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Brown lentils and walnuts combined with assertive spices and a tangy Yogurt-Herb sauce make these Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian burgers a satisfying meat-free meal even carnivores will love. Photo credit: Ali Redmond I’ve long searched for a veggie burger that would impress my vegetarian friends and family. Though there are an increasingly large number of commercially-made options on the market, I’ve yet to find one I can stand behind. Instead, I started experimenting with homemade versions, which I prefer because they can be made with simple, unprocessed ingredients....

Lentil salad with roasted eggplant and fresh veggies gets a punchy pomegranate dressing in this vegetarian dinner recipe. It’s everything you love about summer in each bite! Lentil salad with roasted eggplant and fresh vegetables is a delicious and nutritious recipe I’m certain you’ll make again and again. Together, eggplants and lentils make for great teammates, but the dressing in this lentil salad recipe is what really puts it over the edge....

Olive tapenade is a Provençal olive, caper and olive oil spread that bursts with briny, umami-rich flavor in just five minutes and two easy steps. Use this olive tapenade recipe to dress up hummus, add it to pasta or simply spread it on crostini for a quick and easy appetizer. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Olive tapenade combines a handful of loud and lively pantry staples–olives, capers, garlic, lemon, anchovies, and, of course, olive oil —in a food processor until you get an intensely bright, briny, and salty paste....

Moist, fluffy pistachio cake made with a yogurt batter base and topped with a pistachio butter glaze is an elegant, but easy dessert. Toasting and grinding the pistachios yourself adds a little work, but results in a deep, rich, roasted pistachio flavor that just can’t be beat. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Being the baker in my friend group, I’m typically the first they call whenever a need for cake arises....

Salmon tacos get a Mediterranean makeover with herby cabbage slaw, bright quick-pickled sumac onions , and creamy tzatziki sauce in this vibrant weeknight dinner recipe. Yes, you can make a fish taco, Mediterranean style! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow’ I had a lot of fun with this Mediterranean-style salmon taco recipe, which is my own twist on the beloved fish taco. Given that Mediterranean classics like chicken shawarma or fish gyros involve eating food wrapped in pita, the idea of merging Mediterranean flavors with fish wrapped in a tortilla is not a big leap....

You’ll love this loaded smoked salmon platter with fresh veggies, creamy cheese (in this case Labneh ) and Mediterranean favorites like capers, olives, and marinated artichokes! Serve it for brunch with bagels or as an appetizer platter with your favorite crackers or pita wedges. Grazing boards are my favorite way to entertain. Scratch that. They’re my favorite way to eat! Weather it’s Italian-style , 4th of July themed , or this breakfast version, there is just something about sharing a big platter of favorite foods with the people I love....

You’ll love this quick and delicious Greek yogurt dip with spinach, chopped walnuts, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Yes, it’s a nutritious spinach dip with a tasty Mediterranean twist! Anyone else love a good spinach dip?! If you do and are looking for a more nutritious option than the heavy, traditional spinach dip, I’ve got you covered! In celebration of American Heart Month, today is all about a different kind of spinach dip–one with a tasty Mediterranean twist: spinach Greek yogurt dip with walnuts!...

Fast but elegant, this Tarragon Chicken recipe with Dijon Pan Sauce is perfect for a busy weeknight or a special dinner. Tender, golden chicken cutlets are smothered in a savory pan sauce made with Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, and a splash of white wine for an irresistible flavor. It’s a meal everyone will love! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Quick-cooking, lean, and versatile, chicken breasts are a dinnertime staple at my house....

Pizza Tonno e Cipolla is an olive, red onion, and tuna pizza that’s a beloved pizzerie staple in Southern Italy. Easy to prepare yet impressive, you’ll love this pizza for weeknight family dinners, al fresco celebrations with friends, or any time a pizza craving hits! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Italy is known for its practically endless array of pizza varieties, with each region putting its signature mark on the centuries-old flatbread....

Sweet, tangy and vegan yet oh-so-creamy, this Italian lemon sorbet is summer in a cup. And it’s unbelievably easy: You need just 2 ingredients and no specialty equipment! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin In Italy, locals enjoy lemon sorbet as a warm-weather refreshment, palate cleanser, digestive, and even as a breakfast staple. And while Sicily has perfected its world-famous citrus Sorbetto al Limone , it was 8th Century Arab settlers who first introduced the island to these tart fruits, sugar cane, and to the concept of sorbet—eventually leading natives to discover gelato, granita, and the first versions of this lemon sorbet recipe!...

