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Easy stuffed peppers for breakfast, brunch or dinner! Prepared Mediterranean-style and stuffed with a flavor-packed, vegetarian and gluten-free potato hash, then topped with the perfect egg. (Recipe comes with prepare-ahead instructions.) Master the art of stuffed veggies, and you’ve claimed a place in the Mediterranean kitchen. From stuffed cabbage rolls; to stuffed koussa (zucchini); as well as Italian stuffed peppers and my recent Mediterranean stuffed peppers with rice and ground beef…We love using our stuffed veggies!...

I cook from the heart. In other words, I follow my whims and cravings. And, I have the hardest time following an exact recipe. I do enjoy free-form cooking, but I have a few cherished cookbooks. My collection of cookbooks is small. On purpose. I only purchase books that I know will inspire me and support my family’s lifestyle. And of course, I purchase cookbooks that I can take to bed at the end of a long day....

20 minutes or less is all it takes to make this bright garlic shrimp pasta recipe! Prepared Mediterranean-style and tossed in a light sauce with garlic, onions, white wine, and lemon juice. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh We’re pasta lovers around here, but there is a reason this one is top of my family’s list. Shrimp and pasta are a match made in heaven! I’ll often serve my shrimp scampi over angel hair pasta....

Loaded with Mediterranean favorites like olives, capers, fresh veggies, and feta, this Greek pasta salad skips the mayo for a zippy garlic-lemon dressing. This easy summer recipe is make-ahead friendly and very picnic-ready! Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy It’s essentially Greek salad with pasta added, does it get any better? And, just like my shrimp or Italian pasta salad, this beauty is a fuss-free delight: the pasta soaks up the flavor as it chills, getting even tastier with age....

This Greek yogurt cheesecake is a game-changer! Think creamy, velvety, decadent, slightly tart, light, and perfectly balanced. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My husband is a mean cheese and yogurt eater, so developing a Greek yogurt cheesecake that combined both was a no-brainer. This simple recipe was created through pure experimentation. I played around with his favorite goat cheese to add depth and Greek yogurt for a nice tang. I added cream cheese, eggs, and real vanilla bean for a luxurious touch (but vanilla extract works too)....

Fresh ripe tomatoes, herbs, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil come together to create a bright and flavorful no-cook tomato sauce with little effort. Serve this 5-ingredient fresh tomato sauce (or sugo di pomodoro crudo) with pasta, or use it as a fresh pizza sauce or as a simple topping for bread! Sugo dipomodoro crudo AKA no cook pasta sauce! Of the many ways to use fresh tomatoes , I have recently fallen in love with one more: no-cook tomato sauce!...

Cool off with a delicious bowl of Salmorejo, Spain’s cold tomato soup. Similar to Gazpacho this soup is dairy-free but super creamy and totally refreshing summer comfort food. Photo credits: Mark Beahm A few years ago, I went on a road trip along the coast of Cádiz, an astounding, wind-swept region within Andalusia. We drove from Gibraltar to Sanlúcar de Barrameda over the course of a week. We stopped in a new town every day for the beaches, the white-walled cities, and most importantly, the Spanish food ....

Steamed asparagus dressed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with hard-boiled eggs is a simple dish that celebrates one of spring’s first vegetables. It’s easy to make and perfect as a simple lunch or holiday side dish! Photo Credit: Mark Beahm When fresh asparagus is in season, I try to prepare it in as many ways as possible: roasted , grilled, blanched , and sautéed versions will all grace my table....

This easy strawberry shortcake recipe is made with extra virgin olive oil and whole wheat flour, which makes the biscuits not only more wholesome but extra tender and flavorful too. Citrusy sumac macerated strawberries and a dollop of tangy whipped labneh give the classic strawberry shortcake a grown-up, Mediterranean-style flavor you’ll love! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Although this recipe is inspired by the classic summertime treat, this is not your average strawberry shortcake recipe....

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty, wholesome vegetarian meal packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. To make them, I fill roasted sweet potatoes with garlicky chickpeas, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and lime, then top them with creamy avocado crema. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond A stuffed sweet potato might not be able to solve all your problems, but it’s a solid answer to the problem of what to make when I need something hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor....

