Gibraltarian Sofrito (Garlic Veal Stew)
Gibraltar's sofrito is a slow-braised veal stew that reflects the Rock's mixed Spanish, Italian, and British heritage: garlicky, richly savory, and traditionally served with...
Bacalhau à Brás
Bacalhau à Brás is one of Portugal's most beloved comfort dishes, transforming humble salt cod into a golden, silky skillet of shredded fish, crispy...
Djaj Mqualli (Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
Djaj mqualli is the everyday tagine you'll find simmering in Moroccan kitchens: chicken braised with ginger, saffron, and turmeric, finished with briny olives and...
Bazin (Libyan Hard Dough with Lamb Sauce)
Bazin is Libya’s national dish: a firm, unleavened barley dough molded into a dome and surrounded by a spiced lamb and tomato sauce with...
Easy Spanish Paella
If you're looking for a flavorful and vibrant dish that's also approachable, this easy Spanish paella is the perfect recipe.
Combining saffron-scented rice with...
Kapama (Greek Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken)
Kapama is a slow-simmered Greek stew where chicken (traditionally rooster or rabbit) cooks down in a cinnamon-and-clove-scented tomato sauce until it's fall-apart tender. It's...
Pašticada (Dalmatian Braised Beef in Sweet Wine Sauce)
Pašticada is a Dalmatian celebration dish, beef braised for hours in wine, prunes, and warm spices until fork-tender and deeply savory-sweet. It's traditionally served...
Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs
Whole grilled branzino, stuffed with lemon and fresh herbs, is a light, protein-packed dinner you'll find along nearly every Mediterranean coastline. It looks impressive...
Musakhan (Palestinian Sumac Chicken with Onions)
Musakhan is a beloved Palestinian dish of roasted chicken piled onto flatbread with a mountain of sumac-stained caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts. It...
Afelia (Cypriot Pork with Red Wine and Coriander)
Afelia is a Cypriot classic of pork slowly braised in red wine and crushed coriander seeds until tender. The dish's warm, earthy spice comes...









