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Mediterranean Diet

Why You Should Eat Whole Grains

When it comes to the Mediterranean Diet Whole Grains take center stage and for good reason. They are loaded with fiber, flavor, vitamins, and minerals. 

Breakfast

Strapatsada (Greek Tomato Feta Scrambled Eggs)

Strapatsada, a Greek recipe for soft, perfectly scrambled eggs with tomatoes and feta, is a simple, one-pan dish that comes together fast. It’s traditionally eaten for breakfast but works well as a light, vegetarian lunch or dinner.

Salads

Salmon Caesar Salad

Salmon Caesar Salad, a balanced take on the classic, pairs crunchy romaine lettuce, golden croutons, and creamy homemade dressing with tender broiled salmon for a satisfying main dish.

Soups and Stews

Chicken Vegetable Soup

This chicken vegetable soup recipe has a kick from red pepper flakes and no noodles, which makes it the perfect gluten-free chicken soup.

Fish and Seafood

Baked Haddock with Baby Bell Peppers

This Baked Haddock recipe with Baby Bell Peppers, fragrant oregano, rosy paprika, and bright parsley and lemon bakes in just 15 minutes.

Mediterranean Diet

I’m a Dietitian And This Is Why I Recommend The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet is healthy and has been repeatedly ranked the best overall diet by U.S. News and World Report because it supports a balanced approach to eating and a joyful way of living. This is because The Mediterranean Diet is about food, yes, but also a certain approach to life. As a registered dietitian,…

Recipe Roundups

31 Easy, Healthy Dinner Ideas

A whole month of healthy dinners! Mediterranean diet dinner recipes for quick healthy weeknight meals, and special weekend options, too.

Dips and Condiments

Roasted Carrot Hummus with Spicy Harissa

This roast carrot recipe is perfectly sweet, spicy, garlicky, creamy, and delicious! Serve as an appetizer everyone will love, or keep in your fridge for healthy snacking at the ready.  I would describe myself as a “reformed purist” when it comes to hummus. Growing up in Egypt, hummus always meant blending chickpeas with just a…

Snacks

Chickpea Parmesan Crisps

These savory crisps made with roasted chickpeas embedded in a layer of crunchy, flavorful Parmesan cheese are a high in protein and fiber, naturally gluten-free, and delicious!

Recipe Roundups

30+ Top Mediterranean Recipes of the Year!

From the leading site for modern Mediterranean food and cooking comes a list of top Mediterranean recipes of the year! Whether you are looking to follow the Mediterranean diet or just to give your meals a bright twist, there is something for you on this list.

Breads

Sfincione (Sicilian-Style Pizza)

Sfincione, Sicilian-style pizza, is a street food staple and a fixture at Christmas feasts. The airy focaccia-like crust is topped with a rich tomato sauce and unique layered topping.

Entree

Seafood Stew with Shrimp and Lobster

Seafood Stew with Shrimp and Lobster is a comforting, flavor-packed dish featuring tender seafood and silky greens in a fragrant broth with coriander, garlic, white wine, lemon, and a touch of red pepper heat.

Turkish

Turkish Börek (Spinach and Cheese Pie)

In this vegetarian Turkish borek (or “Börek”) recipe, spinach and feta cheese are layered with flaky phyllo dough and baked until golden. An easy savory pastry!

Meat and Poultry

Roast Pork Loin with Butternut Squash and Apple

This easy pork loin recipe with apples and butternut squash seasons the meat Spanish-style with rosemary, cinnamon, and orange. Learn how to cook pork loin in the oven, the best pork loin temp, and more!

Desserts

Pistachio Cake

Fluffy pistachio cake is an elegant, but easy dessert. Toasting and grinding whole pistachios gives the cake deep, rich pistachio flavor.