Mains

This vegan stew is great fall stew, chocked full of goodness and very tasty. Our family loves it served over basmati rice and sprinkled with chopped peanuts. Like a good chili, this dish tastes better the next day, so I recommend cooking this up over the weekend to enjoy later on a weeknight. [...]

This is another dish that uses the marinara sauce. It's a favourite in our house - deep flavours that pair well with any pasta. Our preference is fresh pappardelle pasta and some freshly ground Parmesan on the side. This sauce takes a little time to prepare but is a great make-ahead sauce for a family [...]

This recipe uses our favourite homemade Greek Dressing that I normally use in a Greek salad. Serve this quinoa version of Greek salad as a side or on its own as a main for lunch. For a refreshing change, serve it as an appetizer - place a rounded teaspoon full on a slice of cucumber [...]

Using bone-in , skin on chicken breasts results in a wonderfully juicy chicken and delicious sauce. Our family is not a big fan of skin on the chicken unless it's very crispy, so when serving I remove the skin and pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in order to keep them moist. [...]

Friday night is pizza night at our house and we prefer the home made version. Baked on a pizza stone on the barbecue gives you by far the best crust. Included in the recipe are a few tips to help you master this on your barbecue so you can make it your favourite. [...]

Top this dish with poached eggs and you have a wonderful brunch, lunch or quick weeknight dinner. Ingredients: Rosemary Potatoes • 6 cups small red potatoes, washed and cut into 1/2 inch slices • 2 cups chicken broth • 1/4 cup unsalted butter • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Rosemary • 1 + tsp [...]

This is a classic one-dish meal that I think every household has there own secret recipe for. Essentially it's a meat and potatoes casserole, with a layer of peas, carrots or corn. Pure comfort food. In our family's version the meat layer includes a rich gravy and the mashed potatoes have been amped up with [...]

Tender white fish, scallops and shrimp in a spicy sauce. Don't let the long list of ingredients discourage you - this dish pulls together easily. Pair it with some rice and tender green beans for a fast, tasty and healthy meal. If you like it really hot then double up the amount of cayenne pepper. [...]

Simple yet tasty, this is a family favourite for a weekday dinner. The flavouring for this recipe comes from the Herbed Breadcrumbs so make sure you have this ingredient on hand. Ingredients: • 6 boneless pork chops • kosher salt, ground pepper and garlic powder for sprinkling • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 [...]

This sauce is a staple in our house as it is an ingredient for a number of other recipes. Use the biggest, freshest basil leaves you can get, don't skimp on the garlic and parsley and ensure you use good quality canned whole tomatoes such as San Marzano tomatoes, also known as Italian or plum [...]

This trout looks very similar to salmon but the flavour is much more subtle and tends to appeal to even the most finicky of eaters. The honey mustard and dill sauce compliments the trout beautifully. Pair it with an herbed risotto and either steamed asparagus or broccoli for a wonderful weeknight meal or easy entertaining. [...]

This is another dish that uses the marinara sauce as the base sauce. Simple to make, yet incredibly tasty and hearty - this is a favourite in our family when peppers are in season. Ingredients: • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium sized onion, diced • 2 large cloves of garlic, finely [...]

Spaghetti with Fennel Sausage and Broccoli This dish is an adaptation from Carmines that uses one of the Marinara Sauce portions. It has become a family favourite for a weekday meal as well as for entertaining because it is so good! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 4 fennel sausages or .5 kg, meat [...]