main course
Ideas to serve as main course or entrée.
Lemon shrimp risotto
Risotto is great comfort food. An added plus point: Because it’s naturally so creamy you don’t really need much oil or fat for cooking. You can make a risotto meal out of virtually any ingredients you have on hand. This recipe combines shrimp, lemon and spring onions but you can experiment with fish and mushrooms too. Add a handful of chopped chillies if you like it hot!
Easy Chilli Crab Cakes
Make easy chili crab cakes your healthy choice. This recipe is easy, quick to prepare, and brings to you the goodness of seafood with a chili kick.
Chicken and broccoli stir fry
A quick meal with Oriental inspiration.
Lemon puy lentils & poached eggs
Puy lentils originate from France and have a distinct flavor. They also cook much faster than other varieties.
Hearty lentil casserole
Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.
Baby spinach and chickpea stir fry
Although suitable for the strictest vegetarians, this recipe for spinach and chickpea is an example of a well balanced dish that can please everyone.
Easter roast ham with apple chutney
Ham is a traditional Easter meat that can form the centerpiece of an easy-to-fix meal. A 6-pound ham takes a while to cook, but is ultra-easy to prepare and there is a great apple chutney recipe to go with it.
Marinated and broiled mahi-mahi
Vibrant spices and zesty citrus come together to create an unforgettable seafood dish. Aromatic coriander, warm cinnamon, and cool mint mingle with the bright tang of lime juice and the savory depth of soy sauce.
Mahi-mahi, with its firm texture and mild, sweet taste, is the perfect canvas for this bold marinade. Broiling the fish allows it to cook quickly, locking in moisture while creating a subtle caramelization on the surface.
Skillet chicken breast
The secret to tender, moist chicken breasts is a coat of seasoned flour to seal the exterior and keep the juices inside.
Veggie chili
Vegetarian and low fat, the recipe to share with friends when all are dieting.