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Fish and Seafood

Air Fryer Shrimp

Air Fryer Shrimp make a quick appetizer or effortless salad topper. Seasoned with lemon zest, dill, and paprika, they cook in just minutes.

Entree

Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potatoes)

Kumpir, a beloved Turkish street food, are generously stuffed baked potatoes. This version is packed with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and peppers, sweet corn, and quick-pickled red cabbage.

Breakfast

Tahini Date Shake

Dairy free date shake recipe with almond milk, banana, dates, cinnamon, and tahini. Easy make ahead breakfast or healthy dessert!

Desserts

Date Cookies with Pistachios

Simple, one-bowl date cookies are studded with sweet dates, nutty pistachios. They bake up soft and chewy with crispy edges.

Desserts

Orange Cake

This easy orange cake has a strong citrus flavor thanks to orange zest, juice, and an orange glaze. Olive oil and Greek yogurt ensure a moist and tender cake that lasts for several days.

Meat and Poultry

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner with Veggies, Beans, and Homemade Croutons

Looking for an easy healthy ground turkey recipe for busy nights? This flavorful ground turkey dinner is a one-skillet meal packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean flavors—perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner! When it comes to weeknight dinners, this ground turkey recipe is at the top of my list for so many reasons—but…

Dips and Condiments

Spinach Vegetable Dip with Pistachios and Zhoug

Spinach Dip with Pistachios and Zhoug is a creamy, flavor-packed vegetable dip with protein-rich Greek yogurt and nutty pistachios. A drizzle of spicy zhoug sauce takes it to the next level, adding a bright, herby kick that makes every bite irresistible—perfect for parties or snacking!

Vegan

Lentil Bolognese

Lentil Bolognese is a plant-based twist on a classic Italian ragu, packed with protein from red lentils and rich umami flavors from tomatoes, aromatics, and a splash of white wine. Simmered until thick and luscious, this vegan sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta.

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Italian-style stuffed portobello mushrooms are filled with ricotta, spinach, and tomato, then finished with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

Meat and Poultry

Lebanese Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Smashed Cucumber Salad and Halloumi

These Chicken Quinoa Bowls combine the warmth and vibrancy of Lebanese 7 spices with tender chicken and wholesome quinoa. With refreshing cucumber-tomato salad, salty olives and halloumi, and fresh herbs, this dish is ideal for a hearty lunch or a light, nutritious dinner.

Breakfast

Protein-Packed Breakfast Hummus Bowl

On mornings when you need to fuel-up, start things off strong with a Protein Packed Breakfast Hummus Bowl! A fresh and satisfying way to begin a busy day, these bowls layer creamy hummus, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a bright, zesty salad, perfect with warm pita on the side!

Desserts

Pistachio Tiramisu

If you love classic tiramisu, wait until you try this pistachio twist! This dreamy pistachio tiramisu is everything you love—light, creamy layers of mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers—plus rich, nutty pistachios. 

Sides and Small Plates

Sautéed Cabbage with Garlic and Lime

Sautéed cabbage with garlic and lime is a quick and easy, low-carb side dish that goes with chicken or a meatless main! Ready in 15 minutes!

Salads

Avocado Tuna Salad with Citrus

This Avocado Tuna Salad with Citrus is a vibrant mix of sweet-tart oranges and grapefruit, creamy avocado, briny olives, and effortless olive oil-packed canned tuna, all tied together with a zesty Dijon dressing. Fresh, flavorful, and balanced; it’s a healthy and colorful meal that comes together in minutes!

Entree

Turkish Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce 

Turkish Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce is a flavor-packed dish perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner! It’s made up of spiced meatballs nestled in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce, finished with a drizzle of Aleppo pepper-infused olive oil. Pickled red onions add a pop of brightness and crunch.

Salads

Italian Chopped Salad

Colorful Italian chopped salad is both sweet and tangy, crunchy and juicy, and altogether harmonious. Radicchio and fennel add interest to leafy romaine and radicchio, and sweet bell peppers balance briny green olives and a sweet and sharp red wine vinaigrette.

Appetizer and Mezze

Vegan Tzatziki

Creamy and dairy-free, this cashew-based vegan tzatziki delivers all the tangy, refreshing flavor you love. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce!

Vegetarian

Lentil Burgers with Yogurt Herb Sauce

The combination of brown lentils and walnuts with assertive spices and a tangy Yogurt-Herb sauce makes these Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian burgers a satisfying meat-free meal.