The Main Course
Sometimes you barely have enough time to throw together a Buffalo Chicken Salad, other days life demands that you throw something into the slow cooker before leaving the house in the morning. And of course there are days when you feel like making a fuss. I have all of these days covered.
Beef Recipes
This rich meaty sauce is a great freezer filler and will make several meals worth of goodness.
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Indian street food. Quick and easy spiced ground beef and fresh, cool toppings on naan or flatbread. |
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Brisket in Cranberry Onion Gravy Cooked in the oven or slow cooker, this brisket in a rich brown gravy is a winner for all your occasions. |
Claire's BBQ Beef An inexpensive cut of beef cooked slowly in a mouthwatering sauce. Great shredded on a bun or sliced with potatoes and veggies.
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Beef braised in a savoury red wine and tomato gravy. Try it on Creamy Polenta |
Erma's Beer Stew This stew requires no browning of meat, and the beer, bacon and onions create a deeply flavourful gravy.
Steak Salad Barbecued steak is sliced atop fresh greens, then dressed with a savoury balsamic vinaigrette.
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Meatloaf, juicy and tasty as you remember it, with a sweet ketchup and brown sugar glaze. |
Chicken Recipes
Maple Chicken and Vegetables
An easy one pan roasted dinner.
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Salty, spicy, bitter and sweet, this dish has an explosion of flavour. It's quick and easy too! |
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Chicken marinated with tequila, lime and spices, then grilled. |
Margarita Chicken Tortilla Salad Bowls Dress up Margarita Chicken with a colorful presentation.
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Spicy, sweet, salty, thai style curry with pumpkin puree, diced chicken, and your choice of vegetables. |
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A great way to use a rotisserie chicken. Stir a few ingredients together for a spicy, crowd pleasing dish. |
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Chicken with Apple Butter and Mustard Boneless chicken in a tasty sauce that works well on pork, too. |
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Chicken and vegetables roasted in the oven with the bbq flavours of summer. |
Beer Braised Chicken Chicken on the bone braised with onions and beer.
Rock N Roll Chicken Cola is the secret ingredient in a tangy red sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Salad All the flavours of the wings, but with more crunch and less fat.
Pork Recipes
Apple and Maple Pork Loin Roast
This mildly spicy family favourite ticks all the boxes
This mildly spicy family favourite ticks all the boxes. A meal in itself or serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
A quick stew of sausages, canned lentils, tomatoes and red wine.
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A standout make ahead dish for a party or lunch. Great served hot for dinner too. |
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Here it is! My retro sausage, tomato, potato and pepper stew. A meal in a bowl. |
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Summer squash filled with a sausage and cheese mixture and baked. |
This simply delicious tenderloin is equally welcome at a weeknight family dinner, or for a feast with company.
Posh Pork Loin Pork loin braised in beer and glazed with mustard and apple jelly.
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Pork Chops with Apples and Whisky Tender pork chops and tart apples in a smooth whisky jus. Delicious with Romanoff Potatoes. |
Ham and Noodle Casserole This classic uses noodles and cheese to dress up leftover ham.
Express Enchiladas A quick spicy sausage and tomato mixture is rolled up in tortillas.
Cool this dish in the oven or slow cooker.
Fish and Shellfish Recipes
Here's an example of how you can use little jars of condiments to top fish or chicken and create a simple main course.
Shrimp and Noodles in Coconut Curry Broth
You may need a fork and a spoon to tackle this meal in a bowl.
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Shrimp in Garlic Jalapeno Butter A garlicky, spicy, buttery dinner for two or appetizer for sharing. |
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Curry Grilled Shrimp and Scallops Seafood is marinated in spicy yogurt and quickly grilled. |
Splendid Shrimp Salad Wrap Shrimp in cool creamy dressing with crunchy vegetables, wrapped in a tortilla.
Baked Scallops Juicy, sweet scallops topped with simple seasonings and baked.
Scallops With Toasted Corn and Prosciutto
Scallops are my single favourite protein, both for their flavour and because they're so easy and quick to cook. As they are a bit pricey, make the most of your scallops by making sure NOT to overcook and toughen them.
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Roasted Fish Fillets and Vegetables Use any whitefish fillets and any vegetables for this one pan dinner. |
Salmon With Chipotle Lime Butter
This zesty dish is quick and easy enough for a weeknight, and special enough for guests.
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Very simple salmon topped with teriyaki flavours and roasted. |
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Maple glazed fillets grilled over a cedar plank. |
Lamb Recipes
Keema Ground meat topped with cool fresh toppings, on naan or flatbread.
Pasta Recipes
Saucy pasta layered with a savoury cheese filling. And no sauce to make!
Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Who knew Brussels Sprouts could taste this good? Here's a quick way to turn them into a satisfying main dish.
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Corn, tomatoes and summer herbs celebrate the flavours of August. |
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Slowly roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavour for a delicious pasta dish. |
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Ravioli With Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes Quick and easy Ravioli with vegetables. Change it up with shrimp. |
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A really good looking, homey pasta casserole that will make everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen |
Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower
A really satisfying meatless dish. Another quick and healthy pasta.
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Spaghetti with Kale and Tomatoes This quick, easy, and healthy pasta can be made meatless if you leave out the bacon. |
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Spaghetti with Sausage and Rapini Make this spaghetti with sausage or bacon. For a meatless version, use olive oil instead of meat. |
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Classic or your way, this is THE best macaroni and cheese. |
BLT Mac
and Cheese Bacon, leeks and tomatoes are mixed with noodles and cheese sauce in this dish. Make it stovetop or baked.
Ham and Noodle Casserole Classic egg noodles and cheddar give new life to leftover ham.
One Pot Spaghetti Noodles are cooked in the sauce, and there's only one pot to clean up.
Pasta With Fresh Raw Tomato Sauce
Tomatoes marinate in garlicky oil and herbs and get tossed with hot pasta.
Egg Recipes
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Cheesy Spinach and Rice Casserole This unusual main dish custard makes a substantial dinner, or a great brunch option. |
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A crispy crust filled with flavourful cheese and creamy custard is a fine thing for breakfast, lunch or dinner. |
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A quick fry-up of potatoes, onions and eggs. |
Eggs Baked on Sweet Potato Hash
This superstar brunch dish can be made ahead and adjusted to suit the size of your crowd.
Vegetable Mains
Slacker's Vegetable Cashew Stir Fry
Use any combination of veggies and nuts you have on hand.
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Use your favourite varieties of kale and beans for this tasty side or vegetarian main dish. |
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High protein quinoa makes a quick and easy side dish your way, or a meatless main. |
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Prize winning risotto baked in the oven. No need to stand and stir. |
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Aromatic spices enhance vegetables and chick peas in this comforting stew. |
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Hearty, healthy, easy, inexpensive and delicious. This dish ticks all the boxes. |
Your favourite vegetables in a spicy curry sauce.
Cook this dish in the oven or slow cooker. Vegetarians can leave out the bacon.
Mushroom Ragout with Grilled Polenta
Mushrooms in a wine and tomato gravy atop grilled polenta
Colorful mini peppers filled with cheese and corn make a great appetizer, side dish or meatless main dish.
Garlicky cheese surrounded by a golden yeast crust.
