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Courgette, Tomato, Olive and Mozzarella Tart

A quick vegetarian tart featuring fresh courgettes, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, served with tomato and parsley purées.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce and Parsley Purée

Chicken breast stuffed with olives, tomato, and basil, wrapped in prosciutto, pan-fried, and served with tomato sauce and parsley purée.

Rib-Eye Steaks with Tomatoes and Olives

Pan-seared rib-eye steaks served with sautéed tomatoes, olives, caperberries, spinach, and rosemary potatoes in a red wine vinaigrette.

Insalata di Rinforzo

A traditional Neapolitan 'reinforcing' salad featuring pickled cauliflower, peppers, and onions served with cured meats and anchovies.

Bresaola Salad

A satisfying main course salad featuring air-dried beef, fried bread croutons, boiled eggs, and a simple garlic dressing.

Salade Niçoise

A classic French salad featuring marinated tuna steaks, fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and a zesty herb vinaigrette.

Sea Bass with Slow Cooked Fennel and Tomatoes

Pan-fried sea bass served over a Mediterranean medley of slow-cooked fennel, tomatoes, wine, garlic, and herbs.

Braised Lemon and Honey Chicken with Feta Salad

Golden braised chicken glazed with honey and lemon, served alongside a fresh chickpea, feta, and cucumber Mediterranean salad.

Mediterranean-Style Pasta with Sun-Blushed Tomatoes, Artichokes and Olives

A quick vegetarian pasta dish featuring sun-blushed tomatoes, roasted artichokes, black olives, and fresh sage topped with grated parmesan.

Olive Tapenade and Hummus with Garlic Toast

Blend olives, herbs, and chickpeas into dips; serve with griddled garlic-rubbed baguette slices and fresh lemon wedges.

Stuffed Tortilla Wraps

A quick vegetarian wrap filled with Mediterranean vegetables, mozzarella, and olives, then lightly fried until golden and crisp.

Tapenade and Mackerel on Toast

Flaked mackerel mixed with cream cheese on toast, topped with spring onions and a homemade savory black olive tapenade.

Sole in a Bag with Courgettes, Black Olives and Wet Polenta

Steamed sole fillets prepared in parchment parcels with Mediterranean vegetables, served alongside a creamy, herb-infused wet polenta.

Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb, Fig and Olive Tapenade with Orange Roasted Roots

Succulent lamb racks with a crunchy pistachio crust served alongside honey-orange roasted vegetables and a rich fig olive tapenade.

Spiced Tuna Patties with Crushed Black Olives and Spring Onion Flatbread

Handmade spring onion flatbreads wrapped around spiced tuna patties and a savory crushed black olive paste.

Grilled Red Mullet with Squid, Flatleaf Parsley and Capers

Grilled red mullet fillets served over a vibrant orzo and parsley salad with seared baby squid and wine reduction.

Feta, Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Scones

Savory vegetarian scones packed with salty feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, baked until golden brown and delicious.

Moroccan Baked Chicken with Chickpeas and Rice

Chicken pieces baked with chickpeas, brown basmati rice, peppers, aromatic spices, and lemon in a flavorful saffron-infused stock.

Halloumi, Tomato, Cucumber and Couscous Grain Bowl

A refreshingly easy lunch bowl featuring grilled halloumi cheese, couscous, and fresh vegetables drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Sea Bream with a Courgette Salad with Fresh Mint and Rocket

Succulent sea bream fillets baked in a rich tomato and olive sauce, served with a refreshing marinated courgette salad.

Sweet and Sour Peppers

Sautéed peppers in olive oil with anchovies, garlic, olives, and capers, finished with a sweet and sour vinegar glaze.

Sweet and Sour Salmon with Mussels and Clams

Mediterranean fennel, olives, and capers in sweet and sour sauce served with salmon, garlic mussels, and steamed clams.

Parmesan-Stuffed Sardines with Tomato Salad

Flavorful butterflied sardines stuffed with a savory Parmesan herb paste, served alongside a fresh marinated tomato and rocket salad.

Sardine Beccafico

Summery Mediterranean starter of stuffed baked sardines with breadcrumbs, olives, and citrus, ready in just twenty minutes.

