• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

 logo

  • Home
  • Nicolas
  • Recipe Index
  • Food Photography
    • Food Photography Mastery Course
    • Food Photography: Tips and Tricks
    • Dark Food Photography DIY & Prop Tips
    • Ways to improve your food photography
    • My Food Photography Portfolio
  • Cooking Lessons
    • The Ultimate Guide on Cooking Potatoes
  • Contact/Collaborate
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
You are here: Home / Archives for Main Dishes

Main Dishes

Is there any limitation on what the main course could be? Rice dishes, pasta dishes, seafood, burgers, stir-fries and the list goes on and on. From Red Lentil Dhal to Spicy Fried Rice, to Epic Hot Dogs. If you want variety, this is the category for you.

Easter Rack of Lamb with Potato Puree

March 18, 2018 by Nicolas 11 Comments

A bowl of potato puree with lamb chops, potato puree and onion gravy.

So, Easter is coming up, and that means it’s festive recipe time. Something super comforting, filling and delicious. I am preparing a rack of lamb! Which I love by the way because it doesn’t take long to cook. So when you prepare supper for Easter, you won’t end up getting super stressed. I started by searing the…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, festive, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, lamb, meat, yummy

Pulled Teriyaki Chicken Quesadillas

March 14, 2018 by Nicolas 38 Comments

A dark moody photo of teriyaki chicken filled quesadilla cut into triangles and stacked on top of one another.

Crispy golden tortillas with the most delicious filling inside. A filling of teriyaki flavoured pulled chicken coated in melted gooey cheese. Who could say no to that!? This is possibly one of the tastiest chicken dishes I have ever made. I guess anything flavoured teriyaki style is going to taste incredible, but it was nice…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: chicken, cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, quesadillas, yummy

Homemade Margherita Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto

February 25, 2018 by Nicolas 16 Comments

A pizza Margherita with crispy prosciutto on a black pizza slate.

A wonderful Homemade Margherita Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto and Crispy Crust. Are you licking your lips yet? Hey everyone! Got a wicked authentic pizza recipe for you today. A homemade Margherita pizza with a few added touches to make things a bit more interesting. As I like to do with many of the recipes I upload….

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, Margherita, pizza, yummy

Couscous filled Chicken Kiev

January 24, 2018 by Nicolas 12 Comments

A photo of butter couscous stuffed chicken breasts served on a fancy plate

So many people talk trash about chicken breasts, like how they are boring and dry. So I decided to prepare this chicken Kiev recipe to make things a bit more interesting. I love couscous, not just because I enjoy eating it, but also because it is probably one of the easiest ingredients to prepare. Just soak…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: chicken, cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, yummy

Mátrai borzaska (by holy whisk)

January 8, 2018 by Nicolas 9 Comments

Mátrai borzaska, a Hungarian recipe made by the amazing food blogger Reka, who runs Holy Whisk. One of the best pork dishes I have ever had. and I guarantee that you'll love it too!

I have been excited about this Mátrai borzaska recipe for quite a while. And I got even more excited when I made it and tasted it. Wowza! It’s so good! Now let me just first mention that this is not my recipe. This is a recipe created by a woman called Reka who runs Holy Whisk Blog and…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, pork, yummy

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli Oil

December 10, 2017 by Nicolas 20 Comments

A photo of cheesy Hasselback sweet potatoes on a marble surface.

Sweet, crispy, cheesy, there is nothing not to love about these Hasselback sweet potatoes. And they are much healthier than the original Hasselback potato recipe. I know you may love the classic Hasselback potato with all the butter and carbs, just thinking about it right now is making my tummy go off. However, I really…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, healthy, vegetarian, yummy

Pork Belly Ramen Noodles

December 4, 2017 by Nicolas 12 Comments

A dark contrast photo of a bowl of ramen with pork belly.

Wow, ramen is one of my favourite things to eat. So I am surprised it took me this long to post a recipe about it. Huge noodle fan over here and I am super excited about this pork belly ramen noodle dish. It’s cheap, quick and easy to prepare. This isn’t a traditional recipe, although it does…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, yummy

Pesto Potato Gnocchi

November 27, 2017 by Nicolas 21 Comments

Pesto gnocchi in 3 different bowls that has been topped with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprig of basil.

