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BEST Moroccan Chicken Recipe

This right here is the BEST Moroccan Chicken recipe you will find! Super succulent, fall-off-the-bone tender chicken stew w/ warm Moroccan spices, lemons, olives & dried fruit. No ordinary chicken dinner, this easy one-pot wonder will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible. Be sure to watch the video and grab all my…

15 Easy Weeknight Salmon Recipes

Salmon recipes are a fast and easy way to get dinner on the table. These recipe bursting with Mediterranean flavors, tested and approved!

Mediterranean Diet Snacks

Mediterranean snacks that are easy, healthy, and likely already in your pantry. Mediterranean diet snacks aren’t processed, but they are simple to make and nourishing not heavy.

Briam: Traditional Greek Roasted Vegetables

Here is the perfect opportunity to get your Greek on! Greek Briam takes roasted vegetables to a whole new level of delicious. You need just a few simple pantry ingredients: potatoes, zucchini, red onions, and tomatoes. But the Greek flavors from spices, fresh garlic, parsley and a generous drizzle of excellent EVOO make all the…

Mediterranean-Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Looking for a tasty, outside the box no-lettuce salad? This Mediterranean-style brussels sprouts salad recipe will not disappoint. This salad combines hearty, perfectly caramelized brussels sprouts with baby greens like spinach and arugula; shallots; and a sprinkle of salty feta. We add a festive twist with cranberries and toasted almonds. And, you’ll love the honey…

How to Make the BEST Cheese Board: A Complete Guide

Ready to make the BEST cheese board for your next party? This here is the complete guide for how to make a cheese board. Answering ALL your questions from what cheeses and meats you need; to what else goes on a cheese board; how much you need; and how to arrange everything for a stunning…

Smoky Loaded Eggplant Dip: Baba Ganoush

If you’re looking for a healthy party dip that will bring all the wow, you need to try this baba ganoush! A smoky, rustic, super creamy eggplant dip, loaded with flavor from tahini, Middle Eastern spices, garlic and a splash of lemon juice. This one is even better the next day, when all the flavors…

Mediterranean Blackened Salmon Recipe with Pomegranate Salsa

Salmon is a popular weeknight dinner at my house. If all else fails, I reach for a tasty baked salmon or these individual parcels of salmon and veggies. But lately, I’ve been in love with blackened salmon.  Tender, perfectly charred salmon fillet, covered in Mediterranean spices and served with a bold Mediterranean pomegranate salsa.  And…

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Cooks and Foodies

Happiest of holidays everyone! I’ve put together a quick holiday gift guide to help you with those few gifts for the cooks and foodies in your life. I’ve organized the guide by categories, from fun stocking stuffers and small gifts, to cookbooks, and kitchen essentials. Be sure to scroll through all my picks. And for your…

Easy Mediterranean Flatbread with Arugula and Smoked Salmon

Flatbread is a thing of beauty. It’s the perfect carrier for all sorts of toppings. I love it for a simple meal, paired with a glass of wine (yes, please!) Even better as an appetizer to feed a crowd. I mean, you can get 15 rectangular pieces out of today’s flatbread recipe! And I’m telling…

Simple Herb-Tossed Sweet Potato Recipe

Let’s give sweet potatoes a little punch! This simple sweet potato recipe has a bit of a Mediterranean twist.  Here sweet potatoes are dressed up with a few spices, fresh herbs, garlic, and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This is a healthy sweet potato recipe that’s vegan and gluten free. But so…

Cranberry Apple Freekeh

This all-star freekeh recipe turns the ancient Mediterranean superfood into a festive vegan side dish or a Thanksgiving stuffing! If you haven’t tried smoky, nutty freekeh before, you’re in for a treat. With cranberries, apples, warm Mediterranean spices and fresh herbs, this freekeh will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible. (Vegan) When…

The Ultimate Mediterranean Breakfast

What does a Mediterranean breakfast or a Mediterranean diet breakfast look like?  You’d be surprised how often I hear this question; it’s time to delve into it more fully. Tasty ideas from quick bites to Mediterranean brunch recipes and the ultimate Mediterranean brunch board for your next party! I’m warning you now: we are about…

Easy Butternut Squash Recipe with Lentils and Quinoa

This easy butternut squash recipe with lentils and quinoa makes the perfect side dish or warm fall salad to serve a crowd. It can also stand alone as a satisfying, superfood lunch! Warm Mediterranean spices and extra crunch from toasted almond take it to a new level of delicious. Vegan. Gluten Free. And, if you’re…

Mediterranean-Style Sweet Potato Toast Recipe

Sweet potato toast is nutrition-packed, super easy to make, and will keep well for days!  Great for make-ahead breakfast, lunch, or a big appetizer to share. And this sweet potato toast recipe takes the idea to a new level of tasty. Perfectly seasoned, then loaded with Mediterranean favorites like tahini, chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs and…

Easy Lahmacun Recipe

Think of Lahmacun, pronounced Lahamajoun, as super thin, crispy pizza topped with a flavor-packed mixture of minced meat with peppers, tomato, fresh herbs and earthy spices. I take a major shortcut by using quality store-bought pizza dough. But the secret is in the spice mixture! This lahmacun recipe is the perfect prepare-ahead lunch. And it’s…

Mediterranean-Style Zucchini Casserole Recipe

Hearty, low-carb  baked zucchini casserole recipe. Layers of zucchini, carrots and onions with a perfectly spiced meat sauce! Gluten Free. This makes a hearty main with a little Lebanese rice.  Early fall is such a sweet spot. The harvest is starting to bring in spot-light worthy goodness like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and carrots, but we…

Instant Pot Chickpea Soup (Stovetop & Slow Cooker Options)

Easy Instant Pot soup with chickpeas, chopped veggies, fresh herbs, and just the right combination of Mediterranean spices. Loads of plant-based protein. Low-Carb. Vegan. And Gluten Free. Stovetop and Slow Cooker recipe instructions included. Not long ago Grub Street shared this news that 82 percent of meals in America are now made at home and people…

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Peas and Artichokes

Easy garlic shrimp recipe with peas and artichokes! A quick and bright one-skillet meal. Be sure to see our suggestions for what to serve along. Ya gotta love shrimp! It’s one of those ingredients that take very little effort to work with. Tasty, and super versatile!  I always keep some frozen raw shrimp, already peeled…

Crustless Zucchini Quiche

Easy crustless zucchini quiche recipe with tomatoes, fresh parsley, shallot, creamy mozzarella and rich parmesan cheese. 

Tuna and Potato Salad

If you’re looking for a flavorful, mayonnaise-free, potato salad recipe, this potato salad recipe with tuna will not disappoint! A couple of spices add depth, and a simple dressing brings it all together. Gluten Free. The world loves potato salad, and among Mediterranean kitchens alone, the variations are plenty! At first glance, this potato salad…

Easy Carbonara Recipe with Roasted Tomato and Prosciutto

A lighter, flavor-packed easy carbonara recipe with garlic roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs. And be sure to see my tip for ensuring a creamy carbonara sauce without scrambling the eggs! Carbonara is a delicious pasta dish 20th century pasta dish from Rome. To create a silky, richer and satisfying meal, classic carbonara recipes employ these…

Mediterranean Eating Magazine (GIVEWAY)

Looking for a simple guide to Mediterranean eating and the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean Dish is honored to collaborate with Mother Earth News and many experts to bring you this special magazine issue: Mediterranean Eating. The magazine is available for purchase at our online store or look where magazines are sold, including Barnes and Nobles. …