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Dips and Condiments

Easy Lemon Pesto

Made with whole lemons, parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts, lemon pesto delivers bright, sunny, and savory Mediterranean flavor that’s perfect for tossing with pasta.

Entree

Roasted Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto and Ricotta

Stacked high with tender roasted eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, slathered with creamy ricotta and basil pesto, and finished with peppery arugula, this easy vegetable sandwich recipe is a true celebration of summer.

Dips and Condiments

This Sun Dried Tomato Topping Will Change the Way You Eat—Forever!

I put this sun dried tomato topping on almost everything! To be honest, I’m not entirely sure what to call this sun dried tomato recipe. It’s definitely a condiment, but not quite a salsa. You could call it a sun dried tomato spread, but it’s not really creamy. I developed it one morning when I…

Salads

Butter Lettuce Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Tender butter lettuce salad dressed with tarragon vinaigrette. Radishes add color and salty shaved Parmesan adds an elegant touch.

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Pissaladière (French onion, anchovy, and olive tart)

If you love bold, savory flavors—briny olives, silky caramelized onions, and savory anchovies—you’re going to love this traditional Southern French tart called pissaladière.

Fish and Seafood

Shrimp Piccata

Shrimp Piccata, sauced with lemon, garlic, capers, and just a little butter is a seafood twist on classic chicken piccata. Because shrimp cooks even faster than chicken it’s ready in only 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners with some bread or pasta and salad.

Soups and Stews

Pisto (Spanish Vegetable Stew)

Think of pisto as Spain’s version of ratatouille. It’s a dish of stewed fresh vegetables often served as a first course or as a side to roasted or grilled meat and seafood. When served as a meal, pisto often comes with a fried or poached egg on top.

Meat and Poultry

Basque Chicken and Peppers (Pollo al Chilindrón)

Pollo al Chilindrón is Basque-style braised chicken and peppers in smoked paprika-spiked tomato sauce. It’s a rustic, homey, one-pan dish that’s both economical and easy to make.

Fish and Seafood

Italian Seafood Salad (Insalata di Mare)

In this classic Italian seafood salad recipe, tender shellfish marinate in a zesty lemon dressing with crunchy vegetables.

Meat and Poultry

Grilled Stuffed Peppers with Spiced Chicken and Freekeh

Grilled peppers stuffed with a sweet, smoky mixture of nutty freekeh, spiced chicken, dried fruits, crunchy almonds, and a layer of melty mozzarella make for a hearty main course, no need to turn on the oven!

Desserts

Persian Ice Cream with Saffron, Pistachios, and Rose (Bastani Sonnati)

Delicately floral and rich with saffron, cardamom, rose, and pistachios, this no-churn Persian ice cream is a show-stopping dessert with a creamy, scoopable texture.

Salads

Peach Burrata Salad with Tomatoes and Mint

Colorful and tangy, this sweet and savory peach burrata salad with tomatoes and mint has the perfect balance of fresh and rich flavors. It takes just 15 minutes to make!

Drinks

Harissa Bloody Mary

Tangy green olive brine and firey harissa give this a Bloody Mary cocktail a Mediterranean twist! A smoky spiced salt rim and a gilda garnish are the perfect finishing touches.

Salads

Pesto Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Peas, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

This one-pot pesto pasta salad features a trio of summer veggies: summer squash, snow peas, and cherry tomatoes. Lightly dressed with basil pesto, it makes a satisfying, vegetarian dinner that is equally delicious served hot or cold.

Fish and Seafood

Grilled Trout with Parsley-Caper Sauce

Learn how to grill whole trout like a pro with this easy recipe featuring lemon, thyme, and a zesty herb sauce for serving.

Recipe Roundups

Summer Cocktails to Sip All Season Long

From bubbly spritzers and citrusy wine drinks to spirit-forward sippers and even fruity mocktails, these summer cocktails are colorful, easy to make, and full of bright, sun-soaked flavor.

Sides and Small Plates

Watermelon Fruit Salad with Pistachios and Honey-Lime Syrup

This refreshing watermelon fruit salad with cantaloupe, pistachios, and honey-lime syrup is perfect for summer picnics and easy entertaining.

Salads

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad brings together the fresh flavors of a classic Italian Caprese with the heartiness of pasta for a summer-ready dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight meals. Orecchiette pasta cradles sweet cherry tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a bright balsamic and olive oil dressing with lots of fresh basil.