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Our fire kitchen turns halloumi skewers into something special, with Garlic and Herbs, ready in roughly 17 min...
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A mediterranean favorite: chickpea stew with Pomegranate, cooked low and slow so every layer of flavor has tim...
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Our pasta kitchen turns trofie into something special, with Tomato and Basil, ready in roughly 73 minutes star...
Levantine Mezze
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Bright, herb-forward fattoush in White Wine that proves levantine cooking is about restraint, not shortcuts.
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A rustic take on gemista with Preserved Lemon. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredie...
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Comfort with a spanish soul: pisto, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady simmer.
Turkish Sofra
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Oven-Baked Iskender, the way the turkish coast does it, with Chickpeas -- generous, unfussy, and made for shar...
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A rustic take on herbed rice. Expect deep, savory flavor from a short list of honest ingredients.
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Weeknight-friendly zaalouk with a moroccan accent, with Tahini Drizzle, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a...
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Comfort with a greek soul: gyro bowl with Roasted Peppers, built on caramelized aromatics and a slow, steady s...
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Braised Muhammara with Feta and Dill
26 min · Easy · 4.8 stars 02
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Spiced Spaghetti with Pomegranate
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Swordfish with Tahini Drizzle
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Roasted Fried Anchovies with Sea Salt and Thyme
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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....