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Eggs in Purgatory, or Uova al Purgatorio as it’s called in Italy, is a humble Italian breakfast made of eggs gently poached in a spicy tomato sauce. It’s so delicious you’d never guess it’s made from just a few pantry staples! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Eggs in Purgatory is an easy and versatile dish that makes a great centerpiece for brunch or lunch. The tomato sauce, flavored with onion and spiked with red pepper flakes, provides a soft bed for the eggs, which simmer gently until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny....

Crisp fennel is thinly sliced and tossed with earthy toasted walnuts, salty Parmesan shavings, and a bright, creamy lemon dressing for a refreshing salad that pairs with almost anything. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Why This Fennel Salad Recipe Works It’s ready in about 15 minutes! Only has six ingredients Nice enough for a dinner party, but easy enough for a weeknight. I especially love fennel served raw (although I also love it roasted or used to make fennel soup )....

Grilled peppers stuffed with a sweet, smoky mixture of nutty freekeh, spiced chicken, dried fruits, crunchy almonds, and a layer of melty mozzarella make for a hearty main course, no need to turn on the oven! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Stuffing vegetables has long been a cherished tradition in the history of Mediterranean food, and these Grilled Stuffed Peppers are a summer-ready option you can make outside! I’m always on the lookout at the farmers market for plump, vibrant peppers to stuff with whatever grains or proteins I have on hand....

A modern Italian twist on a classic potato salad, with new potatoes, crunchy red cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kale dressed in a lemony basil pesto dressing. This vegetable-packed healthy potato salad recipe is certain to become a new favorite. Photo Credits: Bella Karragiannidis This simple salad was inspired by a summer attempt to grow my own vegetables. I ended up with lots of new potatoes, so it felt only sensible to make some kind of potato salad but better....

I’ve always enjoyed the flavors of Persian food, which aren’t too far from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors I grew up with. So, when I came across an easy recipe for Kuku Sabzi in the new Milk Street cookbook , I knew I had to make it! What is Kuku Sabzi? Kuku Sabzi is a traditional Persian omelet typically served at Nowruz (Persian New Year) –the herbs symbolizing rebirth, and the eggs symbolizing fertility....

What is Musakhan? The name musakhan may mean nothing to you, but trust me, you need to be introduced to this rich, savory roast chicken from Palestine. So what is Musakhan? Musakhan is roast chicken, heavily scented with sumac and and a few other warm spices and served with caramelized onion flatbread. It is the epitome of comfort food, Palestinian style. Musakhan is traditionally served during the olive harvest to celebrate the olive oil pressing season, but it is definitely served year-round for family gatherings and more....

You’ll love this simple and healthy shrimp and rice recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style with peas, chopped veggies, and a few spices. Add your favorite salad and call it dinner! I can’t count the number of times a bag of frozen shrimp came to my rescue for dinner! From shrimp soup , to grilled skewers , a bright shrimp pasta, and even a twist on paella –so many options. This one pan shrimp and rice recipe is another way to use shrimp in a satisfying dinner that’s perfect any night of the week....

This is my take on the vibrant Persian ice cream, bastani sonnati, infused with saffron, cardamom, rose water, and studded with pistachios. It’s an elegant, refreshing frozen dessert that’s both beautiful and delicious. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond If you’ve never had bastani sonnati, golden-hued Persian ice cream, you’re in for a treat! Imagine the most luxurious frozen custard scented with delicate rose water and cardamom, stained golden with aromatic saffron , and studded with pistachios and dried rose buds....

The easiest roasted pumpkin seed recipe! Get perfectly crispy, toasty seeds every time with simple cleaning tips, foolproof roasting, and tasty seasoning ideas. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Don’t throw away your pumpkin seeds! They’re surprisingly easy to clean and roast. They crisp up nicely and take on a lovely nutty flavor that’s perfect for all sorts of seasonings, from sweet to savory. I treat the seeds just as I would popcorn : the perfect crunchy canvas for big flavor....

