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I'm Suzy. My roots are the shores of the Mediterranean. The sea's riches, and my family's fondness for big gatherings, created in me a passionate cook. My easy and approachable recipes follow the values of the Mediterranean diet: eat with the seasons, use whole foods, and above all, share. Welcome to my kitchen!
Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe with Tomatoes and Capers
We’re well into Mediterranean diet month, so it’s only fitting that we throw in a quick baked fish recipe! This Mediterranean baked fish takes on a simple sauce with tomatoes and capers. Comes together in 35 minutes! And I have the perfect Mediterranean sides and salads to complete the menu (below.) If you’ve glanced at my Mediterranean diet shopping list (which you should totally … Read More...
Printable Mediterranean Diet Shopping List
Eating the Mediterranean way has never been easier! First, we have a bank of easy, bold recipes for you here. This handy, free Mediterranean diet shopping list. Plus, the best EVOO and all-natural spices for Mediterranean cooking here. Download Or Print Mediterranean Diet Shopping List Download … Read More...
Greek-Style Braised Eggplant Recipe
All-star braised eggplant recipe, prepared Greek style! Eggplants cooked to velvety tender perfection with chickpeas and tomato. A perfectly satisfying meatless dinner or side dish. Low-Fat. Vegan. Gluten Free. Typically idling in my pantry are canned chickpeas and tomatoes (all sorts of … Read More...
Easy Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Easy stuffed peppers for breakfast, brunch or dinner! Prepared Mediterranean-style and stuffed with a flavor-packed, vegetarian and gluten-free potato hash, then topped with the perfect egg. (Recipe comes with prepare-ahead instructions.) Master the art of stuffed veggies, and you've claimed … Read More...
Za’atar Breaded Chicken Recipe
Perfectly tender breaded chicken, covered in a crispy crust with za'atar and toasted sesame seeds. Comes together in less than 30 minutes. Be sure to see the suggestions for sides and salads. In the first few pages of Michael Solmonov's book, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, he describes … Read More...
Simple Mediterranean Avocado Salad
Simple Mediterranean Avocado salad recipe, tossed in a zingy garlic vinaigrette with a generous pinch of Za'atar! Add decadent grilled halloumi cubes in place of croutons, or leave them off for a vegan option. If you've been cooking the Mediterranean way for a time, you … Read More...
Lebanese-Style Cinnamon Meatballs Recipe
This meatballs recipe is on the regular menu rotation for good reason. Melt-in-your-mouth tender meatballs, prepared Lebanese-style with notes of cinnamon and allspice in a tasty, thick tomato sauce. Not your average! This recipe is in partnership with ButcherBox, your neighborhood butcher online. … Read More...
Mediterranean-Style Grilled Zucchini Salad
Warm weather vibes going on here with this tasty Mediterranean-style grilled zucchini salad, and I won't apologize for it!T Koussa, or zucchini squash, is a love of mine since my early childhood. One of my mom's signature dishes was this amazing stuffed zucchini, and I do … Read More...
Easy Potato Casserole Recipe, Egyptian Style
A potato casserole recipe with an Egyptian twist. Healthier than your average potato casserole, but every bit as satisfying. The secret is in the sauce! The goal of a potato casserole is always comfort, am I right? My guess is, when we think "comforting potato casserole," the majority of … Read More...
Easy Asparagus Recipe with Mediterranean Salsa
So few dishes require as little work as this easy asparagus recipe with a Mediterranean twist. But there is so much to celebrate about this bright and flavor-packed asparagus! Be sure to see my tip for how to cook asparagus. This easy Asparagus recipe makes a glorious appetizer, … Read More...