Healthy salad dressing recipes don’t need to be boring! In this collection of 10 salad dressing recipes, you’ll find the zippiest vinaigrettes, most herbaceous green goddess dressing, creamiest dairy-free sauces and more to dress up not just salad, but roasted vegetables, chicken, fish, and beyond. Image of Dijon Vinaigrette by Ali Redmond One of the first things I tell people about the Mediterranean Diet is that we love our salads—even for breakfast!...
Keep the grocery list short and sweet with these easy Mediterranean Diet dinner recipes! Mediterranean Baked White Fish Photo Credit: Suzy Karadsheh Quick Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Busy Weeknights Let’s be honest: no one wants to spend a weeknight hunting down twenty different spices! Even if you do love to cook! If you’re looking for big Mediterranean flavors without the long grocery list, you’re in the right place! I’ve gathered my favorite Mediterranean Diet dinner recipes designed for real life!...
Once you learn how to boil potatoes perfectly, you’ll find many delicious ways to use them! I am sharing my go-to tender boiled potatoes recipe with garlic, rosemary , fresh parsley, and a generous extra virgin olive oil . Whether you need a quick side dish to your fish or chicken , or the perfect addition to a vegetarian dinner, these simple and flavorful potatoes will not disappoint. Potatoes are a staple food in many homes....
Chicken marbella is the briny, sweet, tangy baked chicken recipe from the famous Silver Palate Cookbook . It’s a classic recipe originally designed to serve a crowd but we cut it down to serve a family. Capers, prunes, white wine, brown sugar, and olives pack this recipe with flavor! If you’re looking for a baked chicken recipe that is dinner party worthy, but also simple enough to whip up for your family whenever the mood strikes, try chicken marbella....
This Dijon vinaigrette recipe uses a handful of pantry staples for an easy salad dressing that’s bright, peppery, and takes less than 5 minutes. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond This Dijon vinaigrette is on my list of ultimate salad dressings, up there with tangy apple cider vinaigrette , garlicky Greek Ladolemono , and slightly sweet balsamic vinaigrette . Here, the French mustard’s peppery, puckery kick brings an elegant flavor that’s both bold and versatile....
This recipe is all you need to make the BEST crispy homemade pita chips! And you can season them any which way you like. Keep them on hand to use as a snack or to serve with your favorite dips and salsas. Check out the tips and video below for how to make pita chips! When I make pita bread , I often turn leftovers into cinnamon-y churro chips or savory baked chips–brushed with extra virgin olive oil and dusted with kosher salt....
Made with honey, olive oil, and whole wheat flour, this healthy pumpkin bread is wholesome enough for breakfast but tastes like dessert. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Whole wheat flour gives this loaf a hearty flavor, while a whole can of pumpkin purée and a touch of honey keep it moist and tender. Extra virgin olive oil adds richness and a light fruitiness, and a handful of pumpkin seeds on top brings a satisfying crunch....
In this guide, we cover all the tricks for making the creamiest boiled eggs from soft to hard yolks, how to peel boiled eggs (the easiest way), how to store them and our favorite egg recipes. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy Cooking boiled eggs the right way is the difference between chalky and bland and flavorful and delicious! It’s the secret to taking everything from Egyptian Fried Eggs to Avocado Egg Salad to the next level....
Selecting a sweet and ripe watermelon can feel a bit like going on a blind date, but it doesn’t have to! Follow these simple tips for how to pick a watermelon and the next time you’re in the market for a melon you’ll choose the juiciest, sweetest one every time. Have you ever been to the market, dreaming of making a juicy watermelon salad and after choosing a melon, realized you had no way of knowing if it was ripe or not?...
Colorful Italian chopped salad is both sweet and tangy, crunchy and juicy, and altogether harmonious. Radicchio and fennel add interest to leafy romaine while sweet bell peppers balance briny green olives and pepperoncini. Make this Italian chopped salad recipe once and eat it for lunch all week long. Photo Credits: Katherine Irwin Few things are better than having a crunchy, crisp and colorful salad at the ready to serve alongside recipes like Whole Roasted Chicken , Pan-Seared Pork Chops or a simple bowl of soup ....
