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Need dinner ideas? You’re in the right place! This page is where you’ll find all my go-to main dishes. Speedy weeknight dinners, slow cooked comfort food and more. From roasts to BBQ’s and everything in between.

Perfectly tender, rosy roast beef is easier than you think! Slow Roast Beef where the beef is seared before roasting at a very low temperature produces juicy, delicious beef every time.

Perfect Slow Roast Beef

Teriyaki Chicken with Rice

Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Juicy, perfectly cooked pork tenderloin, wrapped in prosciutto, mushrooms and buttery puff pastry. This is truly the Perfect Pork Wellington, my dinner party secret weapon. Better yet, it is even easier to make than it looks!

Perfect Pork Wellington

German Sauerbraten recipe card.

Real German Sauerbraten

Stifado Greek Beef Stew title card.

Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)

French Pot Roast Chicken

Baked Breaded Cod Recipe Title Card.

Baked Breaded Cod

Sweet and Spicy Devilled Sausages

Devilled Sausages

Authentic German Beef Rouladen title card.

German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen)

Italian Beef Cannelloni Recipe

Beef Cannelloni

Greek Lamb Shank in parchment paper with potatoes, olives, tomatoes and onions. Title card.

Greek Lamb Shanks Kleftiko

Italian Pork and Fennel Ragu title card.

Italian Pork and Fennel Ragu

Hasenpfeffer Title Card.

Hasenpfeffer (German Rabbit Stew)

Cream Chicken Pie Title Card

Creamy Chicken Pie

Summer Roast Vegetable Salad

Summer Roast Vegetable Salad

Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Prawn and Lemon Linguine

Prawn and Lemon Linguine

Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs

Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs

Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks title card.

Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks

Oktoberfest Roast Chicken

Oktoberfest Roast Chicken

Tender, moist turkey breast filled with traditional stuffing and roasted to perfection. This delicious roast only cooks in under 2 hours, making it perfect for smaller celebrations.

Stuffed Turkey Breast

Herby Brown Butter Ravioli

Brown Butter Ravioli

Chicken and Farro Salad

Chicken and Farro Salad

Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken

Pork Medallions and Peppers

Pork Medallions and Peppers

Apricot Glazed Christmas Ham title card.

Apricot Glazed Christmas Ham

Real Bavarian Roast Pork

Bavarian Roast Pork – Krustenbraten

Zigeuner Schnitzel or Gypsy Schnitzel on a plate served with french fries and a glass of beer

Zigeuner Schnitzel

An easy-breezy dinner for springtime, Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts are simple to prepare but look and taste fabulous. This is a brilliant recipe for an easy dinner party or Easter lunch.

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Roast Sausages and Fennel

Roast Sausages and Fennel

Mediterranean meatball skewers with mixed vegetables on a white plate

Mediterranean Beef Meatball Skewers

If you’ve ever travelled to Hungary you are sure to have eaten plenty of this famous dish. Similar to goulash, Hungarian Pork Stew or Pörkölt is thick and hearty with a rich tomatoey sauce, perfect as a winter warmer.

Hungarian Pork Stew – Pörkölt

Full of punchy, invigorating flavours and loads of fresh veg, Ginger Beef Stir Fry is made in minutes and tastes incredible. Get all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking and you’ll have dinner ready in a flash.

Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Creamy Smoked Fish Pie

Pork stroganoff title card.

Pork Stroganoff

Spicy Chicken Burgers serves with homemade coleslaw and fresh corn

Spicy Chicken Burgers

Melt in your mouth pork, topped with a vibrant green sauce, Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin is so incredibly tasty it is worth making two as the first is guaranteed to disappear in a flash!

Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin

Flammkuchen German Pizza

Flammkuchen (German Pizza)

Garlic Herb Crusted Chicken

Garlic and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

A picture of Imam Bayildi, roast Turkish eggplants stuffed with tomatoes and onions in a white bowl

Imam Bayildi

Homemade Chicken Banh Mi Vietnamese roll

Vietnamese Chicken Roll – Bánh Mì

Honey and Ginger Chicken

Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Restaurant Style Dragon Chicken

Oysters with Shallot Vinaigrette Mignonette

Fresh Oysters with Shallot Vinaigrette (Mignonette)

Country-style Farmhouse Rabbit Stew is a rich and warming casserole filled with classic flavours. If you like, ask your butcher to joint the rabbit for you.

