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Vegetarian
A comforting baked spaghetti recipe (made just a bit lighter) with an easy, flavor-packed homemade spaghetti sauce! I’ve shared with you before how, when it comes to dinner, my family follows a bit of a 80-20 rule–80% healthy, and 20% indulgent on the healthy(ish) side. This baked spaghetti recipe falls in the latter category of…
Fish and Seafood
Whether it’s a weeknight meal, or a special dinner for a crowd, this easy baked salmon recipe will deliver in presentation and flavor! Although this is the kind of easy baked salmon recipe I’d make on any given day of the week, it’s one I’d also put on the menu if I were to host…
Dips and Condiments
Take your party dip game to the next level with this easy labneh recipe and homemade pita chips! Sour cream may be most people’s choice as the base for party dips and spreads. Me? You probably guessed it; I much prefer Greek yogurt. Better yet, Labneh! Revered for its slight tang, and perfectly thick and…
Vegetarian
A simple vegetable tagine recipe packed with warm Moroccan flavors. One of my new favorite one-pot meals. Vegan and Gluten free! Be sure to watch the video for how to make this vegetable tagine below! More Recipes to Explore: Best Roasted Cauliflower; Ratatouille; One-Pot Moroccan Chicken; Cilantro Lime Chicken; Moroccan Lamb Stew Think of Moroccan…
Sides and Small Plates
Simple all-star stuffed acorn squash recipe! Prepared Mediterranean-style with an easy rice and lentil pilaf mixture, fresh herbs, and pomegranate seeds. A major shortcut makes all the difference! This post is brought to you in partnership with Wild Garden. All opinions are my own. That it is November–and we’re still hanging out open-toed here in…
Sides and Small Plates
Simple olive oil fried Brussels sprouts–tossed with mushrooms, cranberries, and hazelnuts–make a festive vegan and gluten free side dish. Some of us have a long-term relationship with Brussels sprouts–maybe marked with several ups and downs. For me, it wasn’t until my adult years that I’ve come to really appreciate the little Barbie-sized “cabbages.” And I’ve…
Breakfast
I think of Kuku Sabzi as the Persian’s festive, herby, and flavor-packed take on frittata or omelet (in this case, baked omelet). I’m excited to share this version from the cookbook Milk Street: The New Home Cooking. More about the book and a great giveaway below! I’ve always enjoyed the flavors of Persian food, which…
Meat and Poultry
This flavor-packed paprika chicken is never a hard sell at my house. And I’m not shy serving it to company (yes, directly from the pan!) You can quickly see the draw to this paprika chicken recipe, can’t you? First, it’s roast chicken, you know, with deep golden skin. Then, perfectly tender autumn veggies around. And…
Desserts
A fun take on baklava, these baklava rolls, filled with a spiced cashew mixture, make the perfect dessert for your next party! Be sure to see the easy step-by-step tutorial below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. It is no surprise that baklava is a favorite dessert of mine. Homemade…
Appetizer and Mezze
A rustic, flavor-packed white bean dip with a Mediterranean twist. Pass the warm pita, and you’ll have a happy crowd! Sometimes the best recipes aren’t the ones that are overtly revolutionary; they can be something so simple that I hadn’t thought of before. Case in point, this roasted acorn squash and bean dip. Boy am…
Meat and Poultry
This easy, healthy homemade chicken shawarma is a huge fan-favorite around here, for good reason! The secret is in the simple shawarma spice mixture, which makes all the difference. My step-by-step tutorial and video show you exactly how to make this delicious chicken! Serve it in pita pockets with tahini sauce and this lazy salad,…
Sides and Small Plates
A healthier, rustic sweet potato gratin with pears. Simply spiced and roasted to perfection, then finished with a drizzle of warmed honey and lemon juice. Way back, I posted this simple roasted mashed sweet potato recipe. A sweet potato dish bare of the familiar marshmallow topping; it took inspiration from Batata Mashwaya (Egyptian roasted sweet…
