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You only need two ingredients to make Farmer’s Cheese: milk and vinegar. No fancy equipment necessary! Make this easy fresh cheese recipe breakfast toast with salty olives or sweet jam, snack with Pita Bread , easy appetizer–the list goes on! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Farmer’s cheese is a mild with a slightly sweet fresh cheese with a slightly tangy flavor. It’s similar to ricotta but the curds are a bit more dense, and you can make it drier or creamier according to your preference....

Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every time! It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients. This quick couscous recipe is a great side next to your favorite protein, or use it as a bed to a tasty stew (lots of ideas below). Grab my 5 important tips and watch the video for this recipe! What is Couscous? Is couscous a grain or a pasta? Couscous is one of the most convenient Mediterranean pantry staples, and it makes a great side dish in a snap!...

Want to stock your fridge with a nutritious snack or healthy breakfast? Learn how to roast sweet potatoes whole! This dead-simple recipe will give you the perfectly buttery-soft yet charred roast sweet potato every time. I adore the beautifully sweet and nutty flavor of roast sweet potatoes. I often season them with cinnamon or drizzle them with tahini honey for a crowd-pleasing side dish. Honestly, though, most of the time I’m just roasting them whole and eating them straight from the fridge like an apple!...

Lablabi, also known as Tunisian Chickpea Soup or Stew, is a hearty North African meal featuring chickpeas, rustic bread, warm spices , and more. Served with a variety of garnishes, my version of this cozy, comforting dish makes an easy vegetarian dinner. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy The simplicity of this recipe will lure you in — a couple cans of chickpeas, crusty bread and spices serves as the foundation of this North African chickpea stew....

An easy-baked white fish recipe that takes 15 minutes and tastes restaurant-fancy? Sign me up! This simple crusted sea bass is filled with lemon and garlic flavors, baked on a bed of smashed peas for lightness, and finished with a nutty Dukkah for an unexpected, absolutely delicious crunch. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa This easy-baked white fish recipe comes from my first cookbook . I mash up thawed frozen green peas a bit in a baking dish before mixing in minced shallots and a simple sauce of lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic....

An Instant Pot turns fancy Shrimp Risotto into an easy 15-minute meal! Plump, lemony shrimp adds flavor to this quick hands-off instant pot risotto, while perfectly wilted spinach adds color and nutrition. This delicious recipe is from Jenna Helwig’s new book Bare Minimum Dinners . This simple lemony shrimp risotto is the meal dreams are made of: Restaurant-quality risotto, made with simple ingredients at home in just 15 minutes!...

The Limoncello Spritz is a light, citrusy take on the traditional Aperol Spritz . Made with only three ingredients, it’s an easy cocktail recipe that can be mixed up in a snap. Looking for a bubbly, citrusy drink for brunch, but not in the mood for a Mimosa? Try this lemony take on a spritz! What is a Spritz? What is Limoncello? Limoncello Spritz Ingredients How to Make a Limoncello Spritz How to Make Limoncello Spritz for a Crowd How to Make Simple Syrup What to Serve with Limoncello Spritz Easy Drink Recipes to Cheers To Limoncello Spritz Recipe A Limoncello spritz is sure to whisk you away to the south of Italy, where Italians sip on the bright, sweet, and tart Limoncello liqueur as an aperitif or after-dinner drink....

Looking for a tasty, outside the box no-lettuce salad? This Mediterranean-style brussels sprouts salad recipe will not disappoint. This salad combines hearty, perfectly caramelized brussels sprouts with baby greens like spinach and arugula; shallots; and a sprinkle of salty feta. We add a festive twist with cranberries and toasted almonds. And, you’ll love the honey lemon vinaigrette! Gluten free. If you need to, omit the feta for vegan option....

How do you follow the Mediterranean diet? This simple Mediterranean diet meal plan with expert tips and easy recipes is the best place to get started! Use it as a blueprint to plan your own meals and enjoy big Mediterranean flavors! Named the world’s top diet eight years in a row by US News and World Report and other expert organizations, the Mediterranean Diet is a heart-healthy, well-balanced way of eating that prioritizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes , lean proteins (particularly from fish), and good fats from things like extra virgin olive oil and nuts ....

This easy pesto gnocchi recipe combines pan-seared gnocchi with fresh veggies and garlicky basil pesto. Go the extra mile and make everything from scratch, or use store-bought pesto and gnocchi for a simple weeknight dinner that’s ready in 35 minutes or less. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond In the event you need it, consider this pesto gnocchi recipe your permission slip to go wild at the farmer’s market. Treat yourself to an entire rainbow of vegetables: bell peppers the color of a sunset, sweet little tomatoes, squeaky zucchini, and bouquets of basil and greens....

