This grilled chicken recipe is one of the most popular here on the site, and for good reason! Juicy grilled chicken thighs, covered in a bold Mediterranean marinade and served with an herby Greek yogurt sauce that will have you coming back for more! Get my secrets for how to grill chicken thighs perfectly, plus a few great sides and salads to serve along for the perfect summer barbecue!...
Mediterranean orzo salad with crunchy veggies, briny feta, fresh herbs, and a zesty Greek-style dressing. This easy recipe tastes even better the next day—perfect for make-ahead lunches and cookouts! Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa This simple orzo salad recipe was inspired by a summer trip to Greece, which essentially mandates a twice-daily Horiatiki (Greek Salad). I was a little too hungry to call that dinner, so I quickly boiled orzo pasta and tossed it right in....
In this Mediterranean White Bean Stew, creamy cannellini beans simmer with sweet carrots, warm spices, and bright tomatoes for a rich, comforting dish. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, it’s simple, nourishing, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors! Photo credit: Ali Redmond This creamy stew is a version of the Egyptian white bean stew I grew up with—a cozy wintertime staple from my mom’s kitchen. It’s the kind of simple, humble meal that feels like a hug, filling the house with the rich aroma of simmering tomatoes, garlic, and warm spices....
A baked omelet made Middle Eastern style with zucchini, onions and lots of fresh mint leaves. Comes together in 30 mins or less. The perfect breakfast or brunch, especially with a side of fattoush or tabouli salad ! Be sure to scroll down for the step-by-step tutorial with photos. If you are from Egypt, you’ll recognize this as eggah. In other parts of the Middle East, they call it Ej’jah with the emphasis on the “J....
Never throw away stale bread again! Turn that leftover half-loaf into Pappa al Pomodoro , a simple Italian bread soup made with canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a few easy aromatics. This vegan soup recipe is comforting, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes! Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Italians have a knack for turning a handful of pantry basics into an effortless and comforting dinner that’s worth passing down for generations....
Say goodbye to summer in the best way with this easy plum cake recipe from my friend Andy Baraghani’s new cookbook, The Cook You Want to Be . You’ll love how light, tender, and moist it is! Perfect for brunch with a little ice cream or even a dollop of labneh . To me, plum cake is the perfect homemade dessert to say goodbye to summer and usher in fall....
Poached flounder takes only minutes to cook, and the fish has a naturally buttery flavor, which makes it a perfect match for sweet corn salsa. It’s a healthy dinner recipe bursting with the essence of summer. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond When you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy meal, it’s hard to beat flounder. This mild white fish is a weeknight favorite in our house. It’s tender, light, and buttery, plus I can get it on the table in minutes, making it a dream for someone like me who is trying to feed two teenagers with very busy lives....
A must-try Spanish Chickpea Stew with Spinach, Bell Peppers, and Almonds. Full of flavor from garlic, vinegar, and warm notes of cumin and smoked paprika. Perfect as tapas or a satisfying vegan dinner! Be sure to see the step-by-step tutorial and my tips for how to serve it. Espinacas con Garbanzos: Spanish Chickpea Stew In Seville, Espinacas con Garbanzos, which literally means chickpeas and spinach, is a popular dish served both at fine restaurants and tapas joints....
This simple tomato appetizer with crumbled feta and extra virgin olive oil is the easiest and most delicious fresh tomato recipe you’ll try! It takes only 4 ingredients and comes together in less than 5 minutes , and you can also serve it as a no-cook side next to your favorite meats or fish (a few ideas below). There is no shortage of ways to use up fresh tomatoes , but this simple fresh tomato appetizer, topped with crumbles of creamy feta is the easiest fresh tomato recipe you’ll find....
This easy breaded chicken cutlet recipe with Italian seasoning and parmesan is your answer to quick and delicious weeknight dinners! Crispy, satisfying and ready in just 30 minutes. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Most days, I’m rummaging through my kitchen with a half hour before dinner and no plan in sight—enter my favorite chicken cutlet recipe. To make it, I thinly slice chicken breast then cover them in a cheesy parmesan breadcrumb coating to create the crispiest, juiciest chicken cutlets, with no planning (or marinating) necessary....
