Chef Cheryl Lee’s delicious crock pot brisket recipe, inspired by Mexican flavors – chipotle for smoky heat, dried cranberries for sweetness. Perfect for Passover or Rosh Hashanah.
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Aleppo Pepper Marinade
This zesty marinade melds Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ingredients into a unique and irresistible flavor combination.
Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Learn to make Easy Chicken Cacciatore in this delicious Mediterranean recipe with tomato sauce, peppers, mushrooms, basil, and flavorful herbs. Inspired by Italian home cooking.
Easy Spanakopita
My easy spanakopita recipe is Greek-inspired, flavorful, and quite simple to prepare. In this post, I share a bit about the origins of spanakopita, as well as tips and techniques for capturing an authentic Greek flavor and texture. While my easy version of this recipe relies on store-bought phyllo, making phyllo from scratch can improve […]
Tapenade Turkey Burgers
Juicy, moist and flavorful Mediterranean turkey burgers made with olive tapenade, smoked paprika, and oregano. Easy and delicious.
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
This simple and decadent no-bake dessert features dark chocolate, ricotta, and Greek yogurt. It’s fast and easy to make ahead, and so delicious.
Princess Diana’s Favorite Bread and Butter Pudding
Celebrate Princess Diana with her favorite recipe, a cross between bread pudding and creme brûlée. A decadent dessert fit for a princess!
Easy and Affordable 4th of July
Looking for some easy, affordable ideas for celebrating the 4th of July holiday? Look no further! This week on Inside Edition I shared some fun, budget-friendly ideas for entertaining this holiday weekend. Watch the clip here! I’ve posted all the recipes, as well as several decorating tips for the holiday below. Easy and Budget Friendly […]
Heirloom Tomato Salad
A simple heirloom tomato salad dressed with fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar and tabasco.
Sunflower Butter
Learn to make smooth, delicious, all natural and allergy-friendly homemade sunflower butter in your food processor with sunflower seeds, honey and salt.
Judy Garland’s Favorite Salad
Learn about the life of Judy Garland and celebrate her birthday with her very own crisp vegetable salad recipe with homemade French dressing.
Trenette al Pesto – Ligurian Pasta
Learn to make trenette pasta with pesto, potatoes and green beans. This easy and delicious dish has roots in the Liguria region of Italy.
Eating in Season
A key part of the Mediterranean diet – and any healthy approach to cooking – is the concept of eating in season. There are many health benefits to eating produce in season. Also, from an environmental perspective, eating seasonal foods is the way to go! Seasonal eating can enhance your nutrition and your overall health. […]
Mary Goldberg’s Passover Mandel Bread
Learn to make Passover Mandel Bread from the recipe of a 104 year-old Jewish woman named Mary Goldberg.
Mediterranean Fish in Tomato Sauce
Healthy Sephardic recipe for Mediterranean-style fish with tomato sauce, garlic cloves, and roasted bell peppers.
Chocolate Almond Flour Cake
This scrumptious chocolate almond flour cake with raspberry sauce makes a delicious gluten free dessert for Passover.
Enhance Your Diet with Colorful Recipes
Healthy Mediterranean cuisine incorporates seasonal produce – which means lots of color! Learn how naturally colorful recipes can enhance your health.
Berry Vanilla Ice Cream Float
Treat yourself to this creamy and colorful ice cream float made with fresh berry syrup.
Watermelon Rum Cocktail
This simple and delicious watermelon cocktail is made with fresh watermelon fruit, lime juice, and rum. Easy alcohol-free mocktail option included.
Strawberry Basil Cocktail
Make a colorful and irresistible seasonal cocktail with homemade strawberry syrup, basil-infused vodka and lime juice.
