Table of Contents
Introduction XII
Chapter 1 Overview of the Mediterranean Diet 1
Chapter 2 Mediterranean Cooking for Two 13
Chapter 3 Breakfast 25
Orange Cardamom Buckwheat Pancakes 26
Strawberry Basil Honey Ricotta Toast 27
Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups 28
Individual Baked Egg Casseroles 20
Overnight Pomegranate Muesli 30
Mediterranean Breakfast Pizza 31
Tomato Goat Cheese Stovetop Frittata 32
Shakshuka 34
Power Peach Smoothie Bowl 35
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Feta Egg Wraps 36
Savory Parmesan Oatmeal 37
Chapter 4 Snacks 39
White Bean Harissa Dip 40
Mediterranean Trail Mix 42
Seared Halloumi with Pesto and Tomato 43
Stuffed Cucumber Cups 44
Arabic-Style Spiced Roasted Chickpeas 45
Apple Chips with Chocolate Tahini 46
Strawberry Caprese Skewers 47
Herbed Labneh Vegetable Parfaits 48
Chapter 5 Soups and Salads 51
Hearty Italian Turkey Vegetable Soup 52
Creamy Tomato Hummus Soup 53
Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup 54
Vegetable Fagioli 55
Avgolemono (Lemon Chicken Soup) 56
Simple Insalata Mista (Mixed Salad) with Honey Balsamic Dressing 58
Fig and Arugula Salad 59
Summer Panzanella Salad 60
Watermelon Feta Salad 61
Green Bean and Halloumi Salad 62
Citrus Fennel Salad 63
Chapter 6 Vegetarian Mains 65
Socca Pan Pizza with Herbed Ricotta, Fresh Tomato, and Balsamic Glaze 66
Caprese-Stuffed Portobellos 68
Mushroom-Leek Tortilla de Patatas 70
Gnocchi with Creamy Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Sauce 72
Roasted Ratatouille Pasta 74
Mushroom Ragù with Parmesan Polenta 76
Beet and Carrot Fritters with Yogurt Sauce 78
Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Tagine 80
Stuffed Pepper Stew 81
One-Pan Mushroom Pasta with Mascarpone 82
Lentil Bolognese 84
Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes 85
Grilled Eggplant Stacks 86
Asparagus and Mushroom Farrotto 88
Sheet Pan Roasted Chickpeas and Vegetables with Harissa Yogurt 90
Chapter 7 Fish and Seafood Mains 93
Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish 94
Wild Cod Oreganata 95
Easy Shrimp Paella 96
Cioppino 97
Seared Scallops with White Bean Purée 98
Lemon Pesto Salmon 100
Shrimp with Arugula Pesto and Zucchini Noodles 101
Salmon Cakes with Tzatziki Sauce 102
Pan-Roasted Wild Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Artichokes 104
Roasted Branzino with Lemon and Herbs 105
Summer Mackerel Niçoise Platter 106
Simple Poached Salmon with Mustard-Herb Sauce 108
Grilled Halibut Steaks with Romesco Sauce 109
Chapter 8 Poultry Mains 111
Chicken Cutlets with Greek Salsa 112
Greek Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Breasts 114
Bruschetta Chicken Burgers 115
Stovetop Chicken Cacciatore 117
Chicken Gyros with Grilled Vegetables and Tzatziki Sauce 118
Skillet Greek Turkey and Rice 120
Lemon and Paprika Herb-Marinated Chicken 121
Skillet Creamy Tarragon Chicken and Mushrooms 122
Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken with Crispy Garlic Potatoes 124
Farro with Chicken Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 126
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Wraps 127
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Saffron Basmati Rice 128
Chapter 9 Beef, Pork, and Lamb Mains 131
Spicy Lamb Burgers with Harissa Mayo 132
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef Stew 134
Greek-Style Ground Beef Pita Sandwiches 136
Lemon Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin 137
One-Pan Creamy Italian Sausage Orecchiette 138
Pork Tenderloin with Chermoula Sauce 139
Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Wine-Mushroom Sauce 140
Baked Lamb Kofta Meatballs 142
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Cherry-Balsamic Sauce 143
Greek-Inspired Beef Kebabs 144
Chapter 10 Simple Sides 147
Lemon-Thyme Roasted Mixed Vegetables 148
Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic, Rosemary, and Parmesan 150
Spicy Wilted Greens with Garlic 152
Roasted Broccolini with Garlic and Romano 153
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Delicata Squash and Balsamic Glaze 154
Coriander-Cumin Roasted Carrots 156
Garlic and Herb Roasted Grape Tomatoes 157
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce 158
White Beans with Rosemary, Sage, and Garlic 159
Moroccan-Style Couscous 160
Toasted Grain and Almond Pilaf 161
Chapter 11 Desserts and Sweets 163
Flourless Chocolate Skillet Brownie with Raspberry Balsamic Sauce 164
Spiced Baked Pears with Mascarpone 166
Orange Olive Oil Mug Cakes 167
Dark Chocolate Bark with Fruit and Nuts 168
Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey Labneh 169
Blueberry Pomegranate Granita 170
Mini Mixed Berry Crumbles 171
Chocolate Turtle Hummus 172
Lemon Panna Cotta with Blackberries 174
Measurement Conversions 177
References 178
Index 183
