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Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Add more fish, whole grains, plant-based protein, and olive oil to your menu. Here are delicious and healthy dishes inspired by

Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - restaurateur
Pasta horns with broccoli and crispy toppingViews: 1,819

Broccoli will add richness, vitamins, and healthy fiber to your macaroni and cheese, and if you serve it with a generous helping of crunchy topping, even picky eaters who don't...

Broccoli, pasta, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, panko breadcrumbs...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Dutch stroopwafelsViews: 3,657
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Stroopwafels (Dutch for syrup waffle) are a classic Dutch pastry originally from the city of Gouda, home to the famous cheese, but they don't contain cheese, but are actually two thin wafers stuck together...

yeast dough, premium flour, eggs, milk, molasses, corn syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon...
Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 16 waffles
Author: - chef
Lemon risotto with shrimpViews: 5 118

Shrimp and lemon are a great pairing, especially when they come together in this creamy Italian risotto. Lightly sauté large shrimp in olive oil and remove from the pan to add to the already...

Arborio rice, shrimp, white wine, fennel bulb, lemon juice, arugula...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Vegetable lasagna with spinach and zucchiniViews: 2,597

This vegetable lasagna can be served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with meat. It's literally filled with a juicy mixture of zucchini and spinach, a ton of gooey cheese, and a delicious homemade sauce...

Lasagna pasta, zucchini, spinach, celery, carrots, tomatoes, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Veal PiccataViews: 7 259

The beauty of Italian piccata lies in its simplicity and exquisite flavors. The base of piccata is thin veal cutlets. Pound them, and frying them takes just minutes. To make the meat...

veal, white wine, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, flour, capers...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Strawberry Rhubarb ShortcakeViews: 4,045
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A delicious golden crust, fresh, juicy strawberries, and soft whipped cream—these are the three main components of the popular strawberry shortcake. But in this recipe, it's made in the form of a large...

pastry flour, eggs, cream, lemon zest, rhubarb, strawberries...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 - 12
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Provençal artichokesViews: 3,395

Enjoy the stunning flavors of Provençal cuisine with this exquisite side dish, ready in just minutes. Frozen artichoke hearts are simmered for a few minutes in a small...

Artichokes, tomatoes, olives, white wine, lemon zest, basil...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 147
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, .
Greek pizza with liquid doughViews: 4 167

This delicious Greek-style pizza is made from scratch much faster than traditional Italian pizza. You don't have to knead the dough by hand or use store-bought dough. The key to this recipe is its runny...

Whole grain flour, eggplant, sweet pepper, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon, oregano, mint...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 224
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, .
Pizza with zucchini, ricotta and lemonViews: 4,200

Lemon might not be the most natural pizza ingredient, but in this recipe, its bright citrus flavor complements the fishy zucchini and ricotta topping beautifully. You're in for a delicious...

zucchini, lemon, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, yeast dough...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 367
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Penne pasta with fresh tomato sauceViews: 6,554

This Italian pasta is perfect for summer, when you crave the sweet flavor of fresh, ripe tomatoes. It's ready in minutes: finely diced tomatoes,...

penne pasta, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, Appetizers, .
Author: - TV presenter
Quick Pizza with BBQ ChickenViews: 2,526

With store-bought dough and grilled chicken, your pizza will be ready in no time. It's hearty, juicy, and packed with rich flavor, with the sweet and spicy notes of classic barbecue sauce.

Grilled chicken, yeast dough, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Vidalia onion, jalapeño pepper, ketchup, thyme, oregano, paprika, barbecue sauce...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - famous chef
Beurre Blanc sauceViews: 12,174

French beurre blanc sauce will add a sophisticated flavor to any of your dishes and appetizers, whether it's fish, seafood, mushrooms, chicken, or blanched vegetables. The sauce is made with butter, which...

white wine, lemon juice, cream...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
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Greek Lemon Spelt SoupViews: 2,485

Make Greek lemon avgolemono soup when you need a warming and healthy lunch with a pleasantly refreshing taste. Its main ingredients are lemon juice and egg, which are whisked together and...

