Quick, easy & mostly healthy recipes from the Mediterranean and beyond.

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To try in October!

Cakes with ‘hidden’ fruit and veggies, the curry we always have in the freezer, Greece’s answer to lasagna, and an easy stove top dinner. Which will you try first?

The Latest Recipes

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A square image of Helen Schofield, owner of food blog Scrummy Lane, standing at her bench in the kitchen smiling and wearing a blue dress and chopping tomatoes.

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Don’t expect to find anything fussy or complicated here. Just QUICK, EASY & (mostly!) HEALTHY recipes from the Mediterranean and beyond. ENJOY!

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Mediterranean Sunshine

Greek (and Italian!) inspired recipes that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean (almost) faster than you can say ‘souvlaki’.

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Lacking inspiration? Let me help you out with some of my easy, breezy dinner favorites.

Quick & Easy Sides

Dinner’s sorted but what will you serve with it? These no-fuss, tasty dishes will come to your rescue on busy days again and again.

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‘Hidden gem’ recipes to try soon…

Just Air Fry It!

I know… you love your air fryer! Here are some of my favorite recipes to make in it.

Need a dinner show-stopper? I’ve got you covered…