Mediterranean
Garlic Butter Prawns
Juicy prawns tossed in garlicky butter with a squeeze of lemon — on the table in…
Mediterranean Recipes
Mediterranean cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Mediterranean recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
A moist, golden cake with a soft crumb and bright citrus lift — simple to make…
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Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Fluffy couscous tossed with sweet roasted vegetables, lemon and fresh herbs — a no-fuss vegetarian lunch.
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Spicy Chickpea Soup
A warming chickpea soup with cumin, paprika and tomato — a quick, filling lunch with very…
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Lentil Soup
A simple, warming lentil soup with onion, carrot and herbs — the dinner that costs almost…
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Iced Lemon Mint Cooler
A bright, fizzy lemon and mint drink — the most refreshing thing you can make in…
Mediterranean
Quinoa Buddha Bowl
Fluffy quinoa topped with roasted vegetables, avocado and a tangy tahini dressing — a beautiful, balanced…
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Stuffed Peppers
Sweet peppers filled with herby rice, vegetables and cheese, baked until tender — colourful and comforting.
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Greek Yoghurt Bowl
Thick yoghurt topped with honey, fruit and crunchy nuts — a five-minute breakfast that feels like…
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Couscous Salad
Fluffy couscous with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and a lemony dressing — a bright, packable lunch.
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Baked Salmon with Herbs
Salmon fillets baked with lemon, garlic and herbs until just flaky — a healthy dinner in…
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Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Fluffy rice cooked with mushrooms, onion and herbs — a simple, savoury side that goes with…
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Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Thighs
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic and herbs — easy, juicy and full of flavour.
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Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary
Juicy lamb chops seared with garlic, rosemary and butter — a quick dinner that feels special.
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Fresh Orange Juice
Just-squeezed orange juice — bright, sweet and worlds away from the carton.
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Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Colourful vegetables roasted with herbs and olive oil until caramelised — easy, healthy and endlessly versatile.
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Halloumi Wrap
Griddled halloumi with salad and a herby yoghurt dressing in a warm wrap — a quick,…
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Buddha Bowl with Tahini
A balanced bowl of grains, roasted vegetables, greens and protein with a creamy tahini drizzle.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps filled with garlicky herb breadcrumbs and cheese, baked until golden — a moreish bite.
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Mediterranean Bowl
Quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives with a lemon-herb dressing — a packed-lunch dream.
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Lentil and Vegetable Stew
A hearty, warming stew of lentils, root vegetables and herbs — humble, healthy and satisfying.
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Tuna with white beans, olives, capers, tomato and lemon — a Mediterranean store-cupboard lunch in five…
Mediterranean
Lentil and Spinach Stew
Earthy lentils with garlic, spinach, lemon and cumin — a nourishing one-pot vegan dinner ready in…
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Halloumi Fries
Crispy fried halloumi sticks with a sweet chilli dipping sauce — the appetiser that disappears in…
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Baked Feta Pasta
Cherry tomatoes and a block of feta roasted until soft, then tossed with pasta and basil…
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Mediterranean Lamb Kofta
Spiced lamb mince shaped onto skewers and grilled — fragrant, juicy and perfect with flatbread and…
About Mediterranean cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Mediterranean recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Mediterranean flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.