Appetizer and Mezze
Crispy Golden Broccoli Fritters
Crispy, golden broccoli fritters made with chickpea flour, herbs, and warm spices—an easy, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe perfect for lunch or a simple dinner.
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Recipe Roundups
21 Fresh, Flavorful Spanish Recipes to Try this Summer
From paella to sangria, this collection of our best Spanish recipes is perfect for the sun-soaked meals and easy entertaining of summer.
Drinks
Peach Iced Tea with Mint and Honey
This homemade Peach Iced Tea is sweetened with honey and infused with fresh summer peaches, cooling mint, and tart lemon—perfect for sipping all season long!
Education
Are Olives Healthy? We Asked a Dietitian
Are olives healthy? Learn about the health benefits of olives from registered dietitian Pam Fullenweider, as well as how to store olives, types of olives, and our favorite olive recipes.
Recipe Roundups
12 Irresistible Spanish Tapas Recipes Everyone Will Love
Spanish tapas are a fun and flavorful way to share a meal. Pick a few from this collection of our favorite Spanish tapas recipes, and you’re on your way to building your own beautiful tapas tradition!
Fish and Seafood
Boquerones en Vinagre (Marinated Anchovies)
Boquerones en Vinagre are marinated anchovies from Spain finished with garlic, parsley, and fruity olive oil—perfect for serving for tapas.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Pan Bagnat, a summer sandwich from France, is perfect for picnics
Pan Bagnat is a classic Provençal sandwich packed with vibrant veggies, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs—all soaked with tangy anchovy vinaigrette. It’s the ultimate make-ahead meal for picnics, beach days, or a relaxed lunch.
Fish and Seafood
Crispy Salmon Bites with Harissa-Yogurt Sauce
Easy crispy salmon bites with bold Mediterranean spices and a tangy harissa-yogurt sauce. A quick, healthy salmon dinner idea!
Desserts
Olive Oil Ice Cream with Lemon and Sea Salt
Creamy and rich olive oil ice cream with lemon zest and sea salt. A unique Mediterranean dessert that’s easy to make and elegant to serve.
Meat and Poultry
Grilled Pork Chops with Ladorigano Sauce
These grilled pork chops are tender and full of flavor thanks to a simple spiced brine and a bright lemon-oregano drizzle of ladorigano sauce. The bring process is simple, and in only 12 minutes on the grill this recipe delivers big Mediterranean flavor.
Summer Recipes
11 Marinade Recipes to Up Your Grilling Game This Summer
Learn how to make the best marinades for chicken, fish, veggies, and more! Easy Mediterranean-inspired recipes packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Entree
How to Make Risotto Like an Italian
Risotto is a simple and nourishing rice dish that’s creamy in texture and gentle in flavor. An Italian classic, it requires just a few ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes.
Dips and Condiments
Mast O’Khiar (Persian Yogurt-Cucumber Dip)
Maast O’Khiar is a cucumber dip with yogurt, mint, garlic, and lime. Deliciously cooling and velvety, it’s a necessity with any Persian meal.
Desserts
Strawberry Sorbet with Rose Water
This refreshing strawberry sorbet recipe combines sweet, ripe berries with fragrant rose water. A dash of this unusual ingredient adds a heady, floral note and an irresistible flavor to this easy, dairy-free frozen dessert.
Breads
Easy, No-Knead French Baguettes
This no-knead baguette recipe delivers 2 loaves of French bread with a crisp crust and a chewy, airy crumb. A long, hands-off overnight rise results in a deep, well-developed flavor.
Sides and Small Plates
Horta (Greek Braised Greens with Lemon and Garlic)
This easy Greek horta recipe makes tender braised greens with garlic, olive oil, and lemon—perfect as a healthy side for any Greek meal.
Fish and Seafood
Easy Salmon Piccata
This easy Salmon Piccata recipe features crispy salmon in a silky lemon-caper sauce. A quick, elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
Breakfast
Chia Seed Pudding with Dates and Pistachios
Creamy chia pudding with dates, pistachios, and warming spices. A healthy, make-ahead Mediterranean breakfast or snack ready in minutes!
Drinks
Watermelon Lemonade
A blender transforms a half of a watermelon, whole lemons, lime juice, and a little sweetener into a refreshing watermelon lemonade, no cooking required!
Sides and Small Plates
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic
Grilled asparagus, kissed with lemon and garlic, is a quick and easy spring side dish with lots of flavor. Serve it alongside grilled meats, toss it into salads, or add it to a mezze platter for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Pantry
Seafood Seasoning Blend
Adding homemade salt-free seafood seasoning blend is an easy way to make a bold and flavorful fish dinner.
Meat and Poultry
Chicken Spiedini with Garlic-Parmesan Sauce
Juicy, flavorful chicken spiedini, Italian-American chicken skewers, are marinated, grilled, and finished with a vibrant Garlic-Parmesan Sauce. Unlike recipes finished with garlic butter, this healthier take leans on heart-healthy olive oil and just a little Parmesan cheese for flavor.
Dips and Condiments
Marinated Olives and Walnuts (Zeytoon Parvardeh)
Zeytoon Parvardeh—or Persian-style marinated olives with walnuts, herbs, and pomegranate molasses—is a bold, tangy, and easy-to-make condiment that’s utterly irresistible.
Meat and Poultry
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
These juicy turkey burgers are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and crumbled feta, then topped with creamy tzatziki sauce and crisp veggies.