This showstopping skillet recipe combines creamy white beans, rich olive oil, and vibrant spinach, for a vegan spanakopita that evokes the comfort-food vibes of traditional spanakopita but with extra fiber, zero eggs, and no dairy. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin If you’ve ever swooned over the savory, flaky layers of spanakopita , this spanakopita-inspired white bean and spinach skillet could be worthy of a spot in your weeknight dinner rotation....
Manaqish or manakish are savory pastries popular in the Levant (Eastern Mediterranean) region. My mother in law, a master of the Levant kitchen, was the one who first introduced me to the making of za’atar manaqish. They are the perfect make-ahead snack, appetizer, or even brunch! What exactly are manaqish? Manaqish are almost the Middle Eastern equivalent of homemade flatbread pizzas or Greek Ladenia . The word Manaqish is rooted in the Arabic verb naqash , which literally means to sculpt, or carve out....
I have always been a fan of casseroles; one hearty dish and you’re good to go! One of my faves is a zucchini bechamel that my mom used to make growing up. This is a classic Egyptian casserole recipe with basically four ingredients: zucchini, ground beef, mozzarella cheese (optional), and bechamel sauce (white sauce made of roux and milk). Simple and yummy! Although this is an Egyptian dish, I think it’s origins are actually French....
Thank You for cooking with us all these years as we celebrate our 10th anniversary! What we’ve learned, how much we’ve grown, and a few of our favorite recipes from the past decade. Photo 1: Picking herbs with little Hannah in 2014; Photo 2: Me and my girls, Dara and Hannah, in a photo from mysecond cookbookin 2024! These days I’ve been spending pretty much all of my time and energy on the release of my second cookbook, Simply Dinner ....
Lemony and just a bit buttery, this Fish Piccata recipe with pan-seared trout and a lemon piccata sauce comes together in about 20 minutes. Serve with a big salad and a side of pearl couscous , lemon rice or your favorite grain for an easy weeknight dinner idea. A quick and delicious fish dinner! This is a riff off of my popular chicken piccata and chicken piccata meatballs recipes. I use the same ingredients for my piccata sauce and simply replacing the chicken with trout fillet (or another thin fish fillet of your choice)....
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be healthy and delicious—especially when you take inspiration from the Mediterranean! Here are 31 easy, healthy dinner ideas for nourishing you and your loved ones. These recipes use lean proteins, whole grains, colorful vegetables, fiber-rich beans and legumes, and a kiss of extra virgin olive oil. Whether you’re in need of quick weeknight options or something a little special for the weekend, I’ve rounded up a whole month’s worth of my favorite easy, healthy dinner ideas to inspire you....
Wondering how to store basil and keep it from wilting or turning black too quickly? I have you covered with the BEST, No-Fail Hack! Fresh basil is among the widely used herbs in Mediterranean cooking, and almost everyone I know enjoys its aromatic, sweet, and somewhat minty flavor. It can be the one ingredient to add a pop of fresh flavor and color to your meal! I use basil all summer long in things like panzanella , tomato basil soup , and grilled pizza !...
You may see this classic Italian pasta on fancy restaurant menus, but Cacio e Pepe is deceptively simple to make. This traditional recipe requires only 3 ingredients: spaghetti, freshly ground black pepper, and real Pecorino Romano cheese! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Cacio e Pepe has a reputation among home cooks for being difficult to make. I truly believe that with a good recipe, though, this Roman classic can absolutely be an easy weeknight dinner....
Wondering what to do with carrot tops? Don’t throw them away! Make this bright, sweet and peppery carrot top pesto with pistachios, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Vegan, gluten free, protein-rich, and kids love it! Photo Credits: Elana Lepkowski Move over basil pesto , carrot tops make a wonderfully herby alternative to mix up your routine. Genovese-style pesto, made with basil, pine nuts, and pecorino or parmesan cheese, is the most well-known....
In this chicken puttanesca recipe, chicken is pan-seared until golden brown and braised until fall-off-the-bone tender. The briny, garlicky tomato sauce bursts with bold Mediterranean flavor in just one pan and 40 minutes. Serve this no-fuss dinner recipe with crusty bread or fresh homemade focaccia . Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Chicken puttanesca is a hearty and gluten-free twist on the Italian classic Pasta Puttanesca . This traditional Italian sauce is flavored generously with olives, capers, and anchovies making your weeknight dinner a true flavor party!...
