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Mediterranean

Welcome to the Mediterranean Recipes category, where vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and bold spices come together to celebrate the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. This collection is inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean, bringing you a variety of wholesome, delicious dishes that highlight everything from fresh seafood to pasta and vegetables.

Start with the Calabrian Pepper Basil Baked Salmon and Broccolini, a simple yet flavorful dish where the heat of Calabrian peppers perfectly complements the fresh basil and tender baked salmon. For pasta lovers, the Spicy Macaroni Pasta and Pecorino Cheese Tomato Stew combines a rich tomato base with a kick of spice, balanced by creamy Pecorino cheese, making for an indulgent Mediterranean comfort meal. Finally, if you’re craving seafood, the Best Spicy Sauteed Chili Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Vegetables brings together shrimp and sautéed vegetables in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, with just the right amount of chili for a flavorful Mediterranean feast.

These dishes offer a taste of the Mediterranean’s rich culinary heritage, filled with fresh, bold flavors that are easy to prepare and even easier to love. Dive into this category and explore the best of Mediterranean cuisine!

  • Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
  • Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus
  • Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta Homemade One-Pot-Meal
  • Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Harissa Carrot Salad
  • Quick Vegetable Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce
  • Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
  • One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta Recipe | Fast & Flavorful
  • Mouthwatering Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pine Nuts Turkey Meatballs
  • Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
  • Homemade Easy Spicy Basil Pesto
  • Quick Harissa Sauce with Pantry Staples
  • Creamy Argentinian Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Jalapeño
  • Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas
  • Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
  • Loaded Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
  • Air Fryer Roasted Harissa Salmon with Paprika Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
  • Spicy Zhug Chicken Pita Sandwich with Spinach Date Salad
  • Simple Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce Chicken Pasta
  • Chicken Meatballs & Israeli Couscous Vegetable Soup
  • Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
  • Easy Aleppo Pepper Spiced Dill Lentil Chicken Soup
  • Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
  • Easy Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage Soup with Farro
  • Spicy Macaroni Pasta and Pecorino Cheese Tomato Stew
  • Best Spicy Sauteed Chili Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Vegetables
  • Vegetarian Ras El Hanout White Bean and Kale Soup
  • Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
  • Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup
  • Best Air Fryer Habanero Adobo Salmon and Yellow Risotto
  • Easy Spicy Calabrian Italian Chicken Sausage Bolognese
  • Easy Spicy Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup
  • Best Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad
  • Quick and Easy Lean Baharat Spiced Bean and Lamb Stew
  • Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub
  • Grilled Zhug Ras El Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato Salad
  • Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
  • Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
  • Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • Easy Spiced Brown Rice & Quinoa Recipe – Flavorful & Healthy
  • Beituti Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl | Quick and Easy
  • Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma | Quick with Beituti

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels such as the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlon Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifetime passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

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Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

Pollotarian

Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

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Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

Grain-Free

grilled marinated tofu on top of a warm roasted vegetable couscous salad on spicy basil romesco sauce in a wide rim bowl topped with micro greens.

Egg-Free

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top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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