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What Is Aleppo Pepper and How to Use It

Everything you need to know about Aleppo pepper, the versatile mild chile flakes with a complex flavor-fruity, tangy, and a tiny bit spicy. You can use Aleppo-style pepper to season chicken, fish, eggs, dips, grilled vegetables and more!

Green Goddess Chicken Thighs (2 Ways)

5-Minute green goddess sauce makes a tenderizing, herby, flavor-packed marinade that takes your average chicken dinner to the next level! Cook green goddess chicken in a skillet or on the grill – either way, it cooks in about 8 to 10 minutes or so. One of the easiest, tastiest chicken recipes you’ll try! Chicken thighs…

No-Cook Tomato Sauce (Sugo di Pomodoro Crudo)

Fresh ripe tomatoes, herbs, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil come together to create a bright and flavorful no-cook tomato sauce with little effort. Serve this 5-ingredient fresh tomato sauce (or sugo di pomodoro crudo) with pasta, or use it as a fresh pizza sauce or as a simple topping for bread!   Sugo di…

How to Make the Best Cucumber Sandwiches

No more boring or soggy cucumber sandwiches! This recipe and tips will walk you through how to make cucumber sandwiches perfectly. With a creamy, extra herby Mediterranean spread (without cream cheese or mayo), you’ll be serving these on repeat–for parties, picnics, or even a light lunch. Crisp slices of cucumber, a creamy herbed labneh spread,…

Grilled Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp (10-Mins)

Grilled shrimp with lemon and parmesan cheese ready in 10 minutes or less! Easy garlic parmesan shrimp is a great sharing appetizer or light dinner tossed with your favorite pasta or vegetables. Cook it on a grill or indoor griddle! Perfect grilled shrimp that is juicy and just enough charred is an impressive dish to…

Easy Blanched Asparagus Recipe

Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, then quickly transfer it to an ice bath. This is how to blanch asparagus properly so that it is crisp-tender and perfectly green. And for a fun and beautiful way to serve it, top your blanched asparagus with a simple Mediterranean-style salsa for an elevated…

Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Better than you’ll find at your favorite Italian-American restaurant, this homemade lemon chicken piccata recipe ready in under 20 minutes! The secret is in the lemon-wine piccata sauce with capers.  Who doesn’t love a quick skillet chicken dinner, especially a saucy one with loads of flavor like this homemade chicken piccata. Get a few thin…

Easy Greek Salad Skewers

These easy Greek salad skewers turn a traditional recipe into a colorful party appetizer. Think of it as Greek salad on a stick, drizzled with a zesty vinaigrette!  Greek salad on a stick! I love food on a stick. From vegetables to chicken, kofta , and much more. I’ll use any excuse to thread food…

How to Grill Watermelon (Easy Grilled Watermelon)

Learn how to grill watermelon and turn it into a special summer appetizer everyone will love! This juicy grilled watermelon recipe is next level delicious thanks to a dash of Aleppo chili pepper flakes and a drizzle of honey-lime sauce. A must-try! I love fresh, sweet watermelon – especially in this Mediterranean watermelon salad with a…

Easy Lemon Pasta Recipe (15mins!)

Flavorful, tangy, and light, this simple lemon pasta without cream is the perfect meal in 15 minutes or less! With good extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and a good sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this is the best lemon spaghetti you’ll try!  You won’t ever hear me say no to a traditional Italian pasta al…

Quick Berry Compote Recipe (5 Ingredients. 2 Ways.)

Simple mixed berry compote with three types of fresh berries, lime juice, and some raw cane sugar. You can make this sweet-tart fruit compote in just a few minutes on the stovetop or in the oven!  It will keep in the fridge for a good 10 days, and you’ll be using it in many ways…

How to Cook Freekeh

Here is everything you need to know about freekeh, a Mediterranean super grain with a delicious nutty, slightly smoky flavor. Plus, how to cook freekeh perfectly every time.   Freekeh may sound new to you, but like barley and farro, this nutritious wholegrain has been part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries! And if you’re looking…

Easy Pan-Seared Sea Bass Recipe (15 minutes)

