BBQ pork tenderloin with fennel, radicchio, apple & pecans
A fast barbecue dinner for four.
Pasta puttanesca
With a rich and salty sauce of anchovies, olives, tomatoes and capers, this spaghetti dish has all the hallmarks of southern Italian cuisine.
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57 sensational spring dinners
Jump into these fresh spring recipes using seasonal produce.
8 Mediterranean recipes to get you out of a midweek meal pickle
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers to the rescue.
Pumpkin, capsicum and fetta stuffed mushrooms
A delicious dinner party starter. Or serve with salad for a meat-free dinner.
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Cheese and silverbeet borek
Flaky filo pastry encasing a delicious mixture - in this case cheese and silverbeet - topped with crunchy seeds is why borek is so popular.
Tuscan tomato bread soup
A simple Tuscan soup recipe that's perfect for the cooler weather.
19 easy and delicious sausage casseroles
Sausage casseroles and other ways to create tasty, baked sausage dishes.
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Dukkah prawn skewers with labne and minty tomato salad
A Middle Eastern twist to grilled prawns with a nutty pistachio topping and creamy labne on the side.
How to make rosemary haloumi
The best haloumi you will taste without travelling to Cyprus.
Tuna and soba noodle salad
Light and fresh, this seared tuna and soba noodle salad is packed full of flavour from the zesty coriander dressing.
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Broccoli, pea and quinoa salad
Freshen up your spring salad! Great for lunch or as a side with dinner.
Char-grilled swordfish with roasted mediterranean vegetables
Boost your midweek meal with this tasty swordfish meal with roast veg.
Seeded cauliflower koftas with green hummus
Packed with the goodness of seeds and cauliflower, these tasty vegetarian koftas are ideal for lunch.
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Lentil and kale skillet lasagne
The whole famly will love this simple vegetarian one-pot pasta bake.
Beef, haloumi and spinach borek
This crispy Mediterranean-style pastry filled with lamb, haloumi and spinach is great for lunch or dinner served with salad.
Chicken rice and mega greens mega bowl with tzatziki
Bowl your family over with this vitamin packed dinner. It's never been easier to your healthy eating goals!
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Shaved cabbage with pecorino balsamic
No lettuce required for this tasty cabbage salad.
Pork souvlaki with flatbread
Because everything tastes better when cooked on a stick, right?
27 Greek recipes for family celebrations
There's nothing that says family celebration like a spread of Greek favourites.
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Dolmades
You'll love this classic Greek starter.
Lamb kofta platter
Simple to make and taste great.
Galaktoboureko (Greek custard pie)
You'll just love this baked custard dessert.
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Kerala-style salmon with lime pickle yoghurt
SPice up your salmon dinner.
Avocado caprese salad
'ave an avo!
The 10 commandments of the real Mediterranean diet
Thinking of adopting this diet trend? It's as easy as sticking to these ten 'rules'!
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Deep-fried whitebait with garlic dip
These crunchy little deep-fried whitebait are a real treat, especially dunked in delicious cucumber garlic dip. They make a great starter, or a great platter for sharing with friends. Looking for more fish recipes?
Kale and spinach spanakopitas
The ideal combination.
Mediterranean eggplant pasta cake
A Mediterranean classic dish that looks and tastes delicious.
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Quinoa salad with char-grilled vegetables and tuna
Take one tin of tuna, a vibrant mix of chargrilled vegetables and the power grain, quinoa, to create this simple salad.
Fish with creamy white wine sauce
A touch of elegance.
Mini falafel with cucumber yoghurt
Bite-sized and full of flavour.
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Mediterranean lamb burgers
It's burger time, Mediterranean-style.
Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt
Perfect for a tapas plate or light lunch, these lamb koftas go perfectly with the fresh cucumber yoghurt and warm pitta bread.
Mediterranean tuna pasta salad
This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad is packed full of fresh flavours for a quick and easy lunch idea.
