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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!

Sides and Small Plates

Dandelion Greens 

Dandelion greens are a pleasantly bitter spring staple throughout the Mediterranean. By using a Southern Italian “ripassare” (twice-cooked) technique, we mellow their bitter bite and add garlic and olive oil to create a vibrant, nutrient-dense side dish.

Entree

Tomato Risotto

This tomato risotto is creamy, comforting, and layered with bright, summery flavor from fresh tomatoes and basil. Even better? You can make it with canned tomatoes, too, which makes it super pantry-friendly.

Dips and Condiments

Aioli Recipe

Aioli recipe (Garlic Aioli) with extra virgin olive oil comes together with a few pantry items, bold garlic flavor, and a strong whisk!

Fish and Seafood

How to Grill Salmon (2 Ways)

When it comes to tender, flaky salmon make grilled salmon. I give you two options! One directly on the grates and one in foil! You choose!

Dips and Condiments

Labneh

Homemade labneh, a 2-ingredient creamy yogurt cheese, is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern spread. Use this labneh recipe in place of cream cheese.

Salads

Wilted Spinach Salad

Wilted spinach salad with quick pickled onions, walnuts, cannellini beans and goat cheese. This warm spinach salad a great healthy lunch!

Salads

Kisir (Turkish Bulgur Salad)

Kisir is a spiced Turkish bulgur salad with pomegranate molasses, tomatoes and parsley. This power salad filled with vegan protein and nutrients!

Salads

Quinoa Tabbouleh (Tabouli)

This quinoa tabbouleh has all the vibrant herbs, juicy tomatoes, and zingy citrus of the classic, but its completely gluten-free thanks to nutty, protein-packed quinoa!

Snacks

Crispy Baked Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free)

Crunchy outside and creamy inside, these herb-flecked polenta fries aren’t actually fried! Make them in the oven or air fryer and serve them as the perfect gluten-free snack or side dish!

Vegetarian

Savory Oatmeal

Start the day with whole grains the savory way. Savory oatmeal bowls, topped with sautéed sweet potatoes and eggs have loads of fresh flavor.

Drinks

Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade is the original pink lemonade. Made with fresh lemon juice and a pound of strawberries means it’s the official drink of summer!