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Levantine Mezze
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Smoky Za'atar Chicken, the way the levantine coast does it, with Capers and Parsley -- generous, unfussy, and...
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This grilled kofta leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with ca...
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Comfort with a breakfast soul: savory oats, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
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Comfort with a sweets soul: lemon tart with Honey and Pistachio, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, st...
Turkish Sofra
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A turkish favorite: pide and Grilled Lemon, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time to settle.
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This quinoa salad with Sea Salt and Thyme leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingr...
Levantine Mezze
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Herb-Crusted Freekeh Pilaf -- the kind of levantine dish that tastes like it took all day but does not.
French Provincial
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A rustic take on quiche with Basil Oil. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
Vegetable-Forward
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Simple Butter Beans with Pomegranate -- a vegetable plate that comes together in about 30 minutes with pantry...
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Weeknight-friendly baked cod with a seafood accent, with Preserved Lemon, finished with a squeeze of lemon and...
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Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano
85 min · Advanced · 4.8 stars 02
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Orecchiette with Pomegranate
44 min · Medium · 4.9 stars 03
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Lemon Roasted Pepper Salad
39 min · Easy · 4.8 stars 04
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Ravioli with Tomato and Basil
58 min · Medium · 4.8 stars 05
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Crispy Lentils du Puy with Cracked Pepper
58 min · Medium · 4.9 stars 06
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Charred Labneh Bowl
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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....