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Drinks
Dry January doesn’t have to mean dull drinks. These Mediterranean-inspired mocktail recipes balance sweetness, acidity, fizz, and spice to create non-alcoholic cocktails that feel just as special as the classics.
Snacks
These honey and Aleppo pepper spiced nuts are a low-effort, high-reward snack that balances sweetness, warmth, and crunch. They’re perfect for entertaining, gifting, or everyday nibbling.
Breakfast
These Sweet Potato Pancakes are fluffy, lightly spiced, and naturally sweet thanks to mashed sweet potato and a drizzle of honey. Yogurt adds a subtle tang, while cinnamon, ginger, and allspice bring cozy, carrot-cake–inspired flavor. Perfect for weekend brunch topped with Greek yogurt, toasted nuts, and extra honey.
Fish and Seafood
Shrimp Oreganata is a quick, baked shrimp appetizer topped with garlicky breadcrumbs with lemon, oregano, and fresh parsley. Inspired by the Italian-American classic, this lighter Mediterranean Diet-friendly version contains no butter or cheese, letting the shrimp shine.
Appetizer and Mezze
Creamy ricotta gets glow-up with a savory harissa topping with crunchy pistacios, warm olive oil, briny olives, and cooling mint.
Sides and Small Plates
Sweet, silky roasted red onions get the Italian agrodolce treatment in this easy vegan and gluten-free side dish! Tossed with a bright balsamic vinaigrette, these caramelized wedges are simple to make and pair with everything.
Entree
This vegetarian mushroom polenta is everything you want on a cold evening. Creamy, slow-simmered polenta topped with a sauté of savory mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tender greens.
Drinks
This festive Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink for the holidays! Tart cranberry juice, homemade rosemary simple syrup, and bubbly club soda come together for a refreshing, vibrant sip everyone can enjoy. Serve with cranberries and lime for a drink that looks—and tastes—like pure holiday cheer.
Recipe Roundups
Feta cheese’s tangy, creamy bite can elevate even the simplest ingredients, which is why it’s a staple in Mediterranean kitchens. These 20+ recipes show off just how versatile and impressive this beloved cheese can be—starring in everything from fresh salads and party dips to veggie sides and easy weeknight dinners.
Sides and Small Plates
These Fennel–Olive Phyllo Cups are the ultimate elegant appetizer: crispy mini shells filled with Sicilian-inspired sautéed fennel, orange zest, and olives. A dollop of whipped goat cheese adds creamy contrast to every crunchy, savory bite. They’re simple to assemble but look stunning on any party tray.
Entree
Tender beef braciole stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese braises slowly in marinara sauce. It’s a cozy Italian comfort food classic!
Soups and Stews
This Armenian red lentil soup has the silkiest texture and the most beautiful balance of flavors—earthy cumin, sweet carrots, savory tomato, and an unexpected fruity sweetness from dried apricots.
Entree
Fresh-tasting, velvety, and endlessly versatile, this marinara sauce is the essential Italian-American sauce every cook should master. This recipe takes only 30 minutes!
Breads
Naturally sweet, warmly spiced, and beautifully moist, this Date Nut Bread is an easy baking project for winter weather. It’s the perfect loaf for cozy breakfasts, gifting, or an afternoon coffee break.
Drinks
This tart cherry juice mocktail is a refreshing, nuanced non-alcoholic spritz layered with fruity tart cherry juice, and a thyme-honey syrup with a subtle hint of Aleppo heat. It’s sophisticated, lightly fizzy, and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings. Serve in cocktail glasses with a lemon twist for a festive, cocktail party-worthy drink—without the alcohol.
Sides and Small Plates
Crispy Potato Stacks are an elegant, easy side dish and a lighter Mediterranean Diet-friendly twist on traditional gratin.
Meat and Poultry
These Saffron Lamb Lollipops are one of my favorite easy-but-elegant meals. A bright saffron and garlic marinade gives the lamb incredible depth, and a quick sear keeps them juicy and caramelized. Perfect for a celebration meal or a special weeknight dinner.
Desserts
These buttery brown sugar cookies are perfumed with nutmeg and studded with chewy apricots and toasted walnuts. They’re Maureen Abood’s grandmother’s best recipe, excerpted from her book Lebanese Baking.
Sides and Small Plates
Honey-roasted Delicata Squash with Parmesan and Pine Nuts is a cozy, colorful fall side dish. Sweet, tender squash meets savory cheese and crunchy pine nuts for a simple yet elegant addition to any autumn meal.
Dips and Condiments
This cool and creamy Mint Yogurt Sauce is one of my favorite back-pocket Mediterranean condiments. It instantly brightens almost any meal.
Recipe Roundups
A collection of simple, hearty, and authentic Italian soup recipes perfect for warming you up all winter long.
Drinks
This sophisticated ginger beer mocktail, which features a dazzling spiced sugar rim and candied pear chips, is made with pear juice, elderflower syrup, and ginger beer. With seasonal flavors and a festive appearance, it’s perfect for serving right through the holiday season and into dry January.Â
Fish and Seafood
Learn how to cook red snapper at home! A simple dusting of spices and a sprinkle of flour give this red snapper recipe a gorgeous golden crust. Quick to make and bursting with bright lemony flavor, this is a surprisingly easy and healthy weeknight dinner that comes together fast.Â
Desserts
These 11 Christmas cookie recipes bring the Mediterranean to your holiday table–from nutty, to spiced, to lemony and delicately sweet!