This easy Mediterranean sea bass recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! A few simple steps give you the flakiest, most tender fish recipe. But the bold seasoning and colorful bell peppers take this simple pan-seared sea bass to the next level! Easy sea bass recipe This easy pan-seared sea bass recipe is a little…

Eggs Fra Diavolo

You’ve never had eggs in purgatory like this! Hardboiled eggs, fried in good extra virgin olive oil until crispy and golden brown, then finished in a spicy fra diavolo sauce! Perfect for brunch or dinner, just add a hunk of your favorite Italian crusty bread or pita. Think of this as eggs fra diavolo with…

Summer Berry Salad Recipe with Arugula and Burrata

This 5-minute triple berry salad recipe is the perfect summer salad with colorful fresh berries, peppery arugula, and creamy burrata cheese all tossed in a light, citrusy dressing with good extra virgin olive oil.  Fresh summer salad with all the berries!  The salad game can get a little blah sometimes. But it doesn’t have to,…

Easy Watermelon Sangria Recipe

You’ll be making this easy watermelon sangria all summer long! With fresh watermelon, lime juice, and orange liqueur, this sangria recipe is perfectly sweet and refreshing. Best part? You can serve it immediately, if you don’t have the time to chill it!  A summery sangria in 5 minutes! Traditional Spanish sangria is usually made by…

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Thighs with Dill Yogurt Sauce

This grilled chicken recipe is one of the most popular here on the site, and for good reason! Juicy grilled chicken thighs, covered in a bold Mediterranean marinade and served with an herby Greek yogurt sauce that will have you coming back for more! Get my secrets for how to grill chicken thighs perfectly, plus…

Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad Recipe

This easy popular Turkish salad called piyaz, or more accurately fasulye piayzi, is made with simple ingredients including white beans, tomatoes, onions, parsley and garlic. A light vinaigrette with fresh lemon juice and a good dash of sumac brings this satisfying white bean salad together. Ready in 10 minutes or less.  Fasulye piyazi, aka bean…

Easy Grilled Pizza with Tomato and Mozzarella

Grilled pizza is easy to make at home using a high-heated grill and a little technique! You don’t need a special pizza oven or pizza stone for that perfect pizza crust. And you’ll love my fresh, flavor-packed topping of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and robust olives. Grilled pizza for the win!  Grilled pizza…

Best Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe

10-minute Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo! With crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing, this unique and healthy tuna salad recipe will be your new go-to!  Healthy tuna salad, the Mediterranean way Unlike classic tuna salad, this unique tuna salad recipe is completely mayo-free–just like my healthy twist on the classic chicken salad.…

10-Minute Creamy Pesto Ravioli Recipe

You’ll be making this creamy pesto ravioli recipe on repeat! With just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes, this ravioli recipe is a special dinner you can enjoy any night of the week! Ravioli!  Ravioli, plural for raviolo, are delicate pillow-shaped pasta made from flat egg noodle squares that are often stuffed with a delicious…

25+ Easy Zucchini Recipes to Try Today!

Wondering what to make with too much zucchini? This list of delicious zucchini recipes is all you need. Everything from easy sides like grilled zucchini spears to dinner casseroles and even zucchini chips! Zucchini!  A staple Mediterranean diet ingredient, zucchini boasts some great benefits. It is high in antioxidants, rich in nutrients and vitamins, and…

Easy Garlic Parmesan Baked Flounder

Here’s a restaurant-fancy meal you can make in about 20 minutes! One-pan baked flounder recipe with vegetables, flavored with a bold and lemony Mediterranean sauce and finished with grated Parmesan cheese!  Flounder  Flounder is a white saltwater fish  with a mild flavor and a delicate, flaky texture. It is a low-mercury flatfish that is easy to…

How to Cut a Watermelon Into Cubes and Slices

Learn how to cut a watermelon like a pro! This step-by-step tutorial walks you through the easiest and best ways to cut a watermelon, plus, I give you a few more handy tips for how to pick a good watermelon, one that is ripe and perfectly sweet!   Few fruits are as refreshing as a perfectly ripe,…