Sides and Small Plates
If you thought rice is a benign, boring side dish, this Hashweh Lebanese Rice will change your mind! Adorned with meat, toasted nuts and raisins. And loaded with flavors from aromatics and warm Middle Eastern Spices. Hashweh makes a glorious holiday side dish, but it can be the star dish any day of the week.…
Appetizer and Mezze
This tasty and super quick shrimp pizza on flatbread can be your answer! Weeknight dinner. After-school snack. Or, in my case, date-night-in! This is a sponsored post on behalf of FLATOUT® FLATBREAD. All opinions are my own. I almost named this post,”the path to painless pizza!” Because sometimes, it does serve us to point out the…
Appetizer and Mezze
Manaqish or manakish are savory pastries popular in the Levant (Eastern Mediterranean) region. My mother in law, a master of the Levant kitchen, was the one who first introduced me to the making of za’atar manaqish. They are the perfect make-ahead snack, appetizer, or even brunch! What exactly are manaqish? Manaqish are almost the Middle Eastern…
Entree
Middle Eastern stuffed eggplant with spiced ground beef, bulgur and pine nuts. This hearty eggplant dish can stand on its own as a one-pan meal with a side salad and warmed pita bread. But it won’t hurt to serve it as a side dish on special occasions! In many parts of the Middle East, this…
Vegan
A satisfying vegan stew, straight from my mom’s Egyptian kitchen! Humble peas and carrots, quickly braised in a tasty, aromatic tomato sauce. Best served with a generous drizzle of our Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil! You May Also Like: Ratatouille; Briam: Greek Roasted Vegetables; Spanish Chickpea Stew, and Mujadara Known as “bisala wa gazar,”…
Breakfast
A simple open-faced Greek omelet from southern Greece! Also known as Kayiania, a juicy egg cake with fried tomatoes, garlic, a little feta and some favorite spices. Comes together in 20 minutes! People of the Mediterranean have a way with eggs. From simple sunny-side-up eggs–obviously, fried in excellent EVOO and adorned with a good bit of…
Fish and Seafood
Even the best of home cooks need dinner shortcuts. This tasty tuna couscous salad recipe is one of my new favorites! This post is brought to you in partnership with Wild Garden. All opinions are my own. A delicious triumph of resourcefulness, that’s the best way to describe this simple tuna couscous salad recipe.
Appetizer and Mezze
Yes, it’s a “nachos” recipe. But, let not the name fool ya, we have loads of Mediterranean flavors going on! Everyone loves nachos. I sure do! I love a crispy chip topped with melted cheese and all sorts of goodies. But these nachos takes a bit of a “healthified” Mediterranean detour. Think of this homemade…
Entree
This easy, flavor-packed za’atar garlic salmon recipe has been in the queue since the beginning of summer. And I’m so excited to finally share it with you! Because we try to faithfully follow the Mediterranean diet, I’ve been looking for new, easy ways to prepare fish. This garlic salmon recipe is one of those that…
Middle Eastern
Fattoush Salad makes a frequent appearance on the Middle Eastern dinner table. A simple chopped salad dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Homemade pita chips serve as croutons! See the video and step-by-step for how to make fattoush below. In the Middle East, the pursuit of fresh-out-of-the-oven pita is real, but that doesn’t mean leftover pieces…
Appetizer and Mezze
If you’re into pie or tart making, this sweet-n-savory feta strawberry tart is a must-try! The flaky fillo (phyllo) crust makes a great, delicate and lighter alternative to the usual tart shell. Be sure to see the step-by-step photos below the recipe. This post is in partnership with The Fillo Factory. Somehow, July is in…
Salads
This strawberry orzo pasta salad features some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors. So little effort to the perfect potluck salad! I think of orzo pasta as the ingredient for last-minute, intuitive cooks. When in doubt, add orzo. Right?! For some reason, I most often use it with shrimp, like in this tomato braised shrimp or…
