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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
No-fail grilled salmon recipe with the perfect marinade! Juicy, flavor-packed salmon every time. One of the perks of living in Atlanta is that you can use the grill pretty much any time of the year. We’ve been doing more and more fish on the grill lately, and we found that one of the best grilled…
Breakfast
A simple savory breakfast, Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) is perfectly poached eggs, served over a delicious garlicky yogurt, and finished with a warm spicy butter or olive oil sauce with red pepper flakes. Enjoy with fresh bread, like Simit or Barbari! What is Çılbır? Turkish Çılbır, pronouned chil-bir, is basically poached eggs served over a bed…
Vegan
With a base of roasted eggplant, lentils, and toasted bread crumbs these Vegan Meatballs have a rich and robust flavor that even meat lovers can get behind! Serve them over pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce or as an appetizer with some tzatziki for dipping. I like meatballs in all forms–baked meatballs, chicken meatballs, and even…
Breakfast
I love fried eggs in olive oil, and with the added sprinkle of za’atar, they are next level delicious! I love serving my za’atar eggs with a few chopped cherry tomatoes and warmed pita bread. Some days call for fried eggs in amazing extra virgin olive oil. And other days, I love to kick things…
Appetizer and Mezze
Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this Creamy Whipped Feta is the perfect dip made with rich feta cheese and thick Greek yogurt. Serve it with pita chips or fresh vegetables for a quick and easy appetizer or mezze, spread it on your sandwiches, or use it as a bed to roasted…
Breakfast
This simple Vegetable Frittata is perfectly balanced with the flavors of earthy roasted vegetables, rich extra virgin olive oil, and sharp feta cheese. It’s a comforting vegetarian meal that’s easy to make any night of the week! What is a frittata? You could also say that frittata is similar to quiche but with no crust.…
Appetizer and Mezze
My secret to the best grilled chicken wings recipe is the Mediterranean-style marinade and grilling tips that guarantee maximum flavor in every bite! Serve them with cool tzatziki sauce! This is not your everyday wings recipe!
Vegetarian
When it comes to vegetarian sandwiches, grilled cheese is probably the most famous, but I wanted to level up this classic with Mediterranean favorites like melty mozzarella, feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a little basil pesto, all stuffed into a pita. It’s your childhood grilled cheese, all grown up!
Sides and Small Plates
Don’t miss my tips for these quick, perfectly Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with summer squash, mushrooms, onions, and brussels sprouts! You’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors, thanks to a very simple marinade. Gas grill and oven instructions included. Vegetable skewers for an easy side dish! Vegetables are a huge part of my lifestyle year-round, but as…
Spanish
Made with roasted red peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, nuts and a handful of seasonings, this Easy Romesco Sauce adds a burst of flavor to any dish. The perfect addition to chicken, fish or grilled veggies, and great for dipping too! What is romesco sauce? Romesco sauce (salsa romesco) is a Spanish roasted red pepper sauce, that…
Sides and Small Plates
Follow my tips for how to cook basmati rice perfectly every time! Tender, fluffy, and fragrant, this no-fail basmati rice recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. And it easy to make on the stovetop, but if you like, I included the rice cooker method as well. What is basmati rice? First, what is the…
Desserts
This frozen yogurt recipe takes only 5 minutes of work, and you do not need an ice cream maker! Be sure to check out my tips for how to make frozen yogurt that is creamy and delicious. As much as I love going out for a tasty fro-yo, it is so easy to make your…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This simple Mediterranean-style sautéed shrimp and vegetables recipe comes together in just over 20 minutes! Zucchini, onions, and bell pepper, paired with succulent shrimp, and protein-packed chickpeas come together in just one skillet. And you’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors from spices, tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Want to cook shrimp perfectly every time?…
Appetizer and Mezze
With only three ingredients and no cooking, this prosciutto and melon appetizer is one of the easiest, amazingly delicious summer dish! You can make it in about 5 to 10 minutes, and you’ll love the flavor combination of sweet, ripe cantaloupe and salty prosciutto ham. And the presentation is company-worthy! As someone who develops recipes…
Italian
Hands down the best baked rigatoni recipe I’ve tried! Layers of tender pasta, a perfectly seasoned thick meat sauce, and a little melty mozzarella. I sneak in a couple of veggies, which are totally optional but take this dish to a new level of delicious! Baked rigatoni with a little twist! A perfect rigatoni pasta…
Appetizer and Mezze
Fried tomatoes, gently cooked in extra virgin olive oil and flavored with garlic, chili pepper bits, and a sprinkle of fresh mint. This vegan and gluten free tomato recipe is great as mezze or side with your favorite bread to sop up the delicious juices! Today’s recipe is from The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from…
Salads
Quick, perfectly cooked salmon, crunchy veggies, and a bright vinaigrette make up this Greek salmon salad recipe. A tasty, wholesome dinner in less than 20 minutes, and it’s packed with nutrition, protein and good-for-you Omega 3s! (Video & Tips below) One of the easiest ways to get a healthy, wholesome weeknight meal without much effort…
Breakfast
Pesto eggs are a delicious breakfast trend worth trying! In this recipe sunny-side-up eggs are gently fried in basil pesto and stacked with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes make the perfect breakfast toast! Ditch the bread for a lower-carb option. More tasty variations below! I am usually pretty late to anything trendy foods, but some delicious…
Fish and Seafood
This tender Citrus Salmon is perfectly seasoned, drizzled with olive oil, and slow-roasted in the oven with lemon and orange slices. And the best part? This elegant mouth-watering baked salmon recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes! A “fancy” and easy salmon dinner! It’s no secret that I love cooking salmon. Eating fish is…
Salads
This easy and bright black bean and corn salad with Pablano pepper, fresh mint, and lime will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! This recipe is from Joe Yonan’s new book Cool Beans. Beans are on the short list of foods we use all the time around here. I keep all sorts…
Mediterranean Diet
What does the Mediterranean diet consist of? What can you eat on the Mediterranean diet? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Mediterranean diet expert Ale Zozos answers your questions and busts some big myths along the way! This is a guest post by Ale Zozos, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Opinions are fully her own. Bio included below the…
Fish and Seafood
Lemony and just a bit buttery, this Fish Piccata recipe with pan-seared trout and a lemon piccata sauce comes together in about 20 minutes. Serve with a big salad and a side of pearl couscous, lemon rice or your favorite grain for an easy weeknight dinner idea. A quick and delicious fish dinner! This is…
Italian
You’ll love this 20-minute chicken caprese recipe with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and ripe tomatoes. You can make it in a skillet or on your outdoor grill! Be sure to grab my tips and see the step-by-step and watch my video below! What is caprese? Classic caprese salad or insalata caprese is a favorite summer salad…
Moroccan and Tunisian
This easy step-by-step tutorial is all you need to make the best preserved lemons at home! You can use them to add brightness, tang, and flavor to everything from your lunch sandwiches to stews, tagines, and more! Growing up in Egypt, all sorts of pickles showed up on the dinner table. They were no less…
