Learn how to make hummus at home. This smooth, creamy, and easy homemade hummus recipe requires only 6 ingredients and is perfect for pita chips, crunchy vegetables, or to use as a spread for your favorite sandwich. Photo Credit: Ali Redmond Hummus is a quintessential Middle Eastern dip made by blending chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and lemon. Being raised in Egypt, hummus was a regular part of our meals as a family and it’s super easy to make....
This Italian wedding soup is rich and comforting, with small meatballs, tender greens, delicate pasta, and cozy chicken broth. This simple recipe takes me right back to my nonna’s kitchen! Photo Credits: Elena Lepkowski This nourishing chicken and mini meatball soup, famously known as Italian Wedding Soup, takes me right back to my Nonna’s kitchen. She always had a big stockpot of this hearty, but delicate soup simmering on the stovetop when I visited her....
If you’ve ever wondered how to make pickled red onions, this quick pickled red onion recipe is for you! It takes only 5 minutes of hands-on time and makes the perfect condiment to pile on your sandwiches, add to your favorite salads, or to elevate nearly any meal. It’s the condiment you didn’t know you needed! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Pickled red onions are one of my favorite additions to salads, hummus , or chicken shawarma ....
Risotto alla Milanese is a creamy saffron risotto that’s perhaps Milan’s most famous dish. Infused with the earthy flavor and golden tones of saffron, risotto Milanese comes together easily and never fails to impress. Photo Credits: Kathrine Irwin Simply put, Risotto Milanese is nothing more than classic Italian risotto spiked with saffron. But adding that one wonder spice makes all the difference. The same crimson threads that give paella and joojeh kabob their signature golden hue and flavor transform risotto Milanese into the color of a Mediterranean sunset....
This sophisticated grapefruit mocktail balances the bright tartness of fresh pink grapefruit juice with herbal rosemary-infused honey syrup and tonic water, all finished with a beautiful sumac-sea salt rim. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond When I stopped drinking alcohol, I realized how much I missed having something interesting to sip on during celebrations. I didn’t want juice or soda—I wanted layers of flavor, something that felt both sophisticated and thoughtful. Searching for that complexity, I found inspiration in a cherished childhood memory....
In this easy stuffed artichoke recipe, globe artichokes are filled with a savory breadcrumb, garlic, and parmesan stuffing and braised in a white wine sauce until tender. A hearty vegetarian entrée that’s both beautiful and fun to eat! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Don’t be intimidated by the thought of cooking artichokes—it’s easier than you think! Italians have been cultivating and enjoying this nutritious vegetable since the days of Ancient Rome....
These Spanish-style stuffed tomatoes with tuna, olives, and parsley make for a nutritious and satisfying gluten- and dairy-free pescatarian dinner. Make the most out of those end of summer garden tomatoes with this healthy and delicious recipe! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm This stuffed tomatoes recipe comes from my first year in Barcelona when I lived in a homestay. Our host, Maria, generously made an elaborate dinner for us every night....
These buttery apricot cookies, studded with toasted walnuts and perfumed with nutmeg, are a beloved recipe from Maureen Abood’s grandmother. Excerpted from her new cookbook, Lebanese Baking , they’re a wonderfully cozy and bright addition to your holiday cookie list. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm My Friend Maureen’s Lebanese Apricot Cookies There’s something so special about a recipe that travels through a family. Maureen Abood, contributor to The Mediterranean Dish and author of the book, Lebanese Baking , shares her Grandmother’s recipe for Apricot Walnut Cookies—a family favorite all of her cousins swear by, and now Maureen is sharing it with you....
This right here is the BEST Moroccan Chicken recipe you will find! Super succulent, fall-off-the-bone tender chicken stew w/ warm Moroccan spices, lemons, olives & dried fruit. No ordinary chicken dinner, this easy one-pot wonder will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible. Be sure to watch the video and grab all my tips below! More Recipes to Try: Spicy Couscous with Shrimp and Chorizo ; Easy Vegetable Tagine ; One-Pot Chicken and Rice ; Greek Chicken Souvlaki ; Ratatouille...
Hands-down the BEST black eyed peas recipe with loads of veggies and bold Greek flavors. Even meat lovers come back for this delicious vegetarian black eyed pea stew! Budget friendly, low calorie, and gluten free. Be sure to grab my tips for how to cook black eyed peas + watch the quick video below. This easy black-eyed peas recipe comes together in a flash using simple pantry staples, and is filled with loads of fiber and nutrition!...
