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Meat and Poultry
Loobia polo is a beloved Persian rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, tender green beans, and savory ground beef simmered in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Layered and flipped, it’s got the signature crispy tahdig that makes Persian rice so special.
Salads
Cabbage salad recipe with parsley, dill, carrots, bell pepper, radish, and Dijon-Lime Vinaigrette. This crunchy cabbage salad keeps for days!
Mediterranean Spices
Most people reach for crushed red pepper when they want heat—but Aleppo pepper offers so much more. With its fruity, gentle warmth, this Mediterranean staple transforms everything from hummus to eggs to cocktails. Here are 10 simple ways we use it daily.
Sides and Small Plates
Upgrade the classic twice-baked potato recipe with a Greek-inspired twist! We skip the heavy sour cream and bacon and lighten things up with bright lemon juice, flavorful garlic-infused olive oil, and tangy feta cheese. These fluffy, tender potatoes are baked back into crispy, salty skins and topped with fresh oregano. They’re a light and bright side dish that works for a weeknight dinner or a holiday side-dish.
How To
Watching your falafel fall apart in the oil is incredibly frustrating, but it’s fixable. As a Mediterranean native who grew up on the real deal and later perfected the technique in a Levantine restaurant, I’ve written the book on this cuisine. My 5 simple secrets will stop the crumbling for good and give you street-style crunch every single time.
Greek
Tirokafteri, or spicy dip that combines creamy feta and hot peppers, is a classic Greek appetizer that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Meat and Poultry
Inspired by a classic crock of French onion soup, this savory French Onion Chicken is a one-pan dinner that comes together in just an hour.
Recipe Roundups
These are the easy Greek recipes I know by heart—the ones I learned by cooking alongside home cooks and chefs across Greece, from Athens to Crete to the hills of Kyparissia. Greek cooking has a way of turning the humblest ingredients into something deeply satisfying, using little more than good olive oil, herbs, and patience. This collection represents how I cook for my own family, and once you try these dishes, I promise you’ll never look at takeout the same way again.
Italian
Learn how to make this creamy polenta recipe in the traditional Italian way with Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter.
Sides and Small Plates
Pan fried asparagus is a great quick and easy side dish! And this easy sautéed asparagus recipe will teach you how to cook asparagus in a pan like a pro.
Fish and Seafood
This is one of my favorite Mediterranean sea bass recipes. It’s light, but boldly seasoned and I pan sear sea bass so it’s ready in only 15 minutes!
Italian
Farinata is an Italian street food. The savory chickpea pancake with crispy edges and a custardy center makes a great gluten-free appetizer.
Fish and Seafood
Golden, garlicky, fragrant with oregano and and finished with lemon, these baked clams oreganata are the classic Italian-American appetizer I make every chance I get.
Meat and Poultry
This Greek chicken recipe is extra zippy thanks to a lemon garlic marinade. Yukon gold potatoes are added for good measure to make this a complete meal.
Fish and Seafood
This lobster pasta recipe is bright, luxurious, and deceptively simple. Lemon, herbs, and cherry tomatoes create a silky, dairy-free sauce that lets the lobster shine.
Dips and Condiments
This quick sardine dip is bright, briny, and surprisingly craveable. Made in minutes, it’s a healthy Mediterranean lunch you’ll want on repeat.
Entree
This traditional Greek moussaka recipe layers tender roasted eggplant, fragrant meat sauce, creamy bechamel, and crispy golden breadcrumbs.
Soups and Stews
This Turkish collard green soup, known as Karalahana Çorbası, is a hearty, vegan and gluten-free meal. A combination of tender greens, earthy beans, and sweet corn, it’s a cozy winter meal.
Meat and Poultry
The secret to these juicy, flavor-packed baked chicken drumsticks is in the marinade! Loaded with Mediterranean flavors including lemon, garlic, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. This easy chicken dinner is makes weeknights a snap. Chicken legs are of the most convenient, inexpensive ingredients for an easy dinner, no matter if you’re grilling or baking…
Recipe Roundups
When it comes to Super Bowl recipes, I want to serve snacks that people wil be talking about long after the game. These healthier Super Bowl recipe ideas deliver big, bold Mediterranean flavor with minimal stress, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Entree
Lemon dill salmon shows how simple (and healthy!) ingredients can feel elegant. Flaky broiled salmon meets a tangy, herby yogurt sauce that’s light, fresh, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Dips and Condiments
This creamy dill sauce for salmon (or any other seafood!) is my secret weapon for making simple fish dinners feel special. It’s light, tangy, and comes together in minutes, without any cream!
Vegetarian
Enjoy a Mediterranean twist on loaded baked potatoes. Crispy skin with creamy, fluffy insides topped with Greek tzatziki, diced tomatoes, olives, and feta. While traditional loaded baked potatoes are typically piled high with cheddar cheese, onions, bacon, and sour cream, I wanted to make my own Mediterranean twist on the humble baked potato. As you…
Sides and Small Plates
This quick pickled red cabbage is a simple, punchy staple I keep in my fridge at all times. With sharp vinegar, citrusy sumac, and loads of crunch, it’s an easy way to add instant brightness to any meal.
