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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!

  • close up of harissa carrot salad
    Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Harissa Carrot Salad
  • Vibrant shrimp pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and asparagus elegantly served in a black bowl.
    Creamy Argentinian Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Jalapeño
  • Golden-brown omelet topped with arugula, feta, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds on a white plate.
    Spicy Chicken Pitas with Arugula Feta Pomegranate Salad
  • Hot honey lemon chicken skewers with asparagus in between spiced yellow brown rice and half of a lemon
    Hot Honey Lemon Chicken Skewers with Asparagus
  • top close up view of the Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup in a wide rim bowl garnished with toasted pinenuts
    Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup
  • Calabrian Chickpea Pasta in a bowl.
    One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta Recipe | Fast & Flavorful
  • Vibrant harissa sauce in a green bowl, garnished with lemon slices and red pepper flakes.
    Quick Harissa Sauce with Pantry Staples
  • Kale Salad and Vegetables in a Bowl
    Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • close up of chunky hummus topped with zhug in the center and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese and smoked paprika and drizzled with olive oil.
    Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus
  • zhug feta hummus chicken wrap on a bamboo plate and folded in hand
    Zhug Feta Hummus Chicken Wrap
  • oven-baked parmesan pesto corn on the cob on a rectangular plate with half of a lemon on a wooden background
    Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
  • top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .
    Easy Spicy Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup
  • close up of the Beituti Shawarma Chicken Thighs sliced on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma | Quick with Beituti
  • Air Fryer Shawarma Chicken Rice Bowl Beituti in a wide rim bowl with a fork and knife. with close up of the shawarma chicken drizzled with lemon greek yogurt dressing.
    Beituti Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl | Quick and Easy
  • top view of the Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup in a wide rim soup bowl
    Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
  • The Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas recipe in a wide rim bowl garnished with chopped parsley
    Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas
  • Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
  • Hearty pumpkin gnocchi chicken soup in a black bowl on a rustic wooden background.
    Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup with Chicken
  • Chicken sweet potato zucchini stew in a tomato base sauce with couscous in a round white pasta bowl on a wooden board
    Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
  • top view of the plated aleppo pepper spiced dill lentil chicken soup in a round wide bowl
    Easy Aleppo Pepper Spiced Dill Lentil Chicken Soup
  • tofu and roasted vegetable marinade in a pyrex glass mixing bowl.
    Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub
  • The tomato-based sauce cooks down.
    Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • close up of the Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
    Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • Chicken meatball soup with isreali couscous with vegetables in a black bowl
    Chicken Meatballs & Israeli Couscous Vegetable Soup
  • Vibrant eggs and chickpeas skillet topped with feta, red peppers, and fresh herbs.
    Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
  • Pickled Vegetables in a Jar Picked out with Fork
    Quick Pickled Vegetable Pepper Slaw (No Heating Required)
  • Spicy Chicken Pasta (Dairy Free & Bold)
  • top view of Easy Spicy Creamy Coconut Mushroom Chicken with Rum
    Easy Spicy Creamy Coconut Mushroom Chicken with Rum
  • Colorful chicken and vegetable spaghetti pasta in a black bowl, perfect for a nutritious meal.
    Loaded Lemon Pepper Chicken Pasta
  • Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini on a wide rim bowl.
    Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini
  • Quick Vegetable Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce
  • Vibrant chorizo and egg skillet topped with avocado and fresh herbs for a hearty breakfast.
    Piquant Chorizo Beans and Eggs Skillet
  • italian chicken sausage stuffed portobello mushroom wtih spaghetti smothered in tomato sauce and melted burrata cheese
    Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
  • Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta in a round pasta bowl garnished with grated cheese and pistachios
    Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta Homemade One-Pot-Meal
  • author's hand holding up a cooked turkey meatball
    Mouthwatering Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pine Nuts Turkey Meatballs
  • top view of the Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta in a round wide pasta bowl.
    Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
  • spicy basil pesto in glass bowl with a spoon and fresh basil in the background
    Homemade Easy Spicy Basil Pesto
  • Roasted harissa salmon with paprika potatoes and brussel sprouts with half a lemon on a round white plate with parsley sprinkled on top.
    Air Fryer Roasted Harissa Salmon with Paprika Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
  • pan-fried pita bread with a layer of cooked zhug spiced ground chicken topped with spinach in a pomegranate vinaigrette with dates and pecans on a round plate with shallow straight sides.
    Spicy Zhug Chicken Pita Sandwich with Spinach Date Salad
  • top view of Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup in a round wide soup bowl on a wooden board
    Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
  • top view of the plated easy spicy italian chicken sausage soup with farro and israeli couscous
    Easy Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage Soup with Farro
  • top view of the Macaroni Cheese Tomato Stew in a wide round deep bowl
    Spicy Macaroni Pasta and Pecorino Cheese Tomato Stew

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

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

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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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