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Appetizer and Mezze
If you’re into pie or tart making, this sweet-n-savory feta strawberry tart is a must-try! The flaky fillo (phyllo) crust makes a great, delicate and lighter alternative to the usual tart shell. Be sure to see the step-by-step photos below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. Somehow, July is in…
Salads
This strawberry orzo pasta salad features some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors. So little effort to the perfect potluck salad! I think of orzo pasta as the ingredient for last-minute, intuitive cooks. When in doubt, add orzo. Right?! For some reason, I most often use it with shrimp, like in this tomato braised shrimp or…
Entree
The perfect Mediterranean summer feast: Garlic-herb marinated grilled lamb with mint pesto…Plus, favorite Mediterranean sides and salads to serve along! I am honored to partner with the American Lamb Board to bring you this post! We’re hanging out in the Eastern Mediterranean today where I get my love of lamb from…and where, before there was…
Fish and Seafood
Simple oven-roasted Spanish Mackerel recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with garlic, fresh herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Add a side of Greek roasted potatoes or Greek lemon rice and some fresh salads to go along! I’ve got all sorts of ideas for you at the bottom of this post. Working on this Spanish Mackerel recipe reminded…
Recipe Roundups
A collection of all-star picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! From zesty mouthwatering salads and dips, to sides, pastas, Greek chicken wings, kabobs & desserts! When my daughter came home from school yesterday, there was a little extra spring in her step. First, because she has only two days of school left–the finish line is…
Meat and Poultry
Barbecue chicken thighs take on a delicious Persian twist with a quick, all-natural marinade. A simple tomato-avocado salata (salad) tops it. Fire up the grill for this easy, unfussy recipe! This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Wild Garden. All opinions are my own. During warmer months–which are plenty here in the south–nothing gets…
Entree
Make Greek green beans with this fasolakia recipe! Vegan main dish with green bean, potatoes, and aromatics in an olive oil and tomato sauce.
Appetizer and Mezze
A healthy, satisfying, BIG hummus dip, embellished Mediterranean-style! Loaded with fresh herbs and greens, farmer’s market veggies, and Mediterranean favorites like feta cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. This post is in partnership with Sabra in celebration of National Hummus Day (May 13)! If there is a place where the “unofficial meal” comfortably belongs, it’s the Mediterranean table.…
Meat and Poultry
These dinner bowls are a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese-spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce, served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad. What is Fatteh? In Arabic, the word “fatteh” literally means “crumbs,” referring to a genre of Middle Eastern foods where day-old…
Desserts
Extra gooey chocolate brownies with a generous swirl of creamy, nutty tahini. This recipe changes the brownies game in the best way! The occasional addition of nuts or a swirl of peanut butter to gooey chocolate brownies is nice, but if you’re really looking to step up the brownie game, then look no further than…
Breakfast
Italian-style strata recipe made with flaky fillo (phyllo) crust. Not your average breakfast casserole! Be sure to see the video and the step-by-step tutorial below the recipe! This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. This would be a good place to unabashedly admit how much I enjoy large brunch gatherings. When I do…
Greek
A quicker Fasolada (Greek Bean Soup) makes for a delicious and satisfying weeknight dinner. You’ll love the bold Greek flavors in this vegan and gluten free white bean soup with garlic, onions, celery and a generous drizzle of good Greek extra virgin olive oil. This Fasolada recipe takes a bit of a modern approach–a little…
Appetizer and Mezze
These easy baked eggplant fries are perfectly crispy on the outside, velvety tender on the inside. Delicious with homemade Tzatziki sauce!
Vegan
Koshari Recipe: Egyptian comfort bowl of lentils, rice, chickpeas, with a special tomato sauce and savory crispy onions on top! SKIP TO RECIPE Koshari is a fun word to say, isn’t it? Koshari (also spelled, Kushari) is the national dish of my birthplace, Egypt. By far one of my favorite things to eat–EVER! No matter how…
Entree
An all-star recipe for fish stew with a Sicilian twist! The comfort of Italian flavors in one delicious stew cooked in a white wine-tomato broth with garlic, capers, raisins more! In Italy, as in many parts of the Mediterranean basin, fish is often combined with tomatoes and other local ingredients to make delicious and quick…
Entree
We have journeyed through hundreds of classic and modern Mediterranean recipes this past year. It’s always exciting for me to look back and see which were your favorites–the most viewed and tested recipes here on the blog. In this post is a selection of just 10 top Mediterranean recipes as determined by, you, readers of The…
Desserts
Buttery, honeyed, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon cookies. Today’s easy cinnamon cookie recipe is from my friend Irvin Lin’s new book Marbled, Swirled, And Layered. I’ve included step-by-step photos below the recipe. Growing up, particularly during the holidays, my mother made small, bite-sized cinnamon cookies. Perfectly buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats. In Egypt, they are called, “Petits Fours bi Kerfa.”…
Entree
A simple rustic Italian beef stew recipe loaded with aromatics and vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and mushrooms. This only takes 15 minutes to prep, and I let the crock pot do all the heavy lifting. The result? Fork tender perfection! Be sure to see the video tutorial for how to make this Italian beef stew…
Sides and Small Plates
Easy, flavor-packed jeweled couscous recipe with pomegranate, lentils, mushrooms, nuts and raisins! A gorgeous little Mediterranean feast in one dish! Perfect warm or at room temperature. Best part, you can make this ahead for holidays and big dinners. Step-by-step tutorial photos below the recipe. Jeweled couscous is a special dish that you find in Persia and parts…
Greek
If you have not tried Spanakopita before, you’re in for a treat! Spanakopita is a delicious savory Greek pie made of perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach and feta cheese. I’m sharing my family’s favorite spanakopita recipe, complete with tips, video, and step-by-step photos. Trust me, this is so…
Appetizer and Mezze
This whipped feta dip recipe makes the perfect party appetizer in like 10 minutes! Topped with a decadent dried fig Marsala sauce, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint! Here is a fun tidbit I recently came across: dried figs were the choice high-energy food for ancient Greek Olympians! (Pre-workout snack, anyone?) Mediterraneans’ undeniable affinity for figs goes…
Recipe Roundups
Click Here to Pin this Roundup of Recipes! If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time, you already know that Mediterranean food is not so fussy. The ingredients are generally humble, and the recipes are easy to execute even on a week night. What’s more, many Mediterranean dinners are actually one pot recipes.…
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In this easy baked kofta pita sandwich we have, flavor-packed ground lamb (or beef, if you prefer) patties, loaded on top of Greek pita with hummus spread, fresh veggies, and olives. A great weeknight option, or a make-your-own-sandwich bar for your next party! Step-by-step tutorial included. The idea for this baked kofta pita sandwich came…
Appetizer and Mezze
In this kibbeh recipe, a mixture of bulgur wheat, onions, and ground beef forms a hollow shell for a delicious stuffing. Enveloped in warm and earthy Middle Eastern spices like allspice and ground cinnamon, kibbeh is the epitome of Middle Eastern comfort food. The kibbeh croquettes can be deep fried or baked, and are often…