Pizza

A delicious homemade vegetarian pizza topped with plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, capers, black olives, and fresh oregano.

Fresh Tomato Salsa (With Bruschetta Variations)

A classic Italian treat featuring blanched, peeled tomatoes tossed with shallots and olive oil, perfect for serving on grilled ciabatta.

Baked Feta with Olive Tapenade and Baba Ganoush

Baked feta cheese seasoned with thyme and chilli, served alongside a savory olive tapenade and creamy roasted aubergine dip.

Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Mushroom

Vegetarian bruschetta topped with a smooth black olive tapenade and seasoned marinated mushrooms, finished with fresh parsley and olive oil.

Chargrilled Peach Salad

A fresh salad featuring chargrilled peaches, salty Parma ham, olives, and a creamy blue cheese dressing.

Crispy Fried Sea Bass with Roast Fennel and Watercress Sauce

Pan-fried sea bass served with sautéed fennel, a fresh watercress sauce, baby tomatoes, and diced black olives.

Goats’ Cheese and Chicken Layered Loaf

A hollowed loaf filled with layers of chicken, roasted vegetables, pesto, and goats’ cheese, served with a fresh salad.

Herb and Lemon-Encrusted Lamb with Leeks and Borlotti Beans

Herb-encrusted lamb racks served with sautéed leeks, borlotti beans, and a rich red wine reduction sauce.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roast Butternut Squash

Succulent lamb racks coated in a savory Mediterranean herb crust served alongside a smooth, zesty lemon and mustard squash purée.

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Succulent lamb racks coated in a Mediterranean herb crust, served with a sauté of pancetta, artichokes, and fava beans.

Roasted Sea Bass with Chorizo, Red Onion and Cherry Tomatoes

A stylish roasted sea bass dish served over a sautéed mixture of spicy chorizo, red onions, olives, and tomatoes.

Spiced Tuna Salad Niçoise

Seared spice-rubbed tuna served with a classic Niçoise salad assembly of potatoes, beans, olives, and a homemade anchovy dressing.

Tapenade

A classic Mediterranean dip made from olives, capers, and anchovies, served either rough or smooth with bread and crudités.

Tuna Salade Niçoise

A classic salad featuring seared tuna loin, fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and a homemade anchovy and lemon dressing.

Turkey Pizzaiola

Sauté turkey, cook peppers and onions in tomato sauce with olives and basil, then serve over pasta with parmesan cheese.

Warm New Potato Salad with Rosemary, Raclette Cheese and Red Peppers

A warm salad featuring roasted peppers, boiled potatoes, and melted Raclette cheese, topped with a homemade olive tapenade.

Whole Roasted Sea Bass on a Bed of Tomatoes and Black Olives, with Crab Croquettes

Herby roasted sea bass served alongside crispy deep-fried crab and almond croquettes with a fresh frisée and herb salad.

Crostini with Black Olive Tapenade and Creamy Garlic Cheese

Toasted crusty bread topped with melted herbed cheese and a homemade smooth black olive and garlic tapenade.

Fried Tortillas with Tapenade

Crispy deep-fried flour tortilla triangles served with a spicy, homemade black olive tapenade and fresh herb garnish.

Mediterranean-Style Salad With Tapenade

A fresh vegetarian salad featuring a homemade garlic and olive tapenade, tomatoes, and fresh herbs tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

Red Mullet with Spicy Peppers, Chorizo and Black Olives with Candied Aubergine

Pan-seared red mullet served with a sweet aubergine purée, spicy chorizo-pepper mix, and crispy deep-fried aubergine slices.

Cod and Chorizo with Fennel

Pan-seared cod stuffed with tapenade, roasted with chorizo, and served with a Mediterranean-style fennel, aubergine, and tomato accompaniment.

Chorizo, Artichoke and Tomato Pizzette

Mini pizzas topped with spicy chorizo tomato sauce, artichokes, jalapeños, and blue cheese, baked until crisp and golden.

Tuna Open Sandwich

Seared pepper-crusted tuna served over griddled ciabatta with a warm Mediterranean vegetable, anchovy, and caper salad.

Veggie Puttanesca

A budget-friendly vegetarian Italian pasta sauce made with olives, capers, and tomatoes, served over al dente spaghetti.

