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Entree

Phyllo Meat Pie (Egyptian Goulash)

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

Turkish-Style Leeks Recipe (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)

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

Lemon Parmesan Lettuce Salad Recipe

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.

Recipe Roundups

21+ Easy Eggplant Recipes You’ll Love!

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…

Appetizer and Mezze

Loaded Hummus with Shallots and Shishito Peppers

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

How to Cook Bulgur Wheat Perfectly

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

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

This sun dried tomato pasta recipe is bright, garlicky, and deliciously creamy with no heavy cream involved! An easy weeknight pantry pasta recipe.

Snacks

Radish with Butter and Salt

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

Vegan Green Goddess Dressing with Tahini (5 minutes)

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 to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last!

“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

10-Minute Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe

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

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

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…

Breakfast

Must-Try Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Feta

Loaded salmon toast with smoked salmon, feta, and crunchy root veggies! This smoked salmon sandwich (or lox sandwich) is perfect for a quick brunch or a snack that is both fancy and satisfying. And if you love lox and bagels, this fresh take with a bold Mediterranean twist will win your heart! BEST smoked salmon…

Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Baharat Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy baked boneless chicken thighs get a Middle Eastern makeover with a bold garlicy marinade with one of my favorite warm spice blends, baharat. The BEST chicken and potatoes dinner you’ll make! Middle Eastern Boneless chicken thighs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a home cook’s best friend. They’re  convenient, inexpensive, and hard to mess up! …

Meat and Poultry

Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks

Simmered in a red wine sauce with cinnamon, nutmeg, and rosemary, this braised lamb shanks recipe is perfect for holidays and dinner parties.

Italian

Easy Blistered Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta! Blistered sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze over crispy grilled bread. Ready in just 15 minutes. Now, this is how to make the perfect tomato bruschetta recipe!  Bruschetta! Say it with me, broo-SKEH-tah! Bruschetta is one of the simplest classic Italian appetizers made with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, and often, fresh…

Italian

20-Minute Mushroom Chicken

This easy skillet mushroom chicken recipe is your ticket to a tasty weeknight meal in about 20 minutes! Made with simply seasoned juicy chicken breast cutlets and a silky, light mushroom sauce (no heavy cream!), this chicken and mushroom recipe will wow your tastebuds! Easy skillet chicken with mushroom sauce This simple skillet mushroom chicken…

Entree

Pesto Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe

This is NOT your average orzo soup! This recipe is loaded with flavor thanks to garlicky basil pesto, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of Parmesan! Ready in just 15 minutes, this lemon orzo soup recipe is a must-try! Orzo pasta soup for the win! Orzo soup is one of those quick comfort foods I always…

Breakfast

Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka is a humble recipe made by gently poaching eggs in a delicious tomato and bell pepper sauce. Said to have originated in Tunisia, this breakfast recipe is popular in many parts of North Africa and the Middle East. It is so satisfying that you can serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.