Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 29 minutes, including 5 minutes resting time Quick Ingredients 4 tuna steaks, 5 ounces each, about 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus 1/4 cup for dressing 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon […]
Lemon Herb Rice with Toasted Almonds and Raisins
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes, including 5 minutes resting Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until the water runs mostly clear 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion 2 cloves […]
Creamy Mediterranean Saffron Seafood Risotto
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 5 cups low-sodium seafood stock, or 4 cups seafood stock plus 1 cup bottled clam juice 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, lightly crushed 1 pound fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded 1 pound large shrimp, peeled […]
Mediterranean Baked Apples With Honey and Almonds
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium firm-sweet apples, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, or Gala 1/3 cup chopped raw almonds, plus 1 tablespoon extra for garnish 3 tablespoons honey, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or melted […]
Grilled Vegetable Pita Pockets With Tahini Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 stuffed pita pockets Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Quick Ingredients Pitas: 4 large pita breads, preferably pocket-style Grilled vegetables: 2 medium zucchini, 1 medium eggplant, 2 bell peppers, 1 small red onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon […]
Eggplant and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, about 2 pounds total, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 […]
Tomato Chickpea and Spinach Stew
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried […]
Grilled Vegetable and Feta Flatbread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings as a main, or 6 servings as an appetizer Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large flatbreads or naan, 8 to 10 inches each, about 8 ounces total 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick 1 small eggplant, […]
Greek Spinach and Feta Pasta Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 pound dry penne pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces […]
Mediterranean Bean Salad With Olives and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 side servings or 4 lunch portions Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes, including 15 minutes resting time Quick Ingredients 2 cans cannellini beans, 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed 1 can chickpeas, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed 1 medium English cucumber, diced, about […]









