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Your favourite recipes from Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredient Meals on Channel 4

by Rachel Deeley

published on 16 October 2023, last updated on 23 September 2025

Jamie Oliver returns to our screens this month with Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Meals, a TV series packed with delicious recipes and cooking tips from his latest cookbook, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean. Inspired by his recent trip researching the food and flavours of the Med, these recipes use just five ingredients to create fuss-free, budget-friendly dishes with maximum flavour.

Each week, we’ll be rounding up a selection of the best recipes featured on the show, from hearty midweek meals to no-bake desserts. You can also read our thoughts on what it was like cooking 5 Ingredients Mediterranean dinners for a full week.

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Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

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