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Chicken Saltimbocca (pronounced sal-tim-BO-ck-ah ) is a classic Roman dish of seared chicken cutlets layered with prosciutto and fresh sage and finished with a simple white wine pan sauce. It’s easy to prepare but boasts complex flavors and a sophisticated appeal. There’s a reason its name means to “ jump in your mouth!” Photo Credits: Kathrine Irwin The incredibly complex flavor of this Chicken Saltimbocca recipe stretches far beyond its short ingredient list: salty prosciutto, aromatic sage, and a decadent white wine sauce made with the chicken’s drippings and a touch of butter....

It takes just 20 minutes to make this perfectly tender and flavorful baked Chilean sea bass recipe with charred lemon, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil pesto! This beautiful weeknight dinner is equally fit for company. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Eating fish weekly is part of the Mediterranean way, a healthy habit I was raised with in Egypt. Truthfully, though, one of the main reasons I cook fish so frequently is because it’s so quick and easy....

This easy cilantro lime shrimp recipe is a show-stopper, and it’s all thanks to my secret roasted garlic sauce with loads of Mediterranean flavors. Citrusy, perfectly garlicky and just enough spicy, this weeknight-friendly recipe takes just 20 minutes! Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh Where I come from in Egypt, fresh herbs, garlic and citrus are three essential ingredients when it comes to flavoring fish. This goes for anything from simple baked cod and to shellfish like steamed clams and shrimp....

This lemon chicken recipe is your ticket to a quick and healthy dinner that delivers on flavor! You can make it in just over 20 minutes. And if you don’t feel like firing up the grill, use a a griddle or skillet! I love to serve with Toum Garlic Sauce and Grilled Vegetables or Greek salad. You’ll find many more ideas in the post below. Video and step-by-step tutorial included!...

Tender and juicy sautéed scallops nestled into a vibrant mix of bell peppers, grape tomatoes, garlic are served up with a briny punch from capers and warming spices. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and this weeknight-friendly scallop recipe is ready in about 20 minutes. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond When I want something simple that’s still packed with bold, fresh flavors, I make this easy sautéed scallop recipe! What I love most about this dish is the beautiful balance of textures and flavors....

You’ll love this bright, flavor-packed Greek lemon rice made with onions, garlic, fresh lemon juice and herbs! This is an easy side dish and pairs beautifully with lots of Mediterranean favorites including Souvlaki , Shrimp , and Greek baked cod and many more! Be sure to check out my tips for foolproof results, and grab all the suggestions for what other dishes to serve along! Rice cooker instructions included....

Braciole, a savory dish of tender rolls of flank steak stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and simmered in tomato sauce, is a Sunday dinner classic in many Italian families. Give it a try and you’ll see why it’s so beloved. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa My Family’s Braciole Recipe It’s surprisingly doable. Braciole braises gently, which means you don’t really need to worry about overcooking it. The sauce is a bonus! Garlic, herb, and cheese-stuffed beef slowly infuses the sauce as it cooks, giving it a deeply savory flavor that’s even better the next day....

Crisp lettuce is the star of this simple lettuce salad recipe with the easiest lemon dressing and a good sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You’ll be making this easy salad recipe over and over! It comes together in just 5 minutes. Wondering what you can make with lots of lettuce? This simple lettuce salad with Parmesan and lemon is a must-try! It takes just 5 minutes and 7 ingredients including the dressing!...

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. See serving suggestions, and be sure to view the video tutorial for how to make hashweh....

Manicotti, meaning “little sleeves” in Italian, is a classic dish named for its signature tube-shaped pasta shells. In this stuffed manicotti recipe, simply fill the large shells with a decadent 3-cheese mixture, top with spaghetti sauce, and bake until melted and bubbly. It’s a luxurious baked pasta that’s ready in 45 minutes or less! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Manicotti is the ultimate Italian comfort food. And this simple cheese manicotti recipe tastes like it came straight from the kitchen of your favorite Italian restaurant—or Italian nonna, for that matter!...

