Livin' la dolce vita through Mediterranean food

Mediterranean cooking has a way of making the simplest ingredients shine. When it comes to beef and lamb, the recipes are often straightforward but full of flavour, relying on seasonal vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. Whether it’s a sizzling lamb chop or a comforting beef stew, these dishes are perfect for sharing with family after a busy day, bringing everyone together with minimal fuss.

Beef stifado filo pie

A filo pie with tender slow cooked beef filling? We’re sold! We’re recommend you make double of the filling and freeze it for an easy future meal too.

Mediterranean beef with gremolata

Take cross cut blade and turn it into a tasty stew that is savoury with a hint of sweetness from the prunes and apricots. Again, serve with couscous or even steamed quinoa would be nice too.

Beef cevapi in flatbread

Ajvar (pronounced aye-vaar) is a sweet red pepper sauce that the Balkans adore. It’s worth making a large jar as you’ll put it on everything, like these beef koftas.

Mediterranean lamb with couscous

Oregano and lamb are a classic Greek combination and transforms these shoulder chops. Make the couscous salad ahead of time if you like – it’ll keep a few days in the fridge.

Crispy lamb fattoush salad

People forget the Middle East has a Mediterranean coastline and this salad is the best of that area. Lamb mince is cooked until it’s totally crispy for a light and tasty salad.

One pan steak caprese

Caprese salads are the best of summer on a plate. Blistered cherry tomatoes get even sweeter when roasted and the cheese melts for a quick and delicious one pan dinner.

Greek lamb tart

Kiwi’s love a pie or a tart and this simple Greek version is loaded with mince, olives, tomatoes and feta for a dreamy combination.

Tri tip steak with pesto potato salad

Pesto – that dreamy export from Italy that we all love. Potatoes love pesto and if you’re looking for an easy way to entertain, this dish is it.

Eye fillet with white bean and courgette

Pulses and legumes are a big part of the Mediterranean diet and are delicious when paired with New Zealand beef fillet – grab a can today and make this light and tasty salad!

Turkish lamb pasta

This dinner is quick to pull together and packs a big punch in terms of flavour. We love adding in handfuls of spinach or rocket to keep it light and a bit more balanced…

Lamb mititei with pita and tzatziki

A Romanian street food, these little koftas are great paired with fresh pita and tzatziki sauce. Make your own pita or you could buy good quality ones at the supermarket.