Tasting the Mediterranean: A look at the regional cuisines of Italy, Greece, and Spain

-Seafood: The Mediterranean coast of Italy is known for its delicious seafood dishes, such as spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) and branzino al forno (baked sea bass).

-Moussaka: A traditional Greek dish made of layers of eggplant, meat (usually lamb), and a creamy béchamel sauce.

-Gyro: A popular Greek street food, the gyro is made of meat (usually pork or chicken) cooked on a spit and served in a pita with tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

-Dolmades: Stuffed grape leaves filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat.

-Paella: A traditional Spanish dish made of rice, seafood, chicken and sometimes rabbit, flavoured with saffron.

-Gazpacho: A cold soup made of tomatoes, bread, cucumber, peppers, and olive oil.

-Tortilla española: A traditional Spanish dish made of potatoes and onions, fried in olive oil and bound with eggs.

The Mediterranean cuisines of Italy, Greece, and Spain are renowned for their rich flavours, simplicity, and focus on fresh ingredients. From the classic pizza and pasta of Italy to the traditional moussaka and gyro of Greece, and paella, gazpacho and tortilla española of Spain, there is something for everyone to enjoy. These dishes are not only delicious but also a reflection of the Mediterranean way of life, where food is enjoyed with family and friends, always with a focus on fresh and healthy ingredients.