Quick, perfectly cooked salmon, crunchy veggies, and a bright vinaigrette make up this Greek salmon salad recipe. A tasty, wholesome dinner in less than 20 minutes , and it’s packed with nutrition, protein and good-for-you Omega 3s! (Video & Tips below) One of the easiest ways to get a healthy, wholesome weeknight meal without much effort is a big salad with a little added protein. It’s a no-brainer on busy nights, and a great way to use up what produce you already have on hand....

Extra crunchy, briny quick pickled cucumber recipe with garlic and dill. These refrigerator pickles are easy to make and are ready to enjoy the next day (or earlier if you need them)! Be sure to read through for the full tutorial and important tips. Growing up, pickled cucumbers, along with what we called torshi (assorted pickled vegetables) were a regular on the dinner table. Yet, I had not thought of making my own homemade pickles until recently....

Sautéed green beans are a healthy, easy-to-make side dish that suits nearly any diet, and tastes delicious for days. Learn how to cook green beans on the stove with this easy recipe! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin I often roast green beans or braise them in tomato sauce Greek-style (called Fasolakia ). But when I want a simple side that’s especially low-effort, high-reward, and doesn’t require turning on my oven, sautéed green beans come in handy every time!...

Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Shrimp Pesto Pasta with sweet and tangy cherry tomatoes and spinach is a weeknight flex. Silky spaghetti strands tangle with perfectly sweet sautéed shrimp, wilted spinach, and jammy cherry tomatoes cooked just until softened. Basil pesto, whether homemade or store-bought, when combined with a ladle of pasta water, glazes everything in a garlicky green sauce....

Arroz con Setas is a simple Spanish mushroom rice recipe that’s comforting and full of woodsy flavor. It’s a perfect side for a roast, or as an easy weeknight dinner topped with an egg. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Foraging for mushrooms could be a national sport in Catalonia, the far northeast corner of Spain. As soon as the fall rain begins in October, people in the know plan a walk through the nature reserves outside of the city to hunt for chanterelles, bloody milk caps, black trumpets, porcini, and more....

Bright and flavor-packed you’ll love this satisfying chunky avocado dip, prepared Mediterranean-style with citrus, feta, walnuts, and fresh herbs. Not quite guacamole, but this creamy avocado salsa will still win your heart! An avocado salsa with a Mediterranean twist! As I write, I’m experiencing a little guilt…like I’m cheating on my hummus or Baba Ganoush , two of my favorite Mediterranean dips. But this epic chunky avocado dip deserves a place here, and I’m excited to share it with you!...

With bright flavors from fresh herbs, lemon, ginger, and red pepper flakes, chermoula is the perfect sauce to add flavor to your meals. Use it over fish or meat, stir it in your soups, or spread it on your sandwiches. So many delicious ways to use this herby Moroccan sauce! Turn up the flavor with chermoula! Chermoula or charmoula, pronounced sher- moo -lah, is a popular North African condiment or sauce made of fresh herbs such as parsley and cilantro, with garlic, citrus and warm spices....

With crisp apples, sweet dates, creamy chevre cheese, and bitter endive, this Apple Walnut Salad is an elegant fall and winter salad recipe that’s sure to impress! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Chillier temperatures don’t have to spell the end of salad season! Now is the time to swap delicate lettuces for sturdier ingredients like Belgian endive, a crisp winter green with a slightly bitter flavor. With its vibrant mix of texture, flavor, and color, this Apple Walnut Salad proves that winter salads can be just as enticing!...

This Armenian red lentil soup has the silkiest texture and the most beautiful balance of flavors—earthy cumin, sweet carrots, savory tomato, and an unexpected fruity sweetness from dried apricots. Why You’ll Love This Armenian Red Lentil Soup Recipe Beautifully balanced flavor: Warm spices and sweet sautéed vegetables are a savory base lifted by naturally sweet apricots and bright lemon. Quick and nourishing: This hearty red lentil soup can easily be made vegetarian or vegan and it takes only about 30 minutes....

Balsamic glaze is simply a balsamic reduction: Just simmer balsamic vinegar until the sweet and tangy flavors concentrate. Glaze is thicker than vinegar, irresistibly rich and delicious. Just a drizzle adds a restaurant-quality flair to roast vegetables, meat, salad, or even strawberries and vanilla ice cream! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Condiments that take food from basic to bold in seconds are an easy way to build big flavor quickly. That’s balsamic glaze in a nutshell: Italian balsamic vinegar, a centuries-old ingredient, reduced until it’s singing with a bright, caramelized flavor that coats your palate and leaves you wanting more....