Lobster pasta dishes are often laden with butter and cream, but this version—with lemon, herbs, and sweet cherry tomatoes—is decadent without them. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The Ultimate Lobster Pasta Recipe! Creamy texture from pasta water and olive oil—no butter or cream required. You can use raw or pre-cooked lobster to make this dish doable for any skill level. Lemon, herbs, and sweet cherry tomatoes keep it fresh. Indulge in a dish where starchy pasta water creates a silk-like creaminess, while buttery extra virgin olive oil echoes the richness of the lobster meat....
Loukoumades (Greek donuts with honey) made of a simple dough and fried until golden and crispy, while soft on the inside. To finish, dunk the little donut holes in the homemade honey syrup and sprinkle with nuts. This recipe makes a lot of donuts to share with family and friends! Easy Greek donuts with honey syrup Crisp and golden on the outside and soft on the inside, loukoumades are the Greek version of donuts or, more accurately, donut holes....
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are practically expected as a holiday side dish in my house, but they are just as easy to make for a weeknight dinner. You’ll love my lighter, healthier version without butter or heavy cream — especially with my secret ingredient for tang and flavor: buttermilk. Mashed potatoes are a quintessential side dish during the holidays or for sunday suppers alongside whole grilled chicken or beef short ribs ....
Soupe Jo is a rich chicken barley soup packed with veggies. Think of it as the Persian version of classic chicken noodle soup. It’s a hearty and comforting soup recipe perfect for welcoming fall’s first chilly days and kicking away the winter blues. Photo Credits: Mariam Hamdy A Hug in a Bowl Chicken soup for many brings to mind mom’s special recipe or a comforting dish from our homeland. Whether it’s Greek Avgolemono (lemon chicken soup) or Turkish Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası (red lentil soup) or Italian Pastina , there’s a certain comfort that comes from a warm bowl of homemade soup....
This easy recipe will show you how to spatchcock chicken so it’s perfectly juicy with golden, crispy skin! Plus, my delicious Mediterranean seasoning blend and fresh veggies to roast alongside. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond If you’ve been here a while, you know I’m all about simple, delicious meals that don’t require cheffy techniques. That’s why you can trust me when I say: spatchcocking a chicken is worth the extra step!...
Tender steamed mussels in a garlic white wine broth are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! First time making these tasty morsels? Don’t worry! I have tips on how to buy, clean, and cook mussels so your recipe will turn out every time! Let’s get started! Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh Few seafood recipes are as impressive as steamed mussels in a delicious white wine broth seasoned with garlic and herbs....
This easy baked cod recipe comes together in just over 20 minutes, but there is a reason it is a big fan favorite! Tender, perfectly flaky cod, tossed in bold Mediterranean spices and baked with a tasty garlic and lemon sauce. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh Fish is one of the staples of the Mediterranean diet , so my family tries to eat fish about twice per week. Luckily, there are so many ways to prepare a tasty fish dinner....
Easy and packed with protein, this breakfast pita is a healthy way to start the day. It takes just 10 minutes! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm This easy recipe is living proof that a half-empty fridge is a blessing in disguise! It’s these simple, satisfying meals that always become my go-tos. Breakfast pita is my most recent “I could eat this every day” situation! Two secrets make this 10-minute recipe so delicious: First, store-bought pita (or homemade if you’re feeling fancy!...
Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, then quickly transfer it to an ice bath. This is how to blanch asparagus properly so that it is crisp-tender and perfectly green. And for a fun and beautiful way to serve it, top your blanched asparagus with a simple Mediterranean-style salsa for an elevated vegetarian side . Asparagus! Filled with nutrition including fiber, folate, and vitamins C and K, asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can make a beautiful statement no matter how you prepare it!...
This nutritious seeded bread recipe made with whole wheat flour pays off with its delicately fluffy crumb and perfectly crispy-crunchy seeded crust. It’s just what your sandwich needed! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm This wholesome and flavorful seeded bread recipe is one of the many loaves I baked over the two years when I returned to New England after living in Spain. Upon returning to the U.S. one of my first “culture shocks” was the supermarket sandwich loaves....
