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Pesto Eggs Recipe with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

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…

Easy Citrus Salmon

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…

Joe Yonan’s Black Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

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…

What do you eat on the 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…

20-Minute Fish Piccata

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…

Easy Chicken Caprese Recipe

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…

Preserved Lemons

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…

Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe with Arugula, Feta and Walnuts

You’ll love this satisfying and delicious farro salad recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with peppery arugula, fresh veggies, feta and a good handful of walnuts. It makes a light weeknight meal and is even better for lunch the next day!  This post is in partnership with California Walnuts in celebration of plant-forward eating. All opinions are my…

Simple One Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice

Easy one-pan Spanish chicken and rice made with onions, bell peppers, chorizo, and a simple seasoning with a bit of a smoky kick! Think of this as a fun variation of Arroz con Pollo that is loads of comfort and flavor! A twist on Arroz con Pollo Arroz con Pollo, or chicken and rice, is…

Boiled Potatoes with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

Once you learn how to boil potatoes perfectly, you’ll find many delicious ways to use them! I am sharing my go-to tender boiled potatoes recipe with garlic, rosemary, fresh parsley, and a generous extra virgin olive oil. Whether you need a quick side dish to your fish or chicken, or the perfect addition to a…

How to Cook Chickpeas (3 Ways!)

This guide is all you need to learn to how to cook chickpeas on the stovetop, or in your crock pot or pressure cooker! I am answering all your questions from how to soak chickpeas, how to cook them, and how to put them to good use in some easy and delicious chickpea recipes! Chickpeas!…

Mushroom Pasta

A rich and flavorful mushroom pasta without any heavy cream. Full of flavors like garlic, and nutty additions from walnuts and parmesan cheese.

Mediterranean-Style Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers

You’ll love this quick & easy shrimp recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style! Garlic shrimp cooked in a light white wine and olive oil sauce with shallots, bell peppers, and tomatoes. So much flavor! Serve over rice, pasta or your favorite grain! So much to do with a bag of frozen shrimp! Lately, I’ve taken to buying bags…

Menemen Recipe (Turkish Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes)

You’ll love this easy menemen recipe of soft, perfectly scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions! This simple one-pan dish comes together in 20 minutes or less, and makes the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite crusty bread to serve along! If you’re into savory, perfectly scrambled eggs for breakfast (and yes,…

Ultra Creamy White Bean Hummus Recipe

Ultra creamy, lemony, and just enough garlicy white bean hummus! Serve it plain with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil, or dress it up with some nutty dukkah (highly recommended). The perfect bean dip! I don’t have to tell you that plain, classic hummus with chickpeas and tahini is the dip of choice…

Simple Pancetta Pasta with Peas and Parmesan

One easy pasta recipe that I make regularly is pancetta pasta and peas, tossed in a simple garlic and olive oil sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese. So good! I love all sorts of sauces to dress up my pasta, and I do make a mean homemade spaghetti sauce that everyone loves. But if there…

Easy One-Pot Chicken and Rice

Juicy, perfectly-seasoned chicken, nestled in fragrant rice makes the best one-pot chicken and rice recipe in just over 30 minutes! Add your favorite salad and call it good! Be sure to watch the video and read through for some important tips for how to make chicken and rice. Chicken and rice have long been the…

Easy Spanish Tortilla Recipe (Tortilla de Patatas)

Spanish tortilla is a potato and egg omelette served as a tapa in Spain. Thinly sliced potatoes and onions are gently poached in olive oil before being combined with the eggs and finished in a skillet.

25+ All-Star Easter Recipes

This list of all-star Easter Recipes has something for everyone! From fall-apart tender Easter roasts to spring sides, bright salads and scrumptious Easter desserts that are anything but the ordinary pie. And a few Easter brunch recipes for those who love their eggs! Easter recipes with a Mediterranean twist! For my family, Easter dinner will…

Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Pastitsio is a comforting Greek lasagna with layers of pasta, a tantalizing cinnamon-spiked meat sauce, and creamy bechamel. I’m sharing my mom’s recipe, and it is a must-try! It is easier to make than you think, and you can prepare it in advance. If I were to ask you about a dish that might have…

Greek Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

This grilled chicken salad combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and bold Greek flavors all in one tasty and easy dinner. There is a reason this Greek chicken salad with the tastiest lemon and olive oil dressing is one of my go-to supper salads! I posted my ladolemono Greek dressing earlier in the week and could…

Ladolemono: Greek Salad Dressing and More!

This lemon olive oil dressing called ladolemono is so much more than a Greek salad dressing! This simple, bright, and tangy dressing will be your go-to for dressing salads, but you can also use it as a marinade, or as a sauce to finish anything from fish, to chicken and even grilled vegetables. When I…

Crispy Fried Calamari Recipe

Don’t miss these pro tips for light, golden brown crust and tender calamari that is not grease-heavy or rubbery. This fried calamari recipe will be your go-to! Be sure to read through and watch the video below. If you’ve done some traveling around the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, you likely encountered some form of calamari,…