Cuisine
Mediterranean Sunday dinners
A working shorthand rather than a country: the cooking of the olive-oil belt, from the Levant through Greece and southern Italy to Spain and North Africa. What these dinners share is a structure — a grain or bread, several vegetable dishes, something grilled or roasted, and acid somewhere on every plate. It is the easiest tradition to cook for a mixed table, because the meat is one dish among many rather than the point of the meal.
10 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Mediterranean plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken4
- fish3
- lamb1
- shellfish1
- vegetarian1
How they're cooked
- Pan-seared4
- Grilled3
- Roasted2
- Baked1
The plans
- Mediterranean · vegetarianMediterranean Night: Stuffed Eggplants & Warm Couscous
Roasted eggplants filled with a spiced chickpea-tomato ragù, finished with olives and preserved lemon for a savory, slightly briny centerpiece; warm turmeric couscous, cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki, and hot za'atar skillet flatbreads complete the table. The menu balances bold North African spices and Levantine accents while staying family-friendly and quick enough for a single cook to execute in a window under two hours.
- Mediterranean · fishMediterranean Coastal Supper
A bright, convivial Mediterranean meal built around quickly seared tuna and a warm saffron couscous—olives, capers and tomato bring saline depth while charred greens and a crisp fennel salad add texture. The pacing keeps one cook comfortable: most elements hold briefly at room temperature while the tuna and salad are finished in the final five minutes for peak texture and temperature.
- Mediterranean · fishAegean Midweek Supper
A focused Mediterranean family supper that pairs meaty, simply seared swordfish with a robust tomato–olive–caper salsa, smoky roasted fingerling potatoes and a pearl couscous salad for bright texture. Technique-forward but weekday-friendly: oven-held potatoes and a room-temperature couscous salad free the cook to finish the fish to order so everything arrives at the table together.
- Mediterranean · shellfishMediterranean Seaside Supper
A bright, family-friendly Mediterranean supper centered on quick pan‑finished prawns accented with lemon, cherry tomato and parsley; complemented by lemon‑herb pearl couscous, oven‑roasted baby potatoes, a crisp dressed salad, warm pita and a cool tzatziki for dipping. Clean flavors, minimal hands‑on time and a finish‑to‑order seafood main make this an energetic weeknight that still feels like a sit‑down meal.
- Mediterranean · chickenIslands Weeknight Supper
A compact Mediterranean family supper centred on lemon-oregano roasted chicken, bright lemon-orzo studded with spinach and feta, a crisp dressed Greek salad, cooling tzatziki and warm pita; focused technique and finish-to-order timing make this a relaxed, vibrant meal worth sitting down for.
- Mediterranean · fishAegean Weeknight Supper
A bright, family-friendly Mediterranean supper built around a quick pan-seared lemon-herb salmon, warm rosemary-roasted baby potatoes, fluffy herbed couscous, cooling tzatziki and a dressed tomato-cucumber salad — all timed so the seared, plated items finish at service and the rest holds beautifully for immediate family-style serving.
- Mediterranean · lambMediterranean Evening Feast
Enjoy a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors featuring grilled lamb chops, vibrant tabbouleh, and a fresh minty yogurt sauce, paired with refreshing drinks.
- Mediterranean · chickenMediterranean Family Feast
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with a perfectly timed vegetable paella, aromatic herb-roasted chicken, and a zesty lemon-cucumber spritz.
- Mediterranean · chickenMediterranean Evening Delight
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with a fresh and delightful menu featuring succulent grilled chicken, a lively quinoa salad, and a refreshing lemony drink.
- Mediterranean · chickenMediterranean Evening
Delight in a Mediterranean-inspired feast featuring aromatic lemon herb chicken skewers paired with a bright Greek salad and herbed quinoa, complemented by refreshing lemon mint water and a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
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