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Appetizer and Mezze
This recipe will have you ditching classic pizza for a crispier homemade pizza made with phyllo dough! Layers of flaky phyllo topped with loads of bright vegetables, fresh herbs, and a little chicken make this easy phyllo dough pizza in minutes! Serve it for a light dinner or as a flatbread appetizer. The last time…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
10 minutes is all you need for perfectly charred, tender but never soggy grilled zucchini spears with loads of flavor from dried oregano, sumac, and lemon juice. Here is how to grill zucchini like a pro! Simple grilled zucchini There really is no shortage of delicious ways to use some summer zucchini – it is…
Fish and Seafood
Tender halibut and bright vegetables tossed in a bold Mediterranean sauce with lots of citrus, olive oil, fresh garlic, and spices. An easy one-pan baked halibut recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes or less! In this one-pan baked halibut recipe, a flavor-packed, decidedly Mediterranean sauce does the work of adding great flavor and also keeping…
Salads
Mediterranean orzo salad recipe with veggies, feta, fresh herbs, and a Greek-style dressing. Perfect for make-ahead lunches and cookouts!
Middle Eastern
Yes, you can make falafel in the air fryer! Follow my easy tips for perfectly crisp air fryer falafel with the same bold, authentic flavors! Falafel is a staple food throughout the Middle East and in Egypt where I grew up. Traditional falafel is made of a mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices,…
Meat and Poultry
Zippy, garlicky, and bursting with herby flavor, this cilantro lime chicken with paprika and nutmeg is an easy dinner you’ll make on repeat!
Appetizer and Mezze
This simple tomato appetizer with crumbled feta and extra virgin olive oil is the easiest and most delicious fresh tomato recipe you’ll try! It takes only 4 ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes, and you can also serve it as a no-cook side next to your favorite meats or fish (a few…
Drinks
It takes just 4 ingredients and mere seconds to make this aperol spritz, which is bubbly, zesty, and refreshing in the best way! My take on this delicious Italian cocktail recipe requires no special skills or tools; we make it all summer long! To me, nothing beats dining alfresco on a hot summer afternoon, especially…
Education
The ultimate guide to sumac spice, including what is sumac, what it tastes like, how to use it, the best sumac substitute, and more!
Entree
Today’s recipe is straight from my mother’s kitchen: phyllo meat pie recipe (aka Egyptian goulash). Layers of flaky phyllo with a tantalizing meat mixture nestled in between. If you’ve been looking for things to make with phyllo dough, this easy recipe is a great one to try! Phyllo If you’ve had baklava, you’ve had phyllo!…
Vegetarian
Tender leeks and carrots, braised in a flavorful olive oil sauce with garlic, cumin, and fresh herbs. This easy leeks recipe is my take on a Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı pırasa, and it is comforting in the best way possible! What do you do with a leek? People confuse leeks with green onions. Leeks do…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Crisp lettuce is the star of this simple lettuce salad recipe with the easiest lemon dressing and a good sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You’ll be making this easy salad recipe over and over! It comes together in just 5 minutes. Wondering what you can make with lots of lettuce? This simple lettuce salad with Parmesan…
Salads
With fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, basil, prosciutto, and croutons, this burrata salad recipe is the perfect start to an Italian-style dinner!
Recipe Roundups
Learn how to cook eggplant perfectly so that it is tender and delicious that even eggplant skeptics will fall in love! This list of 21+ eggplant recipes has all the delicious casseroles, pasta, smoky dips, and even eggplant fries. There is something for everyone! Eggplant, a favorite Mediterranean ingredient Of all the vegetables and fresh…
Fish and Seafood
Ready in just 20 minutes, you’ll love this Mediterranean-style salmon rice bowl recipe with perfect flaky salmon, crispy rice, and veggies!
Appetizer and Mezze
Blistered shishito peppers and shallots make the perfect hummus toppings in this easy hummus recipe! Serve it with warm pita for a light vegan meal or snack, or pair it with chicken or beef for a flavor-packed dinner! When I’m in the mood to play up a simple plate of hummus, I often spread the…
How To
Here is your ultimate guide for how to cook bulgur wheat perfectly every time! Nutty and chewy, bulgur wheat is one of my favorite super grains used often in Mediterranean cooking. It’s nutritious, versatile, and super easy to cook. If you’ve made my tabouli recipe, you’re likely already familiar with bulgur wheat. But, this unassuming…
Entree
This sun dried tomato pasta recipe is bright, garlicky, and deliciously creamy with no heavy cream involved! An easy weeknight pantry pasta recipe.
Snacks
Simple and elegant, radish and butter is a popular French snack you’ll be making on the regular! For this homemade radish snack recipe, you can serve the radishes sliced and topped with the butter and salt, or leave them whole and serve the butter and salt to the side for dipping. Fresh and delicious either…
Dips and Condiments
Loads of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and nutty sesame tahini make this 5-minute vegan green goddess dressing! Wonderfully creamy, tangy, and herby, this rich green tahini sauce is a delicious condiment you’ll be using in so many ways! Green goddess dressing is one of those classics that have seen fun variations over the years,…
How To
“How do you keep your herbs fresh and vibrant?” is a question I get on the regular. So today, I’ll tell you exactly how to store fresh herbs so they last and stay green and flavorful for a good while (10 days to 2 weeks, and sometimes, when I’m lucky, even longer!) My friends have…
Fish and Seafood
Juicy shrimp , crunchy vegetables, and a drizzle of creamy sauce are all you need to make the best lettuce wraps. These shrimp lettuce wraps are a quick and light meal that’s kicked up with delicious Mediterranean flavors–you’ll be making these on repeat! There is no shortage of shrimp recipes around here, but these wraps…
Dips and Condiments
Bold, tangy, and perfectly crunchy, Middle Eastern pickled turnips are an easy condiment you’ll love on sandwiches, salads, mezze platters and more! Pickled turnips Beautiful pink pickled turnips are a staple in Middle Eastern kitchens. Perfectly vinegary, slightly sour, and subtly spicy, these crisp refrigerator pickles are easy to make in just 10 minutes. Simply…
Italian
5 ingredients is all you need to make this easy Italian cheesecake recipe with fluffy whipped ricotta, lemon zest, and just the right amount of sugar. With no crust and no water bath, this lighter ricotta cheesecake is a great no-fuss dessert for your next gathering! Ricotta cheesecake! This elegant Italian ricotta cheesecake bridges the…