Farmhouse Rabbit Stew

Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken

Feta and Pesto Chicken (with video!)

Spanish Chicken Soup

A classic of the Italian kitchen; Linguine Alle Vongole with fresh clams, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil will never go out of fashion. Perfect for long, Italian style lunches, or a romantic dinner for two. Bon Appetit!

Linguine Alle Vongole

One Pan Chicken and Orzo title card.

One Pan Chicken and Orzo

Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Maple Glazed Chicken

Easy Thai Beef Salad Recipe Card.

Easy Thai Beef Salad

Perfect for finger food or parties, Quick Thai Fish Cakes are packed with flavour and super quick to make. Served with a spicy, crunchy dipping sauce, these delicious morsels always disappear in a flash!

Quick Thai Fish Cakes

German Braised Red Cabbage title card.

German Braised Red Cabbage (Blaukraut)

Perfect Roast Goose title card.

Traditional German Roast Goose

Real Bavarian Pork Schnitzel Title Card

Bavarian Pork Schnitzel

Chilli Lime Fish Tacos

Chili Lime Fish Tacos

Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf

Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf

Beef Shank Osso Buco

Beef Shank Osso Buco

Hazelnut crusted salmon title card.

Hazelnut Crusted Salmon (with Honey Dijon Glaze)

Chicken Parmigiana Australian style

Chicken Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan)

Baked Honey Lime Chicken

Honey Lime Chicken

Asparagus and Bacon Quiche

Soft Boiled Scotch Eggs

Soft Boiled Scotch Eggs

how to debone chicken thighs

How to Debone Chicken Thighs (with video!)

Creamy Mushroom Pork Medallions

Creamy Mushroom Pork Medallions

Chilli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

Herb Crusted Roast Lamb Title Card

Herb Crusted Roast Lamb

Creamy Mushroom Pork Steaks

Creamy Mushroom Pork Steaks

Lemon and Caper Salmon Recipe title card.

Lemon and Caper Salmon

Greek Lamb Salad with roasted Potatoes title card.

Greek Lamb Salad with Roasted Potatoes

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with salad and pickled red onions on a plate.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs

Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs

Lime and Thyme Chicken

Lime and Thyme Chicken

Hearty Classic Chicken Stew

Classic Chicken Stew

Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Polenta

Easy Baked Beef Empanadas

Easy Baked Beef Empanadas

Tomato and Basil Baked Fish title card.

Baked White Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Oven Roasted Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella

Kol Böreği Spiral Börek

Kol Böreği – Spiral Börek

Vietnamese Prawn Spring Rolls

Vietnamese Prawn Spring Rolls

Pork and Cider Stew

Pork and Cider Stew

One Pan Chicken Biryani

One Pan Chicken Biryani

Beef and Lentil Cottage Pies

Beef and Lentil Cottage Pies

Quinoa and Lentil Salad with feta and fresh herbs.

Quinoa and Lentil Salad with Feta and Herbs

Pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa and basmati rice with fresh lime. Title Card.

Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

Easy Pork Stir Fry Recipe Title Card

Easy Pork Stir Fry

Turkey Stroganoff Title Card.

Turkey Stroganoff

Soft Burger Buns are so easy to make at home and are miles better than store-bought. Try this fool-proof recipe a try and give your burgers the buns they deserve!

Super Soft Burger Buns

A picture of a classic Italian Lasagne al forno served with fresh green salad and a glass of white wine

Lasagna al Forno

Steak and Salsa Salad

Spicy Steak and Salsa Salad

Warm Potato Salad with Roasted Salmon Title Card.

Warm Potato Salad with Roasted Salmon

Beetroot and Feta Pasta

Beetroot and Feta Pasta

Coronation Chicken recipe title card.

Coronation Chicken

Easy Chicken Lo Mein Noodles 1

Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Packed with roasted peppers, tangy feta, fresh herbs and chewy orzo, this bright and beautiful pasta salad is a summer favourite. Orzo and Roast Pepper Salad gets better as the days go by, so make a big batch to take you through the week!

