These candied orange peels are delicately sweet with a citrusy aroma and a delightfully chewy texture. As elegant as they look, they’re surprisingly easy to make at home! Use this simple 3-ingredient recipe to garnish cocktails, gift to friends and family, or dress up a holiday cookie tray. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Candying fresh fruit in sugar is a centuries-old tradition, once used to preserve the fruit beyond its short-lived season....
Succulent baked balsamic chicken, loaded with flavor from a bold balsamic marinade with garlic, lemon juice, and herbs! Ready in just over 30 minutes. Balsamic glazed chicken you’ll be making on repeat! An easy, unassuming balsamic marinade takes your average baked chicken dinner to a new level of delicious! This juicy, garlicky, appropriately sticky balsamic chicken recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prep. Once tossed in the quick marinade with balsamic glaze, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs, put it in the oven for 30 minutes or so....
This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is all the flavor and comfort of classic lasagna but without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad ! Read through for important tips and watch the video for how to make eggplant lasgana below! I love classic lasagna as much as the next person, but I’m all for a fun twist on old favorites–from lasagna soup to lasagna roll ups to this eggplant lasagna!...
This freekeh soup with chicken, warming spices, and fire-roasted tomatoes is incredibly nutritious and deeply satisfying: Boldly smoky, savory, and comforting all at the same time! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Unless we were neighbors in Egypt or around the Levant, I’d bet good money this freekeh soup is unlike any chicken soup you’ve had before! Freekeh, an ancient grain made from smoked wheat stocks, brings so much to the table....
Garlic lovers rejoice! This garlic soup is creamy and rich yet not too heavy, with two whole heads of garlic and just a splash of milk. An Aleppo pepper-infused drizzle with crispy fried garlic adds the perfect sweet, spicy, and crunchy finishing touch. This one-pan garlic soup is simple enough for those low-energy days and ready to eat in just an hour. It’s creamy and comforting without any cream or gluten....
These dinner bowls are a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese-spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce, served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad. What is Fatteh? In Arabic, the word “fatteh” literally means “crumbs,” referring to a genre of Middle Eastern foods where day-old toasted pita and other leftovers are re-purposed to create a new meal. Fattoush salad is one popular example of the myriad dishes that fall under “fatteh....
With fresh ingredients and a delicious Mediterranean twist, this Mango Salad with Spinach , tossed in fresh lime juice and olive oil , is the perfect summer side! Ready in just 15 minutes. An easy & healthy mango salad The best salads, in my opinion, are those that are packed with a variety of flavors and textures and bright colors. Salads are one of the easiest ways to “eat the rainbow” and there are so many ways to switch them up depending on the season....
This orange olive oil cake recipe bursts with sunny flavors of bright orange and fragrant cardamom! Extra virgin olive oil makes this simple cake irresistibly fluffy and tender for days. Photo Credit: Caitlin Bensel We use oranges liberally during citrus season in the Mediterranean, both in sweet and savory recipes. However, one of my favorite ways to use them is in this orange olive oil cake. I love this recipe so much that I included it in my first cookbook , and I had to share it with you here....
Sangria is an iconic pitcher drink found on cafe tables throughout Spain. Flavorful and colorful, this red wine sangria recipe looks impressive and feels special, but it’s easy to whip up for stress-free entertaining! Photo Credits: Elana Lepkowski Red Sangria is a lightly sweetened red wine cocktail infused with fruit and spices and fortified with a little brandy. Lemon, orange, and apple slices add freshness contrasting the warm aromas of cinnamon and star anise....
Strawberry Lemonade is the original pink lemonade. I made this recipe with fresh lemon juice, one whole pound of strawberries and just a touch of rose water. In my house, this Strawberry Lemonade recipe is the official drink of summer! Photo Credits: Elana Lepkowski Strawberry Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, whatever you want to call it, it’s my daughter’s favorite drink. She doesn’t like carbonation so bubble waters and soda’s aren’t at the top of her list when she’s feeling festive, which is fine by me!...
These tahini chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, a tiny bit salty, nutty, and decadent. Made without butter, tahini adds a richness that’s impossible to resist! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm In Egypt, we grew up with tahini paste being a pantry essential. We’d use as a main ingredient in classics like hummus , of course, but also sweet treats like halva . If you’re new to baking with tahini, don’t be scared!...
