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This mediterranean bowl with Toasted Almonds leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple i...
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Bright, herb-forward seared tuna with Chili and Mint that proves seafood cooking is about restraint, not short...
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A mediterranean favorite: lemon chicken in Herbed Oil, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time t...
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This ratatouille in White Wine leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients tre...
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Oven-Baked Stuffed Peppers with Lemon and Oregano -- the kind of vegetable dish that tastes like it took all d...
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A rustic take on patatas bravas. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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Braised Msemen -- the kind of moroccan dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
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Our breakfast kitchen turns savory oats into something special, with Tahini Drizzle, ready in roughly 66 minut...
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Bright, herb-forward fava soup with Chickpeas that proves soups cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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Baked Fattoush with Harissa Butter
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Roasted Chickpea Fritters with Sea Salt and Thyme
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Sun-Dried Tomato Falafel
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Pantry
Building a Mediterranean Pantry From Scratch
A short list of oils, tinned fish, legumes, and spices turns weeknight cooking from a chore into a fifteen-minute pleasu...
Ingredients
Why We Cook With Olive Oil, and How to Buy It
The single most important ingredient in this kitchen is also the most misunderstood. A guide to reading a label and gett...
Technique
The Art of Mezze: How to Build a Table of Small Plates
Mezze is less a recipe than a philosophy: many small, generous dishes, a slow pace, and a table designed for lingering....