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10 minutes is all you need for perfectly charred, tender but never soggy grilled zucchini spears with loads of flavor from dried oregano, sumac , and lemon juice. Here is how to grill zucchini like a pro! Simple grilled zucchini There really is no shortage of delicious ways to use some summer zucchini – it is one of the most versatile ingredients! Bake it with parmesan cheese and thyme , stuff it with tomatoes and fresh herbs, turn it into addictive, crispy chips , or simply saute it and drizzle with sweet and tangy balsamic glaze....

Making homemade chicken stock on the stovetop or in the slow cooker is an easy and resourceful way to use up chicken bones and vegetable scraps. Freeze for later to use in soups, stews, and pan sauces all year long. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Most chicken stock is made from bones and random scraps of vegetables, and my recipe follows suit. I’ve shared my recipe for both stove-top and slow-cooker chicken stock below so you can make the most of your time....

Grill the juiciest, tastiest chicken kabobs! The secret is in the sauce! I make a punchy chicken kabob marinade loaded with Mediterranean spices, lemon juice, and 15 cloves of garlic! It infuses this chicken kabob recipe with so much bold flavor your family will ask for second helpings! During the hot summer months, my go-to meals often involve grilled kabobs (or kebabs) with simple sides like mustardy potato salad or sweet-meets-salty watermelon salad ....

Grilled oysters are an elegant and crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone will love! Rather than drowning the delicate grilled oysters in butter, extra virgin olive oil gives the lemon, garlic, and herb sauce a decadent richness while letting the oyster’s natural sweetness shine. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond These garlicky, citrusy, herb-packed grilled oysters are a sure hit! Whether they’re thrown on a hot grill or broiled in the oven , cooking oysters quickly at high heat transforms them into firm yet tender delights, all while preserving their briny, rich flavor....

My version of Italian Green Beans (Fagiolini alla Genovese) is tender, blanched beans tossed in a bold, zippy dressing made with anchovies, lemon juice, and garlic-infused olive oil. Finished with crispy garlic chips, it’s a quick, flavor-packed vegetable side dish that’s both easy and elegant. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa Liguria, in Italy, is famous for gorgeous basil pesto , and clearly, the Ligurian people know what they’re doing when it comes to vegetables because they’ve given us another winner with these green beans....

Greek lamb kleftiko is a traditional Greek dish of slow-roasted lamb cooked in parchment with potatoes and vegetables. This easy recipe shows you how to make fall-apart-tender Greek lamb roast, an impressive dish to feed a crowd! Photo Credits: Caitlin Bensel I’m not new to cooking leg of lamb or lamb roast, but it is something I save for special occasions when I want to bring the “wow factor” to dinner....

This meatballs recipe is on the regular menu rotation for good reason. Melt-in-your-mouth tender meatballs, prepared Lebanese-style with notes of cinnamon and allspice in a tasty, thick tomato sauce. Not your average! Be sure to watch the video tutorial below. Italians are well-known for saucy meatballs. But, really, meatballs are one of those comfort foods that know no boarders. There are countless of meatball recipes from all over the world....

This no-fail roasted leg of lamb recipe, with a special Mediterranean seasoning, will give you the BEST lamb roast every single time. Follow my simple tips for how to cook lamb leg, so that it is tender and packed with loads of flavor. This lamb recipe comes with meltingly delicious potatoes for the perfect meal in one pan, and if you’re looking for some color and crunch, add a big Greek salad (more ideas below)....

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 broiled in the oven. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh These salmon kabobs are ready in less than 30 minutes, including marinating....

This recipe will have you ditching classic pizza for a crispier homemade pizza made with phyllo dough! Layers of flaky phyllo topped with loads of bright vegetables, fresh herbs, and a little chicken make this easy phyllo dough pizza in minutes! Serve it for a light dinner or as a flatbread appetizer. The last time you looked up, “What to make with phyllo dough,” you probably found some delicious answers including, of course, spanakopita and baklava !...