Baked Spaghetti

A quick and easy oven-baked spaghetti dish made with bacon, olives, and tomatoes using simple storecupboard ingredients.

Fish Triple Decker

A layered white fish dish topped with ketchup, vegetables, cheese, and crunchy breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and opaque.

Pizza with a Focaccia Base

A thick, chewy focaccia-style pizza base topped with passata, fresh mozzarella, olives, and aromatic herbs baked until crisp.

Galinha à Portuguesa

Chicken thighs in a mild curry sauce with Chinese influences, featuring potatoes, carrots, chorizo, and coconut milk.

Bruschetta with Butterbean Purée and Tapenade

Toasted garlic bread served with smooth butterbean purée, savory olive tapenade, and a tangy chive yogurt dip.

Olive and Lemon Tapenade on Bruschetta

A fresh vegetarian snack featuring smooth black olive tapenade served over golden-brown chargrilled ciabatta slices with lemon and herbs.

Olive Tapenade Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes

Blended black olive tapenade spread on toasted ciabatta, topped with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil garnish.

Tapenade on Toast Served with Spinach, Orange and Basil Salad

Blend olives, spinach, and garlic into a tapenade to spread on toast, served with a fresh orange and basil salad.

Tuna Patties with Cucumber, Chilli and Herb Relish

Blend potato, tuna, and herbs into patties, fry until golden, and serve with a fresh, spicy cucumber lime relish.

Vegetable Frittata

A quick smoked salmon and vegetable frittata served with a zesty red pepper dressing, Greek yoghurt, and crispy capers.

Pan-Fried Lamb Cutlets with Marjoram Crushed Peas and Tomato and Anchovy Dressing

Pan-fried lamb cutlets served with crushed marjoram peas and a warm tomato, olive, and anchovy dressing.

Sun-Blushed Tomato and Feta Salad

A wonderfully simple side salad featuring sun-blushed tomatoes, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese tossed in olive oil.

Sea Bass with Olive Crushed Potatoes and Sauce Vierge

Pan-seared sea bass served over crushed potatoes with olives and a warm tomato, shallot, and caper sauce vierge.

Provençal Braised Lamb with Lentils

Tender leg of lamb slow-cooked in red wine and herbs, served over a bed of savory puy lentils.

Aromatic Couscous

Grilled vegetables mixed with cooked couscous, citrus zest, juice, fresh herbs, olives, and toasted pine nuts for a vibrant dish.

Greek Lamb Stew

Sauté lamb until brown, then simmer with garlic, peppers, olives, and beef stock for a quick and tender stew.

Olive, Edamame Bean and Manchego 'Risotto'

A quick vegetarian risotto made with brown rice, edamame beans, and Manchego cheese, finished with sun-blushed tomatoes and olives.

Orange Olives

Black olives marinated in olive oil with garlic, orange zest, and chili flakes, finished with aromatic cumin seeds.

Sun-Blushed Tomato, Black Olive and Shaved Manchego Salad

A fresh vegetarian salad combining sun-blushed tomatoes, black olives, and Manchego cheese tossed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Smoky Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Roasted tomatoes are crushed and tossed with olive oil, fresh herbs, and olives for a quick, smoky pasta sauce.

Italian Roast Chicken With Peppers and Olives

A celebratory roast chicken cooked with vibrant peppers, leeks, and olives for an intensely flavoured, sunny Mediterranean dish.

Italian and Cypriot Tiered Bread

A tiered bread featuring layers of olives, ham, cheese, and herbs inspired by Italian and Cypriot flavors.

Olive Sourdough Fougasse

A traditional French sourdough bread studded with black and green olives and aromatic oregano, baked until golden and crisp.

Spicy Squash Salad

A substantial salad featuring roasted spicy squash, wilted pak choi, baby spinach, olives, and optional goat's cheese.

Tuna Niçoise

Seared tuna steaks served with a fresh vegetable salad, homemade tapenade, dressing, soft-boiled eggs, and fougasse bread.

Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Ratatouille and Olive and Red Wine Sauce

Herb-coated chicken served alongside a vegetable ratatouille and a savory red wine and olive reduction sauce.

Little Gem Salad with Tapenade Croûtons

A fresh Little Gem lettuce salad served with homemade olive tapenade croûtons and a perfectly poached egg.

New Potatoes with Beans and Olives

Pan-fried golden new potatoes tossed with fresh green beans and savory black olives for a simple vegetarian side dish.

Roast Brill with Tapenade, Potatoes and Olives

Pan-seared brill fillet served with sautéed potatoes, olives, and a homemade black olive tapenade, garnished with tomatoes and lemon.

Stuffed Vine Leaves with Black Olives, Parsley and Feta

Short grain rice cooked with spices, then stuffed into vine leaves with olives, parsley, and feta cheese.

Fougasse with Chickpea and Olive Oil Purée, Pesto and Tapenade

Expert baker Richard Bertinet shares a recipe for traditional French fougasse bread served with homemade chickpea purée, pesto, and tapenade.

Sea Bream and Calamari with a Chickpea and Radish Salad

Griddled sea bream and crispy fried squid served with a dressed chickpea salad and homemade saffron aioli.

Chicken Parmentier

A comforting potato-topped pie using leftover roast chicken, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and melted Gruyère cheese.

Marinated Olives

A simple Mediterranean appetizer featuring black and green olives marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.

Fried Chorizo with Gribiche Dip and Toasted Taleggio Cheese

Sautéed chorizo paired with a creamy yogurt gribiche dip, melted Taleggio on toast, and hard-boiled egg slices.

Spanish Stew with Chorizo and Black Olives

A quick and savory Spanish-style stew featuring spicy chorizo, cherry tomatoes, butterbeans, and black olives simmered in red wine.

Tomato, Bean and Chorizo Stew

A quick Mediterranean-style stew featuring chorizo, cannellini beans, and fresh tomatoes, simmered with aromatic garlic and oregano.

Raspberry Sponge with Black Olive and Honey Purée, Fresh Raspberries and Goats' Milk Ice Cream

A sophisticated sponge cake drizzled with raspberry vinegar, served with goat's milk ice cream and a unique olive-honey purée.

Roast Rabbit Loin with Moroccan-Style Couscous and Calamari

Steamed and seared rabbit loin wrapped in pancetta, served over Mediterranean-style couscous and topped with flash-fried calamari.

Arancini with Tomato and Olive Tapenade

Deep-fried rice balls stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and spring onions, served with a creamy olive and tomato tapenade.

Black Olive Polenta with Field Mushrooms

Boil polenta with olives, set on a tray, griddle into squares, and top with sautéed garlic mushrooms and parmesan.

Blinis with Horseradish Cream and Roasted Peppers

Homemade buckwheat blinis topped with a zesty horseradish tarragon cream, roasted red peppers, and savory black olives.

Greek-Style Roast Chicken

Roast a whole spice-coated chicken and serve with buttery lemon-olive potatoes, green salad, and Greek-style yoghurt.

Haddock with Provençal Sauce

Pan-seared haddock fillets baked in a rich tomato, wine, and olive sauce, served with sautéed potatoes and fresh tomatoes.

Tilapia Fish Salad with Orange and Fennel

Pan-fried tilapia served over a refreshing salad of oranges, shaved fennel, olives, watercress, and a sweet tarragon dressing.

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Pizza

A classic homemade pizza with fresh dough, tomato topping, mozzarella, and aromatic herbs baked until crisp and bubbling.

Gratin of Chard and New Potatoes

A flavorful vegetable gratin featuring chard, tender new potatoes, and a savory Mediterranean olive paste topped with melted cheese.

Chilli-Spiced Salmon

Spicy salmon fillets coated in chermoula paste, baked in parchment parcels with sautéed peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.

Tuna Niçoise Wrap

A protein-packed flatbread feast featuring tuna, green beans, egg, and classic Niçoise flavors, perfect for picnics and packed lunches.

Wild Boar Ragù

A slow-cooked wild boar stew with juniper berries and olives, perfect served over pappardelle with parmesan shavings.

Spicy Fish Tagine with Harissa Couscous and Shredded Green Beans

Layered flavors of spice rub, harissa, and chermoula marinade elevate this hearty fish tagine with couscous and green beans.