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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.…
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
Garlicky roasted tomatoes with thyme, sumac, and Aleppo pepper, ready in about 40 minutes. Serve them as a side, over toast, or tossed with pasta.
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 seafood paella with shrimp and lobster is a simpler take on the beloved Spanish dish with fewer ingredients and no special pan. It will deliver the WOW factor on all levels, but you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make it!
Dips and Condiments
Harissa is a North African red chili paste or sauce with chilies, garlic, olive oil, citrus, and a few warm spices. This versatile harissa recipe is slightly sweet, smoky, tangy, and spicy but not too hot.
Middle Eastern
This okra recipe, known as Bamya or Bamia, is a beloved okra stew enjoyed throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. My version is a riff on the one I grew up eating in Egypt.
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 =…
