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Sides and Small Plates
I’m fond of any recipe that can function in multiple ways: snack, appetizer, or a healthier weeknight side. This grilled Brussels sprouts recipe absolutely fits the bill here. Quickly marinated, Mediterranean-style, then perfectly charred, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan. Admittedly, I fell in love with Brussels sprouts more recently as an adult. These…
Salads
11 Must-Try Mediterranean Salad Recipes. Easy salad recipes that are nutritious and packed with flavor. Perfect to complete your meal, or as the main dish! People often think of salad as the back-up singer to the main event. But in Mediterranean cooking, the lines are easily blurred. Sure, we love our baked fish, grilled souvlaki,…
Greek
This homemade chicken souvlaki recipe takes you to the streets of Athens! Complete with the best souvlaki marinade; instructions for indoor or outdoor grilling; and what to serve with your souvlaki. Be sure to see the video tutorial below. You simply cannot go to Greece without experiencing souvlaki. It’s a major Greek street food, and…
Appetizer and Mezze
Perfectly seasoned shrimp and Chorizo come together in this easy skillet shrimp recipe that takes on a South-of-Spain twist! Cooks in 20 minutes! Perfect as a hefty tapas (appetizer), or turn in into dinner (see ideas below!) Here is the thing about shrimp: they’re so dang easy to make. You can make sauteed shrimp in…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This zucchini chips recipe will change your snack-time routine! Extra crispy and absolutely addictive. Just a few tips ensure the best baked zucchini chips. And you can make them ahead and store for later, or add them as a fun side next to things like Greek burgers or lemon chicken. Be sure to watch my…
Italian
This Mediterranean baked fish takes on a simple sauce with tomatoes and capers. Comes together in 35 minutes! It’s delicious, plus healthy (low-carb; low-calorie; gluten free). And I have the perfect Mediterranean sides and salads to complete the menu. Be sure to watch my video below and you’ll see how easy it is to make…
Mediterranean Diet
Eating the Mediterranean way has never been easier! First, we have a bank of easy, bold Mediterranean diet recipes here. This handy, free Mediterranean diet shopping list. Plus, the best EVOO and all-natural spices for Mediterranean cooking at our shop. The Mediterranean diet (lifestyle) has been around for many years, and it is still considered…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Easy stuffed peppers for breakfast, brunch or dinner! Prepared Mediterranean-style and stuffed with a flavor-packed, vegetarian and gluten-free potato hash, then topped with the perfect egg. (Recipe comes with prepare-ahead instructions.) Master the art of stuffed veggies, and you’ve claimed a place in the Mediterranean kitchen. From stuffed cabbage rolls; to stuffed koussa (zucchini); as…
Meat and Poultry
Perfectly tender breaded chicken, covered in a crispy crust with za’atar and toasted sesame seeds. Comes together in less than 30 minutes. Be sure to see the suggestions for sides and salads. In the first few pages of Michael Solmonov’s book, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, he describes his father’s chicken schnitzel as a…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Give avocado salad Mediterranean magic with briny Kalamata olives, fragrant za’atar, and griddled halloumi cheese! This is your classic cucumber, tomato, and avocado salad recipe brought to the next level. And it couldn’t be easier to throw together! Â
Meat and Poultry
This meatballs recipe is on the regular menu rotation for good reason. Melt-in-your-mouth tender meatballs, prepared Lebanese-style with notes of cinnamon and allspice in a tasty, thick tomato sauce. Not your average! Be sure to watch the video tutorial below. Italians are well-known for saucy meatballs. But, really, meatballs are one of those comfort foods…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Warm weather vibes going on here with this tasty Mediterranean-style grilled zucchini salad, and I won’t apologize for it! Simple grilled zucchini tossed in extra virgin olive oil and finished with fresh herbs and feta. This is perfect next to almost anything from Souvlaki to Greek Baked Meatballs or pan-seared salmon. I love adding a…
Egyptian
A potato casserole recipe with an Egyptian twist. Healthier than your average potato casserole, but every bit as satisfying. The secret is in the sauce! The goal of a potato casserole is always comfort, am I right? My guess is, when we think “comforting potato casserole,” the majority of us living here in the States,…
Breads
Easy recipe for Tsourike: Greek Easter Bread! Sweet yeast bread that is a bit brioche-like. You’ll love this traditional dense braided loaf that’s adorned with red-dyed eggs. You can serve it as part for brunch with a little honey and feta, or as part of your dinner feast next to other favorites like this Greek…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
This tasty herbed couscous recipe easily turns into satisfying vegetarian dinner bowls with the addition of roasted cauliflower and a simple Mediterranean salad. Omit the feta for vegan option. Bonus: see my tips for perfectly roasted cauliflower! Dinner bowls have become a thing at my house lately. Since these grain bowls, I’ve been playing with…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Simple and satisfying chickpea egg salad recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style! Tons of texture and flavor. Take one look at this egg salad recipe and you’ll immediately know it defies the rules (at least the rules as we know them here in America.) That’s not entirely a bad thing, I promise. Spoiler alert, we completely skip the…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Easy and quick poached halibut recipe. So delicate and packed with Mediterranean flavors from spices to aromatics and fresh herbs. Of the fish options out there, Halibut is pretty easy to like. You can poach (like in this recipe), grill or bake halibut and it will keep its firm-flesh and mild in flavor. Plus, it’s a…
Meat and Poultry
Easy lamb chops recipe with a vibrant Moroccan twist! You’ll love the bold spice rub and irresistible orange–garlic marinade.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
An especially satisfying omelette recipe, loaded with Mediterranean favorites. With a side of warm pita bread and Greek Tzatziki sauce, you can even turn this into lunch or simple dinner for two! Ah…the humble omelette! The omelette is truly more than breakfast, isn’t it? When nothing else will satisfy my hunger…and admittedly, when I’m out…
Salads
This caprese lentil salad recipe is a satisfying, protein-packed twist on the beloved classic. Perfect as a side, appetizer, or a simple lunch! This seems like the week for salads at my house. First, this gorgeous pomegranate tomato salad, which I highly recommend! And today, a caprese lentil salad recipe. I promise, I do feed…
Salads
This pomegranate tomato salad recipe is another attempt at a gorgeous, not-your-average lettuce salad. A great way to add flavor and brightness to the dinner table. Not to mention the boost of vitamin C and antioxidants! I can’t take full credit for the idea; this pomegranate tomato salad is a version of one I saw…
Fish and Seafood
Easy sheet pan baked shrimp and veggies, prepared Mediterranean style! 25 minutes start-to-finish! This is probably not a very cool thing to admit, especially for a food blogger, but here it goes…I don’t like to sweat very much in the kitchen. I’m all for fantastically easy recipes. And, you probably know this by now, I’m…
Salads
Looking for a bright and healthy, pick-me-up kinda dinner? This tasty chicken arugula salad with fresh ginger and pomegranate dressing may just do the trick! Even kitchen enthusiast, and the best of home cooks out there, rejoice at the sight of a recipe that requires zero cooking time—at least I do. And that’s exactly why…
Soups and Stews
I’m one of those people who will eat soup all year round. Rain or shine. But there is just something a little extra special about a hot bowl of soup–enter vegan potato leek soup–on a blistering cold day! This is a bit of a Mediterranean riff off potato leek soup. It takes inspiration from my…
