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Easily feed a crowd with this collection of 20 brunch recipes your guests will love! From make-ahead egg bakes, frittatas, and breakfast boards, to quiches, cakes, and homemade lemonade, you’re sure to find a favorite brunch recipe everyone will love! Image ofCrustless Quicheby Ali Redmond The last thing I want to do first thing in the morning is fuss in the kitchen. So anytime I have guests coming before I’ve had my morning coffee–or a house full of hungry people on a Sunday morning–easy is the name of the game....

Need new inspiration for exciting ways to make quinoa? We’ve got you covered with quinoa salads, bowls, soups, and sides! These delicious quinoa recipes will add some excitement to your whole grain routine! Photo Credit: Ali Redmond Quinoa is a culinary star! While it isn’t native to the Mediterranean—it was originally cultivated in South America—this gluten-free, high-protein, and high-fiber superfood seed fits in perfectly among the other whole grains that are a key part of the Mediterranean Diet....

This apricot chicken recipe roasts chicken legs in a sticky, sweet and fragrant homemade apricot sauce loaded with Persian spices. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Skip the sugary store-bought jam and make this Apricot Chicken with a Persian-style twist! I developed this recipe to incorporate all the wonderful flavors from the Middle East without needing to slow cook the meat for hours. The bone-in chicken legs roast on a bed of homemade apricot sauce infused with a perfect blend of aromatics until juicy and delicious....

You’ll love this tender baked lemon garlic salmon recipe. It takes moments to prep and 20 minutes of hands-off cooking time. Baking salmon in foil ensures perfectly cooked, flaky fish every time. Plus, clean up is a breeze! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My lemon garlic salmon recipe is easy enough for a beginner to make on a weeknight, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. To give the salmon bold flavor I mix lemon juice and zest with olive oil, lots of finely chopped garlic, herbaceous oregano, and, for gorgeous color, paprika ....

This oil-free Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is an easy way to make juicy chicken with a crisp, savory Parmesan breadcrumb crust—no frying required! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm The Crispiest Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken It’s crispy and juicy, but it’s baked, not fried, so it is light and less messy. It pairs with just about any salad or veggie. The chicken stays juicy while the Parmesan breadcrumbs turn golden and savory thanks to the easy step of toasting them first....

This easy beef tenderloin recipe is all you need to make the juicy, tender roast beef tenderloin with a beautiful golden-brown crust. This no-fail method takes the guesswork out of this special occasion recipe. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh If you’re looking for an elegant centerpiece for a special dinner to impress, look no further than beef tenderloin! This cut of meat comes from the loin—the same section as filet mignon....

10-minute Mediterranean tuna salad without mayo! With crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon dressing, this unique and healthy tuna salad recipe will be your new go-to! Healthy tuna salad, the Mediterranean way Unlike classic tuna salad, this unique tuna salad recipe is completely mayo-free–just like my healthy twist on the classic chicken salad . And, it takes on bold Mediterranean flavors thanks to loads of crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a bright Dijon dressing with lime juice and good extra virgin olive oil ....

These braised leeks are an effortless way to add more vegetables to your weeknight routine, yet elegant enough to impress a crowd! Whole leeks gently simmer in a lemony white wine sauce until they’re velvety and delicious. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Throughout the Mediterranean, leeks are considered an essential vegetable on par with onions or garlic. But they’re also more than just a base for dishes, they’re often the star ingredient....

You can’t go wrong with comforting potatoes, but Spanish patatas bravas takes fried potatoes to the next level, thanks to spicy red bravas sauce . I’ve got all the tips for these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside Spanish potatoes. Few foods are more comforting — or more versatile — than the humble potato. Patatas bravas, spicy Spanish potatoes, are no exception. Chunks of potato are fried in extra virgin olive oil until perfectly crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside....

These crispy oven-roasted red potatoes are golden and crunchy on the outside with irresistibly creamy centers. A bold sprinkle of dukkah or a drizzle of spicy, nutty walnut-cilantro chili sauce takes them over the top! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Sometimes, it is just nice to serve your meal with a side of satisfying potatoes—especially when roasted according to this genius method I learned from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. In one of his food science-y videos, he parboiled the chunked raw potatoes in boiling water with a little baking soda, which causes the pectin in the potatoes to break down, exposing more surface area on the potatoes’ outer edges that will crisp up to golden-brown perfection, while keeping the insides meltingly tender....

