Explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and lifestyle advice - Irini Savva
Made with spelt flour and low in sugar, these cupcakes are a healthier way to celebrate kids birthday parties or holidays.
One of the most widely used ingredients in both cooking and medicinal purposes, is the sweet and zesty ginger. Originating in Asia, this super plant is now available all year round and across the globe—including the Mediterranean—so it’s no surprise that it has crept into many modern Mediterranean foods.
Crumbed chicken and chips must be the most requested food when my kids eat out. While I’ve seen and tasted all kinds of variations, it’s the cringe-worthy, highly processed chicken nuggets that got me testing homemade versions in my kitchen.
This recipe takes me back to last summer when we were enjoying sweet juicy watermelons and salty village halloumi on the beautiful island of Cyprus.
Over the years, I must have searched thousands of Mediterranean recipe ideas that include “one pan”, “one dish”, or “tray bake”. They’ve saved me hours in the kitchen as well as my sanity. This layered tray bake is a version of a fish bake my mother made when I was growing up.
Pastitsio, also known as makaronia tou fournou, is a very well known and loved family meal made in both Greece and Cyprus. Almost every Greek grows up eating some version of this creamy layered bake. Try this lighter dairy-free version now.
High in fiber and protein, quinoa is often served as part of a healthy meal. This gluten-free seed is used to replace carbs for those who are trying to lose weight or maintain a balanced diet. As with all health foods, it needs to be seasoned well and not overcooked.
If you’ve visited Cyprus before, you will know that souvlaki restaurants are as popular as cafe culture. A favourite among locals, and eaten regularly across the island as an easy and delicious dinner.
Butter beans are quite “meaty” and filling in this protein packed salad.
Ice cream, nice-cream, call it what you want. Making your own healthy ice cream is not only rewarding but you know the ingredients you’ve used and you can adapt the sweetness or flavour to your liking.
Whether you enjoy your yoghurt topped with fruit, musli, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with seeds, a thick, luscious yoghurt is usually a good place to start.
Cypriot fasolada, is a white bean Mediterranean stew. You can make the tomato sauce like a soup by adding more water or a thick stew as in this recipe below. It makes a very nutritious main meal when served with crusty sourdough bread.
