Mains Archives - Meals by Mavis https://mealsbymavis.com/category/mains/ Delicious African, Caribbean and American Food Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:28:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/mealsbymavis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-sitelogo-7-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Mains Archives - Meals by Mavis https://mealsbymavis.com/category/mains/ 32 32 159096637 Savory Cassava Fritters https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=savory-cassava-fritters https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:55:40 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18322 Cassava is a staple food in Ghana, so I grew up eating a lot of it. However, I never had it fried until more recently. Fried cassava is delicious. Clearly, I’ve been missing out. Anyways, I love making these savory cassava fritters. They smell and taste divine.  For those who […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/savory-cassava-fritters/feed/ 2 18322 Southwest Quinoa Salad https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southwest-quinoa-salad https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/#respond Sun, 29 May 2022 18:20:41 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18183 This southwest quinoa salad is one of my go to recipes for quick and easy meals. It’s great as an appetizer but can also be served as a main dish. If you’re going to a picnic or potluck this summer, this will be a good dish to take with you. […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/feed/ 0 18183 Sillmacka (Swedish-Style Herring Sandwich) https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/#respond Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:19:17 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=18039 One of the visitors to the blog (hi Mats!) asked if I could post a Swedish inspired recipe, preferably something with fish and/or horseradish. So, I decided to share my recipe for sillmacka (herring sandwich).  Sillmacka is a classic Swedish open faced sandwich featuring herring on dark rye bread. Sillmacka […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/sillmacka-swedish-style-herring-sandwich/feed/ 0 18039 West African Beef and Tomato Stew https://mealsbymavis.com/west-african-beef-and-tomato-stew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=west-african-beef-and-tomato-stew https://mealsbymavis.com/west-african-beef-and-tomato-stew/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:58:29 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=17538 West African beef and tomato stew, also called red stew, is a staple stew in many part of West Africa. Tomato serves as the base for the stew, but the beef can be replaced with chicken (which is actually the most popular version), fish, eggs, you name it. The popularity […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/west-african-beef-and-tomato-stew/feed/ 3 17538 Slow Cooker Jamaican Oxtail Stew https://mealsbymavis.com/slow-cooker-jamaican-oxtail-stew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-cooker-jamaican-oxtail-stew https://mealsbymavis.com/slow-cooker-jamaican-oxtail-stew/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2021 22:38:29 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=17259 I got my first ever slow cooker last year and I’ve become a slow cooker fanatic. I’ve made this slow cooker Jamaican oxtail stew several times now and I just love it. I got this huge batch of oxtails from the butcher, split it into portions and stored them in […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/slow-cooker-jamaican-oxtail-stew/feed/ 38 17259 Cuban-Style Picadillo https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cuban-style-picadillo https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:22:54 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=16951 Cuban picadillo is an easy to make mince meat/hash that’s similar to sloppy joes, but less saucy. Cuban picadillo is traditionally made with ground beef, ground pork or both. It usually includes olives, tomatoes, raisins, potatoes, and white wine. Picadillo is also widely eaten in other Latin American countries, including […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/cuban-style-picadillo/feed/ 0 16951 Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread) https://mealsbymavis.com/injera-ethiopian-flatbread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=injera-ethiopian-flatbread https://mealsbymavis.com/injera-ethiopian-flatbread/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:22:14 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15829 Happy new year! I figured I’d start this year on a high note with one of my favourite flatbreads, injera. Injera is the national food of both Ethiopia and Eritrea and an essential part of meals in both countries. More about injera Injera is a sourdough flatbread that has a […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/injera-ethiopian-flatbread/feed/ 5 15829 Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken https://mealsbymavis.com/jamaican-brown-stew-chicken/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jamaican-brown-stew-chicken https://mealsbymavis.com/jamaican-brown-stew-chicken/#comments Sat, 02 May 2020 04:18:22 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15562 Jamaican brown stew chicken (also called stew chicken or fricasseed chicken) is a classic Caribbean dish that is popular in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and other English speaking Caribbean islands. This stew consists of chicken that is cooked in a rich and flavourful gravy. You can use whole chicken […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/jamaican-brown-stew-chicken/feed/ 4 15562 Kai Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew) https://mealsbymavis.com/kai-sega-wat-spicy-ethiopian-beef-stew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kai-sega-wat-spicy-ethiopian-beef-stew https://mealsbymavis.com/kai-sega-wat-spicy-ethiopian-beef-stew/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:09:32 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=15459 Kai sega wat is a spicy Ethiopian beef stew. It’s one of my favourite beef stews. It’s got an amazing depth of flavour. That being said, if you’ve never had this stew before, I must warn you that it’s very spicy. This stew is not messing around when it comes […]

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]]> https://mealsbymavis.com/kai-sega-wat-spicy-ethiopian-beef-stew/feed/ 14 15459 Cauliflower Au Gratin https://mealsbymavis.com/cauliflower-au-gratin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cauliflower-au-gratin https://mealsbymavis.com/cauliflower-au-gratin/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:43:50 +0000 https://mealsbymavis.com/?p=14940 The holidays are fast approaching so I think this is a good time for a holiday side dish recipe. If you’re looking for a side dish that everyone will enjoy, cauliflower au gratin will definitely fit the bill. It’s cheesy and delicious. It’s also quick and easy to make so […]

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