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Sides and Small Plates
Grilled asparagus, kissed with lemon and garlic, is a quick and easy spring side dish with lots of flavor. Serve it alongside grilled meats, toss it into salads, or add it to a mezze platter for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Pantry
Adding homemade salt-free seafood seasoning blend is an easy way to make a bold and flavorful fish dinner.
Meat and Poultry
Juicy, flavorful chicken spiedini, Italian-American chicken skewers, are marinated, grilled, and finished with a vibrant Garlic-Parmesan Sauce. Unlike recipes finished with garlic butter, this healthier take leans on heart-healthy olive oil and just a little Parmesan cheese for flavor.
Dips and Condiments
Zeytoon Parvardeh—or Persian-style marinated olives with walnuts, herbs, and pomegranate molasses—is a bold, tangy, and easy-to-make condiment that’s utterly irresistible.
Meat and Poultry
These juicy turkey burgers are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and crumbled feta, then topped with creamy tzatziki sauce and crisp veggies.
Desserts
Halva, aka halvah, is a tahini-based confection with a rich, nutty sesame flavor and unique, fudgy texture that melts delightfully in the mouth.
Education
Are walnuts healthy? We asked a Dietitian! Learn about the health benefits of walnuts, how many walnuts to eat, and more in our essential guide to enjoying walnuts on the Mediterranean Diet.
Sides and Small Plates
Give oven roasted carrots an upgrade with this easy roasted carrots recipe! Balance their sweetness with savory garlic and bright lemon zest.
Breakfast
Light, tender crêpes with juicy strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate are an easy, elegant recipe perfect for brunch or dessert.
Sides and Small Plates
Creamy Couscous with Spinach and Lemon is a quick dish made with toasted pearl couscous simmered in broth with chile flakes and garlic, finished with lemon, fresh parsley, and Pecorino Romano cheese. It’s cozy yet bright, and comes together in about 20 minutes for an easy side or light vegetarian main.
Desserts
Sicilian Lemon pudding is a delicate, citrusy dessert that’s free of both dairy and gluten. It’s easy to make and can be done ahead of time. Set in individual cups and topped with fresh berries, it’s a perfect dessert for a springtime dinner party.Â
Salads
Roast asparagus salad with tomatoes, basil, fried halloumi, and a sweet-tart sherry vinaigrette. Make this easy spring salad all season!
Salads
This no-fuss arugula salad recipe gets an upgrade with fresh avocado, tomato, cucumber, and a zesty lemon and garlic vinaigrette. One thing that’s a non-negotiable on my table is a salad. And this arugula salad makes many appearances, especially during the summertime when the tomatoes are singing. The trick for a delicious yet simple arugula…
Meat and Poultry
Tender breaded chicken cutlets bathed in herby tomato sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella—every bite of this easy chicken parmesan recipe is pure comfort!
Education
Herbal tea may be cozy and tasty, but are more benefits? Learn about the benefits of herbal tea from Registered Dietitian Pam Fullenweider.
Breakfast
Easy sheet pan eggs recipe with bell pepper, onion, and za’atar. The perfect way to feed a crowd for Mother’s day and beyond!
Salads
Herby Carrot Salad with Pistachios and Dates is a beautiful mix of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing with warm spices and fresh herbs, it’s the kind of salad that steals the show.
Fish and Seafood
Briny sardines, sweet golden raisins, and fragrant fennel come together in pasta con le sarde, a saffron-laced Sicilian pasta.
Meat and Poultry
Golden and juicy, this easy chicken piccata recipe takes 20 minutes or less! The piccata sauce bursts with zippy lemony flavor.
Just For Fun
A curated collection of heartfelt, Mediterranean-inspired Mother’s Day gift ideas!
Breakfast
Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Greek yogurt with only 2 ingredients and no special equipment! It’s easy to make, more flavorful than any commercial yogurt, and more economical as well!
Salads
Easy Caprese Salad recipe with basil, tomato and mozzarella. Make this simple yet elegant authentic Caprese all summer!
Dips and Condiments
Made with just five simple ingredients, this vegan date caramel sauce transforms whatever it touches into something special. Use it as a naturally sweet topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.
Meat and Poultry
Give chicken and orzo bold Greek flavor with oregano, paprika, garlic and lemon! Dinner is easy with this one pot chicken orzo recipe.
