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Lemony Shrimp Risotto (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

An Instant Pot turns fancy Shrimp Risotto into an easy 15-minute meal! Plump, lemony shrimp adds flavor to this quick hands-off instant pot risotto, while perfectly wilted spinach adds color and nutrition. This delicious recipe is from Jenna Helwig’s new book Bare Minimum Dinners. This simple lemony shrimp risotto is the meal dreams are made…

Uncle Samy’s Egyptian Fried Boiled Eggs (Beid Meza’lil)

Fried boiled eggs, cooked in ghee until the whites are crispy and golden brown in color. We call these eggs “beid meza’lil,” an iconic holiday egg recipe from Egypt. I love arranging them on a platter with a simple tomato and cucumber salad, olives, and blocks of creamy feta. This post is sponsored by America’s…

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Feta with Honey

Blocks of creamy feta wrapped in crispy phyllo and finished with a drizzle of raw honey and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds! This Greek baked feta with honey, or feta me meli, is an easy and delicious party-worthy appetizer that takes only 5 minutes of prep! Feta me Meli or Feta with Honey With…

Simple Crudités Platter

Here is a quick guide for how to assemble a beautiful crudités platter with little effort. This party platter is loaded with vegetables and Mediterranean favorites, it is the perfect make-ahead appetizer for a crowd! Crudités French crudités, pronounced kroo-dee-teh, are simply raw vegetables (sliced or whole), arranged neatly on a platter or board, and…

20-Minute Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp fra diavolo is a delicious Italian dish made with juicy, large shrimp cooked in a hearty, spicy tomato sauce with garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley. This spicy shrimp recipe is ready in 20 minutes, and it is great served with your favorite crusty bread, pasta, or rice. Fra diavolo Fra diavolo, pronounced fra-dia-voh-loh,…

Burbara (Wheat Berry Pudding)

Burbara is a Middle Eastern creamy wheat berry pudding (or porridge), laced with warm spices, anise and fennel seeds, and topped with heaps of nuts and dried fruit. It is great served warm or cold! In the Levant, this dish is traditionally served on December 4th to kick off the Christmas season. Big thanks to…

5-Minute Marinated Feta

Creamy feta cheese doused in extra virgin olive oil with lemon zest, fresh herbs, and spicy chiles! This marinated feta makes the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer in just 5 minutes! In my book, there are very few meals that can’t be improved with a small amount of tangy feta cheese. I keep a block of brined…

Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf with Peas and Carrots

This easy rice pilaf recipe made with fluffy basmati rice and tossed with peas, carrots, warm spices, and aromatics is a delicious way to take plain ol’ rice to the next level! Even better finished with some toasted nuts and dried fruit. Rice and peas, Middle Eastern style Middle Eastern home cooks have a knack…

10-Minute Whipped Labneh Dip with Tomatoes and Olives

Creamy whipped labneh dip, topped with a warm olive oil sauce, plump cherry tomatoes and delicious, briny Pearls Olives. This crowd pleaser takes 10 minutes or less to make, but it will go even faster! This post is sponsored by Pearls Olives. All opinions are my own. Mediterranean whipped labneh dip, the new favorite party dip! If…

Loukoumades

Loukoumades (Greek donuts with honey) made of a simple dough and fried until golden and crispy, while soft on the inside. To finish, dunk the little donut holes in the homemade honey syrup and sprinkle with nuts. This recipe makes a lot of donuts to share with family and friends! Easy Greek donuts with honey…

Easy Balsamic Chicken

Succulent baked balsamic chicken, loaded with flavor from a bold balsamic marinade with garlic, lemon juice, and herbs! Ready in just over 30 minutes. Balsamic glazed chicken you’ll be making on repeat! An easy, unassuming balsamic marinade takes your average baked chicken dinner to a new level of delicious! This juicy, garlicky, appropriately sticky balsamic…

Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash

Tender roasted delicata squash filled with a delicious Mediterranean farro mixture with nuts and dried fruit.  These stuffed delicata squash halves make a hearty side next to roast turkey breast or an impressive vegan main with your favorite salad. Be sure to check out my video, no-fail tips, gluten-free option and more below. Pumpkin and…

