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Looking for the perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole? This healthy vegetarian egg casserole recipe may just be the ticket! Prepared Mediterranean-style with vegetables, shallots, fresh herbs and other favorites like feta, olives, and artichoke hearts. It is loaded with flavor and texture! Super versatile, you can make this egg casserole your own by changing up the veggies or even adding a meat of your choice. Be sure to grab my tips, freezing instructions, and what to sides and salads to serve along for your next brunch....

Spice up burger night with this Greek-style Lamb Burger recipe! All-star Greek flavors bring this easy dinner to the next level, with Mediterranean-style seasonings like fresh parsley, mint, cumin, and oregano. Serve with creamy Tzatziki Sauce , tangy feta cheese, briny olives, and fresh bell peppers! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Ground meat is generally underrated in the gourmet dinner category, but ask any Greek yiayia and you’ll get a list of tasty dinners, from Soutzokakia (saucy baked meatballs) to beautiful baked Gemista Stuffed Tomatoes....

Restaurant-level grilled artichokes with a garlicky-lemony marinade that doubles as a delicious dipping sauce! Make this grilled artichoke recipe to impress at your next BBQ or dinner party. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond In this grilled artichoke recipe, I briefly steam the artichokes to tenderize them. Then I give them a good soak in a spicy marinade flavored with garlic, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes, which infuses them with so much flavor....

This grilled shrimp recipe is ready in 10 minutes or less! Serve as a shareable appetizer, or toss it with your favorite pasta or veggies for a light, flavorful dinner. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh Perfect grilled shrimp that is juicy and just enough charred is an impressive dish to share, and thankfully, it is a snap to make! This easy recipe requires no skewers or special equipment, and it works beautifully on both an outdoor grill or an indoor griddle....

Freekeh doesn’t get enough love! The flavorful grain is nutty, smoky, rich and filled with fiber and nutrients, and you don’t need to do much to turn it into a wow-worthy dish. I keep it simple with this easy freekeh salad recipe, allowing the superfood to do most of the talking and lifting the deeply savory notes with fresh greens, herbs, and a tart pomegranate molasses dressing. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond...

If you’re craving a grown-up hot cocoa that feels fancy and a bit indulgent, Italian hot chocolate is for you! This easy recipe uses good dark chocolate, a touch of sugar, and no cream! Photo Credits: Elana Lepkowski Throughout Italy, when the weather turns cold, hands are warmed with small cups of rich, velvety, and creamy Cioccolato Caldo , or Italian Hot Chocolate. Drinking chocolate is common all over the Mediterranean (and the world), but here’s what makes Italian hot chocolate so special:...

Easy, flavor-packed jeweled couscous recipe with pomegranate, lentils, mushrooms, nuts and raisins! A gorgeous little Mediterranean feast in one dish! Perfect warm or at room temperature. Best part, you can make this ahead for holidays and big dinners. Step-by-step tutorial photos below the recipe. Jeweled couscous is a special dish that you find in Persia and parts of the Mediterranean. It’s traditionally served to mark big occasions, like weddings and holidays....

This refreshing peach iced tea is lightly sweetened with floral honey and infused with fresh summer peaches, cooling mint, and tart lemon—perfect for sipping all season long! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm My love for tea started back home in Port Said, where we’d enjoy it hot with a few sprigs of fresh mint. These days, especially when summer rolls around, I reach for something on ice. After living in the American South, I’ve grown to adore sweet tea—but mine is far less sweet than what’s usually served here, and I’ve made it my own by infusing it with some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors—but, of course, I had to use Georgia peaches!...

A simple potato recipe jazzed up Mediterranean style with creamy whipped feta and tangy Greek yogurt. So good you won’t even miss the sour cream! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I came up with this potato recipe on a Tuesday night when I was trying to find something to go with my baked salmon . It started with a lingering bag of Yukon Gold potatoes and my usual suspects: lemon, parsley, feta cheese, and Greek yogurt....

Chermoula chicken breasts are infused with the bold flavors of this North African marinade made with olive oil, preserved lemon, tomato, warm spices, garlic, and fresh herbs. Paired with smoky freekeh and a shower of olives, they make a vibrant meal. Photo Credits: Omayah Atassi The mild flavor of boneless, skinless chicken breast is the perfect canvas to soak up the tangy, earthy, and fragrant marinade beautifully, transforming a weeknight staple into something genuinely exciting....

