This collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes include pasta dishes, homemade soups, salads, side dishes and main courses.
These recipes are inspired by the cuisine adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea made simple for today’s busy home cook! From Minestrone and Chicken Piccata to Tabbouleh.
This Orzo Greek Pasta Salad comes together in just 30 minutes and requires only a couple of easy steps. Simply toss together cooked orzo pasta…Read More
This light creamy Italian dressing is a great alternative to low-fat or light bottled salad dressing and much lower in calories than traditional Creamy Italian…Read More
Our easy Mediterranean Barley Salad is made with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives and basil with a fresh lemon and garlic dressing. Serve it as…Read More
This Easy Vegetable Lasagna Primavera is loaded with fresh veggies including zucchini, mushrooms and spinach. It is light and healthy and takes only a half-hour…Read More
This hearty Italian sausage kale soup recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! Loaded with spicy turkey sausage, bright kale and beans, this one-pot meal…Read More
Bold Statement: Ribollita is one of my favorite foods on the planet. If you have never had a bowl of ribollita soup, then get ready…Read More
You’ll never miss the bacon in this creamy and easy Vegetarian Carbonara with Mushrooms recipe. This meatless pasta dish is a main course that is…Read More
This healthy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup recipe is a quick and easy pressure cooker variation on our reader favorite Minestrone recipe. This hearty low-calorie soup…Read More
This impressive looking Spinach and Feta Filo Pie (also known as Spanakopita) is the perfect recipe to make for a vegetarian main course for a…Read More
Behold your future go-to recipe for guests: Butternut Squash Lasagna. Not only is it totally impressive, I’d even say a real show stopper, but it…Read More
Here is a creamy and savory Pumpkin Risotto recipe made with pumpkin puree, brown rice, sage and pumpkin pie spices. It is savory, a little…Read More
This healthy Chicken Piccata recipe needs to happen in your kitchen. Just sayin’. It’s made with lemon, capers, white wine and parsley and it is…Read More
This creamy brussels sprouts pasta recipe has an easy carbonara sauce and is peppered with tender shredded and sauteed brussels sprouts and smoky crisp bacon….Read More
I have been so excited to share my Minestrone Soup recipe with you all. It is a fast and healthy version made with vegetables, beans,…Read More
This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with cucumbers, spinach and feta is super easy to whip together. Just toss the lentils together with a little dressing…Read More
I am 100% sure you are going to fall head over heels for these easy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers! They’re loaded with Italian flavors including basil,…Read More
This 20 minute cherry tomato panzanella is a warm version of the classic Tuscan bread salad made with fried bread, garlic, herbs and burst cherry…Read More
This recipe for Basil Pesto is a classic and authentic recipe using pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and it only takes 5 minutes to make! It…Read More
Stir together this mayonnaise-free mediterranean tuna salad for lunch in just 10 minutes. It’s loaded with incredible flavor from fresh scallion, basil, olives and roasted red…Read More
Here’s a healthy recipe for crock-pot meatloaf with an Italian twist from guest blogger Olena of iFOODreal.com. Shredded zucchini is added to help to lighten-up…Read More
This 10 minute recipe for easy Puttanesca Sauce is made with anchovy, capers and olives with garlic and tomato. Serve it tossed with spaghetti or…Read More
This colorful Panzanella Salad has tomatoes, peppers, onion and cucumbers to give it loads of flavor, crunch and color. The bread is toasted then soaks…Read More
This Israeli Couscous Salad recipe with chickpeas brings together flavors of lemon, garlic and cumin with fresh parsley. It’s a fast and healthy side dish…Read More
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a healthy and tasty side dish for summer parties. It is popping with flavor and loaded with cucumbers, feta and…Read More
Hi, I’m Katie and this is my Vermont kitchen. I'm a classically trained chef, cookbook author and seasonal produce fanatic. My mission is to make dinnertime easier for busy families.
