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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Blitva is a rustic coastal dish from Croatia of garlicky Swiss chard and tender potatoes sautéed in grassy extra virgin olive oil. This hearty vegetarian side dish is simple and satisfying, a great way to round out any spread.Â
Appetizer and Mezze
In this simple Garlic Confit recipe, whole garlic cloves slowly cook in olive oil with herbs until they become soft, sweet, and spreadable. The infused oil is just as delicious—perfect for drizzling over roasted vegetables, swirling into pasta, or using in dressings.
Desserts
Umm Ali is Egypt’s traditional bread pudding made with flaky puff pastry, milk, nuts, and coconut. So easy and so cozy!
Salads
This Persimmon Salad combines sweet Fuyu persimmons, crunchy pepitas, and pomegranate seeds with a spiced apple cider vinaigrette—fresh, colorful, and perfect for fall!
Entree
Skip the oven and make this comforting Skillet Lasagna right on your stovetop! With sausage, veggies, marinara, and creamy ricotta, this one-pan meal is hearty, simple, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Sides and Small Plates
Arroz con Setas is a Spanish rice dish packed with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme. Simple to make in one pan, it’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for sharing around the table.
Entree
In this butternut squash pasta sauce recipe, woodsy fresh sage and the warm nuttiness of nutmeg round out the sweetness of roasted squash, onion, and garlic. Grated Parmesan adds savory umami, while a spritz of lemon juice brightens the sauce, ensuring it’s complex and not cloying.
Breads
Made with Greek yogurt, these quick stovetop yogurt flatbreads require no yeast! They’re perfect for wraps, dips, or soaking up stews.
Meat and Poultry
Quick, comforting, and full of flavor! This Chicken Scallopini is pan-seared until golden, then finished in a zesty lemon-herb pan sauce. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Soups and Stews
Pumpkin soup is fall coziness in a bowl. Sweet roasted pumpkin blends with caramelized shallots, roasted garlic, and warming spices, finished with Aleppo pepper-infused olive oil and garlic chips for a little crunch and heat. Perfect for weeknights or the holiday table.
Entree
Migas is Spain’s rustic way of turning day-old bread into something delicious. Slowly toasted with chorizo, pancetta, and sweet paprika, then finished with grapes, it’s a hearty and flavorful dish that’s simple yet special.
Soups and Stews
A hearty chicken tortellini soup loaded with vegetables, chicken, and tortellini that you can have ready in just over 30 minutes! This hearty chicken tortellini soup recipe was inspired by tortellini en brodo, the Northern Italian soup that’s the very definition of simplicity. The original is just rich broth with fresh tortellini bobbing in it.…
Breakfast
Savory french toast with crisp parmesan and a juicy sautéed tomato topping is a fun twist on the cinnamon-scented classic.
Sides and Small Plates
Quinoa is versatile, easy to make, and so good for you. Learn how to cook this healthy whole grain at home.
Fish and Seafood
Lemon Pepper Salmon is a quick, wholesome dinner that’s bursting with bright citrus, fresh herbs, and just the right kick of black pepper heat.
Breads
This beginner-friendly whole wheat bread recipe is made with 100% whole wheat flour. It yields a soft, tender loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast.
Soups and Stews
This Mediterranean Diet-friendly Mushroom Soup recipe blends earthy mushrooms, herbs, and olive oil into a creamy, cozy bowl. Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect comforting starter or light meal.
Sides and Small Plates
Learn how to cook spaghetti squash! Roasted spaghetti squash is so much more than a low-carb alternative to pasta. When cooked properly, it’s a fun and nourishing vegetable that can be served either as a side dish or the star of the show.Â
Fish and Seafood
These spiced air fryer salmon bites are tender and savory, with lots of nicely browned edges. A drizzle of sweet, spicy, and tangy honey-harissa glaze takes them over the top
Recipe Roundups
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Meat and Poultry
A meal perfect for a celebration or a dinner party, this stuffed pork tenderloin is filled with a sweet-savory mixture of garlicky greens, caramelized shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and just a touch of herby goat cheese.Â
Meat and Poultry
This chermoula chicken recipe layers Moroccan flavors into a hearty, vibrant meal. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a fragrant red chermoula roast until juicy and deeply seasoned. The marinade cooks down into a bold sauce to serve over smoky freekeh with caramelized onions and briny olives.
Vegetarian
Cauliflower Parmesan is a veggie-forward twist on the Italian-American classic, chicken parmesan. Layered with marinara, seasoned breadcrumbs, juicy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella, it makes a gorgeous vegetarian main or side dish.
Meat and Poultry
Chicken Milanese is a classic Milan-inspired dish features tender breaded chicken cutlets, fried until golden-brown and topped with a zesty and colorful arugula salad. It’s a welcome, satisfying dish at any time of year.
