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...
Kleftiko (Greek Slow-Roasted Lamb Wrapped in Parchment)
Kleftiko takes its name from the klephts, Greek mountain bandits said to have cooked stolen lamb in sealed pits so the smoke would not...
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...
Chakhchoukha (Algerian Torn Flatbread with Lamb and Chickpea Sauce)
Chakhchoukha layers torn pieces of flatbread with a slow-simmered lamb and chickpea sauce, a dish reserved for special occasions in eastern Algeria. It's rustic,...
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...
Youvetsi (Greek Baked Beef and Orzo)
Youvetsi is Greek Sunday comfort food, tender braised beef and orzo baked together in a rich tomato sauce until the pasta turns almost creamy....
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...
Hunkar Begendi (Turkish Sultan Style Lamb Stew over Smoky Eggplant Puree)
Hunkar Begendi, or Sultan’s Delight, pairs tender braised lamb with a silky smoke-eggplant puree finished with cheese. It is Ottoman palace cooking made simple...
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...
Couscous bel Hout (Tunisian Fish Couscous)
Couscous bel Hout is Tunisia's coastal answer to couscous, built on a spicy tomato-harissa broth simmered with fresh fish and vegetables. It's a Friday...