Grilled Chicken Shawarma is an amazing dish of Middle Eastern flavors that comes together super quick, smells divine and disappears from plates in seconds. Try this chicken recipe, full of fragrant spices, for your next BBQ and you’ll surely “wow” all your guests.
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Pan Fried Haddock Mediterranean Style
Pan Fried Haddock, Mediterranean Style, with white wine, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy capers, is a super easy, but very flavorful dish that can be ready in just 20 minutes. Pan Fried Haddock – Crispy Fish with Mediterranean Sauce I’m really obsessed with this recipe for Pan Fried Haddock prepared in Mediterranean Style. The…
Salmorejo (Spanish Cold Tomato Soup Recipe)
Salmorejo is a famous, Spanish cold tomato soup. It’s a summertime ‘go-to’ in restaurants and households throughout Spain, but particularly in the south of Spain (Andalucia). It’s a standalone meal and a perfect dish for the hot summer days. It’s made from the best ripe tomatoes, bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and olive oil. It’s traditionally…
Kolokithopita – Greek Zucchini Pie Recipe
Kolokithopita, or Greek Zucchini Pie, is perfect comfort food for the Summer. The dish is a simple combination of zucchini, onions, herbs, eggs & feta, wrapped in a flaky phyllo dough, which makes for an awesome, light vegetarian meal. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. What is Kolokithopita?…
Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
Melitzanosalata is a Greek Eggplant Dip that’s made from roasted or charred eggplants, garlic, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. It has a chunky consistency and is usually served as a mezze (appetizer) with either a pita or crusty bread. If you’re looking for full emersion, you can top it with some Kalamata olives…
Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread
This popular Italian salad is a perfect addition to any summer meal or BBQ. Crusty bread that’s been infused with garlic butter makes this it irresistible. Next time if you’re looking for a perfect side dish try this amazing Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Bread. Panzanella – Popular Italian Bread Salad A huge part of the Mediterranean diet are salads…
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta)
There are so many zucchini fritters recipes out there but I am totally obsessed with Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, called ‘Kolokithokeftedes’. They’re a perfect pairing of fresh, summer zucchinis, feta cheese, and tons of fresh herbs, like dill and mint. Simply put, they taste like summer in Greece. If you doubt me, then make…
Pisto Manchego (Spanish Ratatouille)
Pisto Manchego is a classic Spanish dish that incorporates fresh Mediterranean vegetables like peppers, onions, tomatoes, courgettes (zucchini ) and sometimes even eggplant. It is simmered on low and slowly in a tomato olive oil sauce, and it can be served with shaved cheese, cured ham or fried egg. Sometimes it is called Spanish ratatouille. …
Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon
With the abundance of basil during the summer months, this recipe for an amazing Basil Sauce with Garlic & Lemon will surely become handy. It contains only 4 ingredients and it takes only a couple of minutes to put together. You can dunk bread in it, you can glaze your chicken, fish or steak with…
Italian Antipasto Skewers with Balsamic Reduction
Italian Antipasto Skewers are perfect little bites of traditional Italian appetizer on a stick. Delicious combination of cured meats, mozzarella balls, marinated artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes and olives drizzled with the balsamic reduction makes for one awesome crowd pleaser.