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Mains

Welcome to our main dishes category page, where you’ll find a variety of delicious and satisfying recipes that are perfect for any occasion. From hearty meat dishes to flavorful vegetarian options, we’ve got you covered.

You can browse by type of food, or simply scroll through them in reverse chronological order. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just looking to switch up your weekly meal rotation, these main dishes are sure to impress.

Sliced skirt steak topped with salsa with a bowl of salsa and charred lime halves on the side.
A sliced smoked pork tenderloin with maple chipotle glaze on a white plate.

Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Maple Chipotle Glaze

1 hr 10 mins

A serving dish and bowl both filled with baked pasta with shrimp, feta, and tomatoes, with a fork on the side.

Baked Feta Pasta with Shrimp

1 hr

A black bowl filled with Macanese Portuguese chicken curry with dishes of naan and lemon wedges beside it.

Macanese Portuguese-Inspired Chicken Curry

2 hrs 30 mins

A white bowl of Portuguese clams with vinho verde in a olive oil and garlic sauce, garnished with cilantro.

Portuguese Clams with Vinho Verde ~ Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato

45 mins

Three grilled lobster tails on an oval platter, garnished with chopped parsley.

Grilled Lobster

20 mins

A person using metal chopsticks to scoop up spaghetti al limone amalfitano from a bowl.

Spaghetti al Limone Amalfitano

30 mins

Two pieces of grilled lemongrass chicken on top of rice with scallion garnish on a blue plate.

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

45 mins

A spatchcocked mayo roast chicken on a blue and white plate with a salad and a bowl of salt and pepper nearby.

Mayo Roast Chicken

1 hr 40 mins

A person holding a skillet with jazmaz, or Syrian shakshuka - eggs cooked in a tomato and chile sauce.

Jazmaz ~ Syrian Shakshuka

35 mins

Spinach falafel on a cutting board with some tucked into a pita, and a bowl of parsley tahini sauce.

Spinach Falafel

10 hrs 45 mins

Pieces of Rodney Scott's whole bbq chicken on a cutting board with a knife beside them.

Rodney Scott’s Whole BBQ Chicken

3 hrs 45 mins

A white pizza with broccolini, fontina, and sausage cut into slices on a piece of parchment with a knife on top and a bottle of oil on the side.

White Pizza with Broccolini, Fontina, and Sausage

50 mins

A spatchcocked roast chicken in a metal roasting pan with a half lemon and some fresh parsley.

Spatchcock Roast Chicken

1 hr 20 mins

A ceramic shallow bowl filled with cauliflower puree with garlic and spices and roasted cauliflower and cilantro on top.

Cauliflower Purée with Garlic and Spices

1 hr

A white platter with four pork chops with applesauce in a jar on the side and fried sage leaves sprinkled over the pork chops.

Pork Chops with Applesauce

30 mins

A pile of Korean-style BBQ ribs on a wooden board, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds with several forks on the side.

Korean-Style BBQ Ribs

2 hrs 30 mins

Several seared grilled scallops on a cast-iron griddle on a grill.

Grilled Scallops

35 mins

Shrimp and chorizo plated in a white bowl, topped with parsley and lemon zest, with grilled lemon halves beside the dish.

Shrimp with Chorizo

30 mins

A pot of homemade tagliatelle with grated Parmesan on top and a wooden spoon in the pasta.

Homemade Tagliatelle

2 hrs

A metal pot filled with cauliflower and tomato curry with a ladle resting inside, and a bowl of rice, a bowl of chutney and a pile of cilantro stems on the side.

Cauliflower and Tomato Curry

1 hr

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