This lobster tail recipe with a luxurious lemon and garlic sauce is fancy food made easy! Broiling lobster tails takes less than 20 minutes but brings restaurant-level flavor and a festive spirit. Plus, I’ll show you how to butterfly a lobster tail the easy way so your meat is juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked every time. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond There are some nights you just want to show off a little bit....
If you ever thought lentils were bland or boring, the flavors in this easy lentil soup recipe will surprise you in a big way! This spicy lentil soup is loaded with aromatics and bold Mediterranean spices and amped up with spinach for a nutritious and satisfying vegan dinner. It is no secret that I am a huge fan of lentils (yes, I’m obsessed)! Dried lentils are a year-round ingredient in my Mediterranean pantry , I really try not to run out of them....
This vegetable medley recipe is bright colorful and loaded with flavor—what more could you want from a side dish? Packed with bell peppers, onion, grape tomatoes, and two kinds of olives this recipe tastes great served over toast for a quick snack or alongside fish, chicken, or beef. It even goes great in an omelet! PHOTO CREDIT: Ali Redmond I don’t know about you, but sometimes the side dish is the most challenging part of dinner....
This persimmon salad with sweet Fuyu persimmons, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a cinnamon- and cumin-spiced apple cider vinaigrette is crisp and colorful—perfect for fall! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Persimmons appear only briefly in late autumn or winter. If you’ve never tried them before, you might have noticed them at the grocery store only to find they’ve vanished by the next shopping trip when you’ve worked up the courage to give them a shot....
All my kitchen must-haves from the best budget-friendly food processor to the cast iron baking dish oven worth splurging on, spices, and more! Stock your kitchen Mediterranean Dish-style, or find the best holiday gifts for all your foodie friends this year. So with the holidays approaching, I put together a comprehensive list of all of my most used favorites. Some are kitchen tools that I believe are worth an investment, others are a budget option that works just as well....
What does a Mediterranean breakfast or a Mediterranean diet breakfast look like? You’d be surprised how often I hear this question; it’s time to delve into it more fully. Tasty ideas from quick bites to Mediterranean brunch recipes and the ultimate Mediterranean brunch board for your next party! I’m warning you now: we are about to explore a world of wholesome, satisfying breakfast foods that will surprise you in the best way possible!...
Toum is a creamy, bold, and totally addictive Lebanese garlic sauce with just 4 ingredients: garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Once you make this simple recipe, you’ll be hooked! I first learned about this Lebanese garlic sauce from my mother-in-law, Dina, who owned a Mediterranean restaurant in grand Rapids, Michigan. Toum was one of the most requested items at the restaurant, where they served it with all their grilled meat and veggies....
A simple savory breakfast, Cilbir (Turkish Eggs) is perfectly poached eggs, served over a delicious garlicky yogurt, and finished with a warm spicy butter or olive oil sauce with red pepper flakes. Enjoy with fresh bread, like Simit or Barbari ! What is Çılbır? Turkish Çılbır, pronouned chil-bir , is basically poached eggs served over a bed of thick, garlicy yogurt and finished with a generous drizzle of warmed butter (or, in my case, a robust extra virgin olive oil ) with a good dash of Aleppo pepper (or similar red pepper flakes)....
In this baked oyster recipe, oysters on the half shell are quickly broiled until golden brown and bubbling. They’re then filled with a lemon and parsley dressing and finished with crispy bread crumbs. These easy-baked oysters will satisfy oyster lovers and skeptics alike! Photo Credits: Ruth Bardis These baked oysters take on a tender-meets-meaty texture similar to perfectly cooked scallops with a lemony, briny flavor akin to a classic piccata sauce....
Bright, briny, and deeply Mediterranean, Boquerones en Vinagre are a must-try Spanish tapa. These marinated anchovies are pickled until tender and finished with garlic, parsley, and fruity olive oil. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Boquerones, or briny marinated anchovies, are one of my favorite bar snacks in Spain. While many bars have them year-round, they come into season in spring and summer when fresh anchovies are available. And they taste like summer, too: sharp and tangy from the vinegar, infused with garlic and fresh parsley, and with a clean ocean flavor....
