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…
Spring Green Asparagus Soup
If you love asparagus but have never tried asparagus soup, then you’re in for a real treat. This velvety, smooth and flavorful soup will steal your heart. As you’re probably aware, Spring always brings an abundance of fresh green vegetables; amongst which I consider asparagus to be king. And when it rolls around, I always…
Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash – all fall flavors in one dish
Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash – it’s a Fall on a plate; Turkey with Apples, Cranberries and dried Thyme stuffed in a sweet Acorn Squash makes for an irresistible combination of fall flavors. Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash – screams Fall on a plate Who doesn’t love all the fall flavors? This the season: pumpkins, squashes,…
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…
Tomato and Peppers Stew – Hungarian Lecho
It’s summer here! Tomatoes, peppers, and zucchinis are back in season! This tomato and peppers stew (Hungarian Lecho or Lescho) dish uses the freshest summer ingredients like ripe tomatoes, green and banana peppers, and luscious zucchinis. When it simmers, the house smells incredible. The steps to make this Hungarian Lecho or Lescho (Tomato and Peppers…