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Italian
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…
Fish and Seafood
Make this delicious grilled shrimp recipe 10 minutes or less! This easy garlic and Parmesan shrimp is bright, savory, and delicious.
Sides and Small Plates
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
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
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
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…
How To
Here is everything you need to know about freekeh, a Mediterranean super grain with a delicious nutty, slightly smoky flavor. Plus, how to cook freekeh perfectly every time. Freekeh may sound new to you, but like barley and farro, this nutritious wholegrain has been part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries! And if you’re looking…
Breakfast
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
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
Easy watermelon sangria recipe with white wine, fresh lime juice, honey, and a splash of Grand Marnier. The perfect summer cocktail!
Meat and Poultry
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…
Turkish
This easy popular Turkish salad called piyaz, or more accurately fasulye piayzi, is made with simple ingredients including white beans, tomatoes, onions, parsley and garlic. A light vinaigrette with fresh lemon juice and a good dash of sumac brings this satisfying white bean salad together. Ready in 10 minutes or less. Fasulye piyazi, aka bean…
Entree
Your pizza game just got an upgrade with this easy grilled pizza recipe. I use a chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside Neopolitan-style dough that yields perfect grilled pizza results every time! You don’t need a fancy grill or pizza stone to make delicious grilled pizza! The high heat of the grill mimics…
Salads
10-minute Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo! With crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing, this unique and healthy tuna salad recipe will be your new go-to! Healthy tuna salad, the Mediterranean way Unlike classic tuna salad, this unique tuna salad recipe is completely mayo-free–just like my healthy twist on the classic chicken salad.…
Entree
You’ll be making this creamy pesto ravioli recipe on repeat! With just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes, this ravioli recipe is a special dinner you can enjoy any night of the week! Ravioli! Ravioli, plural for raviolo, are delicate pillow-shaped pasta made from flat egg noodle squares that are often stuffed with a delicious…
Fish and Seafood
Baked flounder is a one-pot, restaurant-worthy meal you can make in about 20 minutes! Fish fillets are seasoned, then baked with vegetables and a bold lemony Mediterranean sauce and finished with Parmesan!Â
How To
Learn how to cut a watermelon like a pro! This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the easiest and best ways to cut a watermelon, plus, I give you a few more handy tips for how to pick a good watermelon, one that is ripe and perfectly sweet! Few fruits are as refreshing as a perfectly ripe,…
Appetizer and Mezze
Bold, briny, and beautiful, these antipasto skewers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that are so easy to make! All you need are some vegetables, cured meat, fresh herbs, and cheese! If you’re a fan of food on a stick, like chicken kabobs, vegetable kabobs, or shish kebabs, you need to try these antipasti skewers. With fresh…
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…
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!Â
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…
