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    Main dishes

    Main dishes are the heart of the meal - or sometimes the only part! - and come in so many shapes and sizes. Whether you're looking for inspiration by the primary ingredient or how long it takes to cook, you'll find lots of inspiration.

    Chicken recipes

    Chicken is a versatile protein, taking on flavors well and often quick to cook. It's perfect to marinade, make in to curries, grill and more. Try some of the latest recipes using this popular meat:

    • overhead view of plate of jujeh kabab, rice and tomatoes.
      Joojeh kabab
    • side view of three enmoladas on a plate.
      Enmoladas (chicken mole enchiladas)
    • bowl of chicken rendang with lime leaf and chili under bowl.
      Chicken rendang
    • bowl of Taiwanese three cup chicken from overhead.
      Taiwanese three cup chicken
    See more Chicken recipes →

    Beef recipes

    From quick cooking steaks to slow braised short rib, beef can feel both special or everyday. Try some of the latest beef recipes with this popular protein:

    • plate of nam tok waterfall beef salad with herbs to front of plate.
      Neua nam tok, Thai waterfall beef salad
    • leftover steak and quinoa bowl from overhead.
      Steak quinoa bowl
    • plate of hachee Dutch beef stew served with potato and red cabbage.
      Hachee (Dutch beef and onion stew)
    • Aussie burger stacked with egg, pineapple, bacon and beetroot
      Aussie burger
    See more Beef recipes →

    Seafood recipes

    Seafood comes in many forms, from different varieties of fish to shellfish like mussels and scallops. As someone who grew up in a coastal city, it's something I love. Enjoy the latest seafood recipes:

    • plate of teriyaki salmon skewers from overhead.
      Teriyaki salmon skewers
    • bowl of mussels in cream from overhead.
      Mussels in cream (moules à la crème)
    • close overhead view of smoked salmon pizza.
      Smoked salmon pizza
    • dish of Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Portuguese salt cod, from overhead topped with olives and egg.
      Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá (Portuguese salt cod casserole)
    See more Seafood recipes →

    Pork recipes

    Pork is not a meat to overlook as pork products are in fact incredibly diverse, from ribs to bacon and ham to pork tenderloin, without even mentioning cured version. Try the latest ways to enjoy pork:

    • bowl of Taiwanese minced pork rice with cucumber at back of bowl.
      Taiwanese minced pork rice
    • pot of pork and cider casserole with spoon in top.
      Pork and cider casserole with apple
    • plate with two golabki, Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, with mashed potato behind and parsley garnishes.
      Gołąbki (golabki) - Polish stuffed cabbage rolls
    • side view of plate of pork larb
      Pork larb
    See more Pork recipes →

    Lamb recipes

    Lamb sometimes feels like a regional meat, with it being very popular in some parts of the world and rare in others. As someone who grew up in a lamb region, it's a big favorite that I'm always drawn to. Enjoy the latest lamb ideas:

    • braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables in dish.
      One pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables
    • three Greek lamb souvlaki skewers on a plate.
      Greek lamb marinade (for lamb souvlaki, chops)
    • lahmacun Turkish pizza with tomato slice and lemon wedge on top.
      Lahmacun - Turkish pizza/flatbread
    • lamb kleftiko on plate with potatoes, tomatoes and pepper around the lamb.
      Greek lamb kleftiko
    See more Lamb recipes →

    Vegetarian recipes

    Meatless doesn't need to be boring, in fact far from it. With the vegetables as the star, your in for lots of color and diversity. Try the latest vegetarian meal ideas:

    • plate of beet pasta with cheese and ball of beet pasta dough behind.
      Beet pasta dough
    • bowl of ezogelin soup Turkish lentil bulgur soup from overhead.
      Ezogelin soup, Turkish lentil and bulgur soup
    • Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) in bowl.
      Gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce)
    • bowl of lemon asparagus risotto.
      Lemon asparagus risotto
    See more Vegetarian recipes →

    30 minute meals

    If you need a meal fast, these recipes are great to have in your back pocket - they're not short on flavor, just less time in the kitchen. Try the latest quick meal ideas:

    • close view of plate of squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato.
      Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato
    • side view of bowl of creamy bacon gnocchi with spinach.
      Creamy bacon gnocchi with spinach
    • Korean sashimi rice bowl, hoedeopbap, from overhead.
      Hoedeopbap - Korean sashimi rice bowl
    • spinach feta salmon burger on bun with avocado crema
      Spinach feta salmon burger
    See more 30 minute meals →

    See more main dish ideas:

    • Choripán (Argentinian chorizo sandwich)
    • Chupe de camarones (Peruvian shrimp chowder)
    • Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi)
    • Singapore laksa
    • Homemade squid ink pasta
    • Endives au jambon (Belgian endive gratin with ham)
    • Romesco pasta
    • Shrimp saganaki (shrimp with tomatoes and feta)
    • Portuguese tomato rice, arroz de tomate
    • Cambodian fish amok (amok trey)
    • Lobster tacos
    • Empanada gallega (Galician pie)
    • Opor ayam (Indonesian coconut chicken curry)
    • Chorba frik (Algerian lamb and freekeh soup)
    • Arroz de pato (Portuguese duck rice)
    • Crawfish etouffee
    • Gnocchi alla Romana (semolina gnocchi)
    • Harissa roasted vegetables
    • Butternut squash farro salad with apple
    • South African chutney chicken
    • Chestnut pasta
    • Loubia (Moroccan stewed white beans)
    • Ficelle picarde - mushroom & ham crepe au gratin
    • Espagueti verde (Mexican green spaghetti)
    • Malabar prawn curry (Malabar shrimp)
    • Tomatoes stuffed with rice
    • Fiskefrikadeller (Danish fish cakes)
    • Pasta alla Norma (eggplant tomato pasta)
    • Sicilian swordfish with olives and capers (pesce spada alla ghiotta)
    • Chashu pork (for ramen and more)
    • Crab pasta
    • Persian herb rice with fish - sabzi polo ba mahi
    • Lablabi - Tunisian chickpea soup/stew
    • Creole jambalaya
    • Nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
    • Cullen skink (smoked haddock chowder)
    • San choy bow - Chinese lettuce wraps
    • Orange rosemary chicken
    • Cumin lamb dumplings
    • Celeriac remoulade, pan seared scallops and chorizo

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    Welcome! I'm Caroline and this is where I share recipes inspired by travels, places I want to go, or just ideas from feeding the family. Most recipes are easy to make and healthier, but there are treats too!

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