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Entree

Easy Canned Tuna Pasta

Easy tuna pasta recipe with canned tuna, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, lemon, frozen peas, and Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes or less!

Egyptian

Homemade Egyptian Hawawshi

Straight from my Egyptian kitchen, this hawawshi recipe is made with crispy pita pockets that are stuffed with a tantalizing meat mixture with onions, hot peppers and fresh herbs. Think of it as Egypt’s answer to a hamburger but on steroids! Watch my video below to see how to make hawawshi step-by-step. As an Egyptian…

Sides and Small Plates

Oven Roasted Vegetables

This easy oven roasted vegetables recipe is delicious and packed with Italian flavors from garlic, oregano, thyme, and extra virgin olive oil.

Italian

Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)

It doesn’t get better than a satisfying pot of Ribollita, a classic Tuscan soup that’s made with white beans, vegetables, and hearty day-old bread. Make it stovetop or in your slow-cooker. And you’ll love the rich Italian flavors, thanks to a couple of herbs and a little Parmesan cheese magic! Be sure to read through…

Spanish

Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

Gambas al Ajillo or Spanish garlic shrimp is popular for good reason! Big juicy shrimp, swimming in tasty olive oil and garlic sauce. It is bright, garlicy, spicy and rich in the best way possible. Perfect with some crusty bread! This garlic shrimp recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Be sure to read through…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Easy Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These easy roasted sweet potatoes with red onions are the best you’ll try! Perfectly tender and creamy in the center with well-browned, caramelized edges. A few tips make all the difference, be sure to read below for how to roast sweet potatoes. It doesn’t matter what time of the year or what season, I am…

Italian

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

You’ll love this hearty, rustic chicken cacciatore recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers in a flavorful tomato sauce. Fall apart tender chicken with all the comforting aromatics and Italian flavors the family loves. And you can make it stovetop or in your crockpot! Be sure to watch the video below for how to make it.…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Simple Roasted Carrots Recipe

A few small tips make all the difference in making the BEST roasted carrots! Roasted at a high temperature, these carrots are perfectly tender with beautiful caramelized edges. And there are so many ways to flavor them, whether you like savory, sweet or spicy! This simple vegan roasted carrots recipe makes a delicious, healthy side…

Breakfast

Green Shakshuka Recipe

You’ll love this modern twist on classic shakshuka! Quick Green shakshuka with power greens like spinach, kale, and brussels sprouts, and perfectly steam-poached eggs nestled in! It’s easy and takes one pan to make. And you can serve this all-purpose vegetarian recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite bread. If you’ve made…

Desserts

Easy Apple Strudel with Flaky Phyllo Crust

Darn easy apple strudel with homemade apple filling and extra flaky crust, thanks to the use of phyllo dough (a shortcut you’ll love!) The perfect dessert for a small crowd. Be sure to watch my video below for how to make this apple strudel. If you’ve been following for a while, you probably already saw…

Italian

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is all the flavor and comfort of classic lasagna but without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad! Read through for important tips…

Persian

Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice)

Have you ever wanted to make Tahdig Persian Rice with that perfectly crispy golden crust? This recipe and step-by-step tutorial is all you need! And I have lots of ideas for what to serve along!  Tahdig has been on my list to make for while. And I’m happy to report it is easier to make…

Vegan

Vegan Chili with Quinoa

Cozy up with this flavorful vegan chili made with quinoa, beans, and veggies, all simmered in aromatic Mediterranean spices and herbs.

Italian

Italian Rice Casserole (Arancini Casserole)

Turn arancini rice balls into a comforting weeknight rice casserole everyone will love! Chicken sausage, peas, mozzarella and marinara sauce are weaved into this tasty casserole. Best part, you can make it ahead and freeze for later. One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out for Italian is arancini (Sicilian rice balls).…

Appetizer and Mezze

Easy Homemade Pita Chips Recipe

This recipe is all you need to make the BEST crispy homemade pita chips! And you can season them any which way you like. Keep them on hand to use as a snack or to serve with your favorite dips and salsas. Check out the tips and video below for how to make pita chips!…

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Best Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Cumin

There is a secret to making the BEST roasted cauliflower! This foolproof recipe gives you oven roasted cauliflower that are sweet, tender, and perfectly caramelized in all the right parts! A few tips make all the difference. And you’ll love the flavor combo cumin and fresh lemon, but you can play around with flavors to…

Egyptian

Egyptian Dukkah Recipe (Easy & Authentic)

Straight from my Egyptian home, today is all about how to make dukkah–Egypt’s famous blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices. The heady seasoning you never knew you needed! Make this quick dukkah recipe and store it for use as a snack (with bread and olive oil); as a crust for your meats; or as…

Greek

Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Melitzanosalata is a simple, rustic Greek eggplant dip made with roasted, perfectly smoky eggplant with garlic, parsley, red onions, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect appetizer with pita or your favorite bread; or serve it next to grilled meats or even fish. Be sure to check out my tips for best…

Salads

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Recipe

This bright and healthy cucumber salad takes 4 fresh ingredients and a light citrus dressing! You can serve it next to almost anything like lemon garlic salmon, grilled chicken, beef kabobs.  Or add it to your shawarma or gyro wraps! Be sure to check out my tips and video below. I’ve been on a bit…

Entree

Pesto Pasta with Garlicky Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Here is how you make the best pesto pasta, perfectly coated in sauce for maximum flavor and tossed with juicy, quick roasted tomatoes and fresh baby mozzarella. You can make pesto pasta by simply tossing cooked pasta with pesto, and perhaps a splash of cooking water. But when you want to add a little extra…

Meat and Poultry

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

This juicy one-pan pesto chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal, and you can sneak in whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Appetizer and Mezze

Extra Creamy Avocado Hummus Recipe

This quick avocado hummus recipe will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Chickpeas and ripe avocados get an extra creamy kick thanks to my favorite tahini and one secret ingredient, Greek yogurt. You can play around with flavor, but I like a combination of fresh garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne.…