5-Minute Chermoula Recipe

With bright flavors from fresh herbs, lemon, ginger, and red pepper flakes, chermoula is the perfect sauce to add flavor to your meals. Use it over fish or meat, stir it in your soups, or spread it on your sandwiches. So many delicious ways to use this herby Moroccan sauce! Turn up the flavor with…

Mediterranean Lemon-Garlic Haddock with Artichoke Hearts

20 minutes is all it takes to make this delicious haddock recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style in a garlic-lemon sauce with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and olives! An Easy Haddock Recipe for the Fish Skeptic! As someone who eats fish weekly as part of my Mediterranean lifestyle, I often get questions like, “I love fish but my family…not…

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Hazelnut

Sweet, perfectly tender roasted butternut squash recipe, made extra special with the addition of a bright lime vinaigrette and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts for great texture. This recipe is adapted from Melissa Clark’s book Dinner in French with permission from the author. Melissa Clark’s Butternut Squash Recipe! Who can resist sweet roasted butternut squash…

Easy Baba Ganoush Recipe

Creamy, savory, smoky eggplant dip with tahini, garlic and citrus, this authentic baba ganoush recipe is a must-try! Expert tips + video. People of the Mediterranean sure love their dips! From Greek tztaziki to hummus, muhammara, and, of course, baba ganoush! I mean, what better way to kick-start your dinner than a creamy, dreamy dip…

Savory Mushrooms and Leeks Galette

Made with pie crust and a handful of fresh ingredients, this Savory Mushroom Galette with Leeks is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s perfect served for dinner (with your favorite salad) or as an appetizer for a small crowd. This easy recipe comes from The Weekday Vegetarians, a new cookbook I love by Jenny Rosenstrach. Every…

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

Simple, and festive roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, spring greens, and a lemon-honey vinaigrette! Serve this fall salad for lunch or pair it with your favorite entree for the perfect meal. The perfect cauliflower salad for the fall! The beauty of this healthy roasted cauliflower salad with butternut squash, is that it combines the…

Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Couscous

You’ll love this easy Chicken Couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs in warm Moroccan spices, vegetables, and fluffy couscous. Easy chicken and couscous recipe If you need a little inspiration to step up the chicken dinner game, today’s recipe is for you! This couscous chicken is a riff on my earlier Moroccan chicken. In this…

Toasted Orzo Pasta Recipe with Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes

You can make this nutty, Mediterranean-style Toasted Orzo Pasta Recipe with Garlic, Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes in just 15 minute! It will steal the show next to your favorite protein, and you can even serve it as a quick and easy vegetarian meal on its own. What is orzo? While orzo may be shaped like…

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Tahini and Hazelnut

Smooth, creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, layered with subtly sweet and nutty flavors. It is so comforting, you won’t believe it is vegan! Be sure to check out my tips for how to make butternut squash soup perfectly every time! The secret to extra creamy vegan butternut squash soup! This roasted butternut squash soup takes…

Italian-Style Skillet Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Italian-inspired skillet chicken cooked in a delicious garlic and white wine sauce with tomatoes and mushrooms. It comes together in 30 minutes! Be sure to watch the video for how to make this pan-seared chicken breast recipe, and read on for important tips. Not your average skillet chicken breast recipe! Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are…

20-Minute Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ready to take your chicken dinner to a new level of delicious?! In just over 20 minutes, you can make this easy stuffed chicken breast recipe with a tasty mixture of cheese, spinach, walnuts, sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs! It’s a winner every time, just add your favorite salad to go along (lots of ideas…

Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Wraps (Vegan)

Flavor-packed Mediterranean vegan wraps with roasted cauliflower, tahini, and a peppery arugula salad! Healthy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep! Easy vegan wraps with a Mediterranean twist! When in doubt, wraps for dinner! And these vegan wraps, stuffed with perfectly charred roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of good tahini sauce, will not disappoint.…