Mediterranean Mussels With Cindy Hutson
Cindy Hutson put Mediterranean mussels on the menu at La Cerveceria Tropical in Miami because it's a crowd pleaser. Here's how to make it.
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Spring Out! White Asparagus With Bottarga Butter
This white asparagus with bottarga butter will change the way you view this spring produce staple. Make it while you can!
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We Have A Ton Of Delicious Italian Recipes!
Did you know that we have hundreds and hundreds of Italian recipes that need a new home in your kitchen? Bust out the pasta roller and get cooking!
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Butternut Squash With Whipped Feta And Zhoug
If there’s one Yiddish word you need to learn, it’s “fress.” This butternut squash with whipped feta is about as good as vegetarian food gets!
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How To Make MishMish's Famous Smoked Eggplant Dip
Israeli-born chef-owner Meny Vaknin of MishMish Café in Montclair, New Jersey, is making some seriously crave-worthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. He marries the French techniques and expertise he learned in culinary school with the flavors, ingredients, and memories of his childhood, and took home top prize on Chopped Champions. Vaknin's smoked eggplant dip with feta,…
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Tailgating Time: WesBurger Shawarma Tots
Chef Wes Rowe is the acclaimed burger cowboy behind the popular San Francisco Wes Burger pop-up and a master of fries, rings and especially tots. Gearing up for a tailgate? These shawarma-topped tater tots should do the trick. I’m definitely a tot guy. I like them better than fries because they’re delicious and more versatile to cook with — there is…
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Lamb Loin Chops With Mediterranean Stuffing
Lamb fan? Us too — Australian lamb whenever we can find it. Aussie lamb is all-natural, grass-fed and just generally happy. Served as grilled juicy chops, a tender roast or your own special creation, Australian lamb is a nutrient-packed protein source available at many major supermarkets. Seek out this meaty treat and get cooking!"Lamb is a core…
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How To Make Sheftalia, The Ultimate Cypriot Sausage
Chef Michael Psilakis of NYC's Kefi loaned us his recipe for the phenomenal Cypriot sausages known as sheftalia. Try them at home or at the restaurant, but try them soon!These super-fresh mini homemade sausages from Cyprus are terrific on a table of meze. Caul fat is traditionally used to make this sausage, but you may…
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Turkish Chicken And Rice Pie
Food writer and editor Andy Harris’s latest book, Eat Istanbul, is full of recipes gathered while eating his way across the country with renowned photographer David Loftus. From the stunning art to stories detailing the vast array of ingredients used in this vibrant, varied and incredibly photogenic cuisine, Eat Istanbul is an instant classic for any…
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18 Recipes To Celebrate Greek Independence Day
When it comes to Greek food, you don’t necessarily need a big holiday like Greek Independence Day to throw a huge feast (for the record, it’s today, March 25). You just need a hungry crowd, a vast knowledge of feta cheese and olive oil and the burning desire to feed a lot of people you…
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Crab Pappardelle With Orange Zest Recipe
Food writer and cookbook author Belinda Harley is an authority when it comes to the food of the Ionian Islands off Greece's eastern coast. Her new book, Roast Lamb In The Olive Groves, is a contender for our favorite cookbook of the year with stunning photography of fresh Greek dishes we'll definitely be adding to our…
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The Meal Plan: Tapas Al Fresco
Tonight, we've curated a blend of Mediterranean and Spanish themed small plates for the perfect al fresco dining experience. Take your pick from savory dips and spreads, small bites, small bites on sticks and large family-style dishes just right for warm weather entertaining. Refresh your sangria game and maybe even pop on a pair of white…
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Everything You Need To Know About Feta
Astoria's Titan Foods market has more than 10 kinds of feta cheese, plus expert advice. As I discovered, French feta, most of which is made from sheep’s milk left over from Roquefort cheese production, is also pretty outstanding. Creamy and rich, if a little less complicated than a barrel-cured Greek feta, it has a great…
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15 Smart Ways To Cook With Feta Cheese
If you want to talk about versatile ingredients found in most fridges, let's talk about cheese. Feta, in particular. There's no limit to the amount of ways you can add this delicious staple ingredient of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food into dinner tonight, but we've rounded up our 15 favorites. Added bonus: there are a…
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90 Turkish Food/Drink Words And Phrases
