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A rustic take on zaalouk in White Wine. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
French Provincial
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Spiced Quiche, the way the french coast does it -- generous, unfussy, and made for sharing.
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Bright, herb-forward spinach soup in White Wine that proves soups cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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Simple Quinoa Salad with Tomato and Basil -- the kind of garden dish that tastes like it took all day but does...
Mediterranean Classics
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Comfort with a mediterranean soul: tomato confit, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
Moroccan & North African
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This harira leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with care.
Levantine Mezze
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Comfort with a levantine soul: muhammara with Chili and Mint, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, stead...
Turkish Sofra
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A rustic take on imam bayildi with Garlic and Herbs. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest in...
Mezze & Small Plates
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Comfort with a mezze soul: grilled bread, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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Our sweets kitchen turns cardamom cookies into something special, with Dark Chocolate, ready in roughly 49 min...
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Saffron Herb Frittata
33 min · Medium · 4.8 stars 02
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Herb-Crusted Lamb Kebab with Lemon and Oregano
58 min · Medium · 4.8 stars 03
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Skillet Patatas Bravas
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Wood-Fired Steak Skewers
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Roasted Fasolada with Garlic and Herbs
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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....