Orzo and Roast Pepper Salad

Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon and Sage title card.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon and Sage

Chicken Mango Barley Salad

Lemon and Caper Chicken Piccata

Earl Grey Smoked Salmon

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Four Awesome Pork Marinades

4 Awesome Pork Chop Marinades

Salmon en Croûte Title Card.

Salmon en Croûte (Salmon Wellington)

Herby Tomato Salsa Chicken Title Card.

Herby Tomato Salsa Chicken

Fresh salmon fish cakes recipe title card.

Easy Salmon Cakes (with fresh salmon!)

Cashew Chicken Stir fry with bell peppers and basil.

Cashew Chicken

Spicy, fragrant and bursting with flavour, Asian inspired Pork Meatball Soup with noodles will chase away the winter blues. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Pork Meatball Soup

Chicken Wonton Soup Title Card.

Chicken Wonton Soup

Italian Sausages and Lentils

Italian Sausages and Lentils

Thai Massaman Beef Curry

Thai Massaman Beef Curry

Fresh Home Made Pasta

Fresh Homemade Pasta

My all-time favourite veggie dish, my friend Sabine’s Pumpkin Seed Lasagne is so rich and satisfying even meat-eaters love it! Filled with healthy and delicious seeds this is the ideal dish to serve for your next vegetarian meal.

Pumpkin Seed Lasagna

Spicy Tomato and Garlic Mussels

Spicy Tomato Garlic Mussels

Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe Title Card.

Creamy Salmon Pasta Sauce

Home Made Tortelli Pasta

Homemade Tortelli Pasta

The best oktoberfest recipes title card showing Oktoberfest roast Chicken and Bavarian pretzels.

The Best Oktoberfest Recipes

Braised Chicken and Beans

Braised Chicken and Beans

Kaiserschmarrn Emperor's Mess

Kaiserschmarrn or ‘Emperor’s Mess’

Moussaka Greek Eggplant Casserole

Moussaka Greek Eggplant Casserole

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tasty Chickpea Burgers

Tasty Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Juicy duck breast served with a sweet and sour pomegranate sauce. Seared Duck with Pomegranate is a delicious meal for two or perfect for a dinner party. Serve with jewelled couscous for a showstopper dinner.

Seared Duck with Pomegranate

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

Asparagus and Lemon Risotto

Asparagus and Lemon Risotto

Baked Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Title Card.

Baked Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Pork and Ginger Stir Fry

Pork and Ginger Stir Fry

Garlic Herb Roast Pork

Garlic Herb Roast Pork

Creamy Fragrant Chicken Korma

Creamy Fragrant Chicken Korma

Juicy, tender Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers coated in a spicy peanut sauce are perfect for summer. Serve with a fresh, spicy salad and basmati rice.

Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers

Easy Baked Meatballs Title Card.

Easy Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Baked Fish En Papillote

Baked Fish En Papillote

Speck and Artichoke Risotto

Speck and Artichoke Risotto

Zucchini and Feta Pizza

Zucchini and Feta Pizza

Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken

Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken

Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings

Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings

Homemade Chicken Pad Thai

Homemade Chicken Pad Thai

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies

Rich, hearty and seriously tasty, Black Bean Veggie Burgers are so flavoursome and so good. Packed full of goodness with beans, oats, walnuts and sunflower seeds, these burgers are a real crowd-pleaser.

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Spicy Prawn Cocktail Salad

Spicy Shrimp Cocktail Salad

Easy Sweet Corn Fritters

Easy Sweetcorn Fritters

Spicy Mexican Tortilla Lasagne

Spicy Mexican Tortilla Lasagne

Herby Spiced Cauliflower Cous Cous

Herby Spiced Cauliflower Couscous

Spicy Pork and Bacon Burgers

Spicy Pork and Bacon Burgers

Easy Spicy Beef Enchiladas

Easy Spicy Beef Enchiladas

Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise

Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise

With Halloween just around the corner, who could resist these spookily delicious Jack o’ Lantern Peppers filled with rich and spicy chilli beef?

Stuffed Jack o’ Lantern Peppers