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Lebanese

Layered Hummus Dip Recipe

Layered hummus dip with warm spiced beef, fresh vegetables, parsley, and toasted pine nuts.

Breads

Za’atar Bread Rolls

You’ve never had bread rolls like this! Za’atar bread rolls baked in a cast iron skillet are fluffy, airy, and addictively soft on the inside with just a bit of a crusty edge. Enjoy them as a savory breakfast roll, in the evening with soup or as an afternoon snack! This recipe is from my…

Meat and Poultry

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Juicy mozzarella stuffed meatballs with melty cheese and a rich tomato sauce–delicious! I use ground chicken for a slightly lighter twist.

Dips and Condiments

Easy Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

This easy basil vinaigrette recipe is from my new cookbook, The Mediterranean Dish: 120 Bold and Healthy Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat. It works as a salad dressing or as a sauce, which means you can put it on almost anything. Basically, its everything you love about pesto in a vinaigrette! Drizzle it over vegetarian…

Desserts

Plum Cake Recipe with Pistachios

Say goodbye to summer in the best way with this easy plum cake recipe from my friend Andy Baraghani’s new cookbook, The Cook You Want to Be. You’ll love how light, tender, and moist it is! Perfect for brunch with a little ice cream or even a dollop of labneh.  To me, plum cake is…

Vegetarian

Smashed Chickpea Toast

This easy smashed chickpea toast recipe turns a humble can of chickpeas into a satisfying vegetarian dinner or a high protein breakfast in 10 minutes!

Salads

Mediterranean-Style Cold Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing

Cold noodle salad with a Mediterranean twist! Chewy rice noodles and crunchy colorful vegetables are tossed in a creamy, nutty tahini dressing with plenty of warm spices to make a quick and easy dinner salad. Plus, learn how to make rice noodles perfectly, so they aren’t clumpy or gummy!

Sides and Small Plates

Grilled Vegetables

With its big Mediterranean flavor and vibrant colors, this easy grilled vegetables recipe will teach you how to grill veggies like a pro!

Drinks

Ouzo Drink with Lemon and Mint

Mix a little ouzo, the Greek anise-flavored liqueur, with some lemon juice, ice, honey, and fresh mint, and you have a refreshing ouzo drink to enjoy with your favorite mezze. You’ll love this simple Greek-style cocktail! 

Pantry

What Is Aleppo Pepper and How to Use It

Everything you need to know about Aleppo pepper, the versatile mild chile flakes with a complex flavor-fruity, tangy, and a tiny bit spicy. You can use Aleppo-style pepper to season chicken, fish, eggs, dips, grilled vegetables and more!

Entree

Green Goddess Chicken Thighs (2 Ways)

5-Minute green goddess sauce makes a tenderizing, herby, flavor-packed marinade that takes your average chicken dinner to the next level! Cook green goddess chicken in a skillet or on the grill – either way, it cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes or so. One of the easiest, tastiest chicken recipes you’ll try! Chicken thighs…

Italian

No-Cook Tomato Sauce (Sugo di Pomodoro Crudo)

Fresh ripe tomatoes, herbs, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil come together to create a bright and flavorful no-cook tomato sauce with little effort. Serve this 5-ingredient fresh tomato sauce (or sugo di pomodoro crudo) with pasta, or use it as a fresh pizza sauce or as a simple topping for bread!   Sugo di…

Sides and Small Plates

Easy Blanched Asparagus Recipe

Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, then quickly transfer it to an ice bath. This is how to blanch asparagus properly so that it is crisp-tender and perfectly green. And for a fun and beautiful way to serve it, top your blanched asparagus with a simple Mediterranean-style salsa for an elevated…

Appetizer and Mezze

Easy Greek Salad Skewers

These easy Greek salad skewers turn a traditional recipe into a colorful party appetizer. Think of it as Greek salad on a stick, drizzled with a zesty vinaigrette!  Greek salad on a stick! I love food on a stick. From vegetables to chicken, kofta , and much more. I’ll use any excuse to thread food…

Appetizer and Mezze

How to Grill Watermelon (Easy Grilled Watermelon)

Learn how to grill watermelon and turn it into a special summer appetizer everyone will love! This juicy grilled watermelon recipe is next level delicious thanks to a dash of Aleppo chili pepper flakes and a drizzle of honey-lime sauce. A must-try! I love fresh, sweet watermelon – especially in this Mediterranean watermelon salad with a…

Desserts

Quick Berry Compote Recipe (5 Ingredients. 2 Ways.)

Simple mixed berry compote with three types of fresh berries, lime juice, and some raw cane sugar. You can make this sweet-tart fruit compote in just a few minutes on the stovetop or in the oven!  It will keep in the fridge for a good 10 days, and you’ll be using it in many ways…

Sides and Small Plates

How to Cook Freekeh

Learn how to cook freekeh until tender and chewy. This smoky Egyptian pantry staple is delicious in salads, soups, grain bowls, and more.

Breakfast

Eggs Fra Diavolo

You’ve never had eggs in purgatory like this! Hardboiled eggs, fried in good extra virgin olive oil until crispy and golden brown, then finished in a spicy fra diavolo sauce! Perfect for brunch or dinner, just add a hunk of your favorite Italian crusty bread or pita. Think of this as eggs fra diavolo with…

Salads

Summer Berry Salad Recipe with Arugula and Burrata

This 5-minute triple berry salad recipe is the perfect summer salad with colorful fresh berries, peppery arugula, and creamy burrata cheese all tossed in a light, citrusy dressing with good extra virgin olive oil.  Fresh summer salad with all the berries!  The salad game can get a little blah sometimes. But it doesn’t have to,…

Drinks

Watermelon Sangria

Easy watermelon sangria recipe with white wine, fresh lime juice, honey, and a splash of Grand Marnier. The perfect summer cocktail!

Meat and Poultry

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs with Dill Yogurt Sauce

This grilled chicken recipe is one of the most popular here on the site, and for good reason! Juicy grilled chicken thighs, covered in a bold Mediterranean marinade and served with an herby Greek yogurt sauce that will have you coming back for more! Get my secrets for how to grill chicken thighs perfectly, plus…