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Entree

Tuscan-style Beans and Greens

A shallow bowl of tender beans and ribbons of greens, soused in peppery olive oil — this is the dish I fell in love with at a candlelit dinner in the hills of Siena, and the one I’ve been making ever since. Tuscan-style beans and greens is weeknight-quick, endlessly adaptable, and a dish I often return to when I want something fortifying, but light.

Salads

Mango Salad

With fresh ingredients and a Mediterranean twist, this Healthy Mango Salad is a bright and flavorful side salad. Easy to make and ready in 15 minutes!

Sides and Small Plates

Herby Turmeric Rice

This herby turmeric rice is everything a great side dish should be. It’s golden, aromatic, packed with fresh herb flavor, and pairs well with almost any entree.

Entree

Easy Greek Salmon

This easy Greek salmon recipe bakes salmon, green onions, and cherry tomatoes in a Greek-style sauce with dill, oregano, lemon and garlic.

Vegetarian

Turkish Swiss Chard with Onion, Tomato, and Rice (Zeytinyagli Pazi)

In this classic Turkish Swiss chard recipe, tender greens braise low and slow in olive oil with caramelized onions, tomato, garlic, and a handful of rice that thickens everything into a satisfying and silky skillet meal. It’s a true one-pot wonder that gets better overnight — and it’s as at home on a weeknight dinner table as it is on a mezze spread.

Meat and Poultry

Mediterranean Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

One pound of beef, one head of cabbage, 30 minutes, and dinner is done! This Mediterranean ground beef and cabbage skillet is an easy and delicious high-protein, low-carb dinner on a budget!

Ingredients

11 Genius Ways to Use Cardamom

Cardamom is one of those spices that plays well with everything from lamb to chocolate. If you’re new to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, green cardamom might feel a little mysterious. Read on for our favorite ways to use up the jar of cardamom in your spice rack!

Entree

Pasta Primavera

In this pasta primavera recipe, zucchini, squash, carrots, bell peppers, and onions are roasted and tossed with pasta and lemon zest.

Breakfast

Baghrir (Moroccan Semolina Pancakes)

Baghrir are soft, airy Moroccan semolina pancakes famous for their honeycomb of tiny holes that capture every drop of whatever you pour over them. Made with a simple blender batter, they cook on just one side.

Dips and Condiments

Egyptian Fava Bean Dip (Bissara)

Egyptian bissara is a vibrant green fava bean dip loaded with fresh cilantro, parsley, and dill. Topped with caramelized shallots and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, this dip works beautifully as an appetizer or light meal with warm pita bread.

Meat and Poultry

Circassian Chicken in Walnut Sauce (Çerkez Tavuğu)

Circassian chicken is an elegant Turkish meze of tender shredded chicken tossed in a luxuriously creamy walnut-garlic sauce and finished with vibrant Aleppo pepper oil. Called, Çerkez Tavuğu, it’s perfect for entertaining (or meal prep!) since you can prepare it ahead and serve it cold or at room temperature.

Recipe Roundups

9 Sheet Pan Dinners for Busy Weeknights

Sheet pan dinner recipes are easy to make and take little time to clean up. These sheet pan dinners cover everything from vegetarian, to seafood, and chicken.