If you love rich, flavorful sauces that take your meals to the next level, you’re in for a treat! Whether you’re craving something creamy, tangy, sweet, or savory, each of these dishes brings a perfect balance of flavors to elevate your home-cooked dishes this Ramadan. Each dish is packed with flavor and easy to make, from a comforting garlic mushroom sauce to a bold, caramelized glaze and a zesty lemon cream finish. With everyday ingredients and minimal effort, get ready to add something new to your Ramadan dishes with these mouthwatering recipes! Whether you prefer chicken, steak, or seafood, these 3 recipes will surely not fail you.
Chicken with Garlic Mushroom Sauce
A deliciously creamy and savory dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that will be ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Serve it with your favorite sides for a comforting and enjoyable meal with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts sliced into 2 halves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 sprigs rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, a cup of sliced mushrooms, 1 tbsp flour, 1 cup of chicken stock, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Directions: In a medium heated pan, add the olive oil and the chicken, cook for 4-5 minutes/side or until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside. Add the butter to the same pan and stir in the garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are browned. After that, add flour and stir until combined, then pour in chicken stock and the heavy cream. Lastly, stir in the cream, add the chicken back into the pan, and let it boil until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with freshly chopped parsley if you wish.
Steak with Sweet and Savory Sauce
A mixture of bold flavors and a rich, caramelized glaze elevates a classic favorite. The sauce combines savory, sweet, and smoky notes to enhance the steak's flavor. Whether served with a side of vegetables, potatoes, or just a simple salad, this dish is impressive with its irresistible combination of flavors.
Ingredients: 1-2 pieces of steak, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 large spoon pomegranate molasses, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp vinegar, ½ tsp hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
Directions: Dry the steak properly with paper towels and in a cast iron pan heat the oil. Add the steak and season each side generously with salt and pepper, then immediately place in the pan. Cook for 2 – 8 minutes until you get a great crust, then turn. Take the steak out of the pan and leave it to rest until you prepare the sauce. Use the leftover pan juices as the base for the steak sauce. In a saucepan, blend pomegranate molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, honey, vinegar, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low until thickened. Finally, drizzle the sauce over the steak and bon appetit!
Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
Simple yet sophisticated, this is an effortless recipe! Making seafood was never easy, but surprisingly, this recipe takes just 15 minutes to complete. Baked to perfection, it comes out tender and juicy, paired with a smooth and creamy sauce that adds a rich, zesty touch with minimal effort.
Ingredients: 5-6 fish fillets, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1-2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp mustard, 1½ tbsp lemon juice, Salt & pepper, 1½ tbsp finely chopped onions, a pinch of dill and parsley, and fresh parsley and lemon slices for serving.
Directions: In a preheated oven to 200°C, place fish in a baking dish and sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Place butter, cream, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth. Sprinkle fish with dill and parsley, then pour over sauce. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the fish is perfectly cooked. Remove from the oven and transfer fish to serving plates. Add the sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if you wish.
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