Meat recipes cover everything from quick dinners to slow-cooked dishes for a more leisurely meal. This category gathers beef, chicken, pork, lamb and other meat-based recipes.
Find familiar favorites along with ideas inspired by different cuisines.
Browse the recipes below when meat is the main part of the meal.
Braised lamb shanks in red wine makes an incredible dinner. You know I fell in love with lamb shanks the first time I ever tried them. They are so tasty, so juicy and the flavor is amazing. Lamb shanks are best slow cooked and, although you can do them in the oven, a crockpot or […]
An indoor smoker is a wonderful buy if you want to smoke your own food. It’s a good plan if you either don’t want to do it outdoors, you don’t have a backyard, or the weather isn’t really on your side. There are different types of indoor smokers to choose from. You can get one […]
This Lancashire hotpot with beef is a wonderfully warming dinner, and it is so easy to make. Beef (or lamb) and potatoes come together with a red wine based sauce to make this hearty dish. Served with peas or another green vegetable, this makes the perfect cold weather dinner for the whole family to enjoy. […]
One of the most famous dishes to come from Cornwall, England (well apart from tea and scones of course) is the Cornish pasty. This delicious snack can be enjoyed hot, warm or chilled, and the beef and vegetable filling complements the flaky pastry perfectly. Knowing the traditional recipe for Cornish pasties means you can prepare […]
This British beef and ale pie is a gorgeous recipe and it makes a filling lunch or evening meal, served with plenty of mashed potatoes, carrots and peas or carrots on the side. I used shortcrust pastry here which is sturdy rather than flaky, along with braising or stewing steak. The flavors inside come from […]
What is bangers and mash, you might be wondering, and how do you make a British bangers and mash recipe? Well, one of the most popular examples of British comfort food, bangers and mash is a dish of bangers (sausages) with mash (mashed potatoes). It is usually served with thick brown onion gravy drizzled over […]
This recipe for Pad Thai is sooooo GOOD! I want to share it with everyone. You know, I never get tired of this wonderful dish – it really is the yummiest Pad Thai ever. The rice noodles, shrimp, tamarind, nuts, lime juice and other ingredients work together in perfect harmony and the flavor is simply […]
are moreThis easy roast duck leg with potatoes dish makes a wonderful dinner. The duck combines perfectly with the roasted potatoes and you should also add your favorite green vegetable, or even some kind of salad on the side. A Greek salad would go well with this or consider some stewed red cabbage or similar. […]
This easy chicken and peach salad takes mere minutes to put together and it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. I’ve made it with chicken breast but you could use other cooked chicken pieces or some deli chicken slices. You could even use rotisserie chicken to make this (perhaps, still warm – […]
Chicken is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, and this Spanish inspired recipe makes the most of chicken thighs, a naturally juicy, flavor-packed part of the bird. Chicken thighs tend to be more economical than chicken breasts, and they also offer more juiciness and a richer flavor, so you have a win-win situation if you […]
If you’re looking for a great ribs recipe but using the oven instead of the grill, this oven baked short ribs recipe is certainly worth considering. It’s easy to make and the kitchen is going to smell incredible when you make this wonderful meal. What You Need for Oven Baked Short Ribs We are baking the […]
This wonderful recipe for tandoori chicken in the oven is made with chicken pieces. You can use drumsticks, breast halves, leg quarters or chicken thighs, either bone-in or boneless to make tandoori chicken in the oven. The marinade is made with yogurt (use whole or nonfat, as you prefer) along with lemon juice, garlic, chili […]
A Dutch speklappen recipe is something you’ll see all over the Netherlands. I lived in Holland for several years and cooked speklappen, also called speklapjes, plenty of times. The name simply means pork belly slices in Dutch. Speklappen are thin slices of pork belly, usually pan-fried until browned at the edges. They’re common in Dutch […]
This particular Hoisin duck brioche dish was inspired by a recent visit to Ruby, Exeter, where I enjoyed something very similar. Yep here I am dreaming of Ruby again! The restaurant used to be in Queen Street but they’ve relocated to the beach. I don’t blame them. Well anyway the duck and hoisin are beautiful […]
Discover how to make an English breakfast to start the day off in style! I guarantee you’re stay full until lunchtime (at least). A typical English breakfast, often known as a full breakfast in England, is a cooked breakfast meal. Hot British breakfast usually includes back bacon (known as Canadian bacon in the US), fried, […]
This Greek lamb pasta bake is a delicious dish, pairing pasta with ground lamb, feta cheese and other Greek flavors. It is similar to pastitsio, Greece’s answer to lasagna, and you will find it really delicious and warming. Serve this Greek lamb pasta bake with feta with a simple salad on the side and a balsamic […]
Knowing how to make cauliflower rice is very handy whether you are looking for a low-carb substitute for rice, you are trying to cut down your calories, or you simply want to use up a cauliflower or sneak some added nutrients into your meal. Try this Mexican cauli rice dish for yourself and you’ll be […]
r checkMaking a change from your usual burgers perhaps, these boast the lighter flavor of turkey. We are adding lemon and oregano for flavor, and stuffing the oven baked turkey burgers with feta cheese for a wonderful tang. The mint-cucumber dressing with these oven baked turkey burgers adds a Mediterranean touch, and you just need […]
Dutch kale stamppot is a dish I make often, first because my husband is Dutch and grew up with it, and second because it’s hot, comforting and delicious! Perhaps you have tried other Dutch recipes such as a slavink recipe, or maybe you are new to this cuisine. Either way, you will find Dutch kale stamppot […]
Low carb steak marinade recipes are great on a keto way of eating. Steak is a popular protein on low carb diets because it is nutritious, filling and versatile. You can marinate it, use a spice rub or sauce, grill, barbecue or pan-fry it, or prepare it in another way. Plain steak and vegetables can […]