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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…

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 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…

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…

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 Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

This crustless Italian lemon ricotta cheesecake uses five simple batter ingredients and no water bath for a light, airy make-ahead dessert.

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 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! …

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.

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…

20-Minute Mushroom Chicken

This 20-minute mushroom chicken recipe pairs juicy, warmly spiced chicken cutlets with fresh mushrooms in a light, silky garlic sauce, with no heavy cream needed. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

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…

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.

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions)

Mujadara, sometimes spelled mujaddara, is a signature Middle Eastern dish common throughout the Levant region in countries like Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. It’s made with lentils, rice, and deeply caramelized crispy onions.

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta puttanesca may be the ultimate pantry pasta! Bold, briney, and delicious, this easy puttanesca recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Homemade Ciabatta Garlic Bread Recipe

Try this no-fail recipe for how to make garlic bread perfectly every time! Crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with big flavor thanks to a delicious extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic mixture. Garlic bread is one of the easiest little appetizers to make, yet I’ve eaten my fair…

Easy Lime-Harissa Spicy Salmon Recipe

15 minutes to the perfect oven baked spicy salmon! The secret to this spicy fish is the tantalizing sauce (or marinade) made of fresh lime juice harissa, garlic, and honey. This easy salmon recipe is next level delicious! Perfect spicy baked salmon you’ll make on repeat! There are many ways to jazz up a salmon…

Easy Mushroom Ragù Recipe

You’ll be making this ragu on repeat! Perfectly rich and savory, this garlicky mushroom ragù is a hearty plant-based sauce to use over pasta, polenta, or as a topping over chicken or steak. This vegan ragù recipe uses readily available fresh mushrooms and is ready in 50 minutes or less. Ragù Ragù is an Italian…

Mediterranean-Style Roasted Leg of Lamb

This no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time. Follow my simple tips for how to cook lamb leg, so that it is tender and packed with loads of flavor. This lamb recipe comes with meltingly delicious potatoes for the perfect meal…

Pastilla (Skillet Chicken Pie)

A known dish in the Magreb, particularly Morocco and Algeria, Pastilla (or bastilla) is a savory chicken pie made with crispy, flaky phyllo dough and a tender shredded chicken filling, seasoned with warm North African flavors including Ras El Hanout, ginger, and cinnamon. You can make it in a skillet! I think of chicken pastilla,…

How to Cook Barley (Recipe & Tips)

This guide is all you need to learn how to cook barley perfectly every time! Tender, chewy barley is a versatile whole grain that is nutritious, easy to cook, and can be used in many ways. We’re diving a bit deeper into my Mediterranean pantry. Today’s ingredient spotlight is one of my personal favorite grains,…

Easy Potato Omelet Recipe

This easy potato omelet with warm Middle Eastern spices and heaps of fresh herbs is ready in 20 minutes or less! Hearty enough to eat on its own or paired with a salad for some crunch, this baked potato frittata is the perfect anytime meal. Gluten free + dairy free. A potato frittata with Middle…

Mediterranean Brown Rice Tuna Bowls

You’ll love these quick brown rice and tuna bowls, prepared Mediterranean-style with a simple chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad and my homemade Greek ladolemono dressing. Ready in about 15 minutes! This post is sponsored by Tonnino Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna, I used their delicious 100% wild caught yellowfin tuna fillets in olive oil in today’s…