8 Mediterranean recipes to get you out of a midweek meal pickle
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers to the rescue.
Greek meatballs with fetta, oregano and risoni
A speedy pasta and meatballs dish made in the pressure cooker.
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Fried harissa-stuffed green olives
They'll be a hit at your next party! As will the lemon and fennel seed aioli.
Smoky gnocchi and prosciutto skewers
This easy skewer recipe is perfect for family gatherings.
Marinated olives
Create your own delicious marinade that will suit either green or black olives.
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Artichoke and asparagus fritters with olive relish
The perfect party starter.
5 ingredient hasselback haloumi bake
This easy five-ingredient haloumi bake is as tasty as it is simple to create.
Slow cooker Greek ‘sausages’ with olives and risoni
A tasty slow-cooked homemade sausages cooked in a garlicky tomato sauce.
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Classic French dressing
An oldie but a goodie.
Fetta and black olive mash
Why have plain mash when you can have this fetta and olive mash bursting with flavour? Pair it with your favourite barbecued meat or vegie main dish. Looking for more side dishes?
Pink peppercorn lamb with balsamic onions
A flavour-packed twist on the tradional roast.
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Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore
Full of flavour and ready in no time.
Olive and bacon pizza scrolls
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Salad Niçoise
You'll love this classic French salad.
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Chicken, olive and fetta salad
Fresh, flavourful and totally satisfying.
Green shakshuka
Get your greens at breaky!
Rosemary and kalamata olive bread
There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread.
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Fetta and olive greek meatloaves
Satisfy your tastebuds with these Greek-style mini meatloaves.
Baked feta with roasted garlic, chilli and olives
This is a perfect sharing dish and delicious served with seeded flatbread.
Argentinean empanadas
Filled with slow-cooked beef, spices and green olives, these crispy empanadas make a heavenly snack or light meal with salad.
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Barbecued sesame pumpkin salad
Better make double - this barbecued pumpkin salad will have guests lining up for more.
Chicken skewers with green olive dressing
Everything tastes better on a stick!
Tomato cheesecakes with green olives
These surprising savoury cheesecakes are a delicious finger-food.
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Steamed salmon in silverbeet with lemon, olive and caper sauce
This simple and flavoursome sauce can be used for any steamed fish fillet. We used salmon, but any firm white fish will also do.
16 quick and tasty Greek salad recipes
There's a reason why Greek-style salads have gained a massive following over the years - they're easy to make, generally very healthy and packed full of flavour. The saltiness of the olives and creamy feta cheese is balanced perfectly by the fresh tomatoes and cucumber. Top it all off with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and you've got yourself a tasty and nutritious lunch! To jazz it up, accompany your salads with some grilled lamb, crumbed chicken or battered seafood.
From butter to olive and coconut oil – here are the healthiest oils you can cook with
For decades we've been told to be wary of cooking oils that are high in saturated fats - but the latest research is making us rethink everything!
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Puttanesca pizzettas
Get creative in the kitchen tonight with these fresh and tasty puttanesca pizzettas - homemade pizza the whole family will love!
Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole
Feed the family this Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole for dinner tonight - wholesome, warming, and full of delicious authentic flavour!
Pressure-cooker osso buco with olives and anchovies
Excite your tastebuds with this deliciously succulent and tender osso buco. With the perfect balance of wholesome flavours, this is the ultimate meal to rug up with on the cooler nights!
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Beef tagine with spinach and olives
Take your beef stew to the next level with this delicious beef, spinach and olive tagine.
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.
Bucatini puttanesca with tuna
Add some spice to your life with this chilli pasta, complete with olives, capers and juicy chunks of tuna.
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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.
Puttanesca sauce
You won't even need to spend 20 minutes on this rich, filling pasta dish, filled with deliciously salty anchovies and olives.
Chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
No need to spend hours cleaning up with this delicious one-pot meal. Juicy chicken is roasted to perfection with salty olives, garlic potatoes and a seasoning of rosemary.
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Chicken, chorizo and capsicum pasta
This tasty caserecci pasta will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Enjoy salty green olives and spicy chorizo with capsicum and chicken in this healthy Italian dish.
Meatballs with tomato and green olive sauce
Transport yourself to a cosy Greek taverna with these lamb and pork meatballs paired with a salty tomato and green olive salsa.
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Peppered lamb and artichoke salad
Combine your tender pink lame with a zesty salad, filled with olives, capsicum and sprinkled with black pepper.
Warm autumnal salad
A roasted root vegetable salad will still taste great as leftovers the next day.
Mediterranean risoni
Make ahead: Prepare almost to end of Step 3, adding fetta, parsley and zest just before serving. Risoni is rice-shaped pasta. No need to thaw onion before using. Don’t overcook beans; they only need to be warmed. Note
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Steamed salmon in silverbeet with lemon and olive sauce
Use 8 large English spinach leaves in place of silverbeet. Note
Orange and fennel salad
Not suitable to freeze. Note
Chicken and chorizo salad with garlic mayonnaise
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Greek-style chicken salad
You will need a large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Parmesan, tomato and olive tarts
Uncooked pastry suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Sicilian caponata
The flavour of the caponata improves greatly if made a day ahead. It can be served warm or at room temperature. The dish can be served on its own or with plenty of crusty bread. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note
Scone pizza
When you're after a tasty snack in a hurry, look no further than this scone pizza. Topped with grilled vegetables, it fills tummies and contributes to the 5-a-day quota.
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Pissaladiere
A French take on the Italian pizza, a pissaladiere is traditionally made with a thin trust, topped with fragrant olives, caramelised onions and anchovies.
Oven roasted lemon thyme ling and vegetables
Use other thick white fish such as snapper or ocean perch. Note
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Italian chilli braised pork
Pressure cooker aficionados know well the pleasure of serving up a dish that should take 4 hours, after a mere half and hour or so. This tender Italian chilli braised pork is a brilliant example.
