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Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

You’ll love this hearty, rustic chicken cacciatore recipe with mushrooms and bell peppers in a flavorful tomato sauce. Fall apart tender chicken with all the comforting aromtics and Italian flavors the family loves. And you can make it stovetop or in your crockpot! Be sure to watch the video below for how to make it.…

Slow Roasted Salmon

This slow roasted salmon recipe is your way to tender, evenly cooked, never-dry piece of fish! Salmon fillet, flavored Mediterranean-style, with garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary and slow baked with baby potatoes because who doesn’t love a one-pan dinner!  Salmon is a fatty fish, and slow-roasting it with a bit more good-for-you-fat in the form…

Simple Roasted Carrots Recipe

A few small tips make all the difference in making the BEST roasted carrots! Roasted at a high temperature, these carrots are perfectly tender with beautiful caramelized edges. And there are so many ways to flavor them, whether you like savory, sweet or spicy! This simple vegan roasted carrots recipe makes a delicious, healthy side…

Green Shakshuka Recipe

You’ll love this modern twist on classic shakshuka! Quick Green shakshuka with power greens like spinach, kale, and brussels sprouts, and perfectly steam-poached eggs nestled in! It’s easy and takes one pan to make. And you can serve this all-purpose vegetarian recipe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite bread. If you’ve made…

Easy Apple Strudel with Flaky Phyllo Crust

Darn easy apple strudel with homemade apple filling and extra flaky crust, thanks to the use of phyllo dough (a shortcut you’ll love!) The perfect dessert for a small crowd. Be sure to watch my video below for how to make this apple strudel. If you’ve been following for a while, you probably already saw…

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is all the flavor and comfort of classic lasagna but without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad! Read through for important tips…

Tahdig Recipe (Crispy Persian Rice)

Have you ever wanted to make Tahdig Persian Rice with that perfectly crispy golden crust? This recipe and step-by-step tutorial is all you need! And I have lots of ideas for what to serve along!  Tahdig has been on my list to make for while. And I’m happy to report it is easier to make…

Homemade Vegan Quinoa Chili with a Mediterranean Twist

This vegan quinoa chili recipe takes one pot to make, two cans of beans, some crunchy veggies and a big splash of lime juice! Not only is this vegan chili nutritious and satisfying, but you’ll love the bold flavors from aromatics, warm spices and fresh herbs.  Three ways to make it + tips and video…

Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

20 minutes or less is all it takes to make this bright garlic shrimp pasta recipe! Prepared Mediterranean-style and tossed in a light sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, and lemon juice. Add your favorite salad to start! Tips and video below. Shrimp pasta, Mediterranean-style! We’re pasta lovers around here, but there is a reason…

Italian Rice Casserole (Arancini Casserole)

Turn arancini rice balls into a comforting weeknight rice casserole everyone will love! Chicken sausage, peas, mozzarella and marinara sauce are weaved into this tasty casserole. Best part, you can make it ahead and freeze for later. One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out for Italian is arancini (Sicilian rice balls).…

Easy Homemade Pita Chips Recipe

This recipe is all you need to make the BEST crispy homemade pita chips! And you can season them any which way you like. Keep them on hand to use as a snack or to serve with your favorite dips and salsas. Check out the tips and video below for how to make pita chips!…

Best Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Cumin

There is a secret to making the BEST roasted cauliflower! This foolproof recipe gives you oven roasted cauliflower that are sweet, tender, and perfectly caramelized in all the right parts! A few tips make all the difference. And you’ll love the flavor combo cumin and fresh lemon, but you can play around with flavors to…

Egyptian Dukkah Recipe (Easy & Authentic)

Straight from my Egyptian home, today is all about how to make dukkah–Egypt’s famous blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices. The heady seasoning you never knew you needed! Make this quick dukkah recipe and store it for use as a snack (with bread and olive oil); as a crust for your meats; or as…

Easy Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Recipe (No Butter)

This lemon chicken recipe is your ticket to a quick and healthy dinner that delivers on flavor! You can make it in just over 20 minutes. And if you don’t feel like firing up the grill, use a a griddle or skillet! I love to serve with Toum Garlic Sauce and  Grilled Vegetables  or Greek…

Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Melitzanosalata is a simple, rustic Greek eggplant dip made with roasted, perfectly smoky eggplant with garlic, parsley, red onions, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect appetizer with pita or your favorite bread; or serve it next to grilled meats or even fish. Be sure to check out my tips for best…

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad Recipe

This bright and healthy cucumber salad takes 4 fresh ingredients and a light citrus dressing! You can serve it next to almost anything like lemon garlic salmon, grilled chicken, beef kabobs.  Or add it to your shawarma or gyro wraps! Be sure to check out my tips and video below. I’ve been on a bit…

Pesto Pasta Recipe with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Here is how you make the best pesto pasta, perfectly coated in sauce for maximum flavor and tossed with juicy, quick roasted tomatoes and fresh baby mozzarella. Keep it vegetarian or add in some shrimp, grilled lemon chicken or this quick Italian baked chicken. Tips & make-ahead ideas included. There has been quite a bit…

Quick Pesto Chicken Recipe with Vegetables

This one-pan pesto chicken and vegetables is the perfect weeknight meal! It comes together in about 20 minutes or so and you can throw in vegetables you have on hand. Use homemade basil pesto if you have it, but you can use a store-bought jar for a shortcut. Be sure to watch my video for…

Extra Creamy Avocado Hummus Recipe

This quick avocado hummus recipe will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Chickpeas and ripe avocados get an extra creamy kick thanks to my favorite tahini and one secret ingredient, Greek yogurt. You can play around with flavor, but I like a combination of fresh garlic, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne.…

Easy Homemade Jerusalem Bagels

Jerusalem bagel, called Ka’ak Al Quds, are soft and airy oval-shaped bagels with a slight sweetness, thanks to the honeyed sesame topping! These are easy to make and take only a few familiar ingredients. Best enjoyed warm for a quick snack or the perfect breakfast with a little Labneh or even some saucy shakshuka. Full…

Vegan Fried Eggplant Recipe with Green Peppers and Tomatoes

Delicate, flavor-packed fried eggplant with green peppers and tomatoes. This humble Mediterranean dish makes a great vegetarian main with your favorite grain or warm pita bread. You can also serve it as a side dish, or as an appetizer with other mezze favorites. Be sure to check out important cooking tips and see the step-by-step…

Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Kabobs

Easy grilled shrimp kabobs, tossed up in a Mediterranean marinade with garlic and fresh herbs, then quickly grilled for the perfect dinner or appetizer to feed a small crowd. Be sure to check out my tips and video for how to grill shrimp perfectly every time! No outdoor grill? You can cook these shrimp skewers…

Quick Pickled Cucumber Recipe

Extra crunchy, briny quick pickled cucumber recipe with garlic and dill. These refrigerator pickles are easy to make and are ready to enjoy the next day (or earlier if you need them)! Be sure to read through for the full tutorial and important tips. Growing up, pickled cucumbers, along with what we called torshi (assorted…

Quick Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Thyme

You’ll love these quick roasted tomatoes with garlic and thyme. Roasted in a high-heated oven until super tender and bursting with intense, concentrated flavor. Make them ahead and use as needed as a delicious vegetarian side; tossed with pasta; or served bruschetta-style like I do below. Heck, they even go well with homemade pita chips.…