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This spatchcock chicken recipe is a jazzed-up version of classic roast chicken, with succulent, crispy-skinned chicken bursting with sweet, garlicky, and citrusy flavor. Photo Credits: Elana Lepkowski This spatchcock chicken recipe is inspired by the Greek Island of Crete, where exceptional honey, citrus, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil is produced in abundance. Just like our spiced roast chicken recipe , the chicken is spatchcocked. Also known as “butterflying,” this simple technique removes the chicken’s spine so the bird can lay flat as it roasts....

This shrimp ceviche recipe features gently poached shrimp cured in a zippy citrus marinade with avocado, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow Shrimp ceviche is something I’ve previously thought of as a restaurant-only situation. Or, maybe something I’d save for a special occasion. Not with this ceviche recipe! Just like with Mediterranean Shrimp Kabobs or Garlic-Parmesan Grilled Shrimp , the quick-cooking crustacean is the perfect protein for a fancy-feeling yet super fast and easy appetizer....

Paella mixta is a vibrant, one-pan paella recipe made with saffron-infused rice, tender chicken, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams. It’s a beautiful centerpiece for a special dinner or gathering with friends, and it’s easy to make at home! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm One of the highlights of our recent community culinary trip to Barcelona was the hands-on cooking class at Barcelona Cooking School, just off the lively promenade of La Rambla....

Take your baked cauliflower up a notch with this easy recipe, which coats big cauliflower pieces with a spicy, garlic and citrus harissa sauce then roasts them to perfection. Serve the spicy baked cauliflower as a healthy side to your favorite protein or a flavorful vegan main! I made this baked cauliflower recipe when I was trying to cram as many veggies on my plate as possible. I’d been on the road for weeks promoting my book , and after many nights of dining out, I really missed a healthy home-cooked meal!...

Twenty minutes and a few pantry staples give you this delicious sun dried tomato pasta. With a luxurious no-cream sauce and a bold garlicky flavor, the whole family will love this simple weeknight dinner. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond This sun dried tomato pasta checks all the boxes: easy, fast, made with pantry staples, and hardly any cleanup. Whole milk, rather than cream, lets the lively sun-dried tomato’s flavor shine, while fresh basil and garlic gives the sauce a rich flavor with little time and effort required....

This tutorial is all you need to make the BEST vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls! You’ll love the Mediterranean-style rice filling with tomatoes, onions, loads of fresh herbs an a few warm spices. This recipe comes straight from my mother’s kitchen; a one-pot meal that is delicious and comforting. Vegan and Gluten Free! And you can prepare them a bit in advance, so they’re ready to cook any night of the week....

Loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors, this baked white fish is seasoned with oregano and garlic and a mixture of tomatoes, olives, and red onions. Ready in about 25 minutes! Be sure to check out my fish tips and the video for how to make this recipe below! Baked white fish is one of the easiest and fastest dinners you can make on a busy weeknight. This simple recipe is featured in my roundup of 25+ fish recipes anyone can make !...

If you’re looking to make the best lamb stew, this recipe is all you need! Comforting, fall-apart tender braised lamb with loads of veggies, chickpeas and warm Moroccan flavors. (You can also make this in your crock pot or pressure cooker). Serve it with my 15-minute couscous! Be sure to grab my tips and watch the video below for how to make this lamb stew. I happen to be of the school of thought where any one-pot recipe is a good recipe!...

Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Ingredients for Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls How to Make Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Make Ahead Tips Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls What to Serve with Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Mediterranean-Style Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe Ingredients for Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Cabbage : A small head of cabbage, cored and chopped, creates a tender, slightly sweet base for the dish. Look for firm heads that feel heavy for their size with fresh, tightly packed leaves at your grocery store or farmers market....

This egg white frittata with smoked salmon and goat cheese boasts healthy ingredients and packs in the protein without sacrificing flavor. Make this healthy breakfast recipe for brunch, a quick and easy dinner, or enjoy for lunch throughout the week. Photo credits: Mark Beahm Healthy egg white frittata may leave you feeling suspicious. How are you going to get a rich flavor without a lot of fat, cholesterol, and calories?...

You’ll love these quick brown rice and tuna bowls, prepared Mediterranean-style with a simple chickpea, tomato and cucumber salad and my homemade Greek ladolemono dressing. Ready in about 15 minutes! Easy Tuna Dinner Bowls Tuna is a convenient pantry staple and protein option that you can turn into a quick meal any night of the week. One of my new favorites is today’s Mediterranean-style rice and tuna bowls. These rice bowls make an unfussy dinner with delicious Tonnino wild caught tuna fillets, already cooked brown rice, and a simple chickpea, cucumber and tomato salad (which is just a variation of my 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad )....

