Juicy, perfectly-seasoned chicken, nestled in fragrant rice makes the best one-pot chicken and rice recipe in just over 30 minutes! Add your favorite salad and call it good! Be sure to watch the video and read through for some important tips for how to make chicken and rice. Chicken and rice have long been the comfort food of choice at my house. Family favorites include, this Spanish chicken and rice with chorizo, and these Lebanese chicken fatteh bowls ....
Homemade ricotta is one of the easiest fresh cheeses to make in your home kitchen. You just need milk, lemon juice, and a little time! Use it to spread on toast, fill ravioli, or in your favorite dessert! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I’ve been making homemade ricotta since my now teenage kids were babies. Back then making ricotta from scratch was about stretching a dollar and not letting anything go to waste....
This apple cake with olive oil has it’s origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy. A simple and delicious olive oil cake recipe with sweet chunks of fresh apples and plump raisins with hints of cinnamon. Perfectly moist and dense with just enough crumble! People of the Mediterranean, at least the part I grew up in, love their tea time. I don’t want you to picture an English high tea situation, as lovely as that sound, but a more casual affair....
You’ll love this healthy, gluten-free, juicy Italian baked chicken. Boneless skinless chicken breast prepared with a simple spice mixture, garlic, and olive oil, and finished with fresh parsley and basil! Why This Recipe Works Mediterranean Diet Friendly: High-protein, low-fat, and heart-healthy. Fast & Convenient: Prep to table in under 30 minutes. Juicy Never Dry Chicken Every Time! Juicy Italian Baked Chicken Breast Boneless skinless chicken breast is a great source of lean protein, which is why it is a welcome part of the Mediterranean Diet and featured in countless recipes on this site....
Muhalabia is a traditional Arabic milk pudding similar to Italian panna cotta but finished with crunchy pistachios and a touch of aromatic rose water . Serve this elegant gluten-free dessert recipe for a holiday brunch or a refreshing after-dinner treat. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Muhalabia is a milk pudding enjoyed throughout many Arab, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The creamy milk pudding can be spelled in a number of different ways—you’ll often see it written as “Muhallabi, Malabi, or Mehalabeya,” with Greece and Turkey boasting their own versions....
This easy popular Turkish salad called piyaz, or more accurately fasulye piayzi, is made with simple ingredients including white beans, tomatoes, onions, parsley and garlic. A light vinaigrette with fresh lemon juice and a good dash of sumac brings this satisfying white bean salad together. Ready in 10 minutes or less. Fasulye piyazi, aka bean salad with a Turkish twist! I’ve eaten my fair share of bean salads , tossed in bold Mediterranean seasonings and mixed with lemony dressings....
Pomegranates are everywhere these days. How about a Persian-inspired pomegranate chicken thigh recipe? Warning: you will want to make extra of this yummy chicken. Growing up on the Mediterranean, pomegranates were a big thing. Although I don’t remember much if/how my mom used them in cooking, I do recall my brother and I eating bowls of pom seeds sprinkled with sugar. The tangy and sweet snack was a favorite in our little household, and we ate lots of it!...
Move over avocado, smashed peas make the best healthy, bright green topping for your toast! This easy recipe is perfect for your morning breakfast and easy appetizers alike. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa Did you know you can make a vibrant green, absolutely delicious spreadable sauce by simply smashing peas (fresh or frozen and thawed) with feta and olive oil? Like Ricotta Toast and Bruschetta , smashed peas are handy for so many occasions....
Stifado, pronounced stiff-ah-do , is a hearty Greek beef stew seasoned with warming spices, red wine, and loads of pearl onions. This stew, which is typically served as a Sunday family dinner on colder fall and winter days, is one of the many traditional Greek comfort food recipes. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and mouth-wateringly delicious! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Stifado is one of those classic cold-weather dishes that was once cooked in a home’s wood-burning oven....
This 5-minute triple berry salad recipe is the perfect summer salad with colorful fresh berries, peppery arugula, and creamy burrata cheese all tossed in a light, citrusy dressing with good extra virgin olive oil . Fresh summer salad with all the berries! The salad game can get a little blah sometimes. But it doesn’t have to, especially during the warm months when you can use beautiful fruit like watermelon , mangoes , or fresh berries to create a next-level summer salad that goes with all the grilled things !...
