Mediterranean inspired

Discover the delicious and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, a culinary tradition that originated in countries around the Mediterranean. Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables prepared with flavorful olive oil. Discover the abundance of fish and seafood, such as salmon, tuna and shrimp. Taste the richness of grains and legumes, from pasta and rice to chickpeas and beans. Add fresh herbs and spices to flavor dishes. Make a Mediterranean salad, full of fresh vegetables and olives. And don’t forget the tapas, an assortment of delicious snacks. Mediterranean cuisine not only offers great flavors, but also healthy benefits. Be inspired by some Mediterranean inspired recipes!

Risotto with white asparagus

This creamy risotto with white asparagus is an ode to spring…

Shakshuka, flavors from the Middle East

Eggs in a spicy tomato sauce and delicious herbs, simple but tasty.

Orzo pasta with endive and spicy salmon balls

Orzo with endive in coconut sauce and spicy salmon balls, a simple and quickly prepared dish

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Cod with butter beans, tomato and garlic

Simple and healthy cod recipe with white giant butter beans, tomato and garlic.

Mediterranean tomato soup with rice, basil and pesto

Taste a little sun in every spoonful, rich in flavor, pure and fresh!

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Puff pastry wafers with Mozzarella and tomato pesto

Fresh ingredients full of Mediterranean flavors incorporated into a delicious savory waffle

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Mediterranean fish dish with spicy potato croquettes

A delicious Mediterranean fish dish… don’t be alarmed by the ingredients list, it is indeed long. The fish dish is therefore complete and you can replace the…

Macaroni with tuna and Mozzarella

A delicious dish that proves that simple can also be extraordinarily tasty.

Risotto of pearl couscous with tomato, pepper and Mozzarella

A delicious twist on the classic risotto is this pearl couscous risotto.

Orzo with beetroot, apple and feta

This orzo dish is not only a visual feast for the eyes, but also a pleasure for your sense of taste.

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Bruschetta with anchovies and italian green herb sauce

Green herb sauce or “salsa verde” is a delicious seasoning for fish, meat and vegetables.

Empanadas with spinach, raisins and pine nuts

Empanadas are delicious as a snack, starter or main course. Here I combine the savory taste of spinach with the sweetness of raisins and the nutty crunch of pine nuts…

Spanish omelette with potatoes

Spanish omelette, “tortilla española” or “tortilla de patatas,” is a popular and traditional Spanish dish.

Tiramisu with orange

A wonderfully refreshing variant of the classic Italian tiramisu

Corn and eggplant baked with honey

A great way to prepare these two ingredients in a tasteful and unique way.

Grilled prawns with homemade garlic mayonnaise

Grilled prawns with garlic mayonnaise

Finger licking good… Spicy seasoned prawns with homemade ‘alioli’ garlic mayonnaise

Orzo pasta salad with tomato, feta and basil

Orzo pasta salad is a delicious and fresh dish that is perfect for sunny days or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.

Warm tomatoes with Mozzarella and chili

Warm tomatoes with spicy oil on a piece of fresh baguette tastes surprisingly good…

Garlic soup with mango

Tasty fresh summer soup with a fruity touch, a variation on the local Spanish “ajo blanco” soup.

Tacos with tzatziki and crunchy vegetables

Taco with homemade tzatziki and fresh vegetables, a delicious fusion of mexican and greek flavors

Octopus salad with avocado mayonnaise

Octopus salad, wonderfully summery and especially popular in Mediterranean cuisine.

Burrata, poached egg and mango breakfast

Start the day with a hearty and nutritious breakfast… During the weekend I can really enjoy this to the fullest.

Risotto with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms

Risotto, creamy and nicely seasoned, a delicious dish according to a simple recipe

Strawberry gazpacho

A variation on the traditional gazpacho, just as refreshing and with a slightly sweet touch…

Meal soup with chickpeas, spinach and egg

Chickpeas with spinach, a traditional dish from the Spanish kitchen that is very nutritious, tasty and also easy to prepare.

Almond milk, a nice creamy own-made milk

Making your own almond milk is very easy and sooo delicious!

Turkish red lentil soup

Spicy, creamy and very nutritious soup… the perfect healthy lunch!

Tomato and strawberry salad with feta and mint

A delicious fresh salad that you can prepare in no time. I regularly make these for myself for lunch. A good quality olive oil gives extra taste.

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Sardines filled with almonds, tomato and thyme

Sardines, filled and prepared in the oven. A plate full of flavors from the south that will make you instantly happy.

Orzo pasta with zucchini, tomato and spinach

Orzo, made from barley and mainly used in the countries around the Mediterranean

Cod with herb pesto and potato candied in oil

Potatoes candied in oil is actually a typical Spanish dish and is called “patatas a la pobre”

Orzo pasta with zucchini, tomato and spinach

Orzo, a pasta in the shape of a large grain of rice, made from barley and mainly used in the countries around the Mediterranean such as Italy, Greece, Turkey…

Sandwiches, four times different and super tasty

Make the topping of your sandwich yourself with fresh vegetables and fruit.

