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Easy Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipe

If you’re looking to make the best lamb stew, this recipe is all you need! Comforting, fall-apart tender braised lamb with loads of veggies, chickpeas and warm Moroccan flavors. (You can also make this in your crock pot or pressure cooker). Serve it with my 15-minute couscous!   Be sure to grab my tips and watch…

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Za’atar and Tahini

These easy, crispy baked sweet potato fries in olive oil are everything you want in a fry but with far less guilt!  You can make these in the oven or in the air fryer. Baked to perfection–crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside. I like to serve them with a bit of…

Easy Vegetarian Egg Casserole Recipe

Looking for the perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole? This healthy vegetarian egg casserole recipe may just be the ticket! Prepared Mediterranean-style with vegetables, shallots, fresh herbs and other favorites like feta, olives, and artichoke hearts. It is loaded with flavor and texture! Super versatile, you can make this egg casserole your own by changing up the…

BEST Vegetarian Baked Ziti

This recipe is all you need to make an all-star vegetarian baked ziti with ricotta, marinara sauce, and a layer of bright veggies! This is the pasta casserole you can make any night of the week, or prepare ahead and store for later. Add a side salad and call it dinner!  For a more Mediterranean…

Avgolemono Soup Recipe (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

You’ll love this authentic Greek Avgolemono Soup Recipe.  Ah-vgo-le-mono, as the Greeks pronounce it, is a silky, rich, fragrant chicken soup, prepared Greek-style with avgolemono sauce (lemon-egg sauce.) Best part, this weeknight version comes together in just over 30 minutes.  A couple of important tips make all the difference, be sure to read through this…

Easy Mediterranean-Style Shrimp Stew

Easy, comforting shrimp stew, cooked in a Mediterranean-style rustic chunky tomato sauce! Loads of flavor from fresh garlic, onions, bell peppers and warm spices. You’ll want to make this for close friends and family, adding your favorite bread to sop up all the goodness (and maybe a bottle of your favorite wine.)  Be sure to…

Roasted Beet Salad with Crispy Kale and Almonds

This healthy roasted beet salad is loaded with delicious crispy kale chips, shallots, and almonds. A bright lemon vinaigrette with a hint of piney rosemary brings it all together! It’s the perfect side or salad–served warm or at room temperature–next to things like roast turkey breast, spatchcock chicken and more.  This beet salad is vegan…

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup

This hearty, satisfying, nutrition-packed vegan pumpkin soup will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Prepared Mediterranean-style with lentils and loads of flavor from onions, garlic, a trio of warm spices, and a splash of lemon juice to wake everything up. And for an extra kick, try my amazing spicy cilantro pesto on…

BEST Chicken Marinade Recipe (W/ Video)

Want to take your chicken dinner game to a whole new level of tender, succulent, and delicious?! The secret is in the marinade! I have the best chicken marinade recipe for you today. Made of whole milk yogurt, citrus, extra virgin olive oil, and loads of Mediterranean flavors from garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. This…

Crispy Olive Oil Fried Brussels Sprouts

Crispy olive oil fried brussels sprouts with caramelized onions and garlic! Finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.  Be sure to grab all my tips below.  These pan fried brussel sprouts are best served immediately. They make a great side next to anything, especially hearty roasts like spatchcock chicken or…

BEST Moroccan Fish Recipe

Let me just tell you, this comforting, flavor-packed Moroccan fish recipe will change your fish dinner game forever! A simple braised cod recipe in a saucy chickpea, tomato and bell pepper medley with aromatics and warm Moroccan spices including Ras El Hanout. If you haven’t tried it, you need to grab some Ras El Hanout…

Italian Apple Olive Oil Cake (w/ Video)

This apple cake with olive oil has it’s origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy. A simple and delicious olive oil cake recipe with sweet chunks of fresh apples and plump raisins with hints of cinnamon. Perfectly moist and dense with just enough crumble! People of the Mediterranean, at least the part I grew…

Mediterranean-Style Shrimp Pasta Salad with Avocado (Video)

