Mediterranean recipes
Take your tastebuds on a Mediterranean fling no matter what the time of year with favourites including fish and roasted veg.
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Griddled chicken with quinoa Greek salad
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A light dish of grilled chicken fillets and authentic salad with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato and mint
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Polenta, roasted vegetables & peppered Parmesan crisps
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Emma Booth won our Home Cooking Month competition with this sumptuous and creamy polenta dish, topped with vibrant roasted squash and beetroot
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Mediterranean potato salad
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Swap a mayonnaise base for cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers and fresh Italian herbs in this low-fat salad
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Courgette & quinoa-stuffed peppers
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Take just 5 ingredients and create this healthy Mediterranean-style vegetarian bake for a low-calorie, low-fat supper
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Bacon & Brie omelette wedges with summer salad
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Spanish-style fritattas, or 'tortilla', are traditionally served in thick slices complete with oozing cheese and a crunchy salad
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Herbed lamb cutlets with roasted vegetables
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A healthy Mediterranean-style tray bake with sweet potato, peppers, courgettes and chunky onion
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Chilled pepper soup with crayfish

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A ramped up version of Spanish chilled soup gazpacho- seafood adds texture to the smooth zingy base
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Chorizo pilaf
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Falling somewhere between a paella and a risotto, this slow-cooked basmati rice pot has deep paprika flavours
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Broad bean & feta cheese toasts
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Slice up a baguette, toast, then use as a bruschetta base for beans and salty Greek cheese for a healthy bite
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Caponata

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A quintessentially Sicilian veggie dish of aubergines, tomatoes, raisins, capers and pine nuts - serve with toasted ciabatta
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Pancetta-wrapped fish with lemony potatoes
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Wrap up sustainable white fish in crispy bacon and serve as an all-in-one tray bake with potatoes
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Spinach with chilli & lemon crumbs
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Wilt fresh greens then serve with crispy breadcrumbs, chilli and garlic for a low-fat, healthy side dish
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Mediterranean fig & mozzarella salad

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If you want to make this more substantial, you could serve some prosciutto or Serrano ham with it
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Mediterranean chicken tray bake
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A colourful all-in-one bake bursting with summer flavour
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Mussels with tomatoes & chilli
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This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter
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Duck eggs with warm bean, asparagus & chilli salad

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A Spanish-inspired salad with tender, double podded broad beans for added vibrancy
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Roasted peppers with tomatoes & anchovies

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This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home
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Mediterranean chicken with roasted vegetables
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A healthy dish, full of sunshine flavours
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Mediterranean slices
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Keep sliced roasted peppers, puff pastry and artichokes in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a smart starter again
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Easy stuffed peppers
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A fifteen minute supper that won't leave you feeling stuffed
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Crunchy baked mussels

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This is a great little dish for entertaining as you can pre-cook and stuff the mussels several hours ahead of serving
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Aïoli
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A creamy garlic hit, a perfect dip for steamed spring vegetables
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Watermelon & feta salad with crispbread

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A cool, refreshing combo for warm summer evenings
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Crispy squid with caponata

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Squid is cheap, plentiful, quick to cook, and delicious with the classic Italian vegetable dish, caponata
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Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone
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This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free
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Mediterranean scones
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New flavours in an old favourite - great for coffee mornings or an afternoon snack
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Red mullet with tomatoes, olives & anchovies

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The lightness of the fish and the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes make this perfect for a long lunch eaten outside
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Mediterranean feta salad with pomegranate dressing

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Middle Eastern pomegranate molasses gives this salad a delicious tang
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