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Bright, herb-forward preserved lemon chicken with Tomato and Basil that proves moroccan cooking is about restr...
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Marinated Zucchini Boats, the way the vegetable coast does it -- generous, unfussy, and made for sharing.
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Bright, herb-forward souvlaki that proves greek cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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This octopus with Tahini Drizzle leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients t...
Levantine Mezze
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A rustic take on kibbeh in Saffron Broth. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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Weeknight-friendly couscous bowl with a grains accent, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a shower of herbs.
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This rice pilaf leans on good olive oil, bright acid, and fresh herbs -- simple ingredients treated with care.
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Wood-Fired Shrimp Orzo with Yogurt and Sumac -- a seafood plate that comes together in about 25 minutes with p...
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A grains favorite: spiced couscous with Chili and Mint, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has time...
Levantine Mezze
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Bright, herb-forward falafel that proves levantine cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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Lemon Hummus
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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....