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Middle Eastern
This easy rice pilaf recipe made with fluffy basmati rice and tossed with peas, carrots, warm spices, and aromatics is a delicious way to take plain ol’ rice to the next level! Even better finished with some toasted nuts and dried fruit. Rice and peas, Middle Eastern style Middle Eastern home cooks have a knack…
Appetizer and Mezze
Creamy whipped labneh dip, topped with a warm olive oil sauce, plump cherry tomatoes and delicious, briny Pearls Olives. This crowd pleaser takes 10 minutes or less to make, but it will go even faster! This post is sponsored by Pearls Olives. All opinions are my own. Mediterranean whipped labneh dip, the new favorite party dip! If…
Desserts
Loukoumades (Greek donuts with honey) made of a simple dough and fried until golden and crispy, while soft on the inside. To finish, dunk the little donut holes in the homemade honey syrup and sprinkle with nuts. This recipe makes a lot of donuts to share with family and friends! Easy Greek donuts with honey…
Entree
Succulent baked balsamic chicken, loaded with flavor from a bold balsamic marinade with garlic, lemon juice, and herbs! Ready in just over 30 minutes. Balsamic glazed chicken you’ll be making on repeat! An easy, unassuming balsamic marinade takes your average baked chicken dinner to a new level of delicious! This juicy, garlicky, appropriately sticky balsamic…
Vegan
Tender roasted delicata squash filled with a delicious Mediterranean farro mixture with nuts and dried fruit. These stuffed delicata squash halves make a hearty side next to roast turkey breast or an impressive vegan main with your favorite salad. Be sure to check out my video, no-fail tips, gluten-free option and more below. Pumpkin and…
Moroccan and Tunisian
With bright flavors from fresh herbs, lemon, ginger, and red pepper flakes, chermoula is the perfect sauce to add flavor to your meals. Use it over fish or meat, stir it in your soups, or spread it on your sandwiches. So many delicious ways to use this herby Moroccan sauce! Turn up the flavor with…
Fish and Seafood
20 minutes is all it takes to make this delicious haddock recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style in a garlic-lemon sauce with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and olives! An Easy Haddock Recipe for the Fish Skeptic! As someone who eats fish weekly as part of my Mediterranean lifestyle, I often get questions like, "I love fish but my family...not…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Sweet, perfectly tender roasted butternut squash recipe, made extra special with the addition of a bright lime vinaigrette and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts for great texture. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark's book Dinner in French with permission from the author. Melissa Clark's Butternut Squash Recipe! Who can resist sweet roasted butternut squash…
Middle Eastern
Creamy, savory, smoky eggplant dip with tahini, garlic and citrus, this authentic baba ganoush recipe is a must-try! Expert tips + video. People of the Mediterranean sure love their dips! From Greek tztaziki to hummus, muhammara, and, of course, baba ganoush! I mean, what better way to kick-start your dinner than a creamy, dreamy dip…
Vegetarian
Made with pie crust and a handful of fresh ingredients, this Savory Mushroom Galette with Leeks is a delicious vegetarian dish that's perfect served for dinner (with your favorite salad) or as an appetizer for a small crowd. This easy recipe comes from The Weekday Vegetarians, a new cookbook I love by Jenny Rosenstrach. Every…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This no-fuss roast turkey breast recipe is the answer to getting beautiful, never-dry turkey meat (no flipping or basting needed). And you'll love the bold Mediterranean garlic and herb coating. Be sure to read through for important tips on how to cook turkey breast perfectly every time! No-Fuss Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Turkey is hands-down…
Salads
Simple, and festive roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, spring greens, and a lemon-honey vinaigrette! Serve this fall salad for lunch or pair it with your favorite entree for the perfect meal. The perfect cauliflower salad for the fall! The beauty of this healthy roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, is that it combines the…
Moroccan and Tunisian
You'll love this easy Chicken Couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs in warm Moroccan spices, vegetables, and fluffy couscous. Easy chicken and couscous recipe If you need a little inspiration to step up the chicken dinner game, today's recipe is for you! This couscous chicken is a riff on my earlier Moroccan chicken. In this…
Sides and Small Plates
Crispy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside, these Crispy Smashed Potatoes, finished with a garlicky olive oil sauce, za'atar and fresh herbs, are a must-try! Great as a side or an appetizer served with a little tzatziki or spinach yogurt dip! Baked smashed potatoes better than fries! If you ever find…
Sides and Small Plates
You can make this nutty, Mediterranean-style Toasted Orzo Pasta Recipe with Garlic, Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes in just 15 minute! It will steal the show next to your favorite protein, and you can even serve it as a quick and easy vegetarian meal on its own. What is orzo? While orzo may be shaped like…
Vegan
Smooth, creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, layered with subtly sweet and nutty flavors. It is so comforting, you won't believe it is vegan! Be sure to check out my tips for how to make butternut squash soup perfectly every time! The secret to extra creamy vegan butternut squash soup! This roasted butternut squash soup takes…
Meat and Poultry
Italian-inspired skillet chicken cooked in a delicious garlic and white wine sauce with tomatoes and mushrooms. It comes together in 30 minutes! Be sure to watch the video for how to make this pan-seared chicken breast recipe, and read on for important tips. Not your average skillet chicken breast recipe! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are…
Entree
Ready to take your chicken dinner to a new level of delicious?! In just over 20 minutes, you can make this easy stuffed chicken breast recipe with a tasty mixture of cheese, spinach, walnuts, sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs! It's a winner every time, just add your favorite salad to go along (lots of ideas…
Vegan
Flavor-packed Mediterranean vegan wraps with roasted cauliflower, tahini, and a peppery arugula salad! Healthy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep! Easy vegan wraps with a Mediterranean twist! When in doubt, wraps for dinner! And these vegan wraps, stuffed with perfectly charred roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of good tahini sauce, will not disappoint.…
Italian
With Italian-style meatballs, sliced baby potatoes, and a few fresh vegetables, this Sheet Pan Baked Meatballs is a complete meal in one. And you'll love the big flavors in this easy dinner! Tips and prepare ahead instructions included. Once a week, I make a point of doing a quick fridge inventory. I try pull out…
Soups and Stews
This Mediterranean Spinach Stew turns frozen spinach into a meal with simple but powerful flavors and ingredients. With chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and vermicelli this vegan spinach chickpea stew is delicious and satisfying, you won't miss the meat! An easy spinach recipe! Spinach is often seen as an ingredient of many in something like a salad,…
Dips and Condiments
How to roast peppers two easy ways (in the oven or on the stovetop), plus how to marinate them for later use! Italian marinated peppers will last in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks, and they are great as an appetizer, on sandwiches, pasta, soups and more! I'm a big fan of colorful bell…
Greek
Youvetsi is comforting Greek dish made of tender pieces of lamb (or beef) and small noodles such as orzo, all cooked together in an aromatic tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and other comforting Greek flavors! Tips and make-ahead instructions included. What is youvetsi? Youvetsi--sometimes spelled Giouvetsi, likely from the Turkish güveç--is a popular and comforting…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
With a handful of fresh ingredients, these Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls are healthy and filling, a great way to start the day! Use up what vegetables you have on hand and change the seasonings for a unique dish every time. Make-ahead tips are included for those busy mornings! Vegetarian & Gluten Free. 15 minutes to the…
