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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 Grilled Lamb Leg with Mint Pesto
The perfect Mediterranean summer feast: Garlic-herb marinated grilled lamb with mint pesto...Plus, favorite Mediterranean sides and salads to serve along! I am honored to partner with the American Lamb Board to bring you this post! We’re hanging out in the Eastern Mediterranean today, where I get my love of lamb from…and where, before there was chicken, lamb had been the meat of … Read More...
Mediterranean Oven Roasted Spanish Mackerel Recipe
Simple oven-roasted Spanish Mackerel recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Working on this Spanish Mackerel recipe reminded me of childhood visits to Port Said’s Souk El Samak (fish market). The souk was basically an entire square of narrow streets … Read More...
25 Picnic Recipes with a Mediterranean Twist!
A collection of all-star picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! From zesty mouthwatering salads and dips, to sides, pastas, Greek chicken wings, kabobs & desserts! When my daughter came home from school yesterday, there was a little extra spring in her step. First, because she has … Read More...
Easy Persian-Style Barbecue Chicken Thighs
Barbecue chicken thighs take on a delicious Persian twist with a quick, all-natural marinade. A simple tomato-avocado salata (salad) tops it. Fire up the grill for this easy, unfussy recipe! This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Wild Garden. All opinions are my own. This post … Read More...
Mediterranean Roasted Artichoke Recipe
Mediterranean roasted artichoke recipe with capers and roasted garlic-dill vinaigrette. Perfectly tender. Favor-packed. I dare say, this may become your favorite way to enjoy roasted artichoke! One of my mom's signature dishes was meat-stuffed artichoke hearts. They weren't something she … Read More...
Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)
Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)! Velvety, tender green beans and potatoes, braised in a tomato and extra virgin olive oil sauce. A simple, flavor-packed, and satisfying entree or side dish. Vegan. Gluten Free. Egyptians call it Fasolia. Greeks call it Fasolakia. More accurately, Fasolakia … Read More...
Easy Biscotti Recipe with Pistachios and Cardamom
Foolproof, easy biscotti recipe with pistachios and cardamom. Just as they should be, these are perfectly dense, crunchy Italian biscotti! Biscotti: hip, individually wrapped cookies, found normally at local hip coffee shop. Let's try this again. Biscotti: centuries-old Italian cookies … Read More...
Mediterranean Farmer’s Market Hummus Dip
A healthy, satisfying, BIG hummus dip, embellished Mediterranean-style! Loaded with fresh herbs and greens, farmer's market veggies, and Mediterranean favorites like feta cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. This post is in partnership with Sabra in celebration of National Hummus Day (May … Read More...
Lebanese Chicken Fatteh Dinner Bowls
These dinner bowls are a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese-spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce, served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad. What is Fatteh? In Arabic, the word "fatteh" literally means … Read More...
Tahini Brownies Recipe
These tahini brownies are anything but your average, one-note brownies. Moist chocolate brownies with a generous swirl of tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds which takes the brownies to a whole new level of flavor bliss! Tucked in the first few pages of my March copy of Milk … Read More...