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Meat and Poultry

Mediterranean Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

One pound of beef, one head of cabbage, 30 minutes, and dinner is done! This Mediterranean ground beef and cabbage skillet is an easy and delicious high-protein, low-carb dinner on a budget!

Ingredients

11 Genius Ways to Use Cardamom

Cardamom is one of those spices that plays well with everything from lamb to chocolate. If you’re new to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, green cardamom might feel a little mysterious. Read on for our favorite ways to use up the jar of cardamom in your spice rack!

Entree

Pasta Primavera

In this pasta primavera recipe, zucchini, squash, carrots, bell peppers, and onions are roasted and tossed with pasta and lemon zest.

Breakfast

Baghrir (Moroccan Semolina Pancakes)

Baghrir are soft, airy Moroccan semolina pancakes famous for their honeycomb of tiny holes that capture every drop of whatever you pour over them. Made with a simple blender batter, they cook on just one side.

Dips and Condiments

Egyptian Fava Bean Dip (Bissara)

Egyptian bissara is a vibrant green fava bean dip loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and dill. Topped with caramelized shallots and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, this dip works beautifully as an appetizer or light meal with warm pita bread.

Meat and Poultry

Circassian Chicken in Walnut Sauce (Çerkez Tavuğu)

Circassian chicken is an elegant Turkish meze of tender shredded chicken tossed in a luxuriously creamy walnut-garlic sauce and finished with vibrant Aleppo pepper oil. Called, Çerkez Tavuğu, it’s perfect for entertaining (or meal prep!) since you can prepare it ahead and serve it cold or at room temperature.

Meat and Poultry

20-Minute Lemon Chicken Recipe

This easy lemon chicken recipe uses chicken thighs instead of breast for an affordable, high protein dinner option. Ready in only 20 Minutes!

Fish and Seafood

Shrimp Linguine

Easy shrimp linguine recipe with garlicky shrimp, red pepper flakes and white wine. You’d hardly believe this creamy pasta is dairy free!

Meat and Poultry

Loobia Polo (Persian Beef and Green Bean Rice)

Loobia polo is a beloved Persian rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, tender green beans, and savory ground beef simmered in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Layered and flipped, it’s got the signature crispy tahdig that makes Persian rice so special.

Sides and Small Plates

Greek-Style Twice Baked Potatoes

Upgrade the classic twice-baked potato recipe with a Greek-inspired twist! We skip the heavy sour cream and bacon and lighten things up with bright lemon juice, flavorful garlic-infused olive oil, and tangy feta cheese. These fluffy, tender potatoes are baked back into crispy, salty skins and topped with fresh oregano. They’re a light and bright side dish that works for a weeknight dinner or a holiday side-dish.

How To

Why Your Falafel Falls Apart: 5 Secrets to The Perfect Street-Style Crunch

Watching your falafel fall apart in the oil is incredibly frustrating, but it’s fixable. As a Mediterranean native who grew up on the real deal and later perfected the technique in a Levantine restaurant, I’ve written the book on this cuisine. My 5 simple secrets will stop the crumbling for good and give you street-style crunch every single time.

Greek

Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)

Tirokafteri, or spicy dip that combines creamy feta and hot peppers, is a classic Greek appetizer that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.