Blitva is a rustic coastal dish from Croatia of garlicky Swiss chard and tender potatoes sautéed in grassy extra virgin olive oil. This hearty vegetarian side dish is simple and satisfying, a great way to round out any spread. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond On a recent food and wine-soaked vacation in Croatia, I met and fell in love with blitva. A simple but stunning combo of boiled potatoes, leafy Swiss chard, and garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil....
This zucchini chips recipe will change your snack-time routine! Extra crispy and absolutely addictive. Just a few tips ensure the best baked zucchini chips. And you can make them ahead and store for later, or add them as a fun side next to things like Greek burgers or lemon chicken. B e sure to watch my video tutorial below! Green is a prominent color in my cooking. And it seems zucchini is a prominent ingredient, particularly during the summer months....
Considered one of Iran’s culturally significant dishes, Ghormeh Sabzi is a rich beef stew with a unique and complex flavor profile, which results from slow-cooking fresh herbs and dried limes with beef and red kidney beans. Quite simply you will fall in love with this dish, as it’s sour, savory, decadent and delicious. There’s just nothing else like it! Ghormeh Sabzi withBasmati Rice| Photos by Mark Beahm There is little debate that Ghormeh Sabzi is the King of Persian stews, with the Queen being Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Chicken Stew) ....
A hearty and absolutely delicious eggplant salad recipe! I layer texture and flavor with grilled eggplant, charred red peppers, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, a zippy lemon dressing and freshly crisped pita chips. Photo Credits: Bella Karragiannidis I get suspicious when someone tells me they don’t like eggplant. Sure, they like what they like, but is it possible that they have never had a perfectly charred eggplant? I’d argue it’s beyond possible (likely even!...
Pita Pizzas are a quick and easy dinner you can make for the whole family—and they’re endlessly customizable. Make this Margarita-style version, then riff with your favorite toppings. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond If you’re craving homemade pizza but don’t have the time to make an entire dough recipe from scratch, make these individual Pita Pizzas instead. Top them with your favorite tomato sauce , torn fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkle of flaky salt....
Italian Easter bread is a traditional bread that celebrates spring, renewal, and the resurrection. Each twisted ring has a whole egg nestled in the center. The dough is scented with citrus zest, and the finished bread is irresistibly fluffy and soft with a texture reminiscent of challah . Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Italian Easter Bread is flavored with lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Of course, it’s then fitted with its signature brightly colored egg and topped with sprinkles....
This easy and bright black bean and corn salad with Pablano pepper, fresh mint, and lime will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! This recipe is from Joe Yonan’s new book Cool Beans . Beans are on the short list of foods we use all the time around here. I keep all sorts of beans in my pantry at all times because I know that, in a pinch, I can turn them into a quick side dish, a hearty stew , or a satisfying bean salad (or today’s new black bean and corn salad) to serve a small crowd!...
This lemon olive oil dressing called ladolemono is so much more than a Greek salad dressing! This simple, bright, and tangy dressing will be your go-to for dressing salads , but you can also use it as a marinade, or as a sauce to finish anything from fish , to chicken and even grilled vegetables. When I think of Greek food or the most popular Greek recipes everyone loves like Greek chicken or Greek roasted potatoe s, I can’t help but think of one of the fundamental flavor profiles and that is the combination of lemon juice and olive oil ....
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this lemon dill salmon recipe with a creamy dill sauce made from Greek yogurt is a classic pairing with a healthy twist. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why Lemon Dill Salmon is my new Dinner Party Meal It’s elegant, not fussy: I can serve perfectly flaky salmon with a sauce that looks impressive, but comes together in under 30 minutes. It pleases a crowd: The bright lemon, fresh dill, and rich-but-light yogurt sauce win over seafood lovers and skeptics alike....
Made with a blend of protein-packed cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, this Lemon Yogurt Parfait recipe is a delicious and satisfying grab-and-go breakfast. Best of all, they taste like cheesecake and you can make them in advance! Whip them up on a Sunday for a week of hassle-free mornings! Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin While I’d love to make a delicious frittata or a wholesome bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, I’m lucky if I have time for a piece of toast with a boiled egg ....
