Top 20 main recipes
Our top 20 main courses as rated by you, packed with chicken, vegetarian and a meaty dish or two, too.
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Chicken cacciatore
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A tasty tomato and chicken dish to feed the family - serve with short pasta or a big bowl of roast potatoes
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Mustard-stuffed chicken
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This is so good we'd be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn't become a firm favourite. Add it to your binder now and enjoy
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Spicy root & lentil casserole
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The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
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Chicken biryani
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A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers
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One-pot chicken chasseur
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread
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Creamy courgette lasagne
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Serve up this creamy quick dish for a last minute dinner party and impress veggie friends
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Oven-baked risotto
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Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy
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Dead good spaghetti carbonara
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A classic carbonara recipe that will serve you well in years to come
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Veggie shepherd's pie with sweet potato mash
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The secret to this shepherd's pie’s filling is to choose big carrots so they don’t lose their texture when cooked
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Crispy chilli beef with broccoli
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Give the chips a rest with this instant favourite
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Beef & vegetable casserole
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Long, slow cooking means the vegetables almost dissolve into this casserole, making it richer and easier to get past veg-phobic kids
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Hearty pasta soup
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Do something different with a pack of tortellini. This filling soup is full of fibre, low fat and full of veg. The perfect lunch or supper
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Crispy Greek-style pie
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A crispy pie that you can adapt for your needs, add chicken or keep it veggie. A good fail-safe for your repertoire
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Easiest ever paella
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Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour
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One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
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For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
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Parmesan spring chicken
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Full of spring flavours, the Parmesan coating gives a satisfying crunch and the meat stays tender
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Chicken & mushroom puff pie
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This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes
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One-pot mushroom & potato curry
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Create a tasty, spicy vegetarian dish with mushroom and curry in less than half an hour
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Italian broccoli & salmon bake
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Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake
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Foolproof slow roast chicken
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- Ready in 2 hrs 35 mins
Slow-roasting is a great way to keep the chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too
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