main meal
Ideas for the main meal of the day, dinner, be it at noon, early or late afternoon.
Loin of lamb in crust
Lamb steaks in a potato crust, a sophisticated main course for two that is easier than it looks.
Chicken chili
A dish to eat with your eyes as well, because of the great blend of colors in the ingredients. The white chicken meat and white beans make it feel light, while the red peppers and yellow corn provide the bright tones.
Red mullet tarragon
Tarragon and saffron give the fish a unique and refined taste. Red mullet is delicious but has many bones, get it filleted.
Roasted wild boar with mushrooms
Something not seen on the everyday table. Wild boar does not need much to become a delicious gourmet dish. Substitute with deer, to keep the wild meat flavor, or pork, if game meats would taste too strong for your guests.
Salmon in mustard sauce
This salmon recipe is so simple even an absolute beginner should be able to pull it off and surprise guests with flavors and a presentation as good as that from the professionals.
Baked pumpkin
A baked pumpkin can easily be the central point of a vegetarian meal. The filling can vary.
Thyme flavored braised veal
Veal is a very lean meat and it can be very bland. Thyme adds depth of flavor to many Mediterranean dishes, such as this veal hotpot.
German potato salad
This potato salad is served warm, not cold.
Canadian potato salad
Up there, there is a local version of potato salad to eat cold. It is a very filling version.
Chicken Florentine rice casserole
This is what was known as an square meal: meat, vegetables and milk or cheese.