Arancini
For a variation to the olives, fill the arancini with anchovies, tiny pieces of mozzarella or some finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Note
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Chorizo and potato galette with green olives
This light and crispy potato galette has a definite Spanish flavour, thanks to the chorizo, olives and paprika that tops it. A quick and easy dish that's perfect for a light summer lunch with friends.
Tuna with olive and tomato butter, white bean mash and cavalo nero
Not suitable to freeze. Cavalo nero suitable to microwave. This recipe is also delicious with white fish, chicken breast or thin steaks. You can use black or green tapenade or substitute good quality basil or rocket pesto. Cavalo nero doesn’t lose volume like spinach or silverbeet, though either of these can be substituted if cavalo […]
Antipasti
Bring all the delights of Italian cuisine to your dinner table with this simple, flavoursome dish.
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Anchovy and garlic tuna with tomato and oregano
Served on a feta and black olive mash, these tender slices of tuna cooked in tomato and anchovy will melt in your mouth.
Black olive paste
The perfect black olive paste for tapas, platters or simply a snack!
Balsamic marinade
This marinade is suitable for lamb and beef. It can also be used as a dressing for roasted vegetables Note
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Garlic toast with feta and olive dip
Perfect as part of a spread of shared starters or just as a snack, this garlic toast with feta and olive dip is also quick and easy to make.
Chicken, chorizo and capsicum with casarecce
Speedy and moreish, the whole family will love this easy chicken pasta.
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Fast fish tagine
Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.
Italian crisps
These crostini are absolutely delicious and ideal for a dinner or cocktail party.
Tomato, olive and radish salad
Recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Add the dressing up to three hours before serving. Note
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Zucchini and green olive pizza
When in season, use yellow zucchini for added colour, and sprinkle with black olives or capers. If taking to work for lunch, prepare the pizza, wrap in baking paper and cook in a heated sandwich press until the base is crisp and heated through.
Pasta with tomatoes, artichokes and olives
A hearty, flavoursome meat-free meal that can be on the table less than 30 minutes after getting home from work. Serve with crusty herb or garlic bread.
Spicy calamari with olives
A quick and delicious spicy calamari stew with olives and fresh basil; an exquisite Italian-style midweek dinner.
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Lamb leg steak with tomato and olives
This recipe specifies lamb leg steak, but it could be cooked with mid-loin chops or backstrap – just vary the cooking time accordingly. The sauce is rich and flavoursome – the secret being to cook the tomato paste first and to let the sauce cook down enough at the end.
Orange and oregano marinated green olives
oil will solidify on refrigeration, bring to room temperature before serving. Note
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Barbecued salmon with capsicum and olive salsa
This beautiful seafood dish is perfect for entertaining guests. Moist, flaky salmon is beautiful topped with a fragrant olive, capsicum and basil salsa.
Chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
Roast chicken with garlic potatoes, olives and rosemary from Australian Women's Weekly.
Cheese and olive loaf
This loaf is suitable to freeze for up to two months. Note
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Barbecued vegetables and haloumi with lemon basil dressing
Enjoy barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty dressing in this easy vegetarian dish.
Warm pasta Provençale salad
Warm pasta provençale salad, a dish cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, artichoke and olives.
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Vodka martini
This classic cocktail is snazzy and iconic as it is constantly referenced in pop culture. Bring a little of that suave to your next cocktail party, or even for a cozy stay-at-home drink with a friend or partner.
Green olive tapenade with sumac pitta crisps
The tapenade can be made 3 days ahead; keep refrigerated. The pitta crisps can be made a day ahead; store in an airtight container. Note
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Lemon tuna and pasta salad
Tapenade, a paste of pureed olives, is available from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
Tagliatelle puttanesca
Tagliatelle puttanesca, a tangy and salty Italian pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century.
Osso buco with semi-dried tomatoes and olives
Ossobuco is a Milanese speciality of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth.
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Veal with eggplant, olives and capers
Rich and full of flavour veal with eggplant, olives and capers from Australian Women's Weekly.
Bacon-wrapped chops with baby potatoes in olive pesto
Pork wrapped in bacon, what could be better.
Vegetable tagine with olive & parsley couscous
A fragrant and herbaceous vegetable tagine with olive & parsley couscous from Australian Women's Weekly.
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Tomato, pesto and olive tart
Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for grape tomatoes. Note
Smoky prawn and chorizo stew
Topped with sliced green olives and fresh parsley, this Spanish-inspired stew is absolutely delicious served with wood-fired bread.
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Haloumi and tapenade toasts
You can toast both sides of bread for a crunchy toast, or only one side for a softer texture. Tapenade is a thick paste made from black or green olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil and lemon juice. Both black and green olive varieties are available from most supermarkets and delicatessens; you can use whichever style […]
Barley with pistachios and green olives
Herb-flecked and fragrant, this colourful salad makes a wonderful lunch, side or light dinner.
Olive and roasted tomato tart
This delicious olive and roasted tomato tart is equally delicious served hot or cold. Accompany with rocket salad for a light and healthy lunch.
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Thyme and garlic olives
To sterilise, place jar and lid in the dishwasher on the hottest rinse cycle. Don’t use detergent. Alternatively, lay the jar and lid in a large pan, cover completely with cold water and gradually bring to the boil; boil for 20 minutes. Once sterilised, place jar and lid on a clean tea towel to dry. […]
Crisp savoury bread sheets
Delight your guests with these crisp sheets of freshly made, herbed flat bread.
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Tomato, pancetta and olive chicken
The pancetta, stock and olives are already quite salty, so you should not need to add extra salt to this dish. Note
