You’ll love this easy farro recipe with mushrooms and peas, creamy and packed with flavor from fresh thyme, garlic, and a little Parmesan cheese. Think of this as a farro risotto type dish, but with far less TLC than your typical risotto requires! This farro recipe is perfect as a vegetarian main next to some…
15 Mediterranean Fresh Tomato Recipes that are NOT Salad
There are so many ways to use fresh, juicy, perfectly ripe tomatoes. And today, we go beyond the obvious and dig into the BEST fresh tomato recipes that are NOT salads–from simple dinners like chicken caprese, to flavor-packed olive oil pasta, salmon dinners and more! Tomato recipes for every meal of the week. And best…
Grilled Lettuce Salad with Corn, Tomatoes and Tahini Dressing
If you haven’t tried grilled lettuce before, you are in for a treat! Smoky, perfectly tender grilled lettuce, with just the right amount of char and crispy edges, makes the base of this beautiful summer salad with a mixture of grilled corn, tomatoes, parsley, green onions and a splash of lemon juice. Add a drizzle…
Chilled Cucumber Soup, Persian-Style
Looking for the perfect way to cool off, detox, and reset your body? This tasty cold cucumber soup with fresh herbs and toasted walnuts will do the trick! Think of this as a cucumber gazpacho with a cool, creamy yogurt base. This is great to prepare in advance so it has time to chill in…
BEST Mediterranean Couscous Salad (with Video)
You’ll love this Mediterranean couscous salad recipe, loaded with nutrition and flavor from chickpeas, veggies, fresh herbs and a zippy lemon vinaigrette. This versatile dish makes a great lunch, light supper, or side depending on what you need. And you can make it ahead, the flavors deepen the next day. Be sure to watch my…
Mediterranean-Style Roasted Eggplant Recipe
If you’re looking to make crispy, tender, and super delicious roasted eggplant, this simple recipe is your ticket! Grab my few tips below, plus learn how I dress up my roasted eggplant spices with Mediterranean flavors (a couple spices, some tahini, and maybe a handful pomegranate seeds for somethin’ fancy). This is a versatile dish…