Mediterranean

Mediterranean ingredients or influences

  • Greek Salad

    thedizzydieter

    It’s been said many many times that money can’t buy happiness and it’s probably true. Having said that if you pop to the supermarket, for a few quid you can get the makings of this (slightly untraditional) Greek salad which is as close to complete foodie happiness as I personally…

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  • Kieran’s Honey Mediterranean Vegetables

    thedizzydieter

    As the name suggests, I can’t take credit for this one sadly. One particular day a while ago I was suffering badly with dizziness and having a grump about it. Kieran told me I had to eat, I said I didn’t want anything, there was pouting and sulking….it was ugly.…

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  • Herby sausage meat and vegetable risotto

    thedizzydieter

    Everyone should have a favourite risotto recipe that they feel confident about making and this is most definitely a contender. Delicious chunks of sausage meat, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes and diced roasted paper add texture and complement each other to make a decadent and luxurious but also fresh and herby…

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  • Oven baked gnocchi with cherry tomatoes

    thedizzydieter

    Meet one of my favourite sides! This is soooo good. Yes, it has mozzarella and parmesan cheeses in it but it also has fresh cherry tomatoes, spinach and butter/cannellini beans so it both tastes and feels pretty good and virtuous to eat! We tend to serve this with a gorgeous…

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  • Mediterranean vegetable crustless quiche

    thedizzydieter

    As you may have gathered from some of the recipes that I’ve put up so far I am a big fan of Mediterranean style food and recipes – specifically Italian (with bits and pieces from elsewhere). This is something that has happened fairly recently. I’ve always been a huge pasta…

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  • Roasted tomato, caper and tuna pasta

    thedizzydieter

    We adore pasta in our house and this dish originates from that age old question “It’s shopping day tomorrow- what’s for dinner tonight?”. I am happy to say that from these humble origins this has now firmly established itself as a pretty regular feature in our meal plans. I enjoy…

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