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Weeknight-friendly tomato confit with a mediterranean accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of...
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Comfort with a pasta soul: paccheri with Chili and Mint, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady sim...
Greek Table
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This grilled octopus leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with...
Levantine Mezze
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A levantine favorite: shawarma bowl, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to settle.
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Comfort with a fire soul: steak skewers with Tahini Drizzle, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady...
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A greek favorite: briam, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to settle.
French Provincial
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Bright, herb-forward chicken fricassee that proves french cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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This minestrone with Feta and Dill leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients...
Levantine Mezze
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Saffron Fattoush with Chili and Mint -- a levantine plate that comes together in about 43 minutes with pantry...
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Bright, herb-forward firik pilaf with Garlic and Herbs that proves turkish cooking is about restraint, not sho...
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Saffron Harissa Wings with Lemon and Oregano
62 min · Medium · 4.8 stars 02
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Braised Herb Frittata
96 min · Advanced · 4.9 stars 03
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Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
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Wood-Fired Menemen with Mint and Peas
37 min · Easy · 4.8 stars 05
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Citrus-Marinated Gyro Bowl with Garlic and Herbs
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Egg Flatbread in White Wine
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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....