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Appetizer and Mezze
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,…
Fish and Seafood
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…
Sides and Small Plates
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…
Meat and Poultry
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…
Appetizer and Mezze
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…
Appetizer and Mezze
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…
Entree
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…
Desserts
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
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…
Fish and Seafood
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…
Breakfast
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…
Salads
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,…
Drinks
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…
Meat and Poultry
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…
Turkish
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…
Italian
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…
Salads
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.…
Entree
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…
Recipe Roundups
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…
Fish and Seafood
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
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,…
Turkish
Yes, you can make delicious döner kebab at home! My easy recipe is a take on the popular Turkish kebab I had in Istanbul a few years ago. It’s made with juicy chicken thighs tossed in a bold yogurt marinade with lemon juice and loads of warm Middle Eastern flavors. You’ll love this chicken döner…
Appetizer and Mezze
Bold, briny, and beautiful, these antipasto skewers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that are so easy to make! All you need are some vegetables, cured meat, fresh herbs, and cheese! If you’re a fan of food on a stick, like chicken kabobs, vegetable kabobs, or shish kebabs, you need to try these antipasti skewers. With fresh…
Appetizer and Mezze
This recipe will have you ditching classic pizza for a crispier homemade pizza made with phyllo dough! Layers of flaky phyllo topped with loads of bright vegetables, fresh herbs, and a little chicken make this easy phyllo dough pizza in minutes! Serve it for a light dinner or as a flatbread appetizer. The last time…
