main course
Ideas to serve as main course or entrée.
Pork loin with shrimp
The pork meat larded with raw shrimp and braised in wine has an exquisite flavor, reminding of Chinese food, and it may easily become one of the party favorite dishes.
Ifisashi
Ifisashi is a traditional Zambian dish made primarily with a mix of leafy green vegetables, tomatoes, peanuts, and sometimes meat. This nutritious and flavorful meal can be served as a main course or a side dish, and is often enjoyed with nshima, a maize porridge that is a staple in many African countries. The recipe below provides a vegetarian version of ifisashi, but you can easily add meat or fish if you prefer.
Coconut shrimp
Crispy coconut shrimp is a delicious and popular appetizer or main dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful coconut crust and deep-fried, or baked, to golden perfection.
Rancher´s beef pot pie
A beef pot pie is the perfect evening meal for those who spend their days working hard on the ranch. Packed with tender chunks of cooked beef, mixed vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy, this rancher´s pot pie is topped with a golden, flaky crust that's sure to warm you up after a long day outdoors.
Peruvian beef stir fry (lomo saltado)
This classic Peruvian dish that combines tender stir-fried beef, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce with the bold flavors of soy sauce and aji amarillo peppers. Served over a bed of rice and traditional fried potatoes,
Glazed chicken (microwave)
Tender, juicy chicken breasts are coated with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, then cooked to perfection in the microwave oven. This time-saving, flavor-packed dish is perfect for busy weeknights, proving that you can create a scrumptious meal without sacrificing taste or quality.
Grilled pork chops
This recipe is as good for breakfast as it is for dinner. Omit salt and pepper if using the rub.
Charcoal grilled lamb chops
This recipe is good for dinner or a hearty breakfast. If using garlic and rosemary marinade to flavor the chops, skip the olive oil in the recipe.
Chicken karaage
Chicken karaage is a tasty and popular dish that originated from Japanese cuisine. It is made with chicken morsels lightly coated in flour or starch and fried to golden perfection.
Ham with cherry sauce
Any cooked ham can be used but the cherry sauce goes particularly well with Virginia ham with its particular flavor.