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Entree

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe delivers crispy, juicy bone-in chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory sauce in under an hour.

Spanish

Gazpacho (Chilled Spanish Soup)

Beat the heat this summer with Gazpacho, a light and refreshing chilled Spanish tomato soup that only takes 15 minutes of hands-on time.

Recipe Roundups

11 Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipes Perfect for Summer Cookouts!

Need something to bring to a summer potluck, a backyard barbecue, or a picnic in the park? This collection of 11 Mediterranean pasta salads has your answer! Every recipe is mayo-free, full of bold fresh flavor, and gets even better after a few hours in the fridge.

How To

How to Store Fresh Basil

When summer’s bounty brings you a bevy of fresh basil learning ot how to keep it fresh for as long as possible and use it in endless recipes.

Salads

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad with avocado, tomato, roasted red pepper, parsley, mint. This gluten free, high protein, vegan salad recipe is ready in just 10 minutes!

Greek

Greek Chicken Marinade

Greek chicken marinade with garlic, lemon, and oregano. Learn how to marinate chicken with this easy chicken marinade recipe!

Recipe Roundups

11 Hummus Recipes I Make on Repeat

These hummus recipes, from the essential base to creative spins and toppings that make hummus the star of the table, are tried-and-true ways to make a Mediterranean meal!

Entree

Eggplant Parmesan

Layers of crispy eggplant, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil—this is the ultimate comfort food! This easy eggplant parmigiana recipe is a vegetarian showstopper even meat lovers devour.

Turkish

Döner Kebab with Chicken

My delicious döner kebab recipe is a take on the popular Turkish kebab I had in Istanbul a few years ago. It’s made with juicy chicken thighs tossed in a bold yogurt marinade with lemon juice and loads of warm Middle Eastern flavors.

Appetizer and Mezze

Roasted Garlic Hummus

You will love this roasted garlic hummus—creamy, sweet, and smoky. And just a touch spicy.

Dips and Condiments

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This roasted red pepper hummus recipe is creamy, smoky, and sweet, with just enough spicy kick! You’ll love this flavor-packed twist on classic hummus.

Sides and Small Plates

Sauteed Summer Squash (Mediterranean Style!)

Sauteed yellow squash gets Mediterranean treatment. It’s colorful, it’s flavorful, it’s got feta, olives and incredible spices. Say goodbye to boring squash. This is the summer squash recipe you’ve been craving.

Dips and Condiments

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip with Garlic and Herbs)

Haydari, a must on the mezze table for us in Turkey, is a lovely yogurt dip made of extra-thick strained yogurt with garlic and herbs. Tangy, punchy, and refreshing, it’s a perfect summer side dish for grilled meats.

Fish and Seafood

Grilled Scallops with Mediterranean Tomato Salsa

Skip the expensive seafood restaurant tonight! Here is my foolproof, easy recipe for tender grilled scallops at home. Served over a bright, fresh Mediterranean tomato salsa and dinner is ready!

Entree

Mediterranean Pasta

Mediterranean pasta is a delicate balance of flavors. Spaghetti is dressed olive oil with tomatoes, artichokes and olives, and feta and fresh herbs then served up family style.

Dips and Condiments

Zhoug (Spicy Cilantro Sauce)

Zhoug is a spicy Middle Eastern condiment made with parsley, cilantro, hot green chilies, and warming spices. Zhoug sauce is the new hot sauce!

Appetizer and Mezze

Hummus Recipe (2 Ways!)

This hummus recipe is smooth, creamy, and easy to make. From my Egyptian kitchen to yours learn how to make hummus in your own home.

Greek

Homemade Greek Seasoning

Homemade Greek seasoning tastes so much fresher than anything you can buy in a store, and it takes only a minute to mix up!

Dips and Condiments

Pesto Recipe

Basil pesto comes together in 10 minutes in this easy recipe. Plus, find all of our favorite pesto recipes for easy weeknight dinners.

Italian

Panzanella Salad

Panzanella is a Tuscan bread salad created to use up day-old bread, and celebrate in-season tomatoes. It’s easy to make and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Meat and Poultry

Feta Brined Chicken

Brining a whole chicken in the salty, tangy liquid that feta cheese comes packed in yields a golden, burnished, roast chicken with unparalleled tenderness. 

Meat and Poultry

Mediterraenean Stuffed Chicken Breast

This easy stuffed chicken breast recipe with spinach, sun dried tomatoes, walnuts, and a creamy 3-cheese filling is ready in 20 minutes!