Spelt, grilled chicken, eggs, feta cheese, lemon zest, dill...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 530
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Rooster in wine in 30 minutesViews: 2 193

Coq au vin, or coq au vin, is a classic French dish that can take hours, or even days, to prepare, given the marinating time required for the chicken. With this recipe, you'll be ready in no time.

Grilled chicken, bacon, champignon mushrooms, onion sets, red wine, thyme...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Pasta casserole with chicken, spinach and fresh mozzarellaViews: 7,794

Baked pasta has a richer, more vibrant flavor; all the ingredients are thoroughly heated in the oven, and their aromas meld into one wonderful bouquet. Combine the cooked fusilli pasta...

fusilli spiral pasta, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, parsley, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - TV chef
Fried fish in beer batter and oven-baked French friesViews: 7,529

This is a healthier version of the English dish fish and chips. Instead of regular potatoes, the recipe uses sweet potatoes cut into strips, and instead of deep-frying, they are baked in the oven and...

Cod, lemon, sweet potato, French fries, orange zest, flaked sea salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, light beer...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 333
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - restaurateur
Pasta "Cacio e Pepe"Views: 8 638

The name of this famous Italian pasta translates as "pepper cheese," and indeed, besides the pasta itself, it contains only cheese and black pepper, and a little olive oil. And yet...

spaghetti pasta, black pepper, pecorino romano cheese...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Sauces, Dips, .
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Italian Tomato Sauce with Basil for SpaghettiViews: 6,420

To make delicious Italian pasta without the hassle, all you need is spaghetti, canned tomatoes in their own juice, fresh basil, and a few spices. The flavor and aroma...

Tomato sauce, San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, basil...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Rigatoni Pasta with Sausage and FennelViews: 1,513

The sauce for this pasta is made with raw Italian sausage. Remove the casings to reveal a delicious, flavorful, and spiced sausage. The sausage is sautéed with onions and...

Rigatoni pasta, fennel bulb, kupaty (frying sausages), white wine, cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Sauces, Gas stations, .
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Vinaigrette sauceViews: 4 248

The basic ingredients of the simplest classic vinaigrette dressing are olive oil and vinegar, which are added in a 3:1 ratio. You can use any vinegar you like: white wine vinegar or...

sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 tbsp.
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Mediterranean Cod RollsViews: 18,736

This Mediterranean-style dish will captivate everyone with its flavor, luxurious aroma, and unique presentation in parchment wraps. Each serving comes with one wrap containing a thin...

Cod, yellow potatoes, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, thyme, lemon zest...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 414
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Author: - chef
Almond cookies with dried apricots in Amaretto glazeViews: 1,822
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These amazing Italian-style cookies will brighten up your holiday and make a perfect treat for your daily tea party. These cookies are made by cutting them. The ingredients listed are mixed...

premium flour, eggs, dried apricots, almonds, walnuts, almond liqueur, cinnamon...
Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 cookies Caloric content: 139
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Escarole fried in bacon oilViews: 1,050

Escarole leaves, despite all their health benefits, have a bitter flavor, which in this recipe is perfectly balanced by fried pancetta, an Italian variety of bacon. Fry the pancetta pieces,...

escarole salad, pancetta, black pepper, garlic...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 124
Author: - restaurateur
Steak "Diana"Views: 4,057

Named after the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana steak is a classic restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home with this step-by-step recipe.

beef, champignon mushrooms, red wine, brandy...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - chef
Chargrilled Florentine steak with summer vegetablesViews: 2,472
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A true Florentine steak is often considered a charcoal-grilled steak, but if you don't have access to a grill, you can make this recipe on a stovetop grill pan.

Beef, zucchini, sweet pepper, champignon mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, basil...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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TartuffeViews: 5,999
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This Italian ice cream dessert looks elegant on a plate, just like at a restaurant, but is incredibly easy to make. Poke a hole in a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and insert...

