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Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad (Gluten Free Tabouli)

Simple and bright cauliflower salad, prepared Mediterranean-style with chopped veggies, garlic, and a zippy dressing of fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Watch the video and grab my tips below. This large salad can be dressed a bit in advance, which makes it perfect for entertaining. And leftovers make a great lunch the…

Mediterranean Bean Soup Recipe with Tomato Pesto

This Mediterranean three bean soup recipe is one power-packed vegetarian and gluten free dinner to feed a hungry crowd! And if you ever thought beans are boring, this delicious, cozy soup, finished with a bold tomato pesto will blow your mind! Admittedly, I have had a long and stable love relationship with soup. Whether we’re talking…

Baked White Fish Recipe, Mediterranean-Style

Loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors, this baked white fish is seasoned with oregano and garlic and a mixture of tomatoes, olives, and red onions. Ready in about 25 minutes! Be sure to check out my fish tips and the video for how to make this recipe below! Baked white fish is one of the easiest…

Mediterranean-Style Fish Soup Recipe

Quick and easy fish soup with warm Eastern Mediterranean spices, loads of fresh herbs, and a big splash of lemon juice. The perfect one-pot meal for any night of the week.

Italian-Style Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables

Simple, no fuss sheet pan chicken and vegetables, prepared Italian-style with garlic and herbs. Ready in 30 minutes or less! Toss it with your favorite pasta or grain for a quick dinner. You can also prepare it ahead and divide it up into smaller lunch portions. We all have those busy nights that call for…

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Flavor-packed black eyed pea salad, prepared Mediterranean-style with chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, and a bright Mediterranean dressing.

Homemade Olive Oil Granola Recipe

Perfectly crunchy, chewy homemade granola with olive oil, tahini, walnuts and dried fruit. This easy granola recipe with a Mediterranean twist is loaded with flavor and nutrition. Be sure to read through my tips for how to make it! If you’re anything like me, you have probably tried a variety of store-bought granola before you…

Harira Recipe (Vegetarian & Gluten Free)

Harira is a classic Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup with fresh herbs and loads of warm spices. This satisfying vegetarian soup is even better the next day, so it is the perfect make-ahead pot to feed a little crowd. I typically serve it with lemon slices and warm pita bread. What is harira? Harira soup…

Spatchcock Chicken

This easy recipe will show you how to spatchcock chicken so it’s perfectly juicy with golden, crispy skin!

Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)

Melomakarona are Greek honey cookies with orange, cinnamon, and crushed walnuts. Traditionally served at Christmas, I love them all year!

27 Mediterranean Christmas Brunch Recipes

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas brunch menu, I have updated my Christmas Brunch Recipes list with lots of ideas for bright appetizers, egg dishes, easy desserts and more!  Plus, I’m sharing three different Christmas brunch menus: Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern to help you put together a winning spread! Prepare-ahead tips included. Christmas…

Roast Rack of Lamb Recipe with Garlic and Herb Crust

Tender, oven roasted rack of lamb is elegant and easy to prepare. You’ll love this lamb rack covered in a simple Mediterranean garlic and herb marinade and cooked for a quick 15 to 20 minutes in a high-heated oven. Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video below for how to cook…

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Platter

You’ll love this loaded smoked salmon platter with fresh veggies, labneh, and Mediterranean favorites like olives and marinated artichokes! Serve it for brunch or as an appetizer.

Lentil Salad with Feta and Pomegranate

This healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad recipe with spinach, crunchy vegetables, and a zippy lime dressing is the ultimate power bowl! It’s loaded with nutrition, easy to make, and it’s even better the next day! Lentils are an essential ingredient in my Mediterranean pantry. They are hearty, satisfying, and loaded with good-for-you nutrition–from plant-based protein,…

Greek-Style Baked Feta Recipe

Warm, creamy, and luscious baked feta recipe with bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. One of the simplest and most satisfying mezze you’ll make! All you need is some crusty bread or homemade pita chips to serve. When it comes to baked cheese, most people imagine something gooey…

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!

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.…