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I'm Suzy. My roots are the shores of the Mediterranean. Welcome to my kitchen! I'm all about simple modern recipes with bright Mediterranean flavors. Life is too short for bland and boring, right? My cooking is guided by three Mediterranean values: eat with the seasons, use whole foods, and above all, share. Let's make something delicious!
Mediterranean-Style Sweet Potato Toast Recipe
Sweet potato toast is nutrition-packed, super easy to make, and will keep well for days! Great for make-ahead breakfast, lunch, or a big appetizer to share. And this sweet potato toast recipe takes the idea to a new level of tasty. Perfectly seasoned, then loaded with Mediterranean favorites like tahini, chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs and tomatoes. I have tested more than one way for how to make … Read More...
Easy Lahmacun Recipe
Think of Lahmacun (Lahamajoun) as super thin, crispy Turkish pizza (or Armenian pizza), topped with a flavor-packed mixture of minced meat with peppers, tomato, fresh herbs and earthy spices. I take a major shortcut by using quality store-bought pizza dough. But the secret is in the spice … Read More...
Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger (Video)
If you love a creamy, hearty, flavor-packed bowl of soup, this roasted carrot soup recipe will deliver on all fronts! The warm Mediterranean spices in this soup, coupled with garlic, and fresh ginger will surprise you in the best way possible. And for those of us who are into meal prep, this carrot … Read More...
Easy Apple Strudel with Phyllo
Homemade apple filling rolled in layers of paper-thin phyllo makes a light, flaky, and extra crispy apple strudel. This easy apple strudel with phyllo dough is the perfect dessert for a small crowd. Trust me, you'll be the hero of the party! If you've been following for a while, you probably … Read More...
Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Hearty, low-carb baked zucchini casserole recipe Layers of zucchini, carrots and onions with a perfectly spiced meat sauce! Gluten Free. Early fall is such a sweet spot. The harvest is starting to bring in spot-light worthy goodness like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and carrots, but we still … Read More...
Instant Pot Chickpea Soup (Stovetop & Slow Cooker Options)
Easy Instant Pot soup with chickpeas, chopped veggies, fresh herbs, and just the right combination of Mediterranean spices. Loads of plant-based protein. Low-Carb. Vegan. And Gluten Free. Stovetop and Slow Cooker recipe instructions included. Not long ago Grub Street shared this news that 82 … Read More...
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables Barley Recipe
A super-food kinda day over here! This roasted vegetable barley recipe is chockful of flavor, texture and goodness! Bonus, you can make this ahead as part of your meal-prep! Omit the feta for a vegan option. I love a versatile dish that you can serve as lunch, side, or a satisfying salad to … Read More...
Easy Skillet Lemon Chicken Recipe
Easy weeknight dinner! That's the name of the game with this lemon chicken recipe. And don't let the char marks fool you, I never even fired up the grill for this. A good ol' skillet or grill pan is all you need! Who's in? I have already made this lemon chicken recipe several times, and only … Read More...
Chunky Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe
This nutrition-packed, chunky vegan lentil soup recipe is anything but one-note. Prepared the Mediterranean way with vegetables, warm spices, and fresh herbs, it is the ultimate one-pot-wonder! Lentils are a permanent on my shopping list! You may think of them as the least sexy ingredient … Read More...
Greek Green Bean Salad Recipe
This flavor-packed Greek green bean salad is the ultimate low-carb, low-calorie, gluten free dish. Make ahead and serve it at room temperature. And if you're serving a crowd, this is a great one to add to your Mezze choices! This is what I call a "stupid easy recipe." It's the kind of no-fuss … Read More...