Dopiazeh Aloo is a flavorful and mildly spicy potato curry from Southern Iran. A versatile and satisfying vegetarian side dish, this potato curry recipe goes well with a variety of Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean mains. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy This potato curry is oniony, super aromatic, and comforting. Like Persian-style rice or barbari bread , it’s typically served as a side dish to meat . But you can also serve it with a fresh salad, like a simple Shirazi salad , for a vegetarian meal....

When it comes to Thanksgiving Turkey recipes you want something easy that makes a flavorful, juicy, turkey every time — enter this dry-brined turkey recipe. It’s so easy you’ll never make a roast turkey any other way. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The hallmark of a good roast turkey recipe is tender juicy meat, with crispy golden skin and unbeatable flavor, and hands down the easiest and best way to achieve a Thanksgiving turkey where everyone asks for seconds is to dry brine it....

You’ll want to save this no-fuss egg toast recipe with vegetables and make it on repeat! This omelet toast is a satisfying and healthy breakfast recipe that takes only 5 minutes of work. Make it for your family or double (or even triple) the recipe to serve company. I get asked all the time for Mediterranean Diet inspired breakfast ideas, and this egg toast with vegetables ticks all my boxes!...

Made in just one skillet, this Mediterranean chicken recipe comes together in less than 30-minutes. It’s packed with my favorite flavors from childhood: garlicky seared chicken, briny olives, creamy feta, tomatoes, and parsley. Fewer dishes, less time, and more flavor—that’s what I call weeknight dinner done right! Photo Credits: Caitlin Bensel Weeknights can be busy so I tend to lean toward simple skillet meals like this Mediterranean chicken recipe. It’s loaded with bright, fresh flavors thanks to the tomatoes, olives, and lemon—plus, like my one-pan Chicken and Asparagus recipe, cleanup is a snap....

You’ll love this easy menemen recipe of soft, perfectly scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions! This simple one-pan dish comes together in 20 minutes or less, and makes the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Just add your favorite crusty bread to serve along! If you’re into savory, perfectly scrambled eggs for breakfast (and yes, eggs for dinner!), you’ll want to try this delicious and extra hearty variation from Turkey known as Menemen....

Muhmmara is a Middle Eastern walnut and roasted red pepper dip that’s all sorts of savory, sweet, slightly smoky, and just enough spicy! It is almost a cousin to Spanish romesco sauce . This muhammara recipe is easy to make, and I love serving it with warm pita as part of a Mezze platter , spread it on your sandwiches, or scoop it on top of grilled chicken or fish ....

Simple olive oil fried Brussels sprouts–tossed with mushrooms, cranberries, and hazelnuts–make a festive vegan and gluten free side dish. Some of us have a long-term relationship with Brussels sprouts–maybe marked with several ups and downs. For me, it wasn’t until my adult years that I’ve come to really appreciate the little Barbie-sized “cabbages.” And I’ve now particularly become a lover of fried Brussels sprouts. No bacon fat here, I’m all about the EVOO !...

Simple and elegant, radish and butter is a popular French snack you’ll be making on the regular! For this homemade radish snack recipe, you can serve the radishes sliced and topped with the butter and salt, or leave them whole and serve the butter and salt to the side for dipping. Fresh and delicious either way! Radish and butter, a match made in…France! Peppery, crispy radish with butter and finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt is a French snack that is both simple and elegant....

Made with pie crust and a handful of fresh ingredients, this Savory Mushroom Galette with Leeks is a delicious vegetarian dish that’s perfect served for dinner (with your favorite salad ) or as an appetizer for a small crowd. This easy recipe comes from The Weekday Vegetarians , a new cookbook I love by Jenny Rosenstrach. Every so often, I get a chance to share a recipe from a new book in my library....

This baked frittata recipe is an easy make-ahead breakfast that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, healthy, and so flavorful! You’ll love the combination of warming North African spices, fresh parsley, and sweet carrots. It’s baked in the oven so there’s no flipping and no fuss! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow I’ve seen different variations of this style of baked frittata recipe throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East, where it is called ejjah ....