Turkish Delight or Lokum as it’s known in Turkey is a delicately flavored jelly candy, perfect for serving any time of year. This recipe is scented with rosewater but you can use cinnamon, orange, vanilla or bergamot instead. Photos: Caitlin Bensel Turkish Delight, also known as Lokum, is a delicately flavored, fragrant, chewy jelly candy that has been a hallmark of my homeland, Turkey, since Ottoman times. It’s one of my absolute favorite recipes and I’m happy to share it with you....
Caramelized cremini mushrooms replace traditional cured pork in this satisfying vegetarian carbonara recipe. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Pasta carbonara is the ultimate pantry-friendly meal. While I love the classic version made with pancetta or bacon, this vegetarian twist on the recipe might be my favorite version yet. I’ve skipped the bacon and replaced the pork with deeply caramelized mushrooms and spices to keep the smoky flavor even without the meat....
Za’atar Roasted Chicken Breast Recipe…an easy one-skillet chicken dinner that will have your taste buds going crazy (in a good way!) Za’atar is a flavor-packed spice blend of Mediterranean wild thyme and toasted sesame seed. You can find all-natural za’atar spice right here in our online store . Be sure to check out the step-by-step tutorial for this za’atar chicken! When I posted my recipe for cilantro-lime chicken thighs (another awesome chicken dinner, by the way), a reader wrote to me about her big dilemma involving her husband eating only chicken breast....
<img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tomato-Pasta-with-Chickpeas-Pins-2022-3-150x150.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“pinable image 2 for “Date Me” Creamy Tomato Pasta - 3”> Better than a fancy restaurant meal, this quick Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas is flavorful, nutritious, and just rich enough! Plus, it takes only a few simple pantry staples. I say, it’s perfect for a date night in! Simple tomato pasta with chickpeas Something magical happens when you toss al dente pasta in a pool of homemade tomato sauce that’s been spiked with just enough cream....
Easy, healthy, and delicious salmon dinners with bright Mediterranean flavors make even a weeknight feel like a special occasion. Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon Photo Credit: Ali Redmond If you have followed the Mediterranean way of eating for any length of time, you’re probably trying to add more seafood and fish to your dinner rotation. Over the years, I have shared many Mediterranean diet fish recipes on this site. When I need something on the table in a hurry, fish is my go-to, and salmon is at the top of my list....
Perfectly juicy baked chicken thighs with tomatoes and onions will become your new weeknight go-to for a hearty, healthy, and satisfying meal. A tomato paste-based spice rub gives this easy recipe a deep savory flavor. The best part? It all comes together in one pan with minimal effort! Photo Credit: Miriam Novoa You cannot go wrong with chicken thighs . They are convenient, affordable, and forgiving; you don’t have to watch the pan like a hawk to get good results....
Simple Baked Sole fillet, Spiced Mediterranean-style and baked in a buttery lime sauce. Green onions, dill, and capers are welcomed additions here! If you’ve just started eating the Mediterranean way and are trying to add a little more fish to your diet, this super easy baked fish recipe might just be your ticket. It takes such little prep work (15 minutes), and because sole fillet is a very thin fillet of fish, it cooks quite fast, another 10 to 15 minutes tops!...
Fragrant pesto, punchy fried lemons, and a touch of milk transform the humble canned chickpea into a totally effortless yet luxurious meal in this easy vegetarian recipe. Photo Credits: Andrea Gralow I love giving canned chickpeas the all-star treatment on a busy evening. It’s my secret to making a weeknight dinner feel celebratory. It’s the simple things in life after all! Just like canned butter beans , canned chickpeas just need a few minutes on the stove to get tender and creamy....
This 5-ingredient creamy feta dressing comes together in minutes! Feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon juice make a tangy, easy salad dressing. Use for salads , to dress your fish or roasted broccoli or roasted canned artichokes , and more! I love bold vinaigrettes but when I’m in the mood for something with little body to it, I whip up this creamy feta dressing. Think of it as the salad dressing version of my whipped feta dip , but easier to drizzle over crunchy vegetables, sauteed cabbage , or grilled romaine lettuce ....