Give your summer cookout a Mediterranean twist with these easy and flavorful salmon burgers! Serve the juicy salmon patties in a bun, wrapped in lettuce, or on a bed of arugula with fresh veggies. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm No more settling for lackluster, dry salmon patties! After lots of testing, I’ve learned a few tricks to make juicy salmon burgers every time. First, many recipes add breadcrumbs into the patty mixture....

You only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make perfectly tender yet snappy, absolutely delicious sautéed asparagus. A few simple tricks make all the difference! Learn how to cook asparagus in a pan like a pro with this simple guide. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Asparagus makes you wait for its season to really shine, but it’s very low-maintenance otherwise. All you need is hot olive oil, salt and pepper to draw out all its delicate, quintessentially springtime flavor....

This lighter Mediterranean Diet-friendly version of Shrimp Oreganata contains no butter or cheese, letting the shrimp shine. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Shrimp Oreganata is My Go-To Party Recipe Big flavor, minimal effort: A handful of pantry ingredients transforms shrimp into a garlicky, golden appetizer in 30 minutes. Perfect for entertaining: It bakes in one dish, smells incredible, and cooks quickly! A lighter take on a classic: All the savory Italian-American oreganata flavor, but dairy-free and Mediterranean-diet friendly....

Garlicky and smoky sopa de ajo or sopa Castellana is a traditional Spanish garlic soup. Lots of sautéed garlic and Spanish smoked paprika flavor the broth thickened with toasted bread. Just before serving, beaten eggs are stirred into the simmering soup for a humble but filling meal. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Sopa de ajo is quite a bit different from our other recipe for garlic soup , a smooth and creamy blended soup of slowly caramelized garlic thickened with potatoes....

Roasted cauliflower and tahini come together in a delicious Middle Eastern-style spicy dip! A great wholesome appetizer; or serve it warm as a side dish of mashed roasted cauliflower! Be sure to scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial. The best cauliflower head to buy–my dad taught me– is one without bruises. It must be heavy for its size, and has a nice cream color all around. Farmer’s market excursions with my dad typically included a quick lesson or two on selecting quality produce....

You can make this cheesy, garlicky Mediterranean orzo pasta recipe in just 15 minutes! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond If you love orzo pasta recipes that feel simple yet a little special, this one’s for you. Toasting the orzo in good extra virgin olive oil brings out its nutty flavor, which is a great match for umami-rich parmesan, tangy sun dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Though it looks like rice, orzo is a small, quick-cooking pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights....

With a base of roasted eggplant, lentils, and toasted bread crumbs these Vegan Meatballs have a rich and robust flavor that even meat lovers can get behind! Serve them over pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce or as an appetizer with some tzatziki for dipping. I like meatballs in all forms–baked meatba lls , chicken meatballs , and even turkey meatballs with spinach and feta! But I’ve been in search for the best vegan meatballs that even meat lovers will enjoy, I knew I could find a delicious recipe in my friend Raquel Pelzel’s cookbook Umami Bomb!...

Baghali Polo, or Persian dill and fava bean rice, is a beautiful dish often made for celebrations and family gatherings. It’s a pilaf-style dill rice with fava beans. It’s scented with golden saffron and includes a layer of crispy tahdig. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Rice is a Persian staple. We have a wide range of different rice dishes ranging from plain rice— Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig — which we eat with stews and kebabs; to rice mixed with vegetables, herbs, dried fruit, or, as in Adas Polo , lentils....

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 your liking. Some think of cauliflower as bland and unimaginative, but I’d rather think of it as the perfect blank canvas....

Looking for a bright and healthy, pick-me-up kinda dinner? This tasty chicken arugula salad with fresh ginger and pomegranate dressing may just do the trick! Even kitchen enthusiast, and the best of home cooks out there, rejoice at the sight of a recipe that requires zero cooking time—at least I do. And that’s exactly why big supper salads like this chicken arugula salad exist. Because who couldn’t use a little break occasionally?...

Chicken Caprese Salad with spinach, juicy chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and homemade croutons. This dinner salad is so easy to make and the homemade croutons take it over the top! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow This chicken caprese salad was inspired by some leftover crusty bread I had laying around the house and my favorite summertime salad, the classic caprese with its layers of tomato, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil....