Savoury: It's Not Complicated Recipes

Collection of Savoury Recipes from our blog, It's Not Complicated Recipes. From dips, appetisers, pastry recipes, lunch, dinner and more - there is something for all to enjoy!
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Roasted Red Peppers (Capsicums) - It's Not Complicated Recipes
Delicious Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Capsicums) are such a wonderful savoury treat. They are so simple to prepare and you can use them in so many different ways. The flavour is so fresh and vibrant that you’ll never want store-bought again!
Asparagus Gratin
My Asparagus Gratin is an easily made, elegant side dish that will sit happily beside most proteins. This seasonal vegetable is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring, and whilst it’s available, I like to enjoy it in as many ways as possible. The tender asparagus is covered in a cheesy, creamy sauce, topped with panko breadcrumbs and baked until the top is golden and crispy. It is easy, impressive and pure comfort food that is loved by family and friends alike.
Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Fennel is a dish you will make repeatedly. It is so easy to make; the pork fillets are coated in a flavoursome herb and spice rub, seared in a hot frying pan, then roasted in the oven with wedges of onion, apple, and fennel. The Roasted Pork Tenderloin is succulent and tender, the vegetables lightly caramelised and full of flavour. This is a dish which is easy enough to make for weeknights, whilst also being sufficiently special for entertaining.
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Baked Feta with Olives
Baked Feta Cheese with Olives is an appetiser that everyone will love! This Mediterranean dish has feta cheese, baked to perfection with fresh herbs, chilli and aromatic citrus peels, all doused in extra virgin olive oil. What’s more, it is quickly and easily prepared – it can be on your table and ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!
Baked Mashed Potatoes
These Baked Mashed Potatoes are likely to become your go-to make-ahead side dish. I have found that most people love mashed potato, and this easy recipe takes the perennial favourite to new heights of deliciousness. Smooth, creamy mashed potatoes are added to a large casserole dish, topped with buttery breadcrumbs seasoned with fresh thyme and grated Parmesan, then baked until the top is golden and crisp. It is a great side dish that sits happily beside all protein.
Watermelon and Feta Wreath Salad
This Watermelon, Feta and Mint Christmas Wreath Salad will bring bright, fresh flavours to your festive table. It is the perfect salad for this busy time of the year; it’s easy to make, it’s refreshing and perfectly complements the often-heavier dishes it will accompany. The sweet, juicy watermelon complements the salty, crumbly feta, with the brightness of mint bringing the flavours together. A simple lime and honey dressing completes the salad.
Mediterranean Braised Chicken
This Braised Chicken with Lemon, Olives and Fennel is a one pot dinner, worthy of a regular place in your recipe rotation. It has bright Mediterranean flavour provided by herbs, lemon, olives and fennel, and perfectly cooked chicken. With this recipe, I will show you how to braise chicken thighs that have succulent, tender flesh, whilst also having golden brown, crispy skin.
Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing
You are going to love this Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing and will find many occasions to serve it. It is so easy to make. We combine sourdough bread, cranberries, apple, flavoursome herbs, toss with eggs, butter and seasonings and bake until golden and delicious. It is perfect for the festive season as it has the aroma and flavour that we associate with Christmas. And if you, like me, love the crispy, crunchy parts of stuffing, you are going to love this dish. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Mediterranean Chickpea Soup
This Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Soup is hearty, nourishing, and so easy to make. It is a recipe that you will frequently turn to because it contains simple ingredients you may already have on hand. With protein-rich chickpeas, and nutritious vegetables, it is a delicious, satisfying meal, as well as being budget friendly. This is comfort food for the whole family; just add some crusty bread, and you have a satisfying meal!
Caprese Christmas Wreath
My Caprese Christmas Wreath is the ideal addition to your festive table. Not only is it a delicious and popular salad, but it makes an attractive table centrepiece. Enjoy it as an appetiser or serve it as a side dish; it is the ideal companion to hot or cold dishes, meat, fish or poultry.
Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing
You are going to love this Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing and will find many occasions to serve it. It is so easy to make. We combine sourdough bread, cranberries, apple, flavoursome herbs, toss with eggs, butter and seasonings and bake until golden and delicious. It is perfect for the festive season as it has the aroma and flavour that we associate with Christmas. And if you, like me, love the crispy, crunchy parts of stuffing, you are going to love this dish. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
My Brussels Sprouts Gratin transforms this humble vegetable into a creamy, cheesy, show-stopping side dish which is ideal for the festive season. We first blanch the halved sprouts and then cloak them in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs which bake up crisp and golden. It is a perfect make-ahead side dish which can be served alongside most protein.
Watermelon and Feta Wreath Salad
This Watermelon, Feta and Mint Christmas Wreath Salad will bring bright, fresh flavours to your festive table. It is the perfect salad for this busy time of the year; it’s easy to make, it’s refreshing and perfectly complements the often-heavier dishes it will accompany. The sweet, juicy watermelon complements the salty, crumbly feta, with the brightness of mint bringing the flavours together. A simple lime and honey dressing completes the salad.
Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing
You are going to love this Crispy Sheet Pan Stuffing and will find many occasions to serve it. It is so easy to make. We combine sourdough bread, cranberries, apple, flavoursome herbs, toss with eggs, butter and seasonings and bake until golden and delicious. It is perfect for the festive season as it has the aroma and flavour that we associate with Christmas. And if you, like me, love the crispy, crunchy parts of stuffing, you are going to love this dish. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Spicy Tuna and Tomato Pasta
My Spicy Tuna and Tomato Pasta is a full-flavoured dish that is easily made from store cupboard ingredients. Tinned tomatoes, garlic and onion are the basis of the sauce, with tinned tuna, capers, olives, and chilli flakes providing great flavour. This a meal which is perfect for days when you don’t have the time or energy to go to the grocery store and is certain to become a regular addition to your meal plans.