Time to ditch those heavy, one-note pasta salads! This bright, flavor-packed shrimp pasta salad will be your new go-to! This no-mayonnaise pasta salad has a bit of a Mediterranean twist, loaded with bites of creamy avocado, chopped vegetables, fresh herbs and a light lemony dressing.  A couple of things make all the difference in this simple…

Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins (Video)

You’ll love these easy, healthy egg muffins, loaded with veggies,  fresh herbs, and Mediterranean favorites! These are low-carb and gluten free breakfast egg muffins that you can prepare ahead for the perfect on-the-go breakfast any day of the week. And what a great way to use any veggies or leftover meats you might have (I…

Easy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Tomatoes and Basil (Video)

Hands-down the BEST chicken spaghetti recipe you’ll find! Ditch those heavy spaghetti casseroles and try this easy option with bright Mediterranean flavors including tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and citrus.   Meal-prep friends love this recipe, it’s one you can prepare in advance and enjoy for lunch over the next few days. Be sure to watch the…

Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Video)

This tutorial is all you need to make the BEST vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls! You’ll love the Mediterranean-style rice filling with tomatoes, onions, loads of fresh herbs an a few warm spices. This recipe comes straight from my mother’s kitchen; a one-pot meal that is delicious and comforting. Vegan and Gluten Free!  And you can…

Farro Risotto: Farro Recipe with Mushrooms and Peas

You’ll love this easy farro recipe with mushrooms and peas, creamy and packed with flavor from fresh thyme, garlic, and a little Parmesan cheese. Think of this as a farro risotto type dish, but with far less TLC than your typical risotto requires! This farro recipe is perfect as a vegetarian main next to some fresh…

BEST Mediterranean Couscous Salad (with Video)

You’ll love this Mediterranean couscous salad recipe, loaded with nutrition and flavor from chickpeas, veggies, fresh herbs and a zippy lemon vinaigrette. This versatile dish makes a great lunch, light supper, or side depending on what you need.  And you can make it ahead, the flavors deepen the next day. Be sure to watch my…

Mediterranean-Style Oven Baked Salmon in Foil (Video)

This baked salmon in foil is a fan-favorite for a reason! It comes together super quickly, and you’ll love the bold Mediterranean flavors with garlic, fresh thyme, earthy paprika, and a buttery lemon sauce. The foil parcels make for easy clean-up, but they also lock in the moisture and flavor for tender, flaky salmon.  Grab…

Mediterranean-Style Roasted Eggplant Recipe

If you’re looking to make crispy, tender, and super delicious roasted eggplant, this simple recipe is your ticket! Grab my few tips below, plus learn how I dress up my roasted eggplant spices with Mediterranean flavors (a couple spices, some tahini, and maybe a handful pomegranate seeds for somethin’ fancy). This is a versatile dish…

Mediterranean Salmon Kabobs

Easy, Flavor-packed grilled salmon kabobs, covered in a Mediterranean-style marinade with fresh garlic, olive oil, citrus, herbs and spices. I’m telling you, once you try this salmon marinade, you’ll be grilling salmon all summer long! But the good news is, you can make these anytime of the year, using an indoor grill pan or even…

Mediterranean-Style Homemade Salsa Recipe

You’ll love this simple Mediterranean twist on homemade salsa! Fresh tomato salsa with sweet cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic and loads of fresh, not-your-typical, herbs. If you want a little spicy kick, then definitely add the chopped jalapeno. Great with these easy homemade pita chips!  No need for a food processor or any special equipment for…

Baked Salmon Recipe with Garlic Cilantro Sauce

15-Minute baked salmon recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with a delicious garlic cilantro sauce, tomatoes and lime. This easy baked salmon is a regular on the dinner rotation, and it’s made a beautifully burnished entree next to things like grilled vegetables and Greek lemon rice and more (lots of ideas below). Be sure to grab my tips…

BEST Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista)- Tutorial

BEST stuffed tomatoes you will come across! This stuffed tomato recipe is prepared Greek-style with a hearty, flavor-packed stuffing mixture of ground meat, rice with onions, garlic, fragrant spices like cumin, oregano, and nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil helps these stuffed tomatoes as they bake to delicious, tender…