Ok so before we get into this pesto potato gnocchi recipe, I just want to start this off by thanking serious eats. A huge food site that gives so much great advice and I read their article about how to make light and tender potato gnocchi. So feel free to click the link and check…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, yummy

Grilled Tuna with Mixed Greens

November 12, 2017 by Nicolas 5 Comments

An overhead photo of seared tune and mixed greens.

This grilled tuna dish is about 2 things. One, to make a healthy dish, and two, to take a list of simple ingredients, and cook them well. This to me is very important.

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, fish, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, healthy, seafood, yummy

Asian Meatball Sub

November 5, 2017 by Nicolas 14 Comments

A photo of an Asian meatball sub in a marble surface.

I have been wanting to try this Asian meatball sub for quite some time now. However, most of the recipes I make come from some other kind of inspiration or knowledge that I have already learnt. But to be honest, when it comes to ideas that just come into my head I get a little…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, yummy

Pan-Seared Duck Breast on Risotto

October 6, 2017 by Nicolas 9 Comments

Slices of medium rare pan seared duck breast on herb risotto.

Ok, my fellow humans, pan-seared duck on risotto. Just saying it sounds a bit cheffy and classy doesn’t it? Perhaps something you may want to cook for a date night to impress your Mr or Mrs but fear not, just prep those ingredients, follow the recipe and you’ll be absolutely fine. And the great thing…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, yummy

Classic Epic Beef and Bacon Burger

September 26, 2017 by Nicolas 20 Comments

A couple of beef and bacon burgers edited into the form of a front cover for a recipe blog post.

So if you are a burger fan I guarantee that you will love this epic beef and bacon burger. It is all the basics done well, which in my experience, means a great combination and everything is cooked correctly. Now although that can be subjective, there are still important elements to keep in mind. In this…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, meat, yummy

Polenta Coated Fish with Dressed Potatoes

July 9, 2017 by Nicolas 6 Comments

Sour cream sauce and peeled cucumber on polenta coated fish and potatoes.

This polenta coated fish recipe is inspired by the restaurant “Threecoins Italian Trattoria”. Why? Well, I can’t tell you how many times I have paneed an ingredient with either breadcrumbs, or panko breadcrumbs. This restaurant did things a bit differently, they coated there squid with polenta. And it worked an absolute treat. Is it better than regular breadcrumbs?…..I think I might…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, fish, food, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, health, salad, seafood, yummy

Crumbed, Sausage and Hidden Veggie Pasta

May 17, 2017 by Nicolas 18 Comments

A dark, contrast photo of sausage pasta in a bowl, with tomato sauce and basil on top.

Ok folks, this post is about feeding the kids. Now I am not a parent, I think I am just a bit too young at this stage. But whenever I see parents trying to feed their kids healthy food, and their response to that is “ewwwww I don’t like vegetables and green food”, it doesn’t take a…

Read More

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: cook, delicious, foodie, foodphotography, foodporn, health, meat, pasta, sauce, sausages, yum, yummy

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

About me

Nicolas

Hello Everybody, my name is Nicolas (nick) and you have probably already guessed that I love to cook. This blog is about posting super awesome recipes and getting peoples butts in the kitchen Read More…

SUBSCRIBE AND RECEIVE A FREE EBOOK FEATURING 10 AWESOME RECIPES

Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription.

Top Posts and Pages

Black Widow Cocktail
Layered Spiderman Cocktail
Seared Sushi Nigiri
The Best Pepper and Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Creamy Spinach and Courgette Pasta with Sour Cream Sauce
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns With Pesto Dip Appetizer

Food Photography Mastery Course

A trailer photo introducing a food photography course.

My Shop!

A front cover for my Etsy shop.

It’s the Perfect Time for Comfort Food!

A photo of pork belly with crackling, rocket and a lemon wedge on a black plate.

Christmas Pork Belly with Crackling

An overhead shot of cheesy enchiladas in a tray.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Meal Prep

Cooked pork shoulder on baking paper that has been pulled beside 2 forks.

Easy Smoky and Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

Prawn Rougaille served in a wok, garnished with parsley.

Prawn Rougaille

A photo of a Irish stew pie for St Patricks Day with herbs scattered around it.

Irish Stew Pie

A bowl of red lentil dhal garnished with coriander and served with chapatis.

Red lentil Dhal Recipe

A photo of potato and green bean curry serve in a white bowl.

Easy Potato Curry with Green Beans

Cheesy fresh green pasta served with grilled sausages on a plate with a fork on the side.

St Patrick’s Day Cheesy Sausage Green Pasta

See More;

© 2023 · Blogtastic Food