Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes, including 30 minutes marinating Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Marinade: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red […]
Shakshuka with Peppers and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin […]
Spanakopita Spinach and Feta Pie
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed overnight in the refrigerator 2 pounds fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus 1/4 cup for brushing 1 medium yellow onion, finely […]
Baked Mediterranean Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, patted dry 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata […]
Moroccan Chickpea Stew With Apricots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 medium carrots, sliced into thin half-moons 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon […]
Classic Eggplant Moussaka with Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients Eggplant: 3 large eggplants, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Meat sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 […]
Grilled Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Mint Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes plus 20 minutes chilling Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients Kofta: 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb, 1/2 cup grated onion squeezed dry, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 large […]
Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowls With Tahini Garlic Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes, including 30 minutes marinating Quick Ingredients Chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 […]
One-Pan Seafood Paella Rice Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients Seafood: 12 oz large shrimp, 1 lb mussels, 8 oz cleaned calamari Rice: 1 1/2 cups Spanish short-grain rice, such as Bomba or Calasparra Liquids: 3 cups low-sodium seafood stock, 1/2 cup dry white […]
Crispy Falafel Pita With Tahini and Pickles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous pita sandwiches Prep Time: 35 minutes active, plus 12 to 24 hours soaking and 30 minutes chilling Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 13 hours 25 minutes to 25 hours 25 minutes Quick Ingredients Falafel: 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for soaking, 1 cup […]









