European roast main dish recipes

Smoked Lamb Chops Barbecued and served with Roasted Vegetables and Thyme Sauce

Lamb is first barbecued and then roasted with all the herbs and…

Pollo in porchetta

When I served this dish, several of my dinner guests were wondering what the 'secret' ingredient was that have this roast chicken such a special…

Shrimp in Green Garlic Sauce

Wow, this is a really powerful and delicious dish. If you are looking for subtle flavors, search elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a…

Lemon-garlic Chicken with Olives

This is a delicious dish. The roasted garlic is so good you will want to spread it on the bread you serve this…

Slow-Roasted Pork Stew with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Olives

This is one of those fantastic recipes where you put a spoonful to your lips halfway through the preparation…

Beef with cherry sauce

Part of the broth can be replaced by wine.

Georgian Roast Chicken

In the book The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia, the author tells how suckling pig is rubbed with a…

Simple Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta

The is the easiest, fresh pasta recipe. I made it one day when we had a lot of left over grape tomatoes. The…

Geneva cheesecake (baked veal in puff pastry with cheese "Emmental" and "cheddar")

I love Swiss cuisine and want to share one of favorite recipes. Try the…

Steak au Poivre

An easy way to add a rich, beefy flavor to your steaks with a slight sweetness.

Polentas' New BFF, Herb and Mustard Crusted Pork Loin

I love dishes that I don't have to worry about. Obedient little entrees that one can tuck into the oven and…

Perfect Roast Chicken

Years ago I read that no one can properly call himself a cook if he can't make a great roast chicken. I took that as a challenge and tried many…

Portuguese Roast Chicken Piri Piri

In Portugal you see chicken being roasted on a electric spin roast constantly. They are marinated for hours…

Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Moist lemon and herb whole roast chicken without the calories

This roast chicken is truly wonderful. The cavity is stuffed with lemon and lime wedges, and sprigs of fresh…