Perfectly tender roasted artichokes, prepared Mediterranean-style with olive oil, capers and a garlic vinaigrette. Once you’ve learned a few simple tips to clean and prepare artichokes, you’ll be making this roasted artichoke recipe all the time! I always keep jars of marinated artichoke hearts in my pantry. They’re convenient and can add a bit of something special to your pasta , salad , or even an egg casserole ....

Here is a super simple Middle Eastern Dessert: Vegan Donuts or Zalabia–AKA my childhood guilty pleasure, and the perfect Fat Tuesday treat! It takes 5 simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry! Now who can say no to a little crispy donut drenched in syrup?! Today’s Zalabia recipe is basically easy Middle Eastern vegan donuts. Five simple ingredients is all you need: yeast, flour, corn starch, water and a pinch of sugar....

Mix a little ouzo, the Greek anise-flavored liqueur, with some lemon juice, ice, honey , and fresh mint, and you have a refreshing ouzo drink to enjoy with your favorite mezze . You’ll love this simple Greek-style cocktail! Considered Greece’s national spirit, ouzo (the anise-flavored liqueur) is a fairly boozy drink that is typically served neat in small skinny glasses. (Yes, it’s the stuff you see in the infamous drinking scene in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding , where they raise their glasses and say OPA!...

These bright stuffed zucchini boats loaded with Mediterranean favorites like tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs can be ready in 20 minutes or less! Add this to the list of fun zucchini recipes to use up your summer zukes! Be sure to check out our tips and video below. Stuffed zucchini for the modern cook = zucchini boats! There’s a reason people go nuts for zucchini boats. They are easy to make–no special “cheffy” skills needed–and they are the perfect carrier for whatever toppings or filling you like!...

If you love the salty, briney, assertive punch of anchovies, garlic, tuna, and capers, you will love Tonnato sauce! This decadent sauce from Northern Italy is typically made with raw egg yolk, but swapping in extra tuna and olive oil makes for an eggless version that’s equally rich, creamy, and completely fail-proof. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I first tried Vitello Tonnato , a traditional Italian dish of thinly sliced roast veal topped with tuna sauce, while visiting a friend in the mountains outside of Turin....

Give your turkey meatballs a flavor upgrade with this easy recipe! Juicy (never dry!) meatballs bake to perfection with Greek-style seasonings like creamy feta, fresh spinach, and mint. There’s a lot to love about ground turkey. It’s lighter, less expensive, and cooks faster than ground beef. It also has a mellow flavor that makes it the perfect blank canvas for big Mediterranean flavor. Just like with chicken meatballs , though, the meat can more easily dry out....

Gozleme, written “Gözleme” in Turkish, are crispy flatbreads made from a quick and easy dough and stuffed with delicious savory fillings. This recipe is stuffed with feta and spinach perfect for packed lunches, picnics, or just to snack on throughout the day! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Gozleme is our much-loved street food in Turkey and one of my favorite childhood snacks. In fact, my mother would prepare the crispy flatbreads for us to take to school in our lunch bags....

Don’t throw away stale bread! Use it to make tarator sauce—a creamy, vegan, nutty, rich Turkish mezze made with just a handful of pantry staples. Photo Credits: Kathrine Irwin Tarator Sauce is a flavor-packed sauce from my homeland, Turkey. It’s traditionally made with day-old bread, garlic, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, fried mussels, or Calamari . We also like to pair tarator sauce with braised spinach or collard greens, and use it as a dip for raw carrots, cucumbers, and cauliflower....

A light, quick, and delicious version of French onion chicken, this 5-ingredient skillet chicken recipe with loads of caramelized onions will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! A lighter and easier “French onion chicken” Remember my uncle Samy, I told you about his iconic Egyptian fried boiled eggs earlier (so worth a try, by the way). Well, another signature dish of his is this simple onion chicken made with just 5 ingredients!...

This minty, bright-green watercress soup tastes like springtime in a bowl. Made with peas, leeks, and heaps of fresh watercress, it’s delicious both hot or cold, with a fresh, clean flavor and just a hint of pepper. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond This watercress soup is based on a recipe I discovered years ago that called for romaine lettuce—specifically the wilted outer leaves that are usually discarded. Though I was skeptical about romaine in anything but a Lettuce Salad or Maroulosalata , my thrifty nature couldn’t resist....