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Snacks

Best Stovetop Popcorn

When it comes to homemade popcorn and getting fluffy kernels, stovetop popcorn is the only way to go. I like to season it with Za’atar, Aleppo Pepper, and Lime zest for a Mediterranean twist.

Soups and Stews

Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Soup Recipe

Filled with chunks of sweet potatoes and hearty veggies, and laced with bold flavors like turmeric and fresh ginger, this chickpea soup recipe is comforting and nutritious in the best way. And it’s even better the next day!  Vegan and Gluten Free. Chickpea Vegetable Soup you’ll be making on repeat! One of the things I…

Meat and Poultry

Uncle Samy’s Skillet Onion Chicken

A light, quick, and delicious version of French onion chicken, this 5-ingredient skillet chicken recipe with loads of caramelized onions will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! A lighter and easier “French onion chicken” Remember my uncle Samy, I told you about his iconic Egyptian fried boiled eggs earlier (so worth a…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Mediterranean Baked Red Snapper with Bell Peppers

Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy baked red snapper recipe with bold Mediterranean flavors, fresh herbs, and bell peppers is a must-try! Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video below. Mediterranean-style red snapper One of the communal Mediterranean meals I grew up with is whole baked fish cooked on the…

Breakfast

Easy Mug Omelet with Veggies

Need an omelet for one? This easy mug omelet recipe with veggies is your ticket! Fluffy and delicious eggs that are cooked in just over 1 minute. Microwave eggs? I recently tried cooking eggs in the microwave, inspired by Elise Bower over at Simply Recipes. To my surprise, they turned out great–extra fluffy too! To…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Mediterranean Spicy Lentil Soup with Spinach

If you ever thought lentils were bland or boring, the flavors in this easy lentil soup recipe will surprise you in a big way! This spicy lentil soup is loaded with aromatics and bold Mediterranean spices and amped up with spinach for a nutritious and satisfying vegan dinner. It is no secret that I am…

Sides and Small Plates

“Sexy” Crispy Roasted Cabbage Recipe (with Dukkah and Tahini)

A few easy tips make all the difference for tender, perfectly charred roasted cabbage wedges! I love to finish this easy cabbage recipe with a sprinkle of nutty dukkah and creamy tahini sauce for a side dish that delivers on the wow factor! A sexier cabbage! This recipe takes a humble head of green cabbage…

Soups and Stews

Mediterranean-Style Turmeric Lemon Chicken Soup

This is the chicken soup you’ll be having on repeat! Loaded with fresh lemon juice, and amped up with veggies, herbs, and warm spices, this Mediterranean-style turmeric lemon chicken soup is delicious, nutritious and comforting in the best way possible! The chicken soup you’ll be having on repeat! Homemade chicken soup is just what the…

Salads

Fresh Fennel Orange Salad

Bright and fresh fennel orange salad with a zesty Mediterranean dressing. This refreshing citrus salad with hints of licorice is ready in just 10 minutes. Pair it with chicken, fish, or protein of your choice for an easy dinner! Fennel orange salad with a Mediterranean twist! Fresh seasonal fruit is an easy way to elevate…

Mediterranean Diet

Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

How do you follow the Mediterranean diet? This simple Mediterranean diet meal plan with expert tips and easy recipes is the best place to get started!  Use it as a blueprint to plan your own meals and enjoy big Mediterranean flavors! Named the world’s top diet eight years in a row by US News and…

Salads

Loaded Spinach Tortellini Salad

Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to chicken or fish. Leftovers will make a great lunch the next day! An easy Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad This spinach tortellini…

Greek

Black Eyed Peas Recipe (Greek Style)

Hands-down the BEST black eyed peas recipe! Rich and hearty vegetarian black-eyed peas recipe with loads of veggies and bold Greek flavors!

Italian

Italian Sausage and Lentils

With sweet fennel and fragrant Italian sausage, this skillet meal is a quick and simple dinner that packs loads of nutrition and flavor! This simple sausage and lentils recipe comes from one of our readers Darryl Patrick Lombard, who makes it often on busy weeknights. I’m so glad he shared it with me! If you…

Greek

Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Bread)

Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s bread (or cake) with a lucky coin hidden within. This vasilopita recipe is made of layers of cinnamon-scented dough with a delicious sweet and savory combination of flavors and toasted sesame seeds. Big thanks to Karen Stoeckle for sharing her family recipe! A few weeks ago, I asked my…

Fish and Seafood

Greek-Style Roasted Branzino Recipe

This perfectly roasted whole branzino recipe is an impressive fish dinner that you can make in just 20 minutes! It’s even better finished Greek-style with my lemony, garlicky ladolemono sauce. Check out the tips and video below. I make a fair bit of fish dinners using boneless fish fillets from baked cod, to pan seared…

Fish and Seafood

Lemony Shrimp Risotto (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

An Instant Pot turns fancy Shrimp Risotto into an easy 15-minute meal! Plump, lemony shrimp adds flavor to this quick hands-off instant pot risotto, while perfectly wilted spinach adds color and nutrition. This delicious recipe is from Jenna Helwig’s new book Bare Minimum Dinners. This simple lemony shrimp risotto is the meal dreams are made…

Breakfast

Uncle Samy’s Egyptian Fried Boiled Eggs (Beid Meza’lil)

Fried boiled eggs, cooked in ghee until the whites are crispy and golden brown in color. We call these eggs “beid meza’lil,” an iconic holiday egg recipe from Egypt. I love arranging them on a platter with a simple tomato and cucumber salad, olives, and blocks of creamy feta. This post is sponsored by America’s…

Appetizer and Mezze

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Feta with Honey

Blocks of creamy feta wrapped in crispy phyllo and finished with a drizzle of raw honey and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds! This Greek baked feta with honey, or feta me meli, is an easy and delicious party-worthy appetizer that takes only 5 minutes of prep! Feta me Meli or Feta with Honey With…

Appetizer and Mezze

Simple Crudités Platter

Here is a quick guide for how to assemble a beautiful crudités platter with little effort. This party platter is loaded with vegetables and Mediterranean favorites, it is the perfect make-ahead appetizer for a crowd! Crudités French crudités, pronounced kroo-dee-teh, are simply raw vegetables (sliced or whole), arranged neatly on a platter or board, and…

Fish and Seafood

20-Minute Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp fra diavolo is a delicious Italian dish made with juicy, large shrimp cooked in a hearty, spicy tomato sauce with garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley. This spicy shrimp recipe is ready in 20 minutes, and it is great served with your favorite crusty bread, pasta, or rice. Fra diavolo Fra diavolo, pronounced fra-dia-voh-loh,…

Desserts

Burbara (Wheat Berry Pudding)

Burbara is a Middle Eastern creamy wheat berry pudding (or porridge), laced with warm spices, anise and fennel seeds, and topped with heaps of nuts and dried fruit. It is great served warm or cold! In the Levant, this dish is traditionally served on December 4th to kick off the Christmas season. Big thanks to…

Appetizer and Mezze

5-Minute Marinated Feta

Creamy feta cheese doused in extra virgin olive oil with lemon zest, fresh herbs, and spicy chiles! This marinated feta makes the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer in just 5 minutes! In my book, there are very few meals that can’t be improved with a small amount of tangy feta cheese. I keep a block of brined…