Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes, including 10 minutes resting Quick Ingredients 3 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments or rounds 1 medium fennel bulb, very thinly sliced, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds 1/4 small red onion, very thinly […]
Mediterranean Lamb and Eggplant Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, including 15 minutes resting Quick Ingredients Eggplant: 3 medium globe eggplants, about 2 1/2 lb total, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Oil and seasoning: 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tsp kosher salt, divided; […]
Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings, about 2 cups total Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large red bell peppers, about 1 1/2 pounds total 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt for roasting, plus 1/8 teaspoon for blending 8 ounces […]
Sicilian Sardine Pasta With Raisins and Pine Nuts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 ounces bucatini, spaghetti, or linguine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup fresh coarse breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 1 tablespoon for pasta water 1 medium fennel bulb, finely chopped, fronds […]
Tomato Basil Panzanella Salad With Cucumber
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes, including 30 minutes resting Quick Ingredients 12 ounces rustic country bread or sourdough, cut into 1-inch cubes, preferably day-old 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for toasting the bread 2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut […]
Chicken Tagine With Preserved Lemon and Olives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients Chicken: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, patted dry Aromatics: 2 large yellow onions, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 preserved lemon Spices: 1 teaspoon ground […]
Smoky Baba Ghanoush With Charred Eggplant
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings, about 2 cups Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large globe eggplants, about 2 pounds total 1/3 cup well-stirred tahini 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 medium garlic clove, finely grated or minced […]
Lemony Lentil Soup With Cumin
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery ribs, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander […]
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 […]