These sweet, cozy, and fragrant candied almonds are a winter tradition in Spain. Make them for a delicious addition to your holiday cheese platter, snack, ice cream topping, or wrap up for homemade gifts. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm In Barcelona, the leaves don’t change colors like where I grew up in New England. Instead of looking to falling leaves to mark the passing of seasonings, I look to the street vendors....
These baked hash browns are lighter and easier than the pan-fried American classic, and every bit as crispy and delicious. Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Photo Credits: Kathrine Irwin For an easy, complete breakfast, try whipping up a sheet pan of these crispy baked hash browns and serve them alongside oven-baked eggs . I mean, why spend time standing over a hot stove when you can visit with friends and family while sipping on Greek shaken espresso ?...
A twist on classic Shepherd’s Pie, this gluten-free entree layers Greek-style beef sauce with fried eggplant and garlicky feta mashed potatoes. Oozy, warm, fragrant, and satisfying! Make for a cozy night in. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Think of this recipe as a mash-up between Shepherd’s Pie, Cottage Pie, and a traditional Greek Moussaka . All are associated with comfort food, but honestly, I think the word “comfort” is an understatement for this recipe....
Greek Cabbage Rice, or Lahanorizo, is a hearty braise of sautéed cabbage, vegetables, and creamy rice cooked to tender perfection. Lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley give it a refreshing finish. Photo credit: Ali Redmond If there is one vegetable that represents my mother, it’s cabbage! As a native of the Peloponnese in Greece, cabbage was a common staple ingredient and one she grew up eating. I don’t think cabbage gets the hype it deserves....
Learn how to make Fasolakia with this traditional recipe. Green beans gently simmer with potatoes in a rich olive oil and tomato sauce until they’re silky and bursting with Greek flavor! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond In Egypt we call this dish Fasolia . Greeks call it Fasolakia Lathera . The word Lathera means, “ones with oil,” and it describes a whole category of dishes where vegetables are meant to literally swim in quality extra virgin olive oil....
Learn how to cut a pineapple the easy way! I’ll walk you through how to cut pineapple in this step-by-step guide, including how to tell if a pineapple is ripe and my favorite ways to eat pineapple–also known as the fruits of your labor! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm The first thing I see when I walk into my grocery store in the summertime is those plastic tubs filled with pre-cut fruit —sliced cantaloupe, mango, watermelon, and pineapple taunt me with their convenience....
In this Pasta Primavera recipe, I swap the heavy cream for a lighter lemony sauce that lets the colorful seasonal vegetables shine. This vegetarian pasta is easy, healthy, and very weeknight-friendly–it’s ready in 40 minutes! Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow I make pasta primavera sheet pan-style to make things as easy as possible. I simply toss the veggies with olive oil and herbs and roast until they’re just tender, sweet, and a little bit crisped at the edges....
Pesto eggs are a delicious breakfast trend worth trying! In this recipe sunny-side-up eggs are gently fried in basil pesto and stacked with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes make the perfect breakfast toast! Ditch the bread for a lower-carb option. More tasty variations below! I am usually pretty late to anything trendy foods, but some delicious trends like TikTok pesto eggs are so worth a try! People often ask me for Mediterranean diet breakfast ideas ....
This pickled red cabbage recipe makes a simple, punchy condiment (or side dish) that brings brightness and crunch to just about any meal. I love how easy it is to make, and just look at that color! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why This Pickled Cabbage Recipe is My Easiest Side No cooking! Just chop, massage, add brine and it’s ready in hours, not days. Instant flavor party: Tart vinegar and citrusy sumac add bright crunch to bowls, wraps, and sandwiches....
You only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make these roasted green beans! A hot sheet pan does the work for you, beautifully caramelizing the edges with no fussing necessary. Photo Credits: Mariam Handy I love a simple side that takes such little effort and yields amazing results. These roasted green beans fit the bill! There are so many delicious ways to cook green beans, from silky braised green beans to snappy sauteed green beans ....
