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Mediterranean Brown Rice Tuna Bowls

You’ll love these quick brown rice and tuna bowls, prepared Mediterranean-style with a simple chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad and my homemade Greek ladolemono dressing. Ready in about 15 minutes! This post is sponsored by Tonnino Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna, I used their delicious 100% wild caught yellowfin tuna fillets in olive oil in today’s…

Vegan Mushroom Shawarma Recipe with Tahini

Generously flavored with my authentic homemade shawarma spice blend, this vegan shawarma recipe with charred mushrooms and onions is a quick meal you’ll be making on repeat! Serve mushroom shawarma in pita pockets with a good drizzle of tahini and my fresh tomato and cucumber salad (or try one of the many ideas below)! “Meaty”…

Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Learn how to make tzatziki sauce in 10 minutes or less! This authentic tzatziki recipe, made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, comes straight from the Greek island of Paros, and a few tips make all the difference. You’ll love how easy and versatile this Greek sauce is, you can serve it with some pita chips…

60+ Easy Vegan Recipes Even Meat Lovers will Enjoy!

Whether you’re looking for meatless meal ideas or want to add more vegetables to your diet, this list of 60 + easy vegan recipes is for you! The best vegan dinner recipes, comforting pasta dishes, vegetarian and plant-based sides, and much more — all loaded with nutrition and bold Mediterranean flavors. Even meat lovers will enjoy…

“Date Me” Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas

Better than a fancy restaurant meal, this quick Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas is flavorful, nutritious, and just rich enough! Plus, it takes only a few simple pantry staples. I say, it’s perfect for a date night in! Simple tomato pasta with chickpeas Something magical happens when you toss al dente pasta in a pool…

Quick Mediterranean Feta Dip Recipe

One of the easiest party dips you’ll try! This loaded feta dip with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes comes together in about 5 minutes! Serve it with pita chips or your favorite crackers. A block of creamy feta cheese in the brine is always in my fridge for when I need to elevate…

10-Minute Citrus Avocado Salsa (Chunky Avocado Dip)

Bright and flavor-packed you’ll love this satisfying chunky avocado dip, prepared Mediterranean-style with citrus, feta, walnuts, and fresh herbs. Not quite guacamole, but this creamy avocado salsa will still win your heart! An avocado salsa with a Mediterranean twist! As I write, I’m experiencing a little guilt…like I’m cheating on my hummus or Baba Ganoush, two of…

15-Minute Garlic Parmesan White Beans Recipe

Now, these are the SEXIEST white beans you’ll ever try! It takes only 2 cans of cannellini beans, and 15 minutes or less to make this delicious white beans recipe with garlic, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes. Serve it as an easy meatless dinner with your favorite crusty bread or as a side. The sexiest creamy…

Best Stovetop Popcorn Recipe (w/ 3 seasonings)

Learn how to make perfect stovetop popcorn every single time so that it is fluffy, flavorful, and never burned! Easy tips + the best popcorn seasoning options. Perfect stovetop popcorn Once you learn how to make your own popcorn from scratch—so that every kernel is popped, and nothing is burned—you won’t be going back to…

Easy Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla norma is a satisfying Sicilian pasta recipe with tender eggplant, herby tomato sauce, and ricotta salata cheese. All the comforting Italian flavors we love in just one pan. This is a vegetarian pasta recipe that even meat lovers will enjoy! (Tips & how-to video below) Easy Sicilian Pasta with Eggplant Originally from Catania,…

Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Soup Recipe

Filled with chunks of sweet potatoes and hearty veggies, and laced with bold flavors like turmeric and fresh ginger, this chickpea soup recipe is comforting and nutritious in the best way. And it’s even better the next day!  Vegan and Gluten Free. Chickpea Vegetable Soup you’ll be making on repeat! One of the things I…

