Easy Mains

Crab Linguine

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If you're short of time and stuck for inspiration when it comes to mid-week mains then check out our pick of delicious recipes that can all be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Treat yourself to something wholesome and delicious from our pick of easy to make and better to eat mains.

Peppered Beef with Sweet Potato Mash

Indulge after a long day with this hearty but quick-to-make dish. Sweet poatato makes for the perfect accompiniment to tender steak. Click below for the full recipe|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/163640/peppered-beef-with-sweet-potato-mash.html

Crab and Chilli Linguine

This fresh and tantalising pasta dish is Edith Bowman’s favourite easy-to-make main. Click below for the full recipe.|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/433231/crab-and-chilli-linguine.html

Crab and Chilli Linguine

Curried Wild Alaska Salmon and Puy Lentil Soup

Satisfy a growling stomach with this thick and delicious soup. Click below for the full recipe|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/176520/curried-wild-alaska-salmon-and-puy-lentil-soup.html

Potato and Spinach Frittata

Rustic and warming this one is the perfect mid-week dish. Click below for the full recipe.|||
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/397953/potato-and-spinach-frittata.html

Lamb koftas and mango salad

An easy, but delicious recipe bursting with flavour.

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Orechiette Pasta with Peas and Spinach

This richly flavoured pasta dish is a real treat and will be ready in a flash. Click below for the full recipe. |||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/397958/orechiette-pasta-with-peas-and-spinach.html

Hot and Sour Noodles

Seasonal bramley apples will inject a sour kick to ordinary noodles. Click below for the full recipe.|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/174516/hot-and-sour-noodles.html

Fresh goats' cheese and asparagus salad

Bring some fresh, seasonal flavours to the plate to make this light supper. Click below for the full recipe.|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/163593/summer-salad.html

Herbed Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

You’ll feel deservedly smug when you serve up this delicious herbed salmon, having made it in under 30 minutes. Click below for full recipe.|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/163618/herbed-salmon-with-garlic-cream-sauce.html

Asparagus Spaghetti

This colourful dish will bring simple but delicious flavours to an informal evening meal. Click below for the full recipe.|||http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/lifestyle/recipes/163583/asparagus-spaghetti.html

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