious everyday meal and is ready in only 30 minutes. A great and healthy dinner option made with fresh and easy to...
South African Bobotie
South African bobotie is a fruity and spiced minced meat dish covered with a creamy egg custard. Often considered as South Africa's national dish, this Cape Malay curry has a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Traditionally served with a bowl of fragrant yellow...
How to cook mussels mariniere
Mussels marinières is a delicious classic mussels recipe. Steaming the mussels with onions, garlic and celery gives this dish its subtle yet delicate taste, which is rather sweet and soft with a hint of ocean flavour. Moules marinières or steamed mussels is considered...
Wild boar stew with mushrooms
This easy, hearty and comforting wild boar stew recipe is loaded with aromatic herbs and mushrooms. Braising the wild boar meat in red wine makes it tender enough to just melt in your mouth. This wild boar casserole is a perfect dish to make ahead of time or to...
Spanish chorizo and chickpea stew
This hearty Spanish chorizo and chickpea stew is packed with smoky Mediterranean flavours. This one-pot meal only takes 30 minutes to prepare, which makes this comfort food a perfect camping meal or an easy weeknight dinner. Chickpeas and chorizo are two ingredients...
One pot Spanish rice with chorizo and tomatoes
This quick one-pot Spanish rice with chorizo and tomatoes is full of bold flavours. Perfect for an easy weekday dinner at home and even better as camping food. What is Spanish chorizo? Spanish chorizo is a sausage made from coarsely chopped pork meat and pork fat then...