Super easy Mediterranean-style orzo recipe with zucchini and chickpeas in a tasty, chunky, garlicy tomato sauce! Fresh mint and toasted pine nuts are the perfect finish. I like to serve this as a simple vegan main, but it makes a great side to Garlic Dijon chicken ; lemon chicken ; lamb chops ; or this tasty baked fish . Step-by-step tutorial included below. Use whole wheat orzo, if you’re on a more strict Mediterranean diet ....

For the ultimate fish fry, try this easy, flavor-packed trout recipe! Trout fillet coated in Mediterranean spices and quickly seared in extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just over 15 minutes! Serve it with Greek tzatziki , salad , and a side of baked sweet potato fries . Lots more ideas + step-by-step instructions and important tips below. Looking for one of the fastest cooking proteins for easy dinners? Trout fillet may be your answer....

You’ll love this easy Chicken Couscous dinner with baked chicken thighs in warm Moroccan spices, vegetables, and fluffy couscous . Easy chicken and couscous recipe If you need a little inspiration to step up the chicken dinner game, today’s recipe is for you! This couscous chicken is a riff on my earlier Moroccan chicken . In this version, I use boneless skinless chicken thighs, coated with a Moroccan-inspired rub with garlic, tomato paste and warm seasonings including Ras El Hanout, cinnamon and ginger....

This North African-style fish kofta recipe is saucy, incredibly flavorful, fragrant and so delicious! Boldly seasoned halibut “meat”balls swimming in a spicy harissa tomato sauce filled with warming spices and fresh herbs. Just add rice or couscous ! Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy I’ll be the first to admit I don’t have the prettiest name for this recipe. But whether you call it fish “meat”balls, fish balls, fish kefte/kofta, or just plain Moroccan fish, this is one of the tastiest, most intensely flavorful fish recipes ever!...

Peperonata is a silky stew of peppers, onions, and tomatoes loaded with assertive Italian flavor. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making a great side dish for everything from a fancy roast to a simple frittata. You can even toss with pasta and call it dinner! Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa Peppers—the true star of this simple but luxurious Peperonata recipe—may be a New World vegetable, but to me they are quintessentially Italian....

If you love classic tiramisu, wait until you try this pistachio twist! This dreamy pistachio tiramisu recipe is everything you love—light, creamy layers of mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers—plus rich, nutty pistachios. Photo credit: Mark Beahm Traditional tiramisu is irresistible as-is, but pistachio adds an irresistible flavor to the mascarpone cream and makes you realize that the soft texture is even better with some contrasting crunch. In this version, the fruity and nutty aroma of coffee pairs perfectly with buttery toasted pistachio in this layered dessert of coffee-soaked ladyfingers enveloped in pistachio mascarpone cream and topped with crunchy chopped roasted pistachios....

Warm, hearty, and flavorful Tomato and Chickpea Chili ! Make it in the slow cooker for best flavor and for a hands-off dinner, or try it on the stovetop. Every so often, I get a chance to share a recipe from a new cookbook that I love and cherish. This chickpea chili recipe is from Alex Guarnaschelli’s new cookbook Cook with Me , with some very slight adaptations. And as only the Food Network icon can do, she gave us 150 delicious, tried-n-true recipes for the home cook....

Zaalouk is a flavor-packed cooked Moroccan eggplant salad with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and warm spices. This easy zaalouk recipe makes a great mezze or appetizer, served warm or cold with a side of pita or your favorite bread. Photo Credits: Caitlin Bensel Zaalouk is a popular Moroccan cooked salad made of eggplant and tomatoes with garlic and warm seasonings including cumin , paprika , and fresh cilantro. Served hot or cold, this eggplant salad can be pureed to a very smooth consistency or served like a chunky dip with a side of khobz, a thicker flatbread that is Morocco’s version of pita bread ....

Ajo blanco, also written “ajoblanco,” is a cold soup from southern Spain made with almonds, garlic, stale bread, sherry vinegar, and a garnish of fresh green grapes. Hearty, refreshing, and luxuriously creamy yet completely vegan, it makes for an elegant appetizer or light lunch on a hot day. It takes just 15 minutes to make (plus chilling time) and there’s no cooking involved! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Ajo Blanco translates literally to “white garlic....