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Main Meal Tips

Simple ideas for better everyday cooking

Prep Breakfast Ahead

Overnight oats and make-ahead bakes save precious morning time

Balanced Lunch Bowls

Combine protein, grains, and vegetables for satisfying midday meals

One-Pan Dinners

Less cleanup and big flavour — roast everything on a single tray

Smart Snacking

Pair protein with fibre to keep energy steady between meals

Chef's Pick

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Chef's Main Meal Tip

"Plan one protein, one starch, and one vegetable — then vary the flavours all week. Great main meals don't have to be complicated to feel special."

— Gordon Ramsay

All Main Meal Recipes

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks from our community

Vegetable Biryani
Breakfast Meals
Vegetable Biryani

Heat the oil in a deep pan and fry the sliced onio...

20 min Easy
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Prawn Biryani
Breakfast Meals
Prawn Biryani

Marinate the prawns with yogurt, biryani masala, a...

20 min Easy
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Beef Biryani
Breakfast Meals
Beef Biryani

Marinate the beef with yogurt, biryani masala, and...

30 min Easy
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Mutton Biryani
Breakfast Meals
Mutton Biryani

Marinate the mutton with yogurt, biryani masala, a...

30 min Easy
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Chicken Biryani
Breakfast Meals
Chicken Biryani

Marinate the chicken with yogurt, biryani masala,...

30 min Easy
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Spicy Korean Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Spicy Korean Fried Rice

Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium...

20 min Easy
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Pineapple Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Pineapple Fried Rice

Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet over medium...

20 min Easy
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Egg Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Egg Fried Rice

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet...

20 min Easy
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Shrimp Fried Rice

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-hig...

20 min Easy
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Chicken Fried Rice
Lunch Meals
Chicken Fried Rice

Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-...

20 min Easy
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Vegetable Fried Rice
Breakfast Meals
Vegetable Fried Rice

Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over high he...

30 min Easy
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South African Bunny Chow | Authentic Durban Curry Bread Bowl Recipe
Lunch Meals
South African Bunny Chow | Authentic Durban Curry Bread Bowl Recipe

<p>&nbsp;South African Bunny Chow is a famous stre...

1 hour 10 minutes min Easy
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South African Potjiekos | Traditional Slow-Cooked Meat and Vegetable Stew Recipe
Lunch Meals
South African Potjiekos | Traditional Slow-Cooked Meat and Vegetable Stew Recipe

<p>&nbsp;South African Potjiekos is a traditional...

3 hours 30 minutes min Easy
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South African Boerewors | Traditional Grilled Farmer’s Sausage Recipe
Lunch Meals
South African Boerewors | Traditional Grilled Farmer’s Sausage Recipe

<p>&nbsp;South African Boerewors is a traditional...

1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling) min Easy
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South African Bobotie Recipe | Traditional Cape Malay Spiced Meat Casserole
Dinner Meals
South African Bobotie Recipe | Traditional Cape Malay Spiced Meat Casserole

<p>&nbsp;Bobotie is one of South Africa's most ico...

1 Hours min Easy
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Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Lunch Meals
Spicy Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Cook the fettuccine according to the package direc...

20 min Easy
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Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine
Lunch Meals
Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine

Cook the fettuccine according to the package instr...

20 min Easy
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Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine
Breakfast Meals
Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine

Cook the fettuccine according to the package direc...

20 min Easy
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Fettuccine
Breakfast Meals
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Fettuccine

Cook the fettuccine according to the package instr...

30 min Easy
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Classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Breakfast Meals
Classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Cook the fettuccine according to the package direc...

20 min Easy
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Creamy Garlic Fish | Rich, Tender and Flavorful Skillet Fish Recipe
Dinner Meals
Creamy Garlic Fish | Rich, Tender and Flavorful Skillet Fish Recipe

<p>&nbsp;Creamy Garlic Fish is a rich and comforti...

40 min Easy
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Thai Curry Shrimp
Lunch Meals
Thai Curry Shrimp

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat...

30 min Easy
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Breakfast Meals
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat....

30 min Easy
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Crispy Fried Fish | Golden, Crunchy and Flavorful Homemade Fish Recipe
Dinner Meals
Crispy Fried Fish | Golden, Crunchy and Flavorful Homemade Fish Recipe

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40 min Easy
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Pesto Salmon | Juicy, Herb-Crusted and Flavorful Baked Salmon Recipe
Dinner Meals
Pesto Salmon | Juicy, Herb-Crusted and Flavorful Baked Salmon Recipe

<p>&nbsp;Pesto Salmon is a simple yet elegant seaf...

30 minutes min Easy
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