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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Hazelnut

Sweet, perfectly tender roasted butternut squash recipe, made extra special with the addition of a bright lime vinaigrette and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts for great texture. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark’s book Dinner in French with permission from the author. Melissa Clark’s Butternut Squash Recipe! Who can resist sweet roasted butternut squash…

Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba ganoush is a Eastern Mediterranean smoky eggplant dip served with pita, vegetables or uses as a spread. It’s easy to make at home and one of my favorite ways to use eggplant.

Savory Mushrooms and Leeks Galette

Made with pie crust and a handful of fresh ingredients, this Savory Mushroom Galette with Leeks is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s perfect served for dinner (with your favorite salad) or as an appetizer for a small crowd. This easy recipe comes from The Weekday Vegetarians, a new cookbook I love by Jenny Rosenstrach. Every…

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

Simple, and festive roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, spring greens, and a lemon-honey vinaigrette! Serve this fall salad for lunch or pair it with your favorite entree for the perfect meal. The perfect cauliflower salad for the fall! The beauty of this healthy roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, is that it combines the…

Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Couscous

You’ll love this easy Chicken Couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs in warm Moroccan spices, vegetables, and fluffy couscous. Easy chicken and couscous recipe If you need a little inspiration to step up the chicken dinner game, today’s recipe is for you! This couscous chicken is a riff on my earlier Moroccan chicken. In this…

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Tahini and Hazelnut

Smooth, creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, layered with subtly sweet and nutty flavors. It is so comforting, you won’t believe it is vegan! Be sure to check out my tips for how to make butternut squash soup perfectly every time! The secret to extra creamy vegan butternut squash soup! This roasted butternut squash soup takes…

Italian-Style Skillet Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Italian-inspired skillet chicken cooked in a delicious garlic and white wine sauce with tomatoes and mushrooms. It comes together in 30 minutes! Be sure to watch the video for how to make this pan-seared chicken breast recipe, and read on for important tips. Not your average skillet chicken breast recipe! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are…

Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Wraps (Vegan)

Flavor-packed Mediterranean vegan wraps with roasted cauliflower, tahini, and a peppery arugula salad! Healthy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep! Easy vegan wraps with a Mediterranean twist! When in doubt, wraps for dinner! And these vegan wraps, stuffed with perfectly charred roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of good tahini sauce, will not disappoint.…

Sheet Pan Baked Meatballs Recipe with Vegetables

With Italian-style meatballs, sliced baby potatoes, and a few fresh vegetables, this Sheet Pan Baked Meatballs is a complete meal in one. And you’ll love the big flavors in this easy dinner! Tips and prepare ahead instructions included. Once a week, I make a point of doing a quick fridge inventory. I try pull out…

Mediterranean Spinach Stew with Chickpeas

This Mediterranean Spinach Stew turns frozen spinach into a meal with simple but powerful flavors and ingredients. With chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, and vermicelli this vegan spinach chickpea stew is delicious and satisfying, you won’t miss the meat! An easy spinach recipe! Spinach is often seen as an ingredient of many in something like a salad,…

How to Roast Sweet Peppers (Two Ways!)

I’ll show you how to roast peppers two easy ways (in the oven or on the stovetop), plus how to marinate them for later use! Italian marinated peppers will last in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks, and they are great as an appetizer, on sandwiches, pasta, soups, and more!

Youvetsi: Greek Lamb Stew with Orzo

Youvetsi is comforting Greek dish made of tender pieces of lamb (or beef) and small noodles such as orzo, all cooked together in an aromatic tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and other comforting Greek flavors! Tips and make-ahead instructions included. What is youvetsi? Youvetsi–sometimes spelled Giouvetsi, likely from the Turkish güveç–is a popular and comforting…

15-Minute Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls

With a handful of fresh ingredients, these Mediterranean Breakfast Bowls are healthy and filling, a great way to start the day! Use up what vegetables you have on hand and change the seasonings for a unique dish every time. Make-ahead tips are included for those busy mornings! Vegetarian & Gluten Free. 15 minutes to the…

Citrus Rosemary Chicken

Crisp, tangy, and succulent citrus rosemary chicken, seasoned Mediterranean-style with garlic, rosemary, and oregano, and covered in a bold wine and orange marinade. This post is sponsored by Erath Wines. All opinions are my own. This simple twist on roast chicken makes a dish that is at once crisp and succulent, with the perfect balance…

Tomato and Chickpea Chili (Two Ways)

Warm, hearty, and flavorful Tomato and Chickpea Chili! Make it in the slow cooker for best flavor and for a hands-off dinner, or try it on the stovetop. Every so often, I get a chance to share a recipe from a new cookbook that I love and cherish. This chickpea chili recipe is from Alex…

15-Minute Mediterranean Sardine Salad

Made with simple, whole ingredients and topped with a bright homemade Dijon dressing, this Mediterranean White Bean and Sardine Salad is a quick and delicious meal in 15 minutes! Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal any day. An easy sardine salad Canned sardines may not be the first ingredient that comes to…

Cucumber Tomato Tahini Salad

A simple and authentic Middle Eastern Tahini Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs swimming in a homemade tahini sauce! Serve it with some pita wedges, or use it to dress up your falafels, chicken skewers, fish dishes, and more! Like hummus, foul mudammas and baba ganoush, this cucumber and tomato tahini salad is another…

Pan Con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)

Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread) is a popular Catalan tapa made with simple ingredients including fresh tomatoes, hearty bread, garlic, and olive oil! A few tips make all the difference… I love a good garlic bread to start a meal, but today’s recipe is next level bread deliciousness! Tomato bread the Spanish way! Also…

Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken)

With a bold yogurt chicken marinade infused with lemon, garlic and warming spices, this authentic Shish Tawook recipe is next level delicious! Shish Tawook, sometimes spelled shish taouk, is a irresistible dish of grilled chicken skewers, bathed in a garlicky yogurt marinade with citrus and warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. It’s fragrant, juicy,…

Easy Fried Halloumi Recipe with Warmed Honey

Simple pan fried halloumi in olive oil makes a great appetizer in 5 minutes or less! Expert tips for how to cook halloumi perfectly, and how to serve it for a fun and elevated appetizer! What is halloumi? Halloumi is a white, semi-hard, salty cheese, traditionally made from goat or sheep’s milk or a combination…

Orecchiette with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Olives

This quick Mediterranean orecchiette pasta with simple pantry staples is the perfect dinner for busy nights! White beans add fiber and plant-based protein, making it extra satisfying, while tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and Pearls Kalamata Pitted Greek Olives, fill it with big flavor!  This post is sponsored by Pearls Olives. All opinions are my own. On busy weeknights,…

Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant with Whipped Feta

Tender and perfectly charred, this Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant finished with a drizzle of olive oil infused with garlic and jalapeno. This eggplant recipe is great served as side, vegetarian main, or a warm and smoky appetizer with whipped feta and pita bread. An easy grilled eggplant recipe Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant is the perfect example of…