main course
Ideas to serve as main course or entrée.
Cracked conch
Much like a schnitzel or a calamari steak, cracked conch is all about the contrast between the soft, sweet seafood interior and the crunchy, seasoned exterior. Served piping hot with a squeeze of fresh lime and a side of fiery hot sauce, it captures the vibrant, relaxed spirit of island dining.
Haggis-stuffed chicken (Balmoral chicken)
This showstopper takes a tender chicken breast, stuffs it with the iconic, peppery richness of haggis, and wraps it all in smoky bacon before roasting it to perfection. Served with a decadent whisky cream sauce, it’s a true celebration of Scotland’s finest flavors.
Haggis
Most haggis you buy (at least in the UK) is already cooked (or at least pre-steamed), so you’re mainly heating it through gently. The key is: don’t let it boil hard or the casing can burst.
Baked fish with creamy herb sauce
This recipe is a testament to the power of layering flavors. By resting delicate grouper fillets on a bed of roasted onions and lemons, we infuse the fish with aromatic steam from the bottom up. Meanwhile, a rich, tangy coating of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a medley of dried herbs locks in moisture from the top, resulting in fish that is juicy, tender and bursting with flavor.
Coconut crusted fish with lime-mustard mayo
A crispy, golden-brown crust of sweet coconut and fine breadcrumbs offers a perfect textural contrast to the delicate fish inside. The zesty hint of lime brightens every bite, creating a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Crab, shrimp and okra gumbo
This Bahamian gumbo is a vibrant celebration of the sea's bounty, blending sweet crab and succulent shrimp with earthy okra in a rich, fragrant broth. Unlike its Louisiana cousin, this version gets its depth from a bright tomato base and a gentle warmth from island spices, creating a truly unique and unforgettable flavor. It’s a dish meant for sharing, a pot of comfort and joy that brings people together.
Salmon over leek and herb flageolet ragout
Pan-seared salmon with shatteringly crisp skin sits over a silky leek–herb flageolet ragout brightened with thyme and lemon. It’s elegant but weeknight-easy, quick to cook, and balances protein, fiber, and freshness in every bite.
Venison stew with root vegetables
This venison stew with root vegetables is deep, dark, and incredibly comforting, the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like “something wonderful is happening.” Tender cubes of venison (or beef, if you prefer) are slowly simmered with onions, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes in a rich, herb-scented broth until the meat is fall-apart soft and the vegetables are silky and sweet.
Herb roasted turkey legs
These herb-roasted turkey legs are all about big flavor with almost no fuss: juicy, golden-brown dark meat wrapped in crispy, herby skin. Instead of wrestling a whole bird, you roast just the legs, rubbed simply with oil, garlic, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme. They go into the oven on a bed of onions and roast until the skin crackles and the meat is tender and pull-apart juicy.
Herb-baked fish
This herb-baked fish is clean, bright, and quietly elegant, the kind of dish that tastes like you fussed, even though you didn’t. Mild white fish (like cod or haddock) gets brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs and garlic, topped with lemon slices, and baked just until it flakes. No heavy sauces or breading, just simple, fresh flavors doing all the work.