Explore the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and lifestyle advice - Irini Savva
Earthy and “meaty” mushrooms sautéed to perfection with garlic and fresh thyme.
Peaches, strawberries and pineapple are all high in vitamin C to support a healthy immune system, Greek yoghurt is packed with good bacteria and keeps your gut healthy. This smoothie treat is sure to give your immunity a boost this summer with all the delicious seasonal flavours.
You can never have enough hummus recipes, right? Whether you choose to serve your hummus with crackers pita bread or vegetables, this fresh herby hummus is the perfect make-ahead recipe for a quick healthy snack or add it to your favourite mezze board.
Similar to the spanakopitakia recipe, these triangular shaped tiropitakia are filled with a creamy mixture of Greek feta, halloumi cheese and fresh herbs. Delicious served with breakfast or a snack.
Celebrate the sweet goodness of fresh summer cherries with this simple cherry cake—a flan-type cake studded with cherry halves, best served with good quality vanilla ice cream during the long hot summer.
Sweeten up your summer fruit and cheese plate with this vibrant trio of melon and baby mozzarella, or ciliegine, salad.
When you’re looking for flavourful, effortless plant based comfort food you can’t go wrong with this Mediterranean style artichoke and pea stew.
Bring some sunshine onto your plates with this go-to summer salad from Greece. Flavourful caper berries and caper leaves boost the juicy sweetness of fresh seasonal tomatoes.
Elevate your hummus with this contemporary hummus recipe using white chocolate tahini—a delicious blend of unsweetened white chocolate, tahini and a hint of honey.
Spicy red pepper dips are ever popular on a Greek table. This version is made using jarred roasted red pepper dip, creamy goats cheese and fresh local chilli for an extra bite!
Imagine being transported to the Mediterranean and nibbling on a mezze platter under the shade of a vibrant pink bougainvillea. If you can’t make it there this year, you could make your own with this homemade beetroot hummus.
These avocado based mocha cups are a creamy, chocolate mousse type dessert with a hint of coffee and sweetened with local date syrup.
Boost the nutrient content of your usual hummus recipe with added raw carrots.
Orange cookies are a favourite during Greek Orthodox Easter but can also be made during other festive seasons when oranges are sweet and flavoursome. Serve these dairy free and refine sugar free cookies with an afternoon coffee or tea. You may need to double the recipe as they don’t last long.
Upgrade your regular beans on toast with this healthier Mediterranean style herby butter beans on garlicky rye toast.
