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    Mains

    From comforting classics to innovative creations, our curated collection covers a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you’re planning a weeknight family dinner, a cozy date night, or entertaining guests, our recipes will inspire you to create memorable mains that are sure to impress.

    • A dish served with Crispy Skin Salmon with Minty Pea Purée & Roasted Potatoes.
      Crispy Skin Salmon with Minty Pea Purée & Roasted Potatoes
    • A serving and a pot of chicken ricotta meatballs with lemon orzo brodo, served with grated Parmesan, chili pepper, and a lemon-herb gremolata.
      Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Lemon Orzo Brodo
    • Tomato braised chicken parm thighs topped with melted cheese and fresh basil.
      Easy Tomato-Braised Chicken Parmesan Thighs (No Breading)
    • A pan-seared Lamb Sirloin Steak Frites. Paired with tangy green peppercorn labneh, crispy rosemary fries, and a fresh celery-apple salad.
      Lamb Sirloin Steak Frites with Green Peppercorn Sauce
    • A sliced slow roasted pork butt with crushed olives and parsley. Served on a sheet pan with roasted fingerling potatoes, peppers and broccoli.
      Greek Lemon Oregano Pork Roast with Fingerling Potatoes
    • A skillet of crispy maple gochujang fire chicken thighs.
      Crispy Maple Gochujang Fire Chicken Thighs (Skillet Recipe)
    • A large pot of butter bean and carrot soup that is topped with microgreen.
      Roasted Carrot Chowder with Butter Beans & Corn (Dairy-Free)
    • Garlic and anchovy lamb chops with warm salsa verde, served on a stainless-steel griddle with smashed baby potatoes, griddle peppers, and onions.
      Garlic & Anchovy Lamb Loin Chops With Warm Salsa Verde
    • Three medallions of reversed seared veal tenderloin served with a Dijon Cognac sauce, potato puree, carrots and arugula for a Valentine's Day recipe.
      Reverse Sear Veal Tenderloin with Dijon Cognac Sauce
    • Three citrus marinated grilled pork double decker tacos in a stand.
      Citrus Marinated Grilled Pork (Poc Chuc) Double Decker Tacos
    • A skillet of lemony chicken picatta is served with orzo and spinach.
      Lemony Chicken Piccata with Orzo and Spinach
    • A baking pan with a sausage and beef lasagna and a slice being lifted out to reveal the layers.
      Hot Italian Sausage and Beef Lasagna With Fresh Pasta
    • A plate of skillet of creamy spicy Canjun shrimp linguine served with chopped chives and lemon slices.
      Creamy Spicy Cajun Shrimp Linguine (30-Minute Meal)
    • A winter vegetable cassoulet in a roaster with a serving spoon. A portion is served on a plate and accompanied by extra breadcrumb toppings and sourdough bread.
      Easy Winter Vegetable Cassoulet with White Beans
    • A bowl of beef and vegetable coconut curry served with basmati rice, coconut rice and garlic naan.
      Slow Cooker Coconut Beef Curry With Winter Vegetables
    • A noodle pull from a bowl of ginger chicken ramen soup with bok choy, ramen-style noodles and jammy quail eggs.
      Aromatic Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup with Jammy Quail Eggs
    • A platter with a butterflied grilled shrimp salad with grilled veggies, and served with a Lemon-Dijon Dressing.
      Butterflied Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
    • Two Winter Root Vegetable Bowls topped with Lemon Yogurt Dressing and pepitas.
      Winter Root Vegetable Bowls with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
    • Two bowls of miso black cod served with rice noodles and vegetables.
      Weeknight Miso Black Cod Rice Noodle Bowls (Air Fryer)
    • Sheet pan eggs cut into squares, served with prosciutto slices, bagels, arugula, and berries.
      Sheet Pan Eggs with Olive Oil and Ricotta Cream
    • A sliced herb-crusted rack of lamb with peppercorn sauce and a plate served with potatoes and veggies.
      Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Green Peppercorn Cream
    • Gingerbread French Toast with Apple Cranberry Compote served with fresh berries and bacon. Topped with whipped cream and dusted with icing sugar.
      Gingerbread French Toast with Apple Cranberry Compote
    • A pot of PEI Mussels in Cider Broth with Bacon and Cranberry Salt. they are served bread, lemon wedges and salt and malt vinegar potato wedges.
      PEI Mussels in Cider Broth with Bacon and Cranberry Salt
    • Four Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Turkey Leftovers.
      Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts with Turkey Leftovers
    • A Cherry Tomato & Broccolini Shakshuka with four eggs.
      Cherry Tomato & Broccolini Shakshuka
    • Two Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Figs & Brie (one is sliced) and served in an oval platter with roasted vegetables.
      Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Figs & Brie
    • A pot of braised veal osso buco with Puttanesca sauce and served with orecchiette, garlicky rapini and lemon-parsley breadcrumbs.
      Slow-Braised Veal Osso Buco alla Puttanesca
    • A plated coconut curry lobster with veggies and rice.
      Coconut Curry Lobster with Sautéed Vegetables and Coconut Rice
    • A festive sliced Tuscan turkey on a platter.
      Easy Tuscan Turkey with Pan Sauce | Dairy Free, Gluten Free
    • A Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Shoulder with Roasting Pan Potatoes, and served with red wine and vegetable skewers.
      Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Shoulder with Roasting Pan Potatoes
    • Lifting a scoop of a lobster style mac and cheese.
      Lobster Roll Style Mac and Cheese with Brioche Crumb
    • A plate with slices of gochujang honey glazed lamb on a bed of carrot puree. Surrounded by a pot of puree and more lamb slices.
      Gochujang Honey Glazed Leg of Lamb
    • A pumpkin pear pizza with prosciutto, sage, chilis and hot honey sliced into six pieces.
      Pumpkin Pear Pizza with Prosciutto and Hot Honey
    • A plated portion of a carbonara pumpkin pasta bake with Parmesan shavings.
      Pumpkin Carbonara Pasta Bake
    • A copper pot filled with cider-braised cabbage and ham, served in a bowl with an apple gremolata.
      Cider Braised Cabbage with Ham Bone and Apples
    • Stuffed rolled urkey thighs with spinach & feta, sliced and served with roasted vegetables.
      Stuffed Turkey Thighs with Spinach & Feta
    • A plated & cut in half turkey quinoa stuffed acorn squash topped with cranberries, pecans, sitting on a swoosh of cranberry puree.
      Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries & Pecans
    • Two plates, each with two huevos rancheros tostadas and pieces of corn.
      Easy Huevos Rancheros Tostadas with Chunky Salsa
    • A pot of Apple Cider Glazed Chicken with Apples and Fennel.
      Apple Cider Glazed Chicken with Apples and Fennel
    • A pan of Diavola Veal Chops with Chili Apple Cider Glaze served with roasted grapes and peaches.
      Diavola Veal Chops with Calabrian Chili–Apple Cider Glaze

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