This easy pork tenderloin recipe gets the Mediterranean treatment with a bold Greek-style pork tenderloin marinade and zippy Herb and Pistachio Salsa. There’s a lot to love about pork tenderloin. Its long, slender shape means you get a beautifully golden crust with a deliciously juicy center. You just give it a quick sear on your stovetop and finish in your oven—no cheffy skills required! Plus, it gives a fancy and festive vibe similar to rack of lamb but it’s secretly very affordable....

A bold, slightly smoky tomato rub with fresh garlic, citrus, and warm spices takes this simple sheet-pan chicken recipe to the next level! This comforting chicken and chickpeas dinner is another easy recipe from my new cookbook, The Mediterranean Dish: 120 Bold and Healthy Recipes You’ll Make On Repeat . Here is a Mediterranean-style sheet-pan chicken, chickpea, and vegetable dinner you can make any night of the week! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a bold tomato rub with lots of fresh garlic and warm, earthy spices including smoked paprika and cumin , and brightened with a hint of lemon juice....

When it comes to the Mediterranean Diet whole grains take center stage and for good reason. They are loaded with fiber, flavor, vitamins, and minerals. We share why you should consume whole grains as part of a healthy diet, and provide recipes for putting them to good use! While you could throw a rock on the internet and hit a grain-hating influencer (cue eye roll), the overwhelming majority of the evidence points to the health benefits of including more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) in your diet....

Discover the best easy marinade recipes to infuse chicken, fish, and veggies with bold Mediterranean flavor, just in time for grilling season! Greek Chicken MarinadePhoto Credit: Andrea Gralow Marinating is one of the simplest ways to elevate your cooking. With just a few pantry staples—like extra virgin olive oil , citrus or vinegar, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs —you can transform ordinary proteins and vegetables into something truly special. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or pan-searing, a good marinade infuses your ingredients with flavor, making every bite delicious....

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas brunch menu, I have updated my Christmas Brunch Recipes list with lots of ideas for bright appetizers, egg dishes, easy desserts and more! Plus, I’m sharing three different Christmas brunch menus: Greek, Italian, and Middle Eastern to help you put together a winning spread! Prepare-ahead tips included. Christmas morning comes with all sorts of traditions. For some, it can include an early morning church service with everyone dressed up in festive garb; a quiet hike in the nearby park; a pajama party by the Christmas tree; or a large gathering of family and friends....

Whether for a game day snack or an easy weeknight dinner that’s big on flavor, add these Mediterranean spiced air fryer chicken wings to your lineup. Enjoy them as-is or glaze them in harissa hot honey for a Mediterranean twist on classic buffalo wings. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Wings already come with built-in flavor insurance: plenty of skin, tender dark meat, and enough richness to make you wonder why we ever bothered deep frying them in the first place....

Give meatball night a Spanish-style twist with this simple recipe! Juicy, tender, and aromatic, these Spanish Meatballs also called albóndigas simmer in a brothy sauce spiked with white wine, parsley, saffron, and almonds. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm When I first arrived in Barcelona years ago, I lived in a homestay with an elderly couple, Maria and Josep. Each night, Maria would cook us a three-course dinner. She had a rotation of dishes she’d cooked for decades, her hands working by muscle memory: Stuffed Tomatoes or eggplant, orange duck, and these albóndigas (Spanish meatballs)....

Date bars with creamy tahini , chopped walnuts and dark chocolate are your favorite childhood candy all grown up. This midday pick-me-up is vegan, with no refined sugar, no gluten, and no baking required. Supremely easy, these gluten free sweet treats just take a little planning: give yourself 2 1/2 hours to allow them to set in your freezer. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy These date bars are my go-to when I’m craving something indulgent....

Authentic foul (ful) mudammas recipe, made with hearty, creamy fava beans and loaded with flavor from ground cumin, fresh herbs, and a zippy lemon garlic sauce with hot peppers! Don’t worry, the sauce is not spicy, but it adds just the right kick. I use a shortcut in this quick fava beans recipe. Serve it with warm pita bread and sliced veggies. Or turn it into a big vegan feast with sides like tahini , hummus , and roasted cauliflower !...

These Greek potatoes are crispy-meets-tender, easy to throw together on a weeknight, and pack all the lemony, garlicky flavors of Greece with my little twist: melty Parmesan cheese! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm This easy recipe is my take on Patates Lemonates , the golden potatoes you find at just about every Greek restaurant. They’re crisp on the outside, fluffy inside and burst with garlicky, lemony flavor. My version of Greek potatoes starts with the classic heavy hitters: garlic, oregano, lemon, and stock (you can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)....