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Fresh Mediterranean Recipes for Every Day

Bring Mediterranean flavours to everyday meals with ripe vegetables, fragrant herbs, good olive oil and uncomplicated methods. Choose from light salads, pasta, fish dishes and comforting oven recipes.

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4 hr 40 min Turkish

Tavuk Şiş

Tavuk Şiş are Turkish chicken skewers made from a yoghurt and red pepper paste marinade with garlic, onion, lemon, pul biber and oregano.

1 hr 35 min Turkish

Karnıyarık

Karnıyarık are Turkish oven-baked eggplants stuffed with spicy ground beef, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, garlic and parsley.

Turkish Gözleme from the pan with spinach, feta, onion, parsley and Pul biber

1 hr 15 min Turkish

Gözleme with spinach and feta

Gözleme are thin Turkish flatbreads from the pan, here with a dry filling of spinach, feta, onion, parsley and pul biber.

1 hr 50 min Turkish

Etli Yaprak Sarma

Etli Yaprak Sarma are Turkish wine leaf rolls with a juicy filling of minced meat, rice, onions, herbs, tomato and pepper pulp.

Turkish Hunkar Beğendi with tender lamb ragout on smoky eggplant puree and parsley

2 hr 10 min Turkish

Hünkar Beğendi

Hünkar Beğendi serves tender lamb ragout on a smoky eggplant purée with béchamel sauce and cheese - a classic Ottoman main course.

8 hr Italian

Vitello Tonnato

Vitello Tonnato combines thinly sliced veal with a creamy sauce of tuna, anchovies, capers, egg and lemon juice.

Sicilian cannoli with crispy tubes, ricotta cream, pistachios, chocolate and candied orange

14 hr Italian

Cannoli Siciliani

Cannoli Siciliani are made of thin, flaky and crispy Marsala wrappings and a smooth cream of drained sheep ricotta, sugar and chocolate.

Golden brown focaccia Genovese with deep hollows, olive oil, coarse salt and light crumb

4 hr 30 min Italian

Genovese Focaccia

Focaccia Genovese is a flat, airy yeast bread with deep finger hollows, plenty of olive oil and a salty water-oil emulsion.

1 hr 30 min Italian

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Pollo alla Cacciatora braises browned chicken pieces with onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, wine, tomatoes and black olives.

30 min Italian

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Saltimbocca alla Romana cover thin veal cutlets with prosciutto crudo and sage and fry them briefly in butter before white wine loosens the pan set.

Sliced Sicilian arancini with saffron rice, ragù, peas, cheese and crispy breading

4 hr Italian

Arancini al Ragù

Sicilian arancini wrap a dry ragù of minced meat and peas with saffron rice, cheese, thin flour and crispy breadcrumbs.

2 hr 30 min Italian

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Parmigiana di Melanzane layers deep fried aubergines with concentrated tomato sauce, basil, fior di latte and parmigiano.

45 min Italian

Trofie al Pesto Genovese

Trofie al pesto Genovese combine rolled pasta with fresh basil pesto, potatoes and green beans to create a Ligurian classic.

30 min Italian

Cacio e pepe

Cacio e Pepe makes a shiny, creamy sauce without cream from pasta, pecorino romano, black pepper and starchy cooking water.

40 min Italian

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Bucatini all'Amatriciana combine crisp rendered guanciale with tomatoes, pecorino romano and a little chilli to create a strong Lazio pasta classic.

Golden brown galactoboureko with crispy filo dough, creamy semolina filling and lemon syrup

3 hr Greek

Galaktoboureko

Galaktoboureko encloses a soft semolina-vanilla cream with crispy layers of filo pastry and soaks the hot pastry in cold lemon syrup.

Creamy Santorini Fava with olive oil, capers, red onion and parsley

1 hr 10 min Greek

Fava Santorinis

Greek Fava is a silky purée of yellow peas, onion, olive oil and lemon, served with capers and red onion.

40 min Greek

Garides Saganaki

Garides Saganaki briefly cooks shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with white wine, garlic, oregano, some chilli and crumbled feta.

1 hr 55 min Greek

Avgolemono chicken soup

Avgolemono is a Greek chicken soup with rice, tender chicken and a velvety bond of egg and fresh lemon juice.

Greek briam with roasted potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and herbs

2 hr Greek

Briam – Greek roasted vegetables

Briam slowly roasts potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onion and garlic with plenty of olive oil, parsley and oregano.

Giouvetsi with tender beef, kritharaki, tomato sauce and grated kefalotyri

3 hr 15 min Greek

Giouvetsi with beef and kritharaki

Giouvetsi braises beef in an aromatic tomato sauce and then cooks kritharaki directly in the casserole until the noodles absorb the meat juice.

