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Easy Baked Falafel with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

These easy baked falafel with lemon-tahini sauce are crispy from the outside, light tender, crumbly from the inside, and full of bright, Mediterranean flavors. It is surprisingly easy to make your own falafel at home.  There’s nothing like the flavor of crispy falafel with lemony tahini sauce! This popular traditional Middle Eastern dish is a …

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with these perfectly tender Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Herbes de Provence. Juicy on the inside, each bite is enveloped in an herb-infused exterior with all the flavors of Southern France. A delicious and elegant yet quick and nearly effortless main dish to make on a grill or stovetop that pairs …

Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe

This authentic Greek lemon potatoes recipe will take your roasted potato side dish to the next level. Simple, everyday ingredients transform the potatoes into a comforting, fresh, bright classic Greek side dish that can be served with various main dishes. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn …

Easy Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

This Sheet Pan Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is tender, juicy, and roasted to golden-brown perfection with rosemary, lemon slices and garlic tucked away under the skin to rending lots of flavors. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Roasted chicken is a classic dish …

Mediterranean White Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

This Mediterranean White Fish with Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade is a flavorful restaurant-quality weeknight meal that can be ready in less than 30 minutes. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This Mediterranean white fish dish is an elegant yet quick and simple-to-prepare weeknight dinner. …

Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Melt-in-your-mouth salmon, baked to perfection, has pistachio with cardamom crust on top, giving it a fantastic flavor and texture. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This Pistachio Crusted Salmon With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes is delicious, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. This …

Easy Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes

When it comes to side dishes, roasted potatoes are a classic for a reason. Whether you’re serving chicken, beef, pork, or fish, roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. They’re simple to make and are always delicious and satisfying. And while they can be cooked in the oven, air fryer roasted potatoes require even lower effort …

Fig Almond And Olive Oil Cakes

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with these delicious Fig Almond Olive Oil Cakes. They are tender and moist, with a subtle sweetness of the fig and honey and a deliciously tart lemony flavor and aroma. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cakes …

One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash

Are you looking for an easy, weeknight meal packed with flavor that doesn’t require much cleanup? This One-Skillet Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash is the answer. The chicken and squash are cooked in a bright lemony sauce with garlic and oregano. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish comes together quickly and can be …

Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad

Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy fresh produce and delicious salads like this Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad. The combination of zucchini, tomatoes, and onions is flavorful and refreshing. This salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for packing in a lunchbox, weeknight dinners, picnics, potlucks, or any other summer gathering. This …

Grilled Tuna Steaks with Gremolata

Summertime is the perfect time for grilling fresh seafood. This flavorful, light, and healthy recipe for grilled tuna steaks with gremolata is ready in less than twenty minutes and is ideal for the summer months. It features a delightful Italian gremolata made with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.  This post may contain Amazon or other …

Grilled Asparagus with Italian Gremolata

This recipe for grilled asparagus with Italian gremolata is a quick and easy side dish. It is ready in under 30 minutes and elevates the flavor of the asparagus. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  The asparagus is marinated in lemon, balsamic vinegar, …

Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Regarding Greek food, there are few things more iconic than souvlaki. This dish of grilled meats, traditionally pork, chicken, or lamb, is one of the staples of Greek street food. While this dish has many variations, this homemade Greek chicken souvlaki hits all the key notes: bright, crisp flavors, tender, flavorful meat, and a zesty …

Quinoa Tabouli

This super easy Quinoa Tabouli is a gluten-free spin on the classic Middle Eastern dish. It’s a light, refreshing, filling salad perfect on a warm spring/summer day. Well, I already have a grain-free cauliflower tabbouleh, but today I’m sharing another tabbouleh variation for the quinoa lovers! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. …

Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This quick and easy recipe for sheet pan roasted chicken thighs and vegetables makes dinner as easy as snapping your fingers. Both the chicken and the vegetables side are cooked at the same time, and you use …

The Best Roasted Garlic Hummus

This Roaster Garlic Hummus is a smooth spread, dip, or appetizer made from chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans in the US), tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.  This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Its creamy smooth texture makes it …

Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush is a typical meze (or mezze) of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a dip with pita bread, appetizer, or side dish. It is similar to hummus, but it calls for grilled or roasted eggplant instead of chickpeas. This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying …

