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Flaky fillets wrap around a mix of cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and Castelvetrano olives in this stuffed flounder recipe. They bake in a saffron-garlic pan sauce perfect for spooning over the fish or dipping slices of crusty bread into. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Flounder fillets are too thin to stuff the way you might a piece of salmon , by cutting a slit in the side, but they’re perfect for rolling around a savory filling....

The pasta salad of the season! Breezy summer pasta salad with fresh tomatoes, zucchini, lightly charred sweet corn, salty parmesan cheese, and a zippy pesto-inspired Basil Vinaigrette . Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Since moving to the U.S. I’ve loved many a summer pasta salads. What could be better than an easy-to-make meal featuring summer produce at its best? This flavor-packed pasta salad recipe has charred summer sweet corn, refreshing sliced zucchini, and pops of color and acidity from grape tomatoes....

Vasilopita is a Greek New Year’s bread (or cake) with a lucky coin hidden within. This vasilopita recipe is made of layers of cinnamon-scented dough with a delicious sweet and savory combination of flavors and toasted sesame seeds. Big thanks to Karen Stoeckle for sharing her family recipe! A few weeks ago, I asked my readers to share family holiday recipes they cherished. I was thrilled to see Karen Stoeckle’s vasilopita, a Greek lucky New Year’s bread recipe passed down to her through her Greek grandparents Mary and Gregory Matjouranis who moved to the States from Mytilene, Greece as a young couple....

Zucchini Feta Skewers are a festive, quick and easy gluten-free appetizer. Creamy, tangy, and flavor-packed marinated feta is rolled in fresh zucchini ribbons. It’s skewered and grilled until just tender. Serve these bite-sized delights at your next dinner party! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow These zucchini roll ups came to life as part of my typical Sunday afternoon fridge raid. I needed a snack but only had a scattering of summer veggies and some half-full jars on-hand....

You’ll be making this creamy pesto ravioli recipe on repeat! With just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes , this ravioli recipe is a special dinner you can enjoy any night of the week! Ravioli! Ravioli, plural for raviolo, are delicate pillow-shaped pasta made from flat egg noodle squares that are often stuffed with a delicious mixture of ricotta cheese. Like tortellini , you may find ravioli pasta with different fillings like four cheese, meat, or vegetables....

Get out of your breakfast rut with this collection of inspiring–and delicious–healthy breakfast ideas! From smoothies to gluten free breakfasts, toast, egg bakes, muffins, and more, we have so many feel-good meals to wake up to. Image ofSheet Pan Eggsby Miriam Novoa It can be all too easy to get stuck eating the same thing every morning, particularly when you’re trying to be healthy. In the Mediterranean, though, breakfast is filled with as much joy and pleasure as any other meal of the day....

When winter’s chill settles in and daylight feels fleeting, there’s nothing quite like the warmth of a gently simmered soup. These nine nourishing Italian soups—including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options—are guaranteed to warm you up. Pappa al Pomodoro– Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Italy is famous for pizza and pasta, but Italian soups are a mainstay of everyday meals. Born from the spirit of cucina povera , the resourceful, ingredient-driven cooking tradition where nothing is wasted, soups became a canvas for frugality and ingenuity....

Seasoned with fragrant Herbes de Provence and pan-seared until golden, chicken thighs braise in an aromatic sauce studded with tomatoes, olives, capers, and a hint of orange zest. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Slowly braised, meltingly tender chicken thighs imbued with the sunny flavors of Southern France, Chicken Provencal is real comfort food. Just give me a nice crusty baguette to mop up the rich sauce, and I’m in heaven....

Cioppino (pronounced chuh-pee-no) is a famous seafood stew created by Italian-American immigrants in San Francisco. While related to many Italian and other Mediterranean fish stews this homey seafood stew recipe with halibut, shrimp, and mussels is an example of adaptation and ingenuity. Photo Credit: Caitlin Bensel An intensely satisfying seafood stew containing a wonderful jumble of texture and flavor, this cioppino recipe combines a collection of clams, mussels, white fish and shrimp in a tomato-fennel broth....