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Mediterranean vegetable soup
Delicious homemade vegetable soup recipe prepared Mediterranean-style with loads of vegetables and fresh herbs!
Mediterranean fish pie
The pangrattato, toasted bread crumbs in Italian, adds a delightful crunch and paired tender fish and Mediterranean spices creates the perfect fish pie.
Chicken skewers with green olive dressing
Everything tastes better on a stick!
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Sweet potato crisps with chilli salt
Sweet potato (or kumara) come in a variety of colours and make a lovely, sweet crisp. The orange version has a slightly different composition to the other varieties and requires a little more frying, so do those separately. Note
Chicken and sage tray bake
This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca.
Roasted eggplant with spiced lamb
Silky eggplant and crunchy cauliflower topped with spiced minced lamb - delish! This dish is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner. And it's great for diabetics.
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Antipasto rice salad
An antipasto rice salad with char-grilled eggplant, sun-dried tomato and basil pesto.
Lamb and silverbeet cannelloni
Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.
Silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks
Layers of crisp filo, crumbly cheese and wilted silverbeet, all drenched in lemon and garlic, make these silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks a light and delicious meal.
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Mediterranean fish bake
This easy Mediterranean fish and vegetable bake is a great choice for a healthy family dinner idea. And not only will it help hit your daily recommended intake of vegies, it's also diabetic-friendly too. Easy!
Mediterranean prawn salad
With roasted capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes and a light lemon dressing, this Mediterranean prawn salad is the perfect side for Aussie summer entertaining.
Lamb with heirloom tomato and almond salad
Quick, easy and tasty, this pasta salad is the perfect dish to whip up after work with no compromise on taste!
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Mediterranean meatloaf
This Mediterranean meatloaf makes a delicious flavoursome dish for the whole family. Serves best with roasted vegetables or a green leafy salad.
What’s for dinner? Spring sensations
Spring is here! Now is the time to make the most of new season produce and get outdoors and enjoy the coming warmer months. It's also the perfect time to lighten up with these delicious Mediterranean-inspired recipes. Meat-free Mondays just got better with our eggplant and haloumi quiche. And the mid-week pasta meal reaches new heights with our broad bean orecchiette.
Slow-cooker chorizo, chilli and white bean stew
The unbeatable combination of salty chorizo and hearty white beans goes beautifully together in this warming slow-cooked stew.
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Roasted capsicum and labne salad
Enjoy the freshness of this deliciously comforting vegetarian roasted capsicum and labne salad - tasty, healthy, and perfect for Spring evenings!
Barley and vegetable soup with crunchy seeds
Keep warm this winter with this beautiful, filling soup with a nutritious seed topping.
20 traditional Greek recipes
Traditional Greek food brings to mind hot, clear days on sandy beaches, white-washed houses and bright blue tiles. Ready to get on a plane yet? Luckily these gorgeously easy Greek recipes will do in the meantime; from mouthwatering lamb souvlaki to everyone's favourite Greek salad, Greek roast lamb to delicious little loukoumades, it'll feel like you're across the Mediterranean from your very own backyard.
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Snapper with roasted tomatoes, capsicums and olives
Serve up this Mediterranean seafood dish for a hearty dinner. Roasted capsicum, tomato and olives are the perfect salty side to this whole snapper.
Spanish-style barbecued seafood with garlicky mayonnaise
Jazz up your next barbecue with these spicy prawns and whiting fillets served alongside fresh vegetables and herb aioli.
Mini pita pizzas with mozzarella prosciutto and rocket
These snack size pizzas boast a simple combination of mediterranean and middle eastern ingredients which come together for an easy to prepare appetiser or light lunch.
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Caramelised onion and olive toasts
The crunch of Turkish bread combines with a buttery coating to create this delicious bread, with salty olives, anchovies and caramelised onions.
Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing
Serve up a healthy, tasty lunch with this vegetarian dish. Enjoy the barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty lemon basil dressing.
Lemon and herb chicken and vegetables
This juicy chicken is brimming with flavours of parsley, thyme, lemon and garlic while grilled veggies keep this dish as healthy as it is tasty.
