The simplicity of this Italian classic is wonderful and for me can be a complete meal served with some fresh crusty bread. Perfect as a mezze also.

Mary’s classic French family meal, it is the most celebrated dish in France.

Cookbook author and self-proclaimed home cook Mary Valle invites us into her Mediterranean kitchen

A signature dish and one of Mary’s favourites.

A recipe from the cookbook My Mediterranean Kitchen hand-picked by Mary Valle herself

This hearty soup is a perfect winter meal with a slice of continental bread

Try curing your own olives with Dora’s helpful tips

These cocktail pitakia with frankfurts are perfect for snacks.

Dora looks at the many ways to preseve food that enhances the all their flavours.

Traditional Greek chickpea and spinach keftedes, perfect with some tzatziki.