I dare say, this simple Mediterranean olive oil pasta is textbook Mediterranean diet deliciousness! It skips all the fluff and heavy sauces in favor of extra virgin olive oil and a few ingredients. This simple olive oil pasta recipe takes inspiration from the popular Naples dish called spaghetti aglio e olio, which translates to spaghetti with garlic and oil. In a typical spaghetti aglio e olio recipe, pasta is coated in a simple garlic-olive oil sauce, then garnished with parsley and, sometimes, grated Parmesan....

This easy skillet lasagna has all the cozy flavor of the baked casserole classic, but without the fuss of assembly. It’s a quick, hearty, one-pan dinner that’s become a family-favorite. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond This is not a traditional lasagna like an Italian Nonna might make, but more of a hurried version that makes weeknight cooking so much easier. Instead of careful layering or laboring over a homemade sauce, everything comes together in one skillet: Italian sausage, a jar of marinara, and a few fresh veggies that cook down into the sauce....

If you have not tried Spanakopita before, you’re in for a treat! Spanakopita is a delicious savory Greek pie made of perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach and feta cheese. I’m sharing my family’s favorite spanakopita recipe, complete with tips, video, and step-by-step photos. Trust me, this is so much easier to make than you think! Spanakopita makes a great side dish for large holiday dinners next to lamb or lemon chicken....

Farro soup with white beans and vegetables is a rich, hearty, and flavorful meal. Eat it on its own, pair it with crusty garlic bread or a simple salad and dinner is served! It’s like a hug in a bowl to keep you warm on chilly nights! If you’ve been a reader of this site for a while, you’ll know I’m the kind of person who eats soup year-round, regardless of the weather....

Ready to start eating the world’s healthiest and most delicious diet? This list of Mediterranean diet recipes is your ticket! Flavor-packed recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, soups, sandwiches and everything in between. Plus a few tips for how to follow the Mediterranean diet. Voted the best diet to follow for several years in a row, the Mediterranean diet is also one the of easiest, most sensible diets to follow....

Fresh, vibrant, and full of texture, this Herby Carrot Salad with Pistachios and Dates is a beautiful mix of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing with warm spices and fresh herbs, it’s the kind of salad that steals the show. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Who says you need greens for a salad? Like our asparagus salad and celery salad , the vegetables take center stage in this raw carrot salad recipe, and the result is a fresh, vibrant salad loaded with flavor and texture....

This simple chickpea salad sandwich turns a humble can of chickpeas into a protein-packed vegan sandwich recipe everyone will love. With no mayo and a zippy Dijon Vinaigrette , this healthy lunch or dinner is herbaceous, rich in texture, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond I believe that to make a salad you actually want to eat you can’t be shy: you need a bold amount of color, freshness, and texture....

Pear Cake, or Torta di pere , is an Italian classic for seasonal fall and winter baking. The tender citrus-scented cake is topped with honey-sweet pears. It’s easy to make, and thanks to the tangy Greek yogurt and fruity olive oil, the cake stays moist and fluffy for several days. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Like many Italian cakes, pear cake is simple to make, requiring no special equipment or ingredients....

With a jar of Basil Pesto in your fridge, you’re well on your way to a beautiful pesto salmon supper in 15 minutes or less! This easy pesto salmon recipe loads tender oven-roasted salmon with summery basil flavor, then finishes with a layer of crispy olive oil breadcrumbs and a pesto-lemon drizzle. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Three easy tricks make this pesto recipe not only rather fancy-feeling, but incredibly easy....

Fattoush is a Middle Eastern bread salad made with crispy pita, fresh vegetables like radish, romaine, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and then tossed together with a zezsty lemon vinaigrette. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Fattoush, a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern Salad, is a family favorite around my house. If you were to order a basic fattoush salad at a local restaurant, you would likely find: cucumbers, tomatoes, purslane leaves (or lettuce), radish, and green onions....