Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, about 1 1/2 pounds total 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for finishing 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 […]
Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs With Tzatziki
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings, about 20 meatballs Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 43 minutes Quick Ingredients Meatballs: 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely grated yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon olive […]
Shrimp Saganaki with Tomato and Feta Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 4 […]
Ricotta and Herb Stuffed Shells
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells, plus a few extra in case some tear 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the baking dish 3 cups marinara sauce, divided 15 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 cup […]
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Cinnamon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin […]
Roasted Vegetable Halloumi Platter With Lemon Herb Dressing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings as a main, or 6 servings as a shared spread Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients Vegetables: 2 medium zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 1 large red onion, 2 cups cherry tomatoes For roasting: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried […]
Herbed Couscous Salad with Raisins and Almonds
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients Couscous: 1 1/2 cups dry instant couscous, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Salad: 1 English cucumber diced, 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved, 1 cup chopped […]
Turkish Spinach and Cheese Gözleme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 large gözleme, 4 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes, including dough rest Cook Time: 24 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes Quick Ingredients Dough: 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water at about 105°F (40°C), plus […]
Mediterranean Seafood Stew With Fennel and Saffron
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled 1 cup dry white wine […]
Greek Baked Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus 12 hours soaking Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 15 hours 25 minutes, including soaking and resting Quick Ingredients 1 pound dried Greek gigantes beans or large lima beans 10 cups water, divided, plus more for soaking 2 bay leaves 1/2 […]









