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Mediterranean Diet Recipes
10 minutes is all you need for perfectly charred, tender but never soggy grilled zucchini spears with loads of flavor from dried oregano, sumac, and lemon juice. Here is how to grill zucchini like a pro! Simple grilled zucchini There really is no shortage of delicious ways to use some summer zucchini – it is…
Fish and Seafood
Tender halibut and bright vegetables tossed in a bold Mediterranean sauce with lots of citrus, olive oil, fresh garlic, and spices. An easy one-pan baked halibut recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes or less! In this one-pan baked halibut recipe, a flavor-packed, decidedly Mediterranean sauce does the work of adding great flavor and also keeping…
Greek
Easy Mediterranean orzo salad recipe with feta, loads of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy Greek dressing. Make this healthy pasta salad for your next picnic or prepare it ahead for dinner! It’s even better the next day. Orzo: So many ways to use this tiny pasta! Orzo is a tiny pasta that looks…
Middle Eastern
Yes, you can make falafel in the air fryer! Follow my easy tips for perfectly crisp air fryer falafel with the same bold, authentic flavors! Falafel is a staple food throughout the Middle East and in Egypt where I grew up. Traditional falafel is made of a mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices,…
Meat and Poultry
Juiciest baked cilantro lime chicken recipe with bold Mediterranean seasoning and the BEST garlicky lime sauce! Make it in the oven or Crockpot. Serve baked cilantro lime chicken over rice or your favorite grain to make use of the delicious sauce! Baked cilantro lime chicken Of the many chicken recipes I’ve shared with you here,…
Appetizer and Mezze
This simple tomato appetizer with crumbled feta and extra virgin olive oil is the easiest and most delicious fresh tomato recipe you’ll try! It takes only 4 ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes, and you can also serve it as a no-cook side next to your favorite meats or fish (a few…
Drinks
It takes just 4 ingredients and mere seconds to make this aperol spritz, which is bubbly, zesty, and refreshing in the best way! My take on this delicious Italian cocktail recipe requires no special skills or tools; we make it all summer long! To me, nothing beats dining alfresco on a hot summer afternoon, especially…
Pantry
Tangy, smoky, earthy, and slightly sour, sumac is an essential spice in Middle Eastern cooking. With its deep red hue and fruity, citrusy flavor, sumac spice is the perfect way to add acidity and color to your meals! In this post, we’ll learn all about an essential ingredient in the Middle Eastern pantry: sumac. No,…
Entree
Today’s recipe is straight from my mother’s kitchen: phyllo meat pie recipe (aka Egyptian goulash). Layers of flaky phyllo with a tantalizing meat mixture nestled in between. If you’ve been looking for things to make with phyllo dough, this easy recipe is a great one to try! Phyllo If you’ve had baklava, you’ve had phyllo!…
Fish and Seafood
Learn how to grill salmon perfectly so that it is succulent, flavorful, and never dry! Pro tips + two ways for delicious grilled salmon, and seasoning options you’ll love. Warm weather calls for the grill. And if it’s grilled fish you’re after, salmon is a good choice because it can stand up to the heat…
Vegetarian
Tender leeks and carrots, braised in a flavorful olive oil sauce with garlic, cumin, and fresh herbs. This easy leeks recipe is my take on a Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı pırasa, and it is comforting in the best way possible! What do you do with a leek? People confuse leeks with green onions. Leeks do…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Crisp lettuce is the star of this simple lettuce salad recipe with the easiest lemon dressing and a good sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You’ll be making this easy salad recipe over and over! It comes together in just 5 minutes. Wondering what you can make with lots of lettuce? This simple lettuce salad with Parmesan…
Appetizer and Mezze
Ready in 10 minutes, this little dish is much more than a burrata salad! Burrata with fresh tomatoes, basil, prosciutto and crusty Italian bread is a little meal in its own right. The perfect start to an Italian-style dinner! Burrata cheese with tomato and basil is a classic combo I can’t live without! And the…
Recipe Roundups
Learn how to cook eggplant perfectly so that it is tender and delicious that even eggplant skeptics will fall in love! This list of 21+ eggplant recipes has all the delicious casseroles, pasta, smoky dips, and even eggplant fries. There is something for everyone! Eggplant, a favorite Mediterranean ingredient Of all the vegetables and fresh…
Fish and Seafood
Ready in just 20 mins, you’ll love these Mediterranean-style salmon bowls with crispy rice and flaky, perfectly seasoned pan-seared salmon. NOT your average salmon rice bowl! Salmon rice bowl, the Mediterranean way Thanks to TikTok, the world has been turned on to making the beloved Emily Mariko’s salmon rice bowl for dinner. What a fun…
Appetizer and Mezze
Blistered shishito peppers and shallots make the perfect hummus toppings in this easy hummus recipe! Serve it with warm pita for a light vegan meal or snack, or pair it with chicken or beef for a flavor-packed dinner! When I’m in the mood to play up a simple plate of hummus, I often spread the…
How To
Here is your ultimate guide for how to cook bulgur wheat perfectly every time! Nutty and chewy, bulgur wheat is one of my favorite super grains used often in Mediterranean cooking. It’s nutritious, versatile, and super easy to cook. If you’ve made my tabouli recipe, you’re likely already familiar with bulgur wheat. But, this unassuming…
Italian
Perfectly ripe tomatoes, hearty Italian bread, and a tangy vinaigrette make this easy panzanella salad! Drying and toasting the bread with a little olive oil in the oven gives you the best texture. Check out more tips on how to make this delicious summer salad recipe! A classic Tuscan bread salad, panzanella is made of…
Entree
10 minutes and a few pantry staples give you this delicious, creamy sun-dried tomato pasta! Bursting with tangy and subtly sweet flavor, this Italian-style pasta with sundried tomatoes is perfect as a vegetarian dinner or with chicken breast. Sun-dried tomato pasta for the win! Tangy-sweet sun-dried tomatoes, your favorite pasta, and a quick creamy sauce…
Snacks
Simple and elegant, radish and butter is a popular French snack you’ll be making on the regular! For this homemade radish snack recipe, you can serve the radishes sliced and topped with the butter and salt, or leave them whole and serve the butter and salt to the side for dipping. Fresh and delicious either…
Dips and Condiments
Loads of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and nutty sesame tahini make this 5-minute vegan green goddess dressing! Wonderfully creamy, tangy, and herby, this rich green tahini sauce is a delicious condiment you’ll be using in so many ways! Green goddess dressing is one of those classics that have seen fun variations over the years,…
How To
“How do you keep your herbs fresh and vibrant?” is a question I get on the regular. So today, I’ll tell you exactly how to store fresh herbs so they last and stay green and flavorful for a good while (10 days to 2 weeks, and sometimes, when I’m lucky, even longer!) My friends have…
Fish and Seafood
Juicy shrimp , crunchy vegetables, and a drizzle of creamy sauce are all you need to make the best lettuce wraps. These shrimp lettuce wraps are a quick and light meal that’s kicked up with delicious Mediterranean flavors–you’ll be making these on repeat! There is no shortage of shrimp recipes around here, but these wraps…
Dips and Condiments
Bold, tangy, and perfectly crunchy, Middle Eastern pickled turnips are an easy condiment you’ll love on sandwiches, salads, mezze platters and more! Pickled turnips Beautiful pink pickled turnips are a staple in Middle Eastern kitchens. Perfectly vinegary, slightly sour, and subtly spicy, these crisp refrigerator pickles are easy to make in just 10 minutes. Simply…