Tiramisu is luxurious, fancy-feeling dessert that’s secretly no-bake, make-ahead, and takes just 30 minutes of hands on time. Learn to make the Italian classic with this traditional Tiramisu recipe. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Tiramisu is a classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert. It has many of the same creamy, chocolatey notes of other Italian classics like Cannoli and Cassata Cake . It’s made by layering coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies, creamy mascarpone cheese, and eggs whipped with sugar....

Easy grilled shrimp kabobs, tossed up in a Mediterranean marinade with garlic and fresh herbs, then quickly grilled for the perfect dinner or appetizer to feed a small crowd. Be sure to check out my tips and video for how to grill shrimp perfectly every time! No outdoor grill? You can cook these shrimp skewers using an indoor griddle or skillet. As a girl who grew up on the Mediterranean, I’m a big fan of seafood and really enjoy cooking all sorts of it....

If you’re looking for a no-cook party appetizer that’s ready in less than 10 minutes this goat cheese stuffed dates recipe is for you! All you need is medjool dates, goat cheese, walnuts, and a little bit of honey. Photo Credit: Caitlin Bensel When it comes to party food you might think of savory classics like cheese boards , crudités , or stuffed mushrooms . But don’t forget about sweet, chewy dates!...

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! Known as “bisala wa gazar,” this vegan stew with peas and carrots is a staple of the Egyptian kitchen. For a good portion of the year when Coptic Christians are fasting, they make it in the form of a simple vegan stew....

Farinata is an iconic Italian street food with crispy edges and a custardy center. This savory chickpea pancake is made without wheat so it’s a great gluten-free appetizer, snack, or side dish. Whether you avoid gluten or eat it like candy this Italian speciality is sure to please. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Farinata is often described as a chickpea pancake, though that really doesn’t do it justice. The naturally gluten-free and deliciously crispy-edged, custardy wonder that is farinata is a popular street food of Genoa, Italy....

Bring your chicken to the next level with this garlicky, lemony, herbaceous easy Greek chicken marinade! This versatile recipe works for any cut of chicken and any which way you cook it. From grilling the juiciest chicken breasts to weeknight-baked chicken thighs, this marinade will amp up the flavor with a delicious Greek twist. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow I’m a bit of a last-minute cook, but sometimes a little planning is worth it and actually saves time in the long run....

If you’re looking for an easy fish dinner, you’ll love this healthy Mediterranean pan grilled cod recipe! A simple Mediterranean spice rub and an amazing lemon basil sauce take this perfectly crispy, flaky fish to a new level of delicious! You can serve it with your favorite sides like Greek lemon rice and salad . But, I highly recommend you try it gyro-style, wrapped in warm pita and loaded with bright Mediterranean favorites....

Magdalenas are light, fluffy Spanish olive oil muffins scented with lemon and finished with a dusting of sparkly sugar. They’re an easy-to-make breakfast or afternoon treat. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm In Spain, breakfast is quick and simple. It’s usually just a small bite with a café con leche before the day begins. While lunch can stretch into an hours-long multi-course affair, breakfast is often just pan con tomate or something sweet, like these magdalenas....

This bright, flavor-packed Mediterranean chickpea farro salad makes an easy satisfying dinner or potluck dish to share! Chickpeas and nutty farro mixed with chopped veggies, fresh herbs, and a bold Mediterranean dressing. Make it a couple hours ahead for full flavor impact. Add a little shrimp as I show you here, or lemon chicken. Be sure to grab all my tips below. I love being able to throw a meal together out of humble Mediterranean pantry staples like grains and pulses (beans, chickpeas, peas, etc....

This quick, easy, and gluten-free Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe is inspired by the flavors of Greece and packed with crunchy bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, and the briny flavors of feta and kalamata olives. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin You will love this quinoa salad recipe because it’s packed with crunchy, colorful bell peppers, cool cucumbers, and nutrient-dense quinoa. Olives and feta give this side salad that Mediterranean vibe, and the lemony olive oil oregano dressing brings it all together....

Packed with tuna, tomatoes, boiled eggs, olives, and flavorful veggies, pan bagnat captures the essence of summer in the South of France. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Pan bagnat is an iconic sandwich from Nice. Its name is the Provençal phrase for “bathed bread,” referring to how the bread soaks up the flavorful olive oil and juices from the filling. You’ll sometimes see it spelled pain bagnat, blending the French word for bread (pain) with the bagnat....