Gluten-free

This is a simple Greek vegetable stew. It’s vegan and super healthy. Serve with hummus and crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Yemista are delicious hot or cold, and are great with a chunk of fetta drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with some dried oregano.

This week’s recipe comes from guest contributor, Susan Verde. She made this beautiful summer salad with plant-based chef, Alex Burst.

During the pandemic, I have been craving the comfort and safety of home. Everyone has one meal that they associate with home. For me, it’s Greek avgolemono soup.

This week I share my mum’s recipe for roast chicken. Made with a handful of quality ingredients it’s quick to prepare and creates a feeling of warmth and comfort as the gentle aroma of rosemary, lemon and chicken fill the house.

Courgette flowers mark high summer. They are often deep-fried, but I’ve decided to fill them with Italian ricotta and bake them. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is great for a quick summer lunch.

Celebrating the refreshing and detoxifying properties of watermelon and fennel, this fresh side salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

Strawberry and yuzu ice cream is sandwiched between two layers of crisp, salty pistachio dacquoise. This recipe is great because you don’t waste the egg whites from the ice cream, and the dacquoise keeps in the freezer if well wrapped. Cut a slice and enjoy the taste of summer!

‘Gigantes’ are traditional Greek baked beans, and are best made with jumbo butter beans. The base recipe is vegan and can be eaten warm or cold with chewy sourdough.

New-season peaches herald the arrival of summer. The tartness pairs beautifully with lemon verbena, while the notes of caramel add depth and sweetness.

Inspired by cupboard ingredients, this no-fuss chicken casserole will feed the whole family. Succulent chicken legs, classic Mediterranean spices and Puy lentils merge into a warming, comforting stew.

The delicate flavours of dill, wild garlic and fresh chives against the sharp Montgomery cheddar and Cravero parmigiano reggiano make this fluffy egg white omelette a tasty and protein-fuelled start to the day.