Salads
Grilled Eggplant Salad with Za’atar Pita Crisps
Eggplant salad with basil, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and freshly made za’atar pita chips. Mediterranean summer on a plate!
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Breads
Kritsinia (Crispy Sesame Breadsticks)
Kristinia are sesame-coated breadsticks from Greece made with honey and tahini paste. They use no butter, eggs, or dairy and are incredibly easy to make — you don’t even need a rolling pin! Make these thin and crispy delights for easy snacking, or serve with your favorite dips for your next dinner party. My dad…
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Gemista recipe (Yemista) with tomatoes and peppers with rice, mint, parsley, and feta. These Greek stuffed vegetables are a satisfying vegetarian main!
Dips and Condiments
Fig Jam with Vanilla and Citrus
Fresh figs, citrus, sugar, and vanilla transform into a delicious sweet preserve with this easy fig jam recipe. No special equipment required!
Vegan
Turkish Lentil Mezze (Mercimek Köftesi)
Mercimek Köftesi, Turkish lentil balls, made with red lentils, bulgur, tomato paste, cumin, and Aleppo pepper. Healthy, vegan, and great for entertaining!
Desserts
Easy Yogurt Cake
Yogurt cake recipe with olive oil, Greek yogurt, and no butter. Serve this on its own or topped with fresh fruit and yogurt.
Dips and Condiments
Spicy Turkish Ezme
This Ezme recipe is your new favorite Turkish salad! Ezme is a spicy Turkish spread made with tomatoes, spicy green peppers (like jalapenos), and red pepper paste. Spoon it over Kebobs or scoop it up with fluffy pita.
Entree
Manti Turkish Dumplings with Garlicky Yogurt and Spiced Oil
Learn to make Mantı (Manti), delicious Turkish dumplings made with spiced meat and finished with garlicky yogurt and spiced olive oil.
Vegetarian
Savory Galette with Summer Veggies and Za’atar
The beautiful combination of colorful summer vegetables, rustic whole wheat and olive oil crust, tangy feta, and aromatic za’atar makes for a light, satisfying, and wholly unexpected savory galette to please a crowd.
Entree
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne all’Arrabbiata, or Penne Arrabbiata, is a simple Italian dish of pasta tossed in spicy tomato sauce. An easy pantry recipe you’ll love!
Salads
Snap Pea Salad with Green Beans, Walnuts, and Crispy Quinoa
Take your grain salad to the next level with this snap pea salad recipe, layered with green beans, feta, crispy quinoa, and fresh herbs.
Appetizer and Mezze
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Thyme
These prosciutto wrapped figs with goat cheese and honey are perfect when you need an easy appetizer in 10 minutes or less.
Sides and Small Plates
Summer Pasta Salad with Corn, Zucchini, and Basil Vinaigrette
Summer pasta salad with fresh veggies and a zippy Basil Vinaigrette. Great for making ahead of parties and picnics!
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
How to Make Crispy Quinoa
Crispy quinoa is a delicious snack, soup topping, gluten free crouton and more. Learn how to make crispy quinoa with this easy recipe!
Soups and Stews
Chilled Avocado Soup with Greek Yogurt, Cucumber and Shrimp
Mediterranean-style chilled Avocado Soup recipe with cooling cucumber, tangy Greek yogurt, and creamy feta. Serve as is, or top with Aleppo shrimp!
Desserts
Easy Rice Pudding Recipe
Need a make-ahead dessert that’s gluten free and simple to make? Look not further than this easy rice pudding recipe with cinnamon and clove!
Fish and Seafood
Easy Pesto Salmon with a Crispy Breadcrumb Crust
Easy pesto salmon recipe with baked salmon, crispy breadcrumbs, and lemon. Salmon and pesto is your ticket to 15 minute weeknight dinners!
Recipe Roundups
52 Fresh Tomato Recipes to Make Before Summer’s Over
Looking for summer tomato recipes? Find our 52 best fresh tomato recipes, with tomato salads, pastas, cold soups, freezer meals and more.
Dips and Condiments
Tonnato—The Italian Tuna and Caper Sauce You’ll Want on Everything
Tonnato is a rich and briney Italian sauce made with anchovies, tuna, and capers. Spoon this egg-free version on roast veggies, meat, salads, and more.
Appetizer and Mezze
Smashed Peas on Toast with Mint and Aleppo Pepper
Smashed peas make the perfect topping for toast, particularly with garlic, lemon, feta, extra virgin olive oil, and Aleppo pepper. Serve as an easy appetizer or breakfast.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Za’atar
This oven-baked crispy smashed potato recipe couldn’t be easier. Serve plain, or jazz them up with a garlicky za’atar olive oil drizzle.
Meat and Poultry
One-Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo with Peas and Spinach
Lemon chicken orzo with peas, spinach, oregano, and lemon. This easy, healthy lemon chicken orzo pasta uses one pan and no heavy cream.
Dips and Condiments
Homemade Farmer’s Cheese
Farmer’s cheese is a humble homemade cheese with milk and vinegar. Learn to make this easy fresh cheese with this farmer’s cheese recipe!
Entree
Lemony Dukkah-Crusted Sea Bass with Smashed Peas
In this easy baked white fish recipe, sea bass is baked on a bed of lemony smashed peas and finished with a crunchy, nutty Dukkah crust.