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Bright, herb-forward tuna tartare with Lemon and Oregano that proves seafood cooking is about restraint, not s...
Levantine Mezze
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A levantine favorite: stuffed kibbeh with Feta and Dill, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time...
Levantine Mezze
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A rustic take on labneh bowl in Saffron Broth. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredie...
Levantine Mezze
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Our levantine kitchen turns sumac onions into something special, with Capers and Parsley, ready in roughly 28...
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A rustic take on kolokithokeftedes. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
Levantine Mezze
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A rustic take on fattoush with Lemon and Oregano. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingre...
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Comfort with a vegetable soul: bean stew, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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This bean bowl leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with care.
Mediterranean Classics
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A mediterranean favorite: stuffed peppers, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to settle.
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Weeknight-friendly scallops with a seafood accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of 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....