Tabouli salad or Tabbouleh is a simple Mediterranean salad of very finely chopped vegetables, lots of fresh parsley and bulgur wheat, all tossed with lime juice and olive oil. Grab my tips and watch the video for how to make tabouli below. Tabouli is likely the topmost famed Mediterranean/Middle Eastern salad there is. Because it is now sold in most large supermarkets around the world, I feel compelled to dispel one thing: the “star of the show,” so to speak, in a tabouli recipe is not the bulgur ....

Taktouka is a Moroccan salad made with roasted green pepper stewed in an aromatic tomato sauce. Garlicky, spicy and lightly smoky, this healthy appetizer is easy to make and tastes even better the next day. Photo Credits: Mariam Handy Morocco is famous for serving cooked vegetables as salads and starters, like their classic za’alouk eggplant salad or simple potato salad with chermoula . Taktouka is yet another traditional Moroccan salad that I know you will absolutely love....

Tender leeks and carrots, braised in a flavorful olive oil sauce with garlic, cumin , and fresh herbs. This easy leeks recipe is my take on a Turkish dish called zeytinyağlı pırasa, and it is comforting in the best way possible! What do you do with a leek? People confuse leeks with green onions. Leeks do look sort of like giant scallions, but they’re not exactly the same. They are alliums like onions, shallots, chives, and garlic....

Baked in a rich tomato sauce, these Turkish-style vegetables with chickpeas is a humble yet impressive vegetarian casserole. Treat it as a side or a main meal! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My Year-Round Favorite Vegetable Casserole The recipe is adaptable. I swap out vegetables seasonally depending on what’s available at the farmers’ market. It works for everyone. The recipe is vegan and free of gluten and dairy. Can be a main or a side....

This no-fail, lightened-up overnight baked French toast with fresh fruit and honey-lime syrup is perfect for brunch, holidays, and fuss-free gatherings. Get it ready the night before, then simply pop it in the oven while you enjoy your morning coffee! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin What I love about making baked French toast—beyond the look on everyone’s faces when you take it out of the oven—is how easy it is. Especially, when you have a hungry house to feed first thing in the morning!...

This recipe is all you need to make an all-star vegetarian baked ziti with ricotta, marinara sauce, and a layer of bright veggies! This is the pasta casserole you can make any night of the week, or prepare ahead and store for later. Add a side salad and call it dinner! For a more Mediterranean diet -friendly option, use whole wheat or whole grain pasta. Be sure to check out my tips and step-by-step tutorial for how to make this baked ziti and what to serve along!...

Bouillabaisse is a classic French seafood stew with a rich aromatic tomato-saffron broth. Often served with a crostini and a golden saffron aioli called rouille, this recipe is sure to impress any guest. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond When you want to impress your dinner guests, make bouillabaisse. This classic French stew originated in Marseille, a fisherman’s dish highlighting the best of the day’s catch. Its rich tomato broth is scented with saffron, and the stew is served with rouille, a flavorful aioli made with egg yolks, roasted red peppers, saffron, garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil....

A cozy, comforting blend of earthy mushrooms, herbs, and broth, this gluten-free mushroom soup recipe is creamy, but not heavy, and still Mediterranean Diet-friendly! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm While studying for my bachelor’s degree in Barcelona, I lived with two roommates from outside the city. One of them visited her family near the French border every few weekends. She would come back to the apartment with clean laundry and a new stash of home-cooked meals from her mother....

Easy, comforting shrimp stew, cooked in a Mediterranean-style rustic chunky tomato sauce! Loads of flavor from fresh garlic, onions, bell peppers and warm spices. You’ll want to make this for close friends and family, adding your favorite bread to sop up all the goodness (and maybe a bottle of your favorite wine.) Be sure to grab my tips for how to make this shrimp stew recipe and ways to serve it!...

A potato casserole recipe with an Egyptian twist. Healthier than your average potato casserole, but every bit as satisfying. The secret is in the sauce! The goal of a potato casserole is always comfort, am I right? My guess is, when we think “comforting potato casserole,” the majority of us living here in the States, envision something different. Maybe a creamy potato casserole. Maybe something cheesy. Or something adorned with bacon bits, perhaps?...