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Crispy Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

Ready to change the roast chicken game? This spatchcock chicken recipe is all you need! A few tips make all the difference in this succulent, juicy chicken with extra crispy skin.  Be sure to read on and watch the video below. Whole roast chicken is one of those comforting meals every home cook should be…

Melomakarona Greek Cookies

Melomakarona are soft, oval-shaped Greek cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, drenched in honey syrup and covered with crushed walnuts. Yes, they are irressitable! This recipe makes 60 cookies; they keep well so that you can enjoy them for a while or gift them to family and friends. This post is brought to you in…

27 Mediterranean Christmas Brunch Recipes

If you're looking for the perfect Christmas brunch menu, I have updated my Christmas Brunch Recipes list with lots od ideas for bright appetizers, to egg dishes, easy desserts and more!  Plus, I'm sharing three different Christmas brunch menus: Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern to help you put together a winning spread! Prepare-ahead tips included.…

Roast Rack of Lamb Recipe with Garlic and Herb Crust

Tender, oven roasted rack of lamb is elegant and easy to prepare. You'll love this lamb rack covered in a simple Mediterranean garlic and herb marinade and cooked for a quick 15 to 20 minutes in a high-heated oven. Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video below for how to cook…

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter

You'll love this loaded smoked salmon platter with fresh veggies, creamy cheese (in this case Labneh) and Mediterranean favorites like capers, olives, and marinated artichokes! Serve it for brunch with bagels or as an appetizer platter with your favorite crackers or pita wedges. Grazing boards are my favorite way to entertain. Scratch that. They're my…

Easy Biscotti Recipe with Pistachios (w/Video)

Foolproof, easy biscotti recipe. Perfectly dense, crunchy biscotti flavored with pistachios and a hint of cardamom. This recipe makes 24 pieces, and they will keep well for a while! Be sure to read through for important tips and watch the video below! Biscotti You may think of them as hip, individually wrapped cookies, found normally…

Lentil Salad with Feta and Pomegranate

This healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad recipe with spinach, crunchy vegetables, and a zippy lime dressing is the ultimate power bowl! It's loaded with nutrition, easy to make, and it's even better the next day! Lentils are an essential ingredient in my Mediterranean pantry. They are hearty, satisfying, and loaded with good-for-you nutrition--from plant-based protein,…

Greek-Style Baked Feta Recipe

Warm, creamy, and luscious baked feta recipe with bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. One of the simplest and most satisfying mezze you'll make! All you need is some crusty bread or homemade pita chips to serve. When it comes to baked cheese, most people imagine something gooey…

Tuna Pasta Recipe, Mediterranean-Style

This simple tuna pasta recipe comes together in 20 minutes or less! You'll love the texture and bold Mediterranean flavors thanks to ingredients like garlic, bell peppers, parsley, lemon, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Quality canned tuna is the ultimate lazy-girl way to get some fish in your diet. And it can be dinner…

Homemade Egyptian Hawawshi

Straight from my Egyptian kitchen, this hawawshi recipe is made with crispy pita pockets that are stuffed with a tantalizing meat mixture with onions, hot peppers and fresh herbs. Think of it as Egypt's answer to a hamburger but on steroids! Watch my video below to see how to make hawawshi step-by-step. As an Egyptian…

Italian Oven Roasted Vegetables (W/Video)

There's a reason these Italian oven roasted vegetables are so popular--Delicious, roasted to tender perfection, and bold with Italian flavors from fresh garlic, oregano, thyme and extra virgin olive oil! I make these easy roasted vegetables almost weekly as a side to some of my favorite chicken and fish dishes. But they also make a…

Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

It doesn't get better than a satisfying pot of Ribollita, a classic Tuscan soup that's made with white beans, vegetables, and hearty day-old bread. Make it stovetop or in your slow-cooker. And you'll love the rich Italian flavors, thanks to a couple of herbs and a little Parmesan cheese magic! Be sure to read through…

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Gambas al Ajillo or Spanish garlic shrimp is popular for good reason! Big juicy shrimp, swimming in tasty olive oil and garlic sauce. It is bright, garlicy, spicy and rich in the best way possible. Perfect with some crusty bread! This garlic shrimp recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Be sure to read through…

Easy Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These easy roasted sweet potatoes with red onions are the best you'll try! Perfectly tender and creamy in the center with well-browned, caramelized edges. A few tips make all the difference, be sure to read below for how to roast sweet potatoes. It doesn't matter what time of the year or what season, I am…

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

You'll love this hearty, rustic chicken cacciatore recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers in a flavorful tomato sauce. Fall apart tender chicken with all the comforting aromtics and Italian flavors the family loves. And you can make it stovetop or in your crockpot! Be sure to watch the video below for how to make it.…

Slow Roasted Salmon

This slow roasted salmon recipe is your way to tender, evenly cooked, never-dry piece of fish! Salmon fillet, flavored Mediterranean-style, with garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary and slow baked with baby potatoes because who doesn’t love a one-pan dinner!  Salmon is a fatty fish, and slow-roasting it with a bit more good-for-you-fat in the form…

Simple Roasted Carrots Recipe

A few small tips make all the difference in making the BEST roasted carrots! Roasted at a high temperature, these carrots are perfectly tender with beautiful caramelized edges. And there are so many ways to flavor them, whether you like savory, sweet or spicy! This simple vegan roasted carrots recipe makes a delicious, healthy side…

Green Shakshuka Recipe

You'll love this modern twist on classic shakshuka! Quick Green shakshuka with power greens like spinach, kale, and brussels sprouts, and perfectly steam-poached eggs nestled in! It's easy and takes one pan to make. And you can serve this all-purpose vegetarian recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite bread. If you’ve made…

Easy Apple Strudel with Flaky Phyllo Crust

Darn easy apple strudel with homemade apple filling and extra flaky crust, thanks to the use of phyllo dough (a shortcut you'll love!) The perfect dessert for a small crowd. Be sure to watch my video below for how to make this apple strudel. If you've been following for a while, you probably already saw…

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is all the flavor and comfort of classic lasagna but without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad! Read through for important tips…

Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice)

Have you ever wanted to make Tahdig Persian Rice with that perfectly crispy golden crust? This recipe and step-by-step tutorial is all you need! And I have lots of ideas for what to serve along!  Tahdig has been on my list to make for while. And I'm happy to report it is easier to make…

Homemade Vegan Quinoa Chili with a Mediterranean Twist

This vegan quinoa chili recipe takes one pot to make, two cans of beans, some crunchy veggies and a big splash of lime juice! Not only is this vegan chili nutritious and satisfying, but you'll love the bold flavors from aromatics, warm spices and fresh herbs.  Three ways to make it + tips and video…

Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

20 minutes or less is all it takes to make this bright garlic shrimp pasta recipe! Prepared Mediterranean-style and tossed in a light sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, and lemon juice. Add your favorite salad to start! Tips and video below. Shrimp pasta, Mediterranean-style! We're pasta lovers around here, but there is a reason…

Italian Rice Casserole (Arancini Casserole)

Turn arancini rice balls into a comforting weeknight rice casserole everyone will love! Chicken sausage, peas, mozzarella and marinara sauce are weaved into this tasty casserole. Best part, you can make it ahead and freeze for later. One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out for Italian is arancini (Sicilian rice balls).…