Grilled kofte (izgara köfte)
A plate of grilled kofte – a Cypriot meat dish made with lamb or beef mince – will go down a deal with at a Mediterranean-inspired feast.
Halloumi and black olive cake
Make this Cypriot halloumi and black olive cake, then serve it alongside Meliz Berg’s grilled kofte and türlü (roasted vegetable stew) as a part of a Mediterranean unfold.
Türlü (roasted vegetable stew)
Roast veg with herbs and warming spices to make this vegan dish from Cyprus – it may be eaten scorching, heat or chilly.
Mediterranean baked hake
A contemporary and vibrant approach to serve hake, with loads of scorching smoked paprika for added kick. You possibly can mop-up all these pretty juices with crusty bread.
Mediterranean roast peppers with olives and goat’s cheese
Stuff candy crunchy peppers with cherry tomatoes and garlic then roast and prime with creamy goat’s cheese for a low calorie vegetarian midweek meal.
Halloumi and Mediterranean veg traybake
Our vegetarian tray bake packs in loads of seasonal veg and salty halloumi for a vibrant Mediterranean dinner prepared in half-hour. Uncover our greatest halloumi recipes right here.
Gigantes plaki (Greek baked beans)
Prepared in below an hour, this Mediterranean one-pot is full of loads of contemporary flavours in addition to protein and fibre, making it a wholesome vegetarian meal thought with lower than 300 energy.
Baked chorizo and squash rice with manchego crust
Attempt our Spanish impressed baked rice dish with crispy manchego crust and butternut squash for a filling midweek meal prepared in 50 minutes. Take a look at extra of our butternut squash recipes right here.
Hen cacciatore
This summery Italian one-pot is simple to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it is low cal and gluten free. The recipe is definitely halved when you solely wish to serve 3-4 individuals.
Leek and inexperienced olive pissaladière
Pissaladière is a dish which originated from Good in Southern France. The dough is often a bread dough thicker than that of the basic Italian pizza. It is a nice model utilizing leeks, inexperienced olives and sultanas.
Spicy merguez and cod tray roast
Spicy, smoky lamb merguez provides this sauce a wealthy, deep flavour and combines rather well with the cod. You can additionally use cooking chorizo for the same end result. Attempt extra of our concepts with olives right here…
Spanakopita
Take a look at this conventional Greek spanakopita pie recipe. This simple spinach filo pastry pie is tremendous crispy and full of creamy feta. Loads extra Greek recipes to attempt right here…
Vegetable tagine
This recipe for Moroccan veg and chickpea tagine is vegan, low-fat and very easy to make. This makes sufficient for 4, however the leftovers freeze properly.
Orzo deli salad
Take a look at this tremendous easy orzo salad recipe with crunchy pink onion and candy SunBlush tomatoes. This vegan salad recipe is simple to make and low in energy.
Inexperienced gazpacho with burrata and prosciutto
Take a look at this vibrant gazpacho recipe with punchy jalapeños, crispy prosciutto and creamy burrata. Chilling this gazpacho will permit its flavours to develop totally. You can use pink tomatoes, however you gained’t get as vivid a color.
Roast monkfish with chorizo, sherry and rice
Take a look at this tremendous easy monkfish recipe for 2. Prepared in 40 minutes, this simple fish dish is healthful midweek meal to take pleasure in all 12 months by.
Italian baked meatballs
Meatballs baked in wealthy tomato sauce with a melting mozzarella topping – this recipe is all about consolation meals. It is also good for freezing, making it an important choice for when you do not wish to cook dinner mid-week. In search of meatballs concepts? Click on right here to attempt.
Lamb tagine
Spicy lamb tagine is an actual crowd pleaser. It serves six so is nice for feeding the household or a bunch of mates, or you’ll be able to freeze it in smaller batches so that it will do a number of nights. Olives add a richness to this conventional Moroccan recipe.
Hen parmesan
Our tackle a basic consolation meals dish, this recipe for rooster parmesan is simple and prepared in simply half-hour.
Cod, cherry tomato and inexperienced olive tray roast
This recipe for cod, cherry tomato and inexperienced olive tray roast is so fast and simple to organize however appears to be like spectacular if you pull it out of the oven. Serve with a giant bowl of buttered orzo.
Spinach and ricotta filo pie
This spinach and ricotta vegetarian pie made with filo pastry could be very mild at below 200 energy per slice. Prepared in below an hour you may make it forward and cook dinner it if you want it. In case you’re a fan of pie and vegetarian, attempt our concepts right here.
Baked Spanish rice with rooster and chorizo
A spicy Spanish one pot. Made with rooster and chorizo and loads of scorching smoked paprika, it is a gutsy rice dish that’s certain to impress family and friends. Loads extra Spanish recipes to attempt right here…
Broccoli and pink pepper frittata
This broccoli and roasted pink pepper frittata makes for a fast, wholesome and scrumptious midweek meal. It is on the desk in simply 20 minutes, plus it is low-cal and 5:2 diet-friendly.
Tuscan sluggish cooked shin of beef with chianti
Italian cusine by no means goes out of vogue. This recipe for Tuscan slow-cooked shin of beef with chianti is an excellent instance of learn how to do issues merely however completely. It is a nice one to make when it’s essential to feed a crowd
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Marinated tomato and feta salad
This recipe for marinated tomato and feta salad makes a fast and simple vegetarian meal for 2 midweek. It additionally makes a tasty lunch to take to work.
Smoky albondigas
The very best Spanish meatballs recipe: These albondigas are made with beef and pork mince and served in a fast, wealthy tomato sauce. Make for straightforward tapas, or a part of a dinner-party menu.
Hen traybake with lemon, orzo and olives
This rooster tray bake with lemon, olives and orzo is a good midweek meal for all of the household. It is tremendous easy, and low in energy.
Antipasti rigatoni
This recipe for antipasti rigatoni is a good Italian-inspired recipe for a speedy, wholesome supper. Utilizing the perfect Italian antipasti components and mixing it with pasta is right for a mid-week meal.
Portuguese custard tarts
Make basic Portuguese custard tarts Pastéis de Nata with step-by-step assist from the olive take a look at kitchen. Dusting the pastry with icing sugar provides the tarts a golden, caramelised crust when cooked.
Loukoumades Greek donuts
One of many pleasures of a Greek vacation is available in these moments after darkish (and after dinner) when everybody strikes to the tables in a neighborhood sq. to drink espresso and eat plates of tiny cinnamon-scented doughnuts. Whether or not your choice is for the sugar-dusted selection or these soaked in honey, attempt making them at residence for a crowd-pleasing dessert with a distinction.
Tiramisu
Whip up our sensible, genuine model of this basic Italian dessert, made with mascarpone, marsala and savoiardi biscuits soaked in espresso and Tia Maria.