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Tahini dip
For that party, barbecue or family get-together, it's tempting to just scoop up a selection of dips from the supermarket. Make your own, however, and you'll save money, know exactly what has gone into the food, plus most homemade dips, like this one, are ridiculously quick and easy to make.
Fish kebabs (psari souvlaki)
Let your barbecue send you to Greece with this fish-style souvlaki recipe. Popping with chunks of zucchini and capsicum these kebabs are best served with cooling tzatziki.
Hearty vegetable and lentil soup
This feel-good soup goes up a notch, seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.
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Herb fish parcels
Give your taste buds a Mediterranean trip with this delicious seafood meal,enriched with hearty vegetables and flavoursome herbs.
Lamb on rosemary skewers with tzatziki
Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.
Olive oil pastries with cheeses and mint
These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.
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Pan-fried fish with lemon and spinach salad
Cook up this marriage made in heaven, with firm, fleshy snapper served on spinach and drizzled with a zesty lemon, raisin and nut dressing.
Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.
Roasted vegetables with harissa yoghurt
This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.
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Warm lamb couscous salad with baby spinach
This Mediterranean salad is jam-packed full of protein, with tender slices of lamb complimenting the crumbly feta, juicy tomatoes and couscous.
Mediterranean lamb and zucchini bake
Lamb, zucchini and olives bring the flavours of the Mediterrean to your table. This slow-cook meal will delight the family and dinner guests alike.
Mediterranean-style seafood stew
Grate lemon or lime zest over the stew for extra zing!
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Escabeche of turkey
Escabeche is traditionally fried fish covered with a hot vinegar marinade. Vinegar is a preservative, so the food can be stored to serve later. Note
Mushrooms in oil
This is an excellent way to use pearly white button mushrooms when you can find them. Note
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Taramasalata
The vibrant colours of the Mediterranean taste as good as they look!
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Roasted vegetables with couscous and spiced yoghurt
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Harissa is available at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
Yoghurt marinated fish with chickpea and herb salad
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Barbecue veal loin with rosemary and garlic
Marinated uncooked veal suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Char-grilled lamb with tomato chickpeas
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Greek char-grilled octopus (octapothi sta karvouna)
Uncooked marinated octopus suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You could also use baby octopus. Rigani is Greek oregano, available at some delicatessens or spice stores. If it’s unavailable, substitute dried oregano. Note
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Chicken and vegetable filo pie
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chocolate baklava rolls
Set aside for 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to be absorbed. Serve with any remaining syrup drizzled over. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Greek shortbread
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Greek-style chicken salad
You will need a large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Parmesan, tomato and olive tarts
Uncooked pastry suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Red pepper sauce
Drained capsicum from a jar can be used, if preferred. Goes well with cold macaroni salad; grilled chicken breasts; barbecued sardines. Note
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Greek salad with grilled lamb
Marinating the lamb takes this tasty and healthy salad to new levels. For best results, grill the meat so it is still pink in the middle, and leave it to rest before slicing. Use plump, ripe and juicy tomatoes and a good quality fetta.
Char-grilled chicken, vegetables and haloumi salad
Beautifully light yet perfectly hearty, consider this char-grilled chicken, vegetables and haloumi salad as slightly more exciting mediterranean alternative to your meat and three veg family meal.
Braised artichokes with tomato vinaigrette
Surprisingly, the humble artichoke is part of the thistle family. Served here topped with chopped pine nuts and fresh chervil, with a tomato vinaigrette, they'll make a sophisticated, mouth-watering appetiser at your next dinner party.
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Turkish bread vegetable pizza
Take a different approach to making pizza with this Turkish bread vegetable pizza recipe. Loaded with healthy vegies, and quick to make, it makes a fab mid-week dinner.
Barbecue lamb kebabs
These lamb kebabs are perfect for a lazy summer barbecue. The addition of a fresh mediterranean style tomato, olive and fetta salad completes the dish.