Mediterranean
Turkish and Tunisian recipes fall under this general heading, both made with vegetables for a full hit of Eastern promise...
Serves 4Fresh Coriander Chutney
This is the perfect accompaniment for Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Whole Spices or Beef Curry Dopiaza.
Serves 4 as a starterGratin of Tiger Prawns with Chilli and Cheese
This is kind of Mexican but works best, we think, with Italian Fontina cheese, as this has the best melting consistency. Fat, juicy tiger prawns combined with cream and the melting cheese, and the added piquancy of lime and chilli, make this one of m
Serves 4-6Frijolemole
This Mexican recipe is rather like hummus, but with added zing from limes and chillies. Serve it with flatbreads or salad as a dip, starter or light lunch.
Serves 2Grilled Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary, served with Puy Lentils
This lovely recipe is ideal for a midweek supper - and if you arrive home late, you can always marinated it the night before to speed things up.
Serves 3-4 (makes 16)Lamb Koftas in Chilli Pepper Sauce
Meatballs to you! Koftas are a brilliant way of using minced lamb, spiced up with other ingredients. The joy of this particular recipe is that you cook them in the oven without browning - which saves a lot of time and hassle.
Serves 4, or 6 as a starterDolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
You can now buy vine leaves in supermarkets, so this easy vegetarian recipe just got even easier! It will take you to the Greek islands in seconds, filled as it is with all those flavours of the eastern Mediterranean.
Serves 2 as a light lunch, or 4 as a starterFried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette
This is a great recipe to have up your sleeve for the unexpected vegetarian. Halloumi arrives in sealed plastic wrapping and has a reasonably long shelf-life, which means that you can always have a pack tucked away in the fridge. If you can get hold
Serves 6Hummus Bi Tahini
If you want to make the proper authentic version of this you'll need to hunt out some tahini paste, which is available at supermarkets and health-food shops.
Serves 12 (makes 16 cakes – one per person, plus a few extra)Courgette and Potato Cakes with Mint and Feta Cheese
Courgettes, mint and feta are three ingredients that have a summery feel. Add potatoes to make little cakes and you have a treat for veggies and meat eaters alike - a great recipe for a summer buffet.
Serves 4Lamb Kebabs with Lemon and Rosemary
Lovely lamb kebabs are reminiscent of the sort of food cooked all over the Mediterranean so if the sun's shining, dust off that barbecue and get cooking!