Cucumber and radish salad with smoked eel

A nice fresh lunch salad. You can easily replace the smoked eel with, for example, herring or smoked salmon…

Polenta toast with tomato and quail egg

Polenta is a coarsely ground corn that is mainly known in northern Italy and is becoming more and more popular…

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Galette with Greek goat cheese, orange and honey

A thoroughly Mediterranean flavor combination and the color of this galette immediately makes your mouth watering…

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Orange salad with burrata cheese and nut dressing

Sweet blood orange as the main ingredient in a salad with creamy Burrata cheese and a strong seasoning based on nuts and olive oil…

Dried tomatoes, you can easily make them at home…

I always have dried tomatoes in stock. I often add them as an extra seasoning and they provide that delicious Mediterranean touch…

Stuffed zucchini, whole grain rice, pepper, olives and anchovies

Stuffed zucchini… A vegetarian and very nutritious dish full of Mediterranean flavors…

Empanada with tuna, tomato and oregano

“Empanada de atún” is a typical Spanish dish. A savory pastry with a crispy crust and a tomato and tuna filling…

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Eggs with chili butter and yogurt, Cilbir, a Turkish dish

During the weekend or the holidays, breakfast can be a bit more for me. I am happy to get out of bed for this dish. Cilbir, a typical Turkish dish. Poached eggs with spicy chili butter and yogurt. Also delicious at brunch together with other small dishes such as hummus or warm tomatoes… For me this is pure enjoyment…

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Warm grapes, burrata cheese and pomegranate seed salad

A lukewarm salad with grapes from the oven and creamy Burrata cheese, a feast for a lunch salad and one of my favorites!

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Zucchini rolls in tomato sauce with spinach and Mozzarella

Delicious oven dish full of fresh vegetables and with a Mediterranean touch.

Octopus with parsley hummus

You can go either way with hummus. Combine it with fresh parsley and serve as a side dish with delicious crispy and spicy fried octopus…

Delicious minestrone soup full of vegetables

Minestrone, originally an Italian meal soup, is actually a spring soup, but this soup full of vitamins can certainly taste good during the winter months.

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Pizza Romesco with grilled spring onions

Pizza Romesco, a dip based on tomato, hazelnuts and “ñoras”, in combination with spicy crispy spring onions and feta…

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Nutricious soup with black lentils, pumpkin, carrot and ginger

A nutritious and warming soup starring lentils, a source of iron, magnesium, fiber and so much more…

Rice ‘alla Puttanesca’ with eggplant and yogurt

We all know ‘Pasta alla Puttanesca’. A very popular Italian pasta dish based on simple ingredients and with the idea to create a “quick and easy” recipe”.

Tomato carpaccio with anchovies and olive oil

Thin slices of sweet tomato with anchovies and red onion, topped with delicious olive oil… soo tasty.

Orzo pasta, oven-cooked vegetables and rosemary

Orzo pasta that you can eat hot or cold. Let the vegetables cook in the oven for a while, but make sure they are still nice and crunchy. The smell and taste of rosemary provide that little bit extra…

Watermelon soup, deliciously summery and refreshing

Nice and fresh gazpacho with the sweet taste of watermelon… summery, refreshing and full of vitamins

Figs with mint, mascarpone and honey

Tasty sweet figs from our own garden with a mix of mascarpone, fresh mint leaves and honey. Served cold, this is a wonderfully surprising appetizer.

Virgin mojito ice lollies

A refreshing ice cream that immediately makes you dream away to a beach bar under the southern sun…

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Watermelon pizza with grilled mango, avocado and sardines

Creative with fruit… The combination of the sweet watermelon with the grilled fruits and the smoked sardines is a real winner. Add the toppings you like and you have a surprisingly tasty lunch!

Italian fregola pasta in “paella style”

Fregola, a tiny spherical pasta with a nutty and smoked taste that perfectly absorbs all the flavors of this paella preparation. A southern dish to try…

Gazpacho “Andaluz”, a cold summer soup

Gazpacho is a classic one in Spanish gastronomy! This ice-cold soup of raw vegetables contains many vitamins, and is also thirst-quenching and hunger-satisfying…

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Toast with spinach, mint, Mozzarella and figs

A surprising combination of fresh spinach and mint with soft Mozzarella and delicious sweet figs, finished with crunchy almonds, raisins and honey.

Salmorejo, a typical dish from Córdoba, Andalucia

When the summer comes, we eat salmorejo… It is a typical cold soup of Andalusian gastronomy, especially from Córdoba, but it is known all over Spain.

Pasta salad full of Mediterranean flavors

Pasta salad with homemade tomato pesto, spinach, roasted mini bell pepper, feta and tasty Greek olives. A delicious lunch or picnic where vegetables also play an important role…

Make your own fresh summery homemade iced tea

Homemade iced tea? Simple, tasty and healthy! Pimp your water with fruit, herbs or vegetables and make your own tea, hot or cold … sweetened or natural, the variations are endless.