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, streusel, caramel, maraschino cherry, mint...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. plus freezing time Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Salads, Leafy, .
Author: - famous chef
Spaghetti Puttanesca with radicchio saladViews: 2,532
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Pasta Puttanesca gets its name from the workers in Italian brothels, who didn't spend much time preparing food and used whatever was most often in the refrigerator, which...

Spaghetti pasta, pureed tomatoes, radicchio, arugula, watercress, olives, anchovies, capers, red pepper flakes, parsley...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
BomboloniViews: 2 219

Bomboloni are Italian filled doughnuts made with yeast dough. To make the dough, you'll need pressed yeast, flour, eggs, sugar, and butter. It's recommended to knead it in a stand mixer...

bread flour, yeast dough, eggs...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 50 donuts
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Homemade ravioliViews: 2,569

Making homemade ravioli from scratch isn't as difficult as it seems, especially if you have a pasta machine. It will help you get perfectly smooth dough and neat ravioli, just like store-bought. Ingredients...

ravioli, unleavened dough...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Spaghetti Carbonara with ChickenViews: 7 188

Spaghetti carbonara is a delicious Italian pasta dish served in a delicate egg sauce, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crispy pieces of pancetta. It's even more filling when paired with traditional...

Spaghetti pasta, chicken, walnuts, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, eggs, cream, pancetta, basil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Muffaletta sandwich with olivesViews: 1,603

The muffaletta is a huge sandwich popular in the United States, invented by Sicilians and filled with Italian delicacies. The muffaletta is made with a round loaf of Italian bread. It...

Italian bread, olives, giardiniera, sweet pepper, Italian seasonings, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, salami, mortadella sausage, tapenade (olive paste)...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Author:
Tortellini and spinach soupViews: 3,964

This simple soup, made from canned and pre-prepared ingredients, turns into a delicious Italian dish that you can easily treat your loved ones to for lunch. The soup is made with...

tortellini pasta, spinach, tomatoes, basil...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - chef
Vesuvius Chicken RoastViews: 2,565

Almost nothing is known about the origins of chicken "Vesuvio," a roast of chicken and potatoes in a white wine sauce. The dish was named after a volcano located near Naples, and...

chicken thighs, red potatoes, white wine, artichokes, oregano, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Drinks, Milkshakes, .
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The almost famous Shamrock ShakeViews: 4,587

The Shamrock Shake milkshake will be available at McDonald's in March ahead of St. Patrick's Day in the US, Canada, and Ireland. This refreshing drink is loved for its vanilla-mint flavor...

vanilla ice cream, milk, syrup...
Time: 10 min.
Author: - chef
Pasta with broccoli in garlic oilViews: 3,297

Fragrant garlic oil adds a unique flavor to this simple dish. Flavor the olive oil by lightly frying the garlic in it, being careful not to let it brown, which will make the oil bitter. Then...

Penne pasta, broccoli, wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, garlic...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Veal chops in a frying panViews: 2,613

This classic Milanese dish is made using thin veal cutlets. To prepare the breading area, set up a breading area on the counter by placing four shallow plates next to each other: one for flour, one for...

veal, breadcrumbs, thyme, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - famous chef
Churrasco steak with chimichurri sauceViews: 3,453
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This Latin American dish will delight everyone. Grilled beef steak (called churrasco in Spanish) is served with an Argentine chimichurri sauce made with fresh herbs. The preparation...

Beef, orange juice, lime juice, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, oregano, grapeseed oil, cilantro...
Time: 35 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Fried chicken with pastaViews: 10,063

This Italian-style pasta is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Treat yourself to a special dinner at the end of a workday with minimal effort. Boiled penne pasta...

Penne pasta, chicken breasts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, red pepper flakes...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Author:
Cheese chips with French friesViews: 1,891

If you have a bag of frozen French fries in your freezer, you can make a unique crispy snack – fricos with fries. Fricos are Italian wafers made with grated cheese, which...

Havarti cheese, French fries, black pepper, rosemary...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

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