Chicken Provençal with Tomatoes and Olives

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Green and black olives, tomatoes, shallots, white wine, capers, and garlic create a very fragrant, flavorful braised chicken Provençal highlighted with the bight aromas of herbes de Provence. It’s one of those fantastic, one-pan dinners, delicious and …

Easy Oven-Roasted Asparagus

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read our privacy policy. Oven-Roasted Asparagus is an easy, quick, and simple to prepare side dish. It is ready in just 20 minutes (start to finish) and pairs perfectly with lighter dishes, such as roasted …

Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Tomatoes, and Potatoes

Fennel and salmon are a match made in heaven. The richness of salmon is contrasted by the bright aromatic fennel and mellow roasted tomatoes. The combination of lemon, garlic, olive oi — ingredients that define Mediterranean cooking — makes an intensely flavorful, vibrant dish. This roasted salmon with fennel, tomatoes, and potatoes is a simple, …

Baked Cod with Asparagus and Potatoes

Follow my blog with Bloglovin This one-pan baked cod with asparagus and potatoes combines wild-caught cod with seasonal vegetables for a near-effortless dinner that’s ready in a snap. Asparagus is available year-round, with its peak season during spring. This dish is one of my favorite options for a quick easy one-pan dinner which we enjoy …

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip - Melitzanosalata

Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata

Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip – Melitzanosalata, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It’s perfect spread on crusty bread, toasted pita, crudités, or as part of a larger Greek meze platter! Melitzanosalata (meh-lee-TZAH-noh-sah-LAH-tah) is a delicious dip that makes a wonderful snack, appetizer, part of …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnips and Carrots

Roasted vegetables are the highlight of Fall and Winter side dishes, and the roasted brussels sprouts, Parsnips, and Carrots are one of the staple menu items for our winter entertaining. The root vegetables develop their natural sweetness, while the cruciferous vegetables benefit from the caramelization and the browning to intensify their nutty and sweet flavor. A side dish that …

Healthy Fruit Gelatin Gummy Snacks

My daughter loves gummy snacks. These Healthy Fruit Gelatin Gummy Snacks are a healthy alternative to conventional gummy treats. And they are so simple to make you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them yet! The conventional gummy treats are laden with sugar or sugar substitutes, artificial colors, and flavors; the same applies to the conventional …

Chicken with Green Olives and Capers

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS

Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients to use when cooking dinner. It can be used with a variety of sauces and spices to create dishes of a significantly different character; bold, spicy, lemony, tangy, sweet, mild… The lemon zest and herbs in this chicken with green olives and capers add a fresh bright …

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE

This post contains some affiliate links. For more information, see my full disclosure here.  This Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a rich, velvety, decadent dessert that is much healthier and lighter than the traditional chocolate mousse. As for the use of avocado, it does not affect the mousse taste. I love everything chocolate! And if you are like …

Green Beans Amandine

Green beans amandine is a classic, healthy and refreshing side dish with earthy flavors. The simple preparation makes it a versatile side to accompany any meal, from a Sunday dinner to an elaborate holiday menu.  The almonds add some crunchiness and earthy flavor which play nicely with the fresh flavors of the beans and the parsley.It is a …

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage

Roasted sweet potatoes with sage is a simple, yet delicious, dish to accompany your Autumn and Winter meals. It is a great addition to any holiday menu while it also makes an easy and flavorful side for your weeknight dinners as well. The roasting process intensifies the natural sugars of the sweet potatoes, concentrates their …

Moroccan Lamb Kofta

The first time I had Moroccan Lamb Kofta was from the prepared foods section of a healthy foods grocery store. Immediately, I fell in love with these kabobs. The combination of spices and herbs (Cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mint) hits all flavor notes and brings memories of travels through the mysterious and adventurous routes …

Cauliflower Tabbouleh (Grain Free)

Cauliflower tabbouleh is a grain-free version of the classic tabbouleh salad.Tabbouleh or Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad, which is typically made with bulgur (cracked wheat), parsley, mint, tomato, and lemon.  It is typically served as part of a mezze (metzea) appetizer assortment, and it can be perfect in the summer as a side or …

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