Open Kleftiko package with tender lamb, golden potatoes, lemon and herbs

7 hr 50 min Greek

Lamb kleftiko with potatoes

For kleftiko, braise lamb, potatoes, onions, garlic, lemon and oregano for several hours in a sealed parcel of baking paper.

Golden-brown fried Greek kefftedakia with mint, parsley and lemon wedges

1 hr 20 min Greek

Keftedakia with mint

Greek kefftedakia are small, juicy meatballs with soaked bread, onion, garlic, parsley, mint and oregano.

2 hr 10 min Greek

Dolmadakia yalantzi

Dolmadakia yalantzi are tender vine leaves with a meatless filling of round grain rice, onions, dill, mint, parsley, lemon and olive oil.

25 min Greek

Cretan dakos

Cretan Dakos is made with moistened barley rusks, ripe tomatoes, mizithra or feta, olive oil, oregano, capers and olives.

Guide

Mediterranean recipes for every occasion

Mediterranean cuisine is varied and suitable for almost every occasion. On warm days, fresh salads, antipasti, grilled fish or vegetable dishes are particularly popular. Pasta, baked dishes or pan-fried dishes with tomatoes, herbs and cheese are ideal for a simple dinner.

Mediterranean cuisine also offers many possibilities for guests: a large bowl of pasta salad, a tin of baked vegetables, grilled sea bream or small appetizers can be prepared and served relaxed.

Our most popular Mediterranean recipes

Discover Mediterranean dishes with pasta, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, olives, feta, burrata, fish, seafood and fresh herbs. From quick everyday recipes to dishes for the barbecue, you will find varied ideas with a Mediterranean character.

What makes Mediterranean cuisine so special?

Mediterranean dishes rely on a few good ingredients that are carefully combined. Instead of focusing on heavy sauces or many spices, the focus is on fresh vegetables, herbs, olive oil and a balanced seasoning.

Typical ingredients that go well together in many Mediterranean recipes are:

Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and eggplant
Basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary and dill
Olive oil, lemons, garlic and balsamic vinegar
Pasta, couscous, rice, beans and chickpeas
feta, mozzarella, burrata and parmesan cheese
Fish, shrimp, chicken or grilled cheese

How to make Mediterranean dishes especially successful

Good ingredients may be the focus

Mediterranean recipes do not require complicated preparation. Ripe tomatoes, high-quality olive oil, fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables already bring a lot of flavour and often only need a simple seasoning.

Add fresh herbs only at the end

Basil, parsley, dill or oregano quickly lose their aroma when cooked for a long time. Just before serving, pour some of the herbs over the dish. This makes pasta, salads, fish and vegetables taste much fresher.

Acid ensures balance

A splash of lemon juice, a little balsamic vinegar or fresh tomatoes make Mediterranean dishes lighter and more aromatic. Acid provides a balanced taste, especially for fish, grilled vegetables, pasta and salads.

Do not cook vegetables too soft

Courgettes, peppers, aubergines and asparagus taste particularly good if they retain a little bite. Roasted flavours from the grill or oven add depth and make simple ingredients particularly aromatic.

Mediterranean cuisine in summer

In summer, Mediterranean cuisine is in full swing. Light salads, grilled salmon, sea bream, prawns, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes are perfect for warm days and relaxing evenings on the balcony, terrace or in the garden.

Many Mediterranean recipes are also easy to prepare. Pasta salads, couscous salads, antipasti and cold starters often taste even better after a short brewing time. Fish packets, eggplant rolls, grilled vegetables, halloumi and shrimp skewers are particularly good for the grill.

Mediterranean recipes for everyday life and guests

Mediterranean cuisine does not have to be elaborate. A simple pasta with cherry tomatoes and burrata, a quick bean salad or baked vegetables with feta are ideal dishes for everyday life. With fresh bread, a salad or a small dip, it quickly becomes a complete meal.

For guests, you can combine several small Mediterranean dishes: bruschetta, salads, grilled vegetables, olives, dips, pasta and fish can be served as a relaxing buffet, so everyone can taste and arrange their plate to taste.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Mediterranean Cuisine recipes

With olive oil, tomatoes, lemons, garlic, herbs, pasta, vegetables and a selection of cheeses such as feta or mozzarella, you are already well stocked with fish, legumes, chicken or grilled cheese.

Many Mediterranean recipes are ready in 20 to 30 minutes. Pasta, salads, pan dishes and grill recipes are particularly easy to prepare and require only a few ingredients.

Fresh baguette, ciabatta, couscous, rice, potatoes, green salads or grilled vegetables go well with many dishes. Herb curd, tzatziki, aioli or a simple yoghurt dip also complement many dishes very well.

Yes. Salads, dips, antipasti and many oven-baked dishes are easy to prepare. It is best to add delicate ingredients such as fresh herbs, burrata, rocket or toasted bread just before serving.