Tori Avey: Exploring Mediterranean Cuisine, Jewish Cooking, and More

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My name is Tori Avey, I’m so glad you’re here! On my site I explore Mediterranean cuisine and culture. I am passionate about sharing authentic, flavorful recipes with you.

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Date Honey Nut Cake

Roasted Vegetable Moussaka

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Take a delicious journey through the Mediterranean with Tori
and her global team of culinary experts.

About Tori

I share exciting recipes and food history from the
Mediterranean and around the world. I was introduced
to global cuisine by my grandparents, who spent their
retirement years traveling the Mediterranean in a VW
camper bus with a kerosene-fueled kitchenette.

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How to Oven Roast Asparagus

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Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Matzo Mina

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Curry Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

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Vegan Moussaka

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Green Bean Salad

Seasonal Recipes

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Matzo Ball Soup

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Balsamic Berries

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Salads and Mezze

Healthy Mediterranean Tuna Salad

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Salads and Mezze

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Slow cooker beef tenderloin served with spicy roasted carrots and fennel served on a white plate

Savory Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe

How to Tutorials

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How to Make Chicken Stock – The Ultimate Guide

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How to Seed and Juice a Pomegranate

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How to Soak and Cook Chickpeas

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How to Roast Beets

mediterranean lifestyle

People living in the Mediterranean are some of the healthiest humans on the planet, and it goes far beyond diet. The Mediterranean lifestyle is all about taking the time to enjoy the moment, nourishing the body and mind. Meals are meant to be savored. Life is a celebration.

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Eating in Season

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Enhance Your Diet with Colorful Recipes

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Olive Oil – Why It’s So Good for You

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What is the Mediterranean Diet?

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Mediterranean Fish in Tomato Sauce

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Chocolate Almond Flour Cake

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Israeli Salad

A traditional Mnazaleh Middle Eastern dish made of seasoned ground meat wrapped in grape leaves

Mnazaleh

Chicken thighs with green onions and lime sauce, Mediterranean Olive Chicken

Mediterranean Olive Chicken

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Matzo Brei

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