Easy, hearty, Middle Eastern-inspired lentil pumpkin soup. The flavors in this humble bowl will surprise you! This lentil pumpkin soup almost defies expectations. For starters, this pumpkin soup isn't an all-day affair, nor does it require a ton of work to prepare. With a major … [Read more...]
Zhoug: Spicy Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Zhoug is a lesser known Mediterranean sauce, but a must-try! Think spicy, fragrant, cilantro pesto...kinda. Mediterranean cooking is rich with all sorts of dips and sauces. Obviously hummus tops the list of dips (my current favorite being this roasted red pepper hummus) A drizzle of nutty … [Read more...]
Open-Faced Greek Omelet Recipe with Tomatoes
A simple open-faced Greek omelet from southern Greece! Also known as Kayiania, a juicy egg cake with fried tomatoes, garlic, a little feta and some favorite spices. Comes together in 20 minutes! People of the Mediterranean have a way with eggs. From simple sunny-side-up eggs--obviously, fried … [Read more...]
Grilled Swordfish Recipe with a Mediterranean Twist
Knock this Mediterranean-style grilled swordfish recipe together in a few minutes! Quality spices, fresh garlic, and EVOO infuse it with tons of flavor. What a treat! As we follow the Mediterranean diet, my family eats fish fairly frequently--twice per week, most weeks. Admittedly, we do … [Read more...]