This wilted spinach salad baths baby spinach, cannellini beans, and quick-pickled onions in a warm Dijon vinaigrette. This protein and nutrition-packed warm spinach salad is finished with crunchy walnuts and tangy goat cheese—for a filling healthy dish that’s main-meal worthy. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin When it comes to salads it’s common to pair spinach with fruit like in this Strawberry Spinach Salad , but this time I wanted to capture the springtime sweetness of spinach and pair it with big robust flavors like walnuts, dijon, goat cheese, and pickled onion to create this wilted spinach salad....
Made with simple, whole ingredients and topped with a bright homemade Dijon dressing, this Mediterranean White Bean and Sardine Salad is a quick and delicious meal in 15 minutes! Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal any day. An easy sardine salad Canned sardines may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you’re thinking about lunch or dinner, but they’re a tasty little fish that is high protein, vitamins, and minerals, and with lower mercury levels than other fish....
From crave-worthy dips to bold Mediterranean twists on game-day classics, these easy Super Bowl snacks are the kind of recipes guests will request long after the final whistle! They won’t just remember the score, they will remember your game day snacks too. Mediterranean Chicken NachosPhoto Credit: Ali Redmond I may not be the biggest sports fan, but my husband, Saba, is! If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of hosting game day parties, it’s this: people may forget the final score, but they never forget the food....
Whether aiming to eat more plant-based foods, boost your intake of healthy fats, or simply add more crunch to your meals, walnuts can fit seamlessly into everyday eating. Read on to discover the many health benefits of this Mediterranean diet staple. Plus, some of our favorite ways to work these nutritional powerhouses into your daily routine! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The benefits of walnuts can be credited to their amazing nutrient profile, which supports everything from brain and heart health to blood sugar balance and digestion....
Want to take your chicken dinner game to a whole new level of tender, succulent, and delicious?! The secret is in the marinade! I have the best chicken marinade recipe for you today. Made of whole milk yogurt, citrus, extra virgin olive oil, and loads of Mediterranean flavors from garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. This yogurt chicken marinade is easy to make and super versatile. Chicken is a convenient, budget-friendly ingredient for many of us....
A complete guide to cooking with olive oil that answers all your questions: Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil? What about the olive oil smoke point? Is it safe to sear, sauté, or fry using olive oil? Does cooking with olive oil change how healthy it is? Throughout, I’ll also share some of my favorite recipes where olive oil shines. Photo Credit: Ali Redmond The one ingredient I reach for daily and my hands-down favorite Mediterranean pantry staple is extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) ....
Make a fluffy, tender, slightly chewy, and very flavorful pizza crust with this 3-ingredient Neapolitan Pizza Dough recipe! An overnight rise gives this simple yeasted dough an incredible depth of flavor, with just 10 minutes or so of hands-on time and no kneading involved! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I often make a last minute Veggie Pizza with a quick-rising Whole Wheat Dough . But when I want a dough that’s extra fluffy and tender–and have the forethought to plan the night before–I absolutely love this Neapolitan Pizza Dough recipe....
This simple aioli recipe will teach you how to make the perfectly rich, lemony, and garlicky French condiment by hand with just 5 ingredients and a vigorous whisk! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow What is Aioli? Garlic Aioli vs Mayo Aioli is a French condiment made by emulsifying egg yolk, garlic, and oil. It’s essentially mayonnaise but flavored with a bracing amount of fresh garlic. (Yes, “garlic aioli” is redundant, but it’s often how it’s often labeled, just like how we say “ pita bread ” or “ shrimp scampi ....
Straight from my Egyptian kitchen, this hawawshi recipe is made with crispy pita pockets that are stuffed with a tantalizing meat mixture with onions, hot peppers and fresh herbs. Think of it as Egypt’s answer to a hamburger but on steroids! Watch my video below to see how to make hawawshi step-by-step. As an Egyptian (born and bred), nothing excites me more than sharing childhood favorites. And today is all about a famous street food we call hawawshi....
An especially satisfying omelette recipe, loaded with Mediterranean favorites. With a side of warm pita bread and Greek Tzatziki sauce , you can even turn this into lunch or simple dinner for two! Ah…the humble omelette! The omelette is truly more than breakfast, isn’t it? When nothing else will satisfy my hunger…and admittedly, when I’m out of dinner ideas, it’s omelettes to the rescue. This folded omelette recipe is one that I make often....
