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 […]
Seared Tuna With White Bean Salad
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 […]
Baked Chicken and Eggplant with Tomato and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including 10 minutes resting time Quick Ingredients 2 large eggplants, about 2 1/4 lb total, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed […]
Harissa Roasted Carrots with Yogurt and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for the yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons harissa paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or […]
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 […]
Fennel and Orange Salad With Olives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of chilling Quick Ingredients 2 medium fennel bulbs, about 1 pound total, stalks removed and fronds reserved 3 large oranges, preferably navel, Cara Cara, or blood oranges 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Shakshuka Skillet
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Shakshuka Skillet Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 large red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced 1 1/2 lb Roma or plum tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled […]









