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Italian
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…
Persian
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…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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…
Italian
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
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).…
Appetizer and Mezze
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!…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
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
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…
Meat and Poultry
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…
Greek
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…
Salads
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…
Italian
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…
Italian
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…
Appetizer and Mezze
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.…
Breads
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…
Vegetarian
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…
Fish and Seafood
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…
Dips and Condiments
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…
Sides and Small Plates
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.…
Fish and Seafood
Tender, flavor-packed fish en papillote, prepared Mediterranean -style with green peppers, tomatoes, and a light lemony sauce, all cooked together in parchment parcels. Comes together in 25 minutes! En papillote, pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt, may sound like something complicated, but it is truly an easy way to cook lean proteins like fish. When baked en papillote (or…
Meat and Poultry
Ready to spice up your chicken dinner? This quick harissa chicken recipe is your ticket! Chicken thighs coated in harissa chile paste, garlic, onion and a few warm spices. Savory, smoky, with a little spice kick! Be sure to check out the video and tips below. In an earlier post, I showed you how to…
Spanish
This saffron-infused easy seafood paella with shrimp and lobster is a simpler take on the traditional beloved Spanish dish with fewer ingredients and no special pan. It will deliver the WOW factor on all level, but you don’t need to wait for a special occasion to make it! This is my personal take on this dish…
Dips and Condiments
Harissa is a North African red chile paste or sauce made of a few simple ingredients including chiles, garlic, olive oil, citrus and a few warm spices. This versatile harissa recipe is slightly sweet, smoky, tangy, and just enough spicy but not too hot. Make it ahead and use in many ways! Be sure to…
Middle Eastern
This okra recipe takes on a delicious, bright Mediterranean/Middle Eastern twist. It is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and just a little bit spicy! We call it Bamya, a quick okra and tomatoes stew with onions, garlic, jalapenos, warm spices, and spiked with lime juice. Be sure to check out the tips for how…