Hake in “salsa verde”, a typical Basque dish

Hake, prepared according to a typical Basque recipe. In less than half an hour you can prepare this dish and have it on your table to enjoy a delicious fish meal.

Quiche full of delicious Mediterranean flavors

Quiche made with Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, feta, dried tomatoes, puffed garlic, Greek yogurt and seasoned with thyme and oregano. A Mediterranean flavor bomb.

Harira, a rich Moroccan soup

Because the soup is so rich in nutrients and vitamins, this one is mainly eaten during Ramadan.

Delicious fresh lemon cake with lemon icing

The best lemon cake ever … Lemons are indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine and if you can also pick them from your own trees, everything will be even better …

Lentils in Isabel’s way

A delicious and rich dish with legumes in the lead and full of Mediterranean flavors…

Gigantes plaki, giant butter beans…the Greek way

I learned this dish in Kalambaka, the village at the foot of Meteora, Greece. The old original recipe comes from the monks from the monasteries high on the rocks …

“Chirlas al ajillo”, clams in wine and garlic sauce

Cockles, or “chirlas”, are on every menu of the beach restaurants in the south (chiringuitos) and preferably with garlic, parsley and white wine … it doesn’t have to be more!

“Torrijas”, the spanish version of French toast

Torrijas are sweetly baked bread slices drenched in milk and covered in egg, a traditional dish during Easter week.

Pointed pepper filled with fregola, mango, feta and spinach yogurt

An original and tasty way to put vegetables on the table. The Italian fregola and greek feta provide a Mediterranean touch.

Salsa “Romesco”, a typical sauce from Catalonia

Romesco sauce and “calçots”, a typical spanish dish. But this sauce is also delicious with vegetables, meat, fish…

“Ajo Blanco”, a fresh Spanish almond and garlic soup

A typical local dish. This cold soup is served with white grapes. Surprising, refreshing and delicious.

Red lentils with pumpkin, spinach, ginger and coconut cream

Red lentils, a boost for your protein intake, a source of iron and the perfect meat substitute. Be surprised by its nutty taste in combination with sweet pumpkin and spicy ginger.

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Basil waffles with creamy Burrata

The combination of the creamy Burrata, the sweet tomatoes and the crispy waffles made of fresh basil are a winner during the sunny days.

Homemade ice pops with red fruits

Be creative and get more out of your summer with these trendy homemade ice pops. Variations and flavors are endless, be sure to try the mojito or mango ones…

Risotto with boletus and white truffle oil

Tasty risotto with fresh boletus, parmesan and white truffle oil from Meteora. The raw egg yolk gives it that extra smooth texture and taste.

Zucchini and lemon tortilla

Surprisingly tasty and airy tortilla with zucchini, lemon and hierba buena, based on a recipe from Persian cuisine.

Vegetarian tacos with guacamole

A colorful and delicious lunch that you can serve quickly. Be creative with the filling … how about mango, coriander, red onion, tender lettuce and tomato?

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Parsley flat bread with two feta spreads

A nice lunch with a Mediterranean touch. You can vary endlessly with the taste of the bread, but here we are a big fan of the parsley bread.

Pizza herb bread

Pizza herb bread, a tasty savory bread roll. Combine with soup or a healthy salad.

Delicious pearl couscous tabbouleh

A nice variation of the bulgur tabbouleh, ideal to serve with vegetable dishes and with guaranteed success at dinners.

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Tomato tartar with smoked sardine

A nice fresh summer lunch. A simple dish that you can also take with you in your lunch box.

Greek spinach and feta empanadas with tzatziki

Greek “empanadas”, a dish that I learned to make in Greece during a workshop. Deliciously tasty …

Basil pesto, a typical Mediterranean seasoning

A dressing that you can use for more than only a “pasta pesto”. Try grilled vegetables or baked portobello with pesto.

Fresh kiwi lemonade

A fresh kiwi lemonade full of vitamins and a delicious thirst quencher.

Tabbouleh of lentils

Summery, fresh and a perfect salad meal at lunch time or BBQ.

Hummus of chickpeas

This hummus always makes it at a party. Sprinkle with some spicy paprika powder and serve with breadsticks or toast

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Greek salad with sweet yellow pepper

Easy to prepare, fresh and healthy! Greek feta always brings the summer on your plate…

Delicious lentils and vegetable stew

A tasty, nutritious dish that you can combine with meat or fish to form a complete meal.

Orange-ginger lemonade with thyme

A cold coming on? You are not in the mood to drink a hot tea? Than try this fresh lemonade …

Bruschetta with tomato and feta

This bruschetta you will mostly eat in Italy as a “antipasti”, in Greece they rather serve this for breakfast … anyway tipical Mediterranean flavours!

Caprese salad

A simple but deliciously tasty salad. I add a little homemade pesto dressing , in combination with balsamic syrup or Pedro Ximenez syrup. Make sure you use tasty ripe tomatoes, then everything tastes twice as good.

lemon lemonade, the perfect summer thirst quencher

Fresh lemon lemonade

I was able to learn the secret of this fresh lemonade during one of our Greek travels … simple but very tasty and refreshing!

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