Mains — Most Recent Recipes — Jillian Rae Cooks

Salmon Vermicelli Salad

This salad is so refreshing and light. Feel free to get creative with the herbs on this one – I would just recommend to keep the fresh mint!

Mains, SaladsJillian Rae CooksJuly 5, 2020salmon, vermicelli, salad, fresh, herbs, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Asian, Healthy, Seafood, Summer, citrusComment

Individual Aussie Meat Pies (Beef with Green Peppercorns and Cheese)

In my early twenties I did a term abroad in Australia. I often woke up after a big night of drinking with the distinct smell of meat pie lingering on my fingers. Pretty disgusting, yet here I am, ten years later, still day dreaming about those freshly baked meat pies that I would often inhale after the bar. Here’s my attempt and recreating the infamous Aussie meat pies.

MainsJillian Rae CooksJune 5, 2020baking, pie, beef, Aussie, savoury pie, puff pastry, Freezer Meal, make ahead Comment

Salt and Pepper Chicken with Vegetables and Nori Rice

This is my take on a classic Chinese takeout menu item. Since I’m making it at home I’m taking advantage of throwing in a whole lot of vegetables to make it a well-rounded meal. Don’t skip on the nori rice! The umami flavour is incredible. This dish is naturally gluten and dairy free

MainsJillian Rae CooksFebruary 23, 2020Chicken, Chinese, Asian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, nori, riceComment

Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Sun Dried Tomato White Bean Puree & Chimichurri Lentils

Here’s a healthy, vegan, cabbage recipe that is not a flavourless lackluster diet cabbage soup. It will keep you full and satisfied from the beans and lentils and has a bright kick from the chimichurri and sun-dried tomatoes.

Brined from Frozen & Roasted Whole Turkey

Did you know that you can thaw and brine your turkey at the same time? This hack saves time while ensuring a nice and juicy finished product.

MainsJillian Rae CooksOctober 6, 2019Turkey, roasted, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Easter, christmas, Brine, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Fall Comments

Spaghetti with Lemon

This dish is sure to join your meal rotation once you try it. It’s quick, easy, cheap, vegetarian, delicious, the list goes on. Pasta, lemon, parmesan, basil - what else do you need?

Oven-Baked Ribs with Kickin' Peach BBQ Sauce

It’s called kickin’ peach BBQ sauce because although it is sweet, there is a bit of a spicy kick of an aftertaste. You can make the peach BBQ sauce up to a week in advance.

MainsJillian Rae CooksAugust 5, 2019Peach, BBQ, ribs, pork, Dairy-free, Low-carb, SummerComment

Portobello Mushroom Pizzas

These Portobello mushroom pizzas curb all of your pizza cravings with a fraction of the calories. Feel free to get creative with your favourite pizza toppings and sauces. Serve this up with a simple side salad for an easy, healthy, low carb weeknight meal. Leftovers also make a great lunch after quickly heating in the microwave.

MainsJillian Rae CooksMarch 30, 2019pizza, mushroom, Italian, easy, Quick + Easy, weeknight meal, Keto, Low-carb, Healthy, leftovers, Lunch, cheese, Vegetarian, meatless monday, Gluten-freeComment

Honey Miso Ribs

These are unreal! The sweetness of the honey and the saltiness of the miso are a match made in heaven. These take a little while to cook to ensure that they are fall-off-the-bone tender but they are really easy! 100% worth the wait.

Mains, AppetizersJillian Rae CooksFebruary 21, 2019Low-carb, ribs, pork, miso, Dairy-free, AsianComment

Spanish Paella

This is such an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. It’s very filling and looks way more difficult to execute than it is.

MainsJillian Rae CooksJanuary 23, 2019paella, spanish, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Dinner Party, SeafoodComment

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Herbed Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

Here’s a light, healthy meal that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s gluten-free and low carb

MainsJillian Rae CooksJanuary 12, 2019Quick + Easy, Healthy, Shrimp, herbs, coleslaw, spicy, Low-carb, Gluten-free, Lunch, weeknight mealComment

Veal Piccata

Lemons. Capers. Butter. These are a few of my faaavooooourite things. I sang that part in my head because that is how excited I get about food and eating. You’ll notice these flavours re-occurring lots on the blog but it’s because I love them and I always crave salty, fatty and acidic flavours.

MainsJillian Rae CooksJanuary 9, 2019veal, lemon, caper, piccata, Quick + Easy, Beef, ItalianComment

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts

This is a perfect weeknight meal. It’s super quick and simple and also very delicious. ‘Nuff said.

MainsJillian Rae CooksJanuary 1, 2019easy, weeknight meal, prosciutto, cheese, Low-carb, Gluten-free, Chicken, KetoComment

Pistachio Mortadella Pizza

I can’t get enough of Italian flavours! If you have extra pistachio pesto, save it and use it later on pasta or as a spread in a sandwich. Seriously delicious.

MainsJillian Rae CooksNovember 30, 2018pizza, mortafella, pistachio, thin crust, Italian, PestoComment

Veggie “Meatballs” with Mushroom Gravy & Fried Sage

Enjoy all of the traditional flavours of the holidays with this vegan friendly meal.

MainsJillian Rae CooksNovember 18, 2018sage, mushroom, Thanksgiving, Dairy-free, comfort food, gravy, Holiday, Vegan, Christmas, VegetarianComment

Vegetable Curry (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Curries are such amazingly flavourful dishes and are so versatile. This one is easily modifiable to suit your lifestyle. Add some chicken or lamb if you want that extra protein and meaty flavour. Substitute the vegetables here for whatever you have in your fridge or pantry. Broccoli instead of cauliflower? Sure. Lentils instead of chickpeas? No problem. Yogurt instead of coconut milk? You get the point.

MainsJillian Rae CooksNovember 1, 2018Gluten-free, Dairy-free, vegetables, Indian, Vegan, Curry, Healthy, VegetarianComment

Piri-Piri Whole Roasted Chicken

Double this recipe to replace the traditional roasted turkey main dish for the holidays. Disclaimer: it’s got some heat!

MainsJillian Rae CooksOctober 31, 2018Portuguese, roast, Low-carb, Chicken, Christmas, Dinner Party, KetoComment

Shrimp Scampi Pesto Pizza (Earls California Shrimp Pizza Copycat)

Remember the California shrimp pizza from Earls? I do and I miss it. So I am just re-creating it at home instead of daydreaming about pizza. I’m a go-getter like that.