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Italian
Bold and comforting in the best way, puttanesca sauce is made of simple pantry staples including canned tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, olives and capers. Throw in some spaghetti for the perfect pasta puttanesca any night of the week! What is puttanesca? Sugo alla puttanesca (or puttanesca sauce) is a Neapolitan pasta sauce dating back to the…
Breads
Try this no-fail recipe for how to make garlic bread perfectly every time! Crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with big flavor thanks to a delicious extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic mixture. Garlic bread is one of the easiest little appetizers to make, yet I’ve eaten my fair…
Fish and Seafood
15 minutes to the perfect oven baked spicy salmon! The secret to this spicy fish is the tantalizing sauce (or marinade) made of fresh lime juice harissa, garlic, and honey. This easy salmon recipe is next level delicious! Perfect spicy baked salmon you’ll make on repeat! There are many ways to jazz up a salmon…
Entree
You’ll be making this ragu on repeat! Perfectly rich and savory, this garlicky mushroom ragù is a hearty plant-based sauce to use over pasta, polenta, or as a topping over chicken or steak. This vegan ragù recipe uses readily available fresh mushrooms and is ready in 50 minutes or less. Ragù Ragù is an Italian…
Salads
You’ll love this simple beet salad recipe with arugula, oranges, and feta, tossed in a lemony and bright Greek dressing! Orange beet salad is a restaurant-fancy salad that you can make at home any night of the week. Make-ahead tips included below. Beet salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist Nutrition-packed cooked beets are earthy, sweet,…
Greek
This no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time. Follow my simple tips for how to cook lamb leg, so that it is tender and packed with loads of flavor. This lamb recipe comes with meltingly delicious potatoes for the perfect meal…
Moroccan and Tunisian
A known dish in the Magreb, particularly Morocco and Algeria, Pastilla (or bastilla) is a savory chicken pie made with crispy, flaky phyllo dough and a tender shredded chicken filling, seasoned with warm North African flavors including Ras El Hanout, ginger, and cinnamon. You can make it in a skillet! I think of chicken pastilla,…
Pantry
This guide is all you need to learn how to cook barley perfectly every time! Tender, chewy barley is a versatile whole grain that is nutritious, easy to cook, and can be used in many ways. We’re diving a bit deeper into my Mediterranean pantry. Today’s ingredient spotlight is one of my personal favorite grains,…
Breakfast
This easy potato omelet with warm Middle Eastern spices and heaps of fresh herbs is ready in 20 minutes or less! Hearty enough to eat on its own or paired with a salad for some crunch, this baked potato frittata is the perfect anytime meal. Gluten free + dairy free. A potato frittata with Middle…
Fish and Seafood
You’ll love these quick brown rice and tuna bowls, prepared Mediterranean-style with a simple chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad and my homemade Greek ladolemono dressing. Ready in about 15 minutes! This post is sponsored by Tonnino Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna, I used their delicious 100% wild caught yellowfin tuna fillets in olive oil in today’s…
Vegan
Generously flavored with my authentic homemade shawarma spice blend, this vegan shawarma recipe with charred mushrooms and onions is a quick meal you’ll be making on repeat! Serve mushroom shawarma in pita pockets with a good drizzle of tahini and my fresh tomato and cucumber salad (or try one of the many ideas below)! “Meaty”…
Greek
Learn how to make tzatziki sauce in 10 minutes or less! This authentic tzatziki recipe, made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, comes straight from the Greek island of Paros, and a few tips make all the difference. You’ll love how easy and versatile this Greek sauce is, you can serve it with some pita chips…
Italian
Better than a fancy restaurant meal, this quick Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas is flavorful, nutritious, and just rich enough! Plus, it takes only a few simple pantry staples. I say, it’s perfect for a date night in! Simple tomato pasta with chickpeas Something magical happens when you toss al dente pasta in a pool…
Dips and Condiments
One of the easiest party dips you’ll try! This loaded feta dip with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes comes together in about 5 minutes! Serve it with pita chips or your favorite crackers. A block of creamy feta cheese in the brine is always in my fridge for when I need to elevate…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Bright and flavor-packed you’ll love this satisfying chunky avocado dip, prepared Mediterranean-style with citrus, feta, walnuts, and fresh herbs. Not quite guacamole, but this creamy avocado salsa will still win your heart! An avocado salsa with a Mediterranean twist! As I write, I’m experiencing a little guilt…like I’m cheating on my hummus or Baba Ganoush, two of…
Italian
Now, these are the SEXIEST white beans you’ll ever try! It takes only 2 cans of cannellini beans, and 15 minutes or less to make this delicious white beans recipe with garlic, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes. Serve it as an easy meatless dinner with your favorite crusty bread or as a side. The sexiest creamy…
Vegan
Learn how to make perfect stovetop popcorn every single time so that it is fluffy, flavorful, and never burned! Easy tips + the best popcorn seasoning options. Perfect stovetop popcorn Once you learn how to make your own popcorn from scratch—so that every kernel is popped, and nothing is burned—you won’t be going back to…
Italian
Pasta alla norma is a satisfying Sicilian pasta recipe with tender eggplant, herby tomato sauce, and ricotta salata cheese. All the comforting Italian flavors we love in just one pan. This is a vegetarian pasta recipe that even meat lovers will enjoy! (Tips & how-to video below) Easy Sicilian Pasta with Eggplant Originally from Catania,…
Soups and Stews
Filled with chunks of sweet potatoes and hearty veggies, and laced with bold flavors like turmeric and fresh ginger, this chickpea soup recipe is comforting and nutritious in the best way. And it’s even better the next day! Vegan and Gluten Free. Chickpea Vegetable Soup you’ll be making on repeat! One of the things I…
Meat and Poultry
A light, quick, and delicious version of French onion chicken, this 5-ingredient skillet chicken recipe with loads of caramelized onions will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! A lighter and easier “French onion chicken” Remember my uncle Samy, I told you about his iconic Egyptian fried boiled eggs earlier (so worth a…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy baked red snapper recipe with bold Mediterranean flavors, fresh herbs, and bell peppers is a must-try! Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video below. Mediterranean-style red snapper One of the communal Mediterranean meals I grew up with is whole baked fish cooked on the…
Breakfast
Need an omelet for one? This easy mug omelet recipe with veggies is your ticket! Fluffy and delicious eggs that are cooked in just over 1 minute. Microwave eggs? I recently tried cooking eggs in the microwave, inspired by Elise Bower over at Simply Recipes. To my surprise, they turned out great–extra fluffy too! To…
Meat and Poultry
Hands-down the best baked turkey meatballs that are juicy and won’t fall apart, thanks to one secret ingredient! And you’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, feta, and a little bit of spinach. Juicy turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! Ground turkey may not be your first choice for meatballs, but this…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
If you ever thought lentils were bland or boring, the flavors in this easy lentil soup recipe will surprise you in a big way! This spicy lentil soup is loaded with aromatics and bold Mediterranean spices and amped up with spinach for a nutritious and satisfying vegan dinner. It is no secret that I am…