How many people do you know have eaten their way across Turkey? Probably very few. Although Turkish cuisine is incredibly rich, healthy and regional, it still remains among the lesser-known global cuisines. Familiarize yourself with these food and drink phrases, and then plan a trip to Istanbul (or to your local Turkish restaurant) to experience…
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Herbed Fish Skewers With Smashed Potatoes And Skordalia Recipe
When it comes to the basics, look no further than a cookbook by renowned Test Kitchen master Pamela Clark. Her simple, triple-tested recipes are delicious and genuinely foolproof, two things you'll want to consider when tackling grilled fish. Pair the skewers with Greek skordalia, a thick, rustic purée of garlic, olive oil and bread, and…
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Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio Couscous Recipe
When it comes to the basics, look no further than a cookbook by renowned Test Kitchen master Pamela Clark. Her simple, triple-tested recipes are delicious and genuinely foolproof, two things you'll want to consider when tackling fried fish. The lemon pistachio couscous is a bright, flavorful side that serves as the perfect background to the…
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The Meal Plan: Middle Eastern Comfort Food
Tonight, we bring you a spread of all-around healthy fare that's frequently vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. It's Middle Eastern comfort food — lots of fresh produce, earthy spices, herbs and olive oil. Slow-cook a delicious savory tagine or whip up a velvety eggplant purée for soft, warm pita and don't forget dessert. Once you've made…
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Mediterranean Watch: 8 Places To Eat And Drink Incredibly Well In Malta
Before you ask what to eat, you might be asking….where? Malta, a collection of three islands in the middle of the Mediterranean, is the smallest country in the EU and a popular vacation jaunt from colder parts of the continent, particularly Great Britain. Malta's prime location between Europe and Africa (it's 50 miles south of…
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The Meal Plan: Meat 'N Potatoes
We think the term "meat and potatoes" has a bad rap. Sure, you can make and consume boring forms of meat and potatoes, but we've evolved so far past that. Hence, tonight's Meal Plan. We have meat soaked in tequila, potatoes mashed with goat cheese and salad that's never even heard of iceberg lettuce or…
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Israeli Couscous With Chicken Sausage And Over-Easy Eggs Recipe
We're strong supporters of the "put an egg on it" theory that many dishes can be improved with the addition of a good old-fashioned sunny side-up. But Lara Ferroni's new book takes it a step further, as in, you'll never have to think what to put an egg on again. Her recipes are tailored to…
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The Meal Plan: Mediterranean Feast
Mediterranean cuisine is famous for many reasons: lots of healthy olive oil and vegetables, lean protein and natural seasonings like citrus and fresh herbs. Tonight, it's famous because it's in your kitchen and everyone is hungry. Go vegetarian or break out the whole roast lamb (or maybe just throw down some lamb burgers) and don't…
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Olive Oil-Poached Tuna Provençal Recipe
Some of our favorite cookbooks comes from the great minds at the Culinary Institute of America. Their new book, Mediterranean Cooking, is no exception. Take a break from the grill when it comes to tuna and poach in olive oil for an incredibly moist, flavorful and healthy addition to salads. This is one of my…
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Grilled Quail With Mango And Arugula Recipe
Some of our favorite cookbooks comes from the great minds at the Culinary Institute of America. Their new book, Mediterranean Cooking, is no exception. Use seasonal ripe mango to accent savory quail for an exotic dinner that's entirely classy. This is a really easy and refreshing little grilled dish. Prep the ingredients the night before and…
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Jerusalem: Exploring Machane Yehuda Market With Chef Uri Navon
Uri Navon is chef-owner of Machneyuda, a restaurant that pulls ingredients from Jericho, Bethlehem, Nablus and Ramallah.[/caption] Navon buys specialty smoked fish on Friday mornings.[/caption] Unexpected snowflakes kept tumbling down on the dark beard of chef Uri Navon, one of the owners of Machneyuda, a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant in Jerusalem. It was January and the…
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Prosciutto With Peaches And Balsamic Vinegar Recipe
Some of our favorite cookbooks comes from the great minds at the Culinary Institute of America. Their new book, Mediterranean Cooking, is no exception. Use seasonal ripe peaches to accent salty prosciutto in a way that may make you forget all about melon. Of course the classic combination is melon and prosciutto, but peaches are…
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