Uncle Samy’s Skillet Onion Chicken

A light, quick, and delicious version of French onion chicken, this 5-ingredient skillet chicken recipe with loads of caramelized onions will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! A lighter and easier “French onion chicken” Remember my uncle Samy, I told you about his iconic Egyptian fried boiled eggs earlier (so worth a…

Mediterranean Baked Red Snapper with Bell Peppers

Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy baked red snapper recipe with bold Mediterranean flavors, fresh herbs, and bell peppers is a must-try! Be sure to read through for tips and watch the video below. Mediterranean-style red snapper One of the communal Mediterranean meals I grew up with is whole baked fish cooked on the…

Easy Mug Omelet with Veggies

Need an omelet for one? This easy mug omelet recipe with veggies is your ticket! Fluffy and delicious eggs that are cooked in just over 1 minute. Microwave eggs? I recently tried cooking eggs in the microwave, inspired by Elise Bower over at Simply Recipes. To my surprise, they turned out great–extra fluffy too! To…

Juicy Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Feta

Hands-down the best baked turkey meatballs that are juicy and won’t fall apart, thanks to one secret ingredient! And you’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs, feta, and a little bit of spinach.   Juicy turkey meatballs with a Mediterranean twist! Ground turkey may not be your first choice for meatballs, but this…

Mediterranean Spicy Lentil Soup with Spinach

If you ever thought lentils were bland or boring, the flavors in this easy lentil soup recipe will surprise you in a big way! This spicy lentil soup is loaded with aromatics and bold Mediterranean spices and amped up with spinach for a nutritious and satisfying vegan dinner. It is no secret that I am…

“Sexy” Crispy Roasted Cabbage Recipe (with Dukkah and Tahini)

A few easy tips make all the difference for tender, perfectly charred roasted cabbage wedges! I love to finish this easy cabbage recipe with a sprinkle of nutty dukkah and creamy tahini sauce for a side dish that delivers on the wow factor! A sexier cabbage! This recipe takes a humble head of green cabbage…

Mediterranean-Style Turmeric Lemon Chicken Soup

This is the chicken soup you’ll be having on repeat! Loaded with fresh lemon juice, and amped up with veggies, herbs, and warm spices, this Mediterranean-style turmeric lemon chicken soup is delicious, nutritious and comforting in the best way possible! The chicken soup you’ll be having on repeat! Homemade chicken soup is just what the…

Fresh Fennel Orange Salad

Bright and fresh fennel orange salad with a zesty Mediterranean dressing. This refreshing citrus salad with hints of licorice is ready in just 10 minutes. Pair it with chicken, fish, or protein of your choice for an easy dinner! Fennel orange salad with a Mediterranean twist! Fresh seasonal fruit is an easy way to elevate…

Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Beginners

How do you follow the Mediterranean diet? This simple Mediterranean diet meal plan with expert tips and easy recipes is the best place to get started!  Use it as a blueprint to plan your own meals and enjoy big Mediterranean flavors! Named the world’s top diet several years in a row by US News and…

Loaded Spinach Tortellini Salad

Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to chicken or fish. Leftovers will make a great lunch the next day! An easy Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad This spinach tortellini…

Black Eyed Peas Recipe (Greek Style)

Hands-down the BEST black eyed peas recipe! Rich and hearty vegetarian black-eyed peas recipe with loads of veggies and bold Greek flavors!

Italian Sausage and Lentils with Fennel

Quick and simple Italian sausage and lentils recipe with fennel and aromatics like onions, garlic, and carrots. Finished with a splash of red wine vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this one-pan lentil stew is hearty in the best way possible! Lentils, like beans, soak up whatever flavor they are cooked with.…

Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Bread)

Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s bread (or cake) with a lucky coin hidden within. This vasilopita recipe is made of layers of cinnamon-scented dough with a delicious sweet and savory combination of flavors and toasted sesame seeds. Big thanks to Karen Stoeckle for sharing her family recipe! A few weeks ago, I asked my…