Recipes

Test kitchen recipe picks

Our latest triple-tested recipes from the olive magazine kitchen, from showstopping bakes and impressive starters, to quick dinner ideas and inspiring seasonal puds

Fish and seafood

Gravadlax

Gravadlax is a real show-stopping centrepiece for a festive spread. Making this Scandi classic is easier than you think with step-by-step help from olive's test kitchen

A silver tray topped with a large grilled flatbread meatballs and slaw on a blue background

Meat and poultry

BBQ kofte with whipped feta and tahini slaw

A light slaw with a nutty tahini dressing and a creamy whipped feta sauce are the perfect partners for a spiced BBQ kofte. Make them with beef or lamb mince

More recipe inspiration

May recipe inspiration

Lettuce topped with yogurt, bombay mix and pomegranate seeds on a plate

Quick and Easy

New recipes

Fish and seafood

Baked halibut with fennel, lemon and walnut pangrattato

Three gooseberry, elderflower and mint fools in glass jars

Entertain

Gooseberry fool with elderflower and mint

Baking and desserts

Effortless recipes

Easy on the eye and simple to make, thanks to shop-bought ingredients and no fiddly techniques. These recipes can be made ahead or require 30 mins or fewer of prep – they’re go-to ideas for entertaining special guests.

Swedish meatball nachos on a tray with fresh dill and lingonberry jam on the side

Entertain

Chocolate fondue

Healthy recipes

Hundreds of nutritious, triple-tested recipes that are easy to make. Try nourishing salad bowls, colourful veggie curries, high-protein meals, lighter versions of comforting classics and much more...