Mediterranean recipes, bright and clear
Mediterranean recipes
Mediterranean cooking is clear and sunlit: olive oil, tomato, herbs, fish, a little fire. Christophe keeps that brightness and slips French technique underneath.
The Mediterranean shaped his taste early, and it shows up in unexpected places. The dish he calls the most him on the whole menu pairs Thai fish cakes with a Mediterranean salsa verde, anchovies and capers and all. Two traditions on one plate, both left intact. That is the idea here: bright, honest flavour, nothing overworked.
4 recipes in this collection
Why trust it
The Mediterranean shaped Christophe early, then stayed part of how he builds brightness, acidity, herbs, fish, olive oil, and fire into precise dishes.
Technique focus
Look for clean heat, bright herbs, careful acidity, anchovy depth, capers, olive oil, and sauce work that supports instead of hides the main ingredient.
Pantry cues
Olive oil, tomato, herbs, fish, anchovies, capers, citrus, harissa, and fire-cooked ingredients do much of the work.
Big Green Egg Chicken Thighs with Harissa Veloute and Roasted Summer Vegetables
This is a smoky, one-pan roast where juicy chicken thighs cook over live fire, then their golden drippings become the base for roasting sweet summer vegetables. A classic French veloute sauce—sharpened with harissa and bright preserved lemon—ties it all together. Ready in about 1 hour 45 minutes and serves 4.
Algerian-Inspired Citrus Carrot Ribbon Salad with Cumin and Toasted Pine Nuts
This elegant North African salad transforms humble carrots into delicate, translucent ribbons using a mandoline and an ice-water bath for maximum crispness. A bright citrus-cumin dressing with toasted pine nuts brings Algerian warmth to the dish. Ready in 25 minutes, it serves 4 as a vibrant side that looks restaurant-fancy but comes together easily at home.
Mediterranean Roasted Pepper and Tomato Crushed Potatoes
These crushed potatoes combine French technique with Mediterranean flavors. You boil starchy potatoes, dry them out to absorb maximum flavor, then fold in a fresh tomato-basil sauce and smoky roasted peppers. The whole dish takes 45 minutes and serves 4 as a vibrant, chunky side that's creamy inside with pockets of sweet roasted vegetables.
Mediterranean Roasted Fennel with Goat Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts
This elegant side dish transforms fennel bulbs into a sweet, tender Mediterranean delight in just 40 minutes. Using the French dry-braising technique, you sear the fennel until golden, then roast it until buttery soft. Top with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pine nuts, and bright lemon zest for a dish that serves 4-6 people perfectly alongside roasted meats or grilled fish.
A harissa velouté over fire-roasted chicken, a salsa verde with backbone. This is the newest and smallest collection, growing each week, so check back. Browse the Mediterranean recipes above.