Flatbread is a thing of beauty. It’s the perfect carrier for all sorts of toppings. I love it for a simple meal, paired with a glass of wine (yes, please!) Even better as an appetizer to feed a crowd. I mean, you can get 15 rectangular pieces out of today’s flatbread recipe! And I’m telling you, this flatbread recipe, loaded with Mediterranean favorites, will deliver the “wow” with such little effort!...

Bring your BBQ to the next level with this Grilled Halloumi recipe! Serve on its own, or add a bright, sweet, and savory upgrade with charred cherry tomatoes and a sweet, savory, and aromatic Honey-Rosemary Glaze. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Are you curious how to grill cheese without it melting through the grill grates? Let me introduce you to halloumi! Halloumi does not melt, and has a sturdy, chewy texture with a mild salty flavor....

Try this no-fail recipe for how to make garlic bread perfectly every time! Crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed with big flavor thanks to a delicious extra virgin olive oil , fresh herbs, and garlic mixture. Garlic bread is one of the easiest little appetizers to make, yet I’ve eaten my fair share of greasy, limp garlic bread. Even worse, I’ve had some where the bread had an okay bite, but the garlic was too burned and bitter, leaving an unpleasant taste in my mouth....

Lamb meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Baharat spice, a warm sweet-and-savory Middle Eastern spice blend, then braised in a delicious caramelized onion sauce until they become irresistibly tender. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy I love how these lamb meatballs showcase this dance between sweet and savory that we sometimes do in Mediterranean kitchens, just like my Braised Chicken Thighs with Dried Figs . For this meatball recipe, lamb, lots of garlic, and salt play with warming spices and sweet caramelized onions to create a dish that fires on all flavor cylinders....

This garlicky lentil potato soup with freshly crisped crunchy croutons is both hearty and healthy. It comes together quickly and makes a soul-warming family supper. Make it tonight! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond As soon as temps turn cooler, I pull out my soup pot and grab a bag of lentils from the pantry. It’s time for lentil potato soup! My Italian mother made this hearty one-dish meal every fall, and I’ve since followed in her footsteps....

In this meatball soup recipe, the juiciest Italian-style meatballs simmer with aromatic vegetables and pasta in a rich tomato broth. Comforting and flavorful, it’s a hearty winter soup the whole family will love. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh This meatball soup, with its velvety tomato broth and garlicky Italian-style meatballs, is ideal for the coldest winter days when you need an extra dose of comfort. I was inspired by classic Italian wedding soup , with its aromatic base of onion, celery, and carrot and small, delicate meatballs....

You’ll love this simple Mediterranean twist on homemade salsa! Fresh tomato salsa with sweet cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic and loads of fresh, not-your-typical, herbs. If you want a little spicy kick, then definitely add the chopped jalapeno. Great with these easy homemade pita chips! No need for a food processor or any special equipment for this small batch homemade salsa recipe. Tip: Double the recipe, this salsa goes fast especially if you’re serving more than four people....

You’ll love this light and flavor-packed Mediterranean shrimp soup with a tomato-based broth, vegetables, baby spinach, and loads of fresh herbs! I used whole wheat pasta to add texture and heft to this one-pot dinner. A generous splash of fresh lemon juice brings everything together. A couple of tips make all the difference in cooking the shrimp just right for this shrimp soup. Be sure to read through! I am a soup/stew lover all the way....

A delicious, company-worthy recipe, this radicchio salad elevates your traditional lettuce-based recipes with a stunning, colorful combination of bitter, sweet, and peppery flavors. Say goodbye to boring salads with this radicchio salad recipe! It’s quick, easy and a delightful balance of sweet, bitter and peppery flavors. Refreshing citrus, juicy pears, creamy feta, and chopped walnuts are added to this radicchio salad for extra color and texture. A simple dressing made with olive oil , garlic and a little Greek honey from our shop brings it all together....

A bold and flavor-packed marinade made with garlic, lemon zest, and Herbes de Provence imbues this roast chicken and potatoes recipe with the taste of southern France. Because everything cooks in one pan, it’s a no-fuss way to put a hearty meal on the table. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I love sheet pan dinners. The goal is simplicity—a satisfying all-in-one meal that doesn’t require doing a pile of dishes afterwards....