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Breads
Jerusalem bagel, called Ka’ak Al Quds, are soft and airy oval-shaped bagels with a slight sweetness, thanks to the honeyed sesame topping! These are easy to make and take only a few familiar ingredients. Best enjoyed warm for a quick snack or the perfect breakfast with a little Labneh or even some saucy shakshuka. Full…
Vegetarian
Delicate, flavor-packed fried eggplant with green peppers and tomatoes. This humble Mediterranean dish makes a great vegetarian main with your favorite grain or warm pita bread. You can also serve it as a side dish, or as an appetizer with other mezze favorites. Be sure to check out important cooking tips and see the step-by-step…
Fish and Seafood
Easy grilled shrimp kabobs, tossed up in a Mediterranean marinade with garlic and fresh herbs, then quickly grilled for the perfect dinner or appetizer to feed a small crowd. Be sure to check out my tips and video for how to grill shrimp perfectly every time! No outdoor grill? You can cook these shrimp skewers…
Dips and Condiments
Extra crunchy, briny quick pickled cucumber recipe with garlic and dill. These refrigerator pickles are easy to make and are ready to enjoy the next day (or earlier if you need them)! Be sure to read through for the full tutorial and important tips. Growing up, pickled cucumbers, along with what we called torshi (assorted…
Sides and Small Plates
You’ll love these quick roasted tomatoes with garlic and thyme. Roasted in a high-heated oven until super tender and bursting with intense, concentrated flavor. Make them ahead and use as needed as a delicious vegetarian side; tossed with pasta; or served bruschetta-style like I do below. Heck, they even go well with homemade pita chips.…
Fish and Seafood
Tender, flavor-packed fish en papillote, prepared Mediterranean -style with green peppers, tomatoes, and a light lemony sauce, all cooked together in parchment parcels. Comes together in 25 minutes! En papillote, pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt, may sound like something complicated, but it is truly an easy way to cook lean proteins like fish, chicken, or even lamb. When…
Meat and Poultry
Ready to spice up your chicken dinner? This quick harissa chicken recipe is your ticket! Chicken thighs coated in harissa chile paste, garlic, onion and a few warm spices. Savory, smoky, with a little spice kick! Be sure to check out the video and tips below. In an earlier post, I showed you how to…
Spanish
This saffron-infused easy seafood paella with shrimp and lobster is a simpler take on the traditional beloved Spanish dish with fewer ingredients and no special pan. It will deliver the WOW factor on all level, but you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make it! This is my personal take on this dish…
Dips and Condiments
Harissa is a North African red chile paste or sauce made of a few simple ingredients including chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices. This versatile harissa recipe is slightly sweet, smoky, tangy, and just enough spicy but not too hot. Make it ahead and use in many ways! Be sure to…
Middle Eastern
This okra recipe takes on a delicious, bright Mediterranean/Middle Eastern twist. It is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and just a little bit spicy! We call it Bamya, a quick okra and tomatoes stew with onions, garlic, jalapenos, warm spices, and spiked with lime juice. Be sure to check out the tips for how…
Salads
This mustard potato salad gets a Mediterranean makeover with a bright dressing and the addition of fresh herbs and capers. Packed with flavor, and it’s egg-free and far lighter on the calories! Read through for important tips and watch the video below. Every culture, from Greek to Italian and almost every household in between, has…
Italian
You’ll love the combination of savory, sweet, and sour flavors in this creamy eggplant caponata with onions, tomato and olives! A great make-ahead appetizer to serve over crusty bread or use next to chicken or fish! In Mediterranean cooking, there is no shortage of tasty eggplant recipes! Some favorites around here include eggplant rollatini; classic…
Meat and Poultry
Grilled whole chicken is easier to make than most people think! With the right flavor combination and grilling technique, you are good to go. This recipe includes an irresistible Mediterranean-style chicken marinade and a few grilling secrets you don’t want to miss! Be sure to read through and watch the video below. If you’re looking…
Lebanese
Learn how to make toum, a creamy Lebanese garlic sauce made with just garlic, oil, and lemon juice. Perfect with meats, veggies, and pita!
Desserts
Melissa Clark’s clafouti recipe is a light and custardy dessert (like a baked pancake) with juicy raspberries and a hint of lavender. Elegant clafoutis is one of the easiest desserts to make, and it’s all about the quick and light batter! Serve it for dessert or brunch! This recipe is from Melissa Clark’s latest cookbook…
Italian
Healthy and bold brown rice salad, prepared Italian-style with tuna, artichoke hearts, chopped veggies, and fresh parsley. A simple dressing of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil brings it together! For best flavor, make it about 30 minutes or so before you serve it and set aside or refrigerate to allow the flavors…
Appetizer and Mezze
These bright stuffed zucchini boats loaded with Mediterranean favorites like tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs can be ready in 20 minutes or less! Add this to the list of fun zucchini recipes to use up your summer zukes! Be sure to check out our tips and video below. Stuffed zucchini for the modern cook =…
Italian
These easy baked chicken meatballs boast loads of Italian flavors from fresh herbs, spices & Parmesan. Juicy and delicious!
Italian
This vegetarian eggplant rollatini recipe uses a delicious part-skim ricotta cheese filling with basil pesto and parsley, then baked to perfection in a bubbly red sauce! It takes a few simple steps to make for the perfect vegetarian meal or side next to your favorite protein. Read on for tips and be sure to check…
Appetizer and Mezze
These Greek fries are oven-baked in extra virgin olive oil and finished with a fragrant mix of garlic, thyme, oregano, and feta cheese. (That’s right, your favorite snack just got an upgrade!) Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these oven fries make the perfect game day snack or side dish for…
Fish and Seafood
This honey mustard salmon recipe features perfectly flaky salmon fillet covered in a quick homemade honey mustard sauce with fresh garlic, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne. Slightly sweet, smoky and all sorts of delicious! You can make this salmon recipe in the oven or on the grill (I’ve provided instructions for both). Adding…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This easy stuffed eggplant recipe begins with tender roasted eggplant halves that are filled with a simple vegan Mediterranean stuffing with couscous, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Great as a vegetarian main or as a side next to your favorite protein. Tips and step-by-step tutorial included! Eggplant is a staple Mediterranean ingredient, and one of…
Appetizer and Mezze
Muhmmara is a Middle Eastern walnut and roasted red pepper dip that’s all sorts of savory, sweet, slightly smoky, and just enough spicy! It is almost a cousin to Spanish romesco sauce. This muhammara recipe is easy to make, and I love serving it with warm pita as part of a Mezze platter, spread it…
Appetizer and Mezze
Perfectly tender roasted artichokes, prepared Mediterranean-style with olive oil, capers and a garlic vinaigrette. Once you’ve learned a few simple tips to clean and prepare artichokes, you’ll be making this roasted artichoke recipe all the time! I always keep jars of marinated artichoke hearts in my pantry. They’re convenient and can add a bit of…
