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Meat and Poultry
With a bold yogurt-based marinade infused with lemon, garlic and warm spices, this authentic Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern chicken skewers) is next level delicious. Serve in a pita with some whipped garlic sauce or plated with a bright salad and some creamy hummus for an easy, healthy meal. What is shish tawook? In Turkish, the…
Salads
Simple and fresh heirloom tomato salad, jazzed up Mediterranean-style with a special garlicy, lemony dressing, and a dash of insanely delicious dukkah! You'll want to eat this every day! And there are lots of ways to change it up. When tomatoes are in season, I go to town with things like roasted tomato soup, garlic…
Appetizer and Mezze
Simple pan fried halloumi in olive oil makes a great appetizer in 5 minutes or less! Expert tips for how to cook halloumi perfectly, and how to serve it for a fun and elevated appetizer! What is halloumi? Halloumi is a white, semi-hard, salty cheese, traditionally made from goat or sheep's milk or a combination…
Uncategorized
This quick Mediterranean orecchiette pasta with simple pantry staples is the perfect dinner for busy nights! White beans add fiber and plant-based protein, making it extra satisfying, while tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and Pearls Kalamata Pitted Greek Olives, fill it with big flavor! This post is sponsored by Pearls Olives. All opinions are my own. On busy weeknights,…
Appetizer and Mezze
Tender and perfectly charred, this Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant finished with a drizzle of olive oil infused with garlic and jalapeno. This eggplant recipe is great served as side, vegetarian main, or a warm and smoky appetizer with whipped feta and pita bread. An easy grilled eggplant recipe Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant is the perfect example of…
Fish and Seafood
With a few simple ingredients, you can make restaurant-quality Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi at home in under 30 minutes! Serve over your favorite pasta for an easy weeknight dinner!
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
No-fail grilled salmon recipe with the perfect marinade! Juicy, flavor-packed salmon every time. One of the perks of living in Atlanta is that you can use the grill pretty much any time of the year. We’ve been doing more and more fish on the grill lately, and we found that one of the best grilled…
Breakfast
A simple savory breakfast, Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) is perfectly poached eggs, served over a delicious garlicky yogurt, and finished with a warm spicy butter or olive oil sauce with red pepper flakes. Enjoy with fresh bread, like Simit or Barbari! What is Çılbır? Turkish Çılbır, pronouned chil-bir, is basically poached eggs served over a bed…
Salads
You'll love this extra crunchy and bright Mediterranean Cabbage Salad, a no-mayo coleslaw with loads of fresh veggies, herbs, toasted almonds, and a zippy Dijon vinaigrette! This is the perfect make-ahead salad, and it comes together in 20 minutes! An easy coleslaw without mayo Everyone seems to have a favorite cabbage salad or coleslaw, and…
How To
Wondering how to store basil and keep it from wilting or turning black too quickly? I have you covered with the BEST, No-Fail Hack! Fresh basil is among the widely used herbs in Mediterranean cooking, and almost everyone I know enjoys its aromatic, sweet, and somewhat minty flavor. It can be the one ingredient to…
Fish and Seafood
It takes only 7 ingredients and 20 minutes to make this perfectly tender, flaky, and flavorful baked Chilean sea bass recipe! A perfect weeknight dinner that is fit for company! Note: If you do not have access to quality wild-caught Chilean sea bass or from a sustainable source, you can use another white fish (I've…
Vegan
With a base of roasted eggplant, lentils, and toasted bread crumbs these Vegan Meatballs have a rich and robust flavor that even meat lovers can get behind! Serve them over pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce or as an appetizer with some tzatziki for dipping. I like meatballs in all forms--baked meatballs, chicken meatballs, and even…
Italian
This all-star baked eggplant paremsan recipe will be your new go-to! A classic Italian-style casserole with layers of eggplant, Parmesan, fresh mozzarella and basil. Check out the tips and video for how to make it! Baked eggplant parmesan, or eggplant parmigiana, is one of those classic Italian-style comfort foods most people enjoy. It's also one…
Breakfast
I love fried eggs in olive oil, and with the added sprinkle of za'atar, they are next level delicious! I love serving my za'atar eggs with a few chopped cherry tomatoes and warmed pita bread. Some days call for fried eggs in amazing extra virgin olive oil. And other days, I love to kick things…
Fish and Seafood
Tender, buttery, flavor-packed grilled scallops will take just 5 minute on your grill pan or outdoor grill! Served over my Mediterranean fresh tomato salsa, these scallops are easy to make for a quick dinner that feels even fancier than your favorite restaurant. Watch the video and check out my tips for how to grill scallops…
Appetizer and Mezze
Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this Creamy Whipped Feta is the perfect dip made with rich feta cheese and thick Greek yogurt. Serve it with pita chips or fresh vegetables for a quick and easy appetizer or mezze, spread it on your sandwiches, or use it as a bed to roasted…
Breakfast
This simple Vegetable Frittata is perfectly balanced with the flavors of earthy roasted vegetables, rich extra virgin olive oil, and sharp feta cheese. It’s a comforting vegetarian meal that's easy to make any night of the week! What is a frittata? You could also say that frittata is similar to quiche but with no crust.…
Salads
With fresh ingredients and a delicious Mediterranean twist, this Mango Salad with Spinach, tossed in fresh lime juice and olive oil, is the perfect summer side! Ready in just 15 minutes. An easy & healthy mango salad The best salads, in my opinion, are those that are packed with a variety of flavors and textures…
Appetizer and Mezze
Hands down the BEST grilled chicken wings recipe you'll try! The secret Mediterranean-style marinade + grilling tips guarantee maximum flavor in each bite! Serve them with cool tzatziki sauce or your favorite dip (lots of ideas below)! I relish grilling time during the warm summer months. We've been throwing everything on the grill from vegetable…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
What do you make with tomatoes? This list of AMAZING and easy fresh tomato recipes w/ big Mediterranean flavors is all you need! Tips included. Tomatoes and the Mediterranean diet If you've been cooking and eating the Mediterranean way for any amount of time, you probably noticed that tomatoes are a constant on the shopping…
Vegetarian
Not your average grilled cheese sandwich, these are so much more! Pita Grilled Cheese stuffed with Mediterranean favorites including melty mozzarella, feta, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and a little basil pesto. Add your favorite salad or tomato basil soup for a complete meal! Grilled cheese with a Mediterranean twist! The grilled cheese sandwich is an…
Sides and Small Plates
Don't miss my tips for these quick, perfectly Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with summer squash, mushrooms, onions, and brussels sprouts! You'll love the bold Mediterranean flavors, thanks to a very simple marinade. Gas grill and oven instructions included. Vegetable skewers for an easy side dish! Vegetables are a huge part of my lifestyle year-round, but as…
Spanish
Made with roasted red peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, nuts and a handful of seasonings, this Easy Romesco Sauce adds a burst of flavor to any dish. The perfect addition to chicken, fish or grilled veggies, and great for dipping too! What is romesco sauce? Romesco sauce (salsa romesco) is a Spanish roasted red pepper sauce, that…
Sides and Small Plates
Follow my tips for how to cook basmati rice perfectly every time! Tender, fluffy, and fragrant, this no-fail basmati rice recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. And it easy to make on the stovetop, but if you like, I included the rice cooker method as well. What is basmati rice? First, what is the…
