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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Flat Green Bean and Potato Stew
This flat green bean and potato stew is a simple, comforting dish made with fresh ingredients. The flat green beans, or runner beans and potatoes are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion and warm smoky spices until tender. It's a vegetable stew that is...
Romanesco Cauliflower Pasta with Anchovy
This romanesco cauliflower pasta with anchovy is a simple dish that is comforting yet vibrant, full of flavor and character. The anchovy fillets add a savory umami flavor that perfectly complements the tender romanesco. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make...
Spicy Peanut Pork Stew
This spicy peanut pork stew is a comforting, hearty dish inspired by Indonesian flavors. Juicy cubes of pork are seared until golden brown, then slowly simmered in a rich and creamy coconut peanut sauce that can be made as spicy as you like. Serve it over fluffy rice...
Arugula Lemon Pesto Pasta
This arugula lemon pesto pasta recipe is bright, zesty and full of fresh flavor. It's quick to make and a great addition to any weeknight dinner or summer lunch. The peppery arugula and zesty lemon create a vibrant sauce that's light and refreshing, making this pesto...
Pasta alla Norma – Sicilian Eggplant Pasta
Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish that combines tender fried eggplant with a rich tomato sauce. This Sicilian eggplant pasta is a typical summer dish made with humble ingredients yet is bursting with bold Italian flavors. It’s easy to make for a light...
Dijon Baked Salmon with Dill and Lemon
This Dijon baked salmon with dill and lemon is an elegant dish bursting with flavor, making it perfect for any occasion. Tender, buttery salmon is baked to perfection in a marinade of tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon, aromatic dill and fruity extra virgin olive oil....
Normandy Pork Chops with Apples and Cider
This pork chops with apples recipe is inspired by the beautiful and delicious flavors of Normandy, a region in northern France famous for its cider, apples and rich cuisine. It's a sweet and savory dish where the pork chops are first pan seared and then simmered in a...
Steamed Mussels Marinara – Mussels in Tomato sauce
This mussels marinara recipe is a classic Italian dish where fresh mussels are simmered in a vibrant and aromatic tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and easy mussels recipe that combines the sweet, briny taste of juicy mussels with the bold flavors...
Creamy Mussels in Gorgonzola Sauce
Creamy mussels in gorgonzola sauce is a recipe with a perfect blend of flavors. This dish combines tender steamed mussels with a rich, velvety blue cheese sauce infused with white wine, garlic and shallots. Inspired by the classic French Moules au Roquefort (or...
Pesto pasta with tomatoes- Pasta Portofino
This pesto pasta with tomatoes is a delicious and fragrant dish made with fresh summer ingredients. The sauce is quick and easy to prepare making it a great weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal. It's a simple yet flavorful pasta recipe that is fresh, light and...
Traditional cottage pie
Full of delicious flavors and textures, this traditional cottage pie recipe is a warm, comforting, classic English dish. This savory pie is made in layers consisting of a ground beef and vegetable filling cooked in a delicious gravy which is then topped off with...
Pasta alla peperonata recipe
Italian pasta peperonata combines pasta with a rich sauce featuring sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes. This rustic Italian pasta recipe is made with a handful of pantry friendly ingredients, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or lazy weekend meal....
Lemon baked whiting with roasted vegetables
This lemon baked whiting recipe is a delicious and easy sheet pan dinner recipe. Baked with a colourful medley of Mediterranean vegetables, this lemon whiting recipe can be served with baked or roasted potatoes or rice for a complete and satisfying meal bursting with...
Creamy pumpkin stew with spinach
This creamy pumpkin stew with spinach is a delicious one-pot meal packed with vegetables cooked to perfection in a broth. Fork-tender pumpkin, wilted spinach and mild zucchini are stewed with aromatics and warm spices which are then thickened with Greek yoghurt...
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 scrumptiously creamy. A colorful dish loaded with juicy chicken and tender sweet vegetables simmered in a coconut milk based curry full of exotic and aromatic flavors. Served with rice, noodles or naan, this...
