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21 Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes We Love

From tomatoes to olive oil to salty cheese, the Mediterranean diet is where it's at.

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    Greek Yogurt Labneh

    Greek yogurt gets transformed into a bright fresh cheese in this Middle Eastern-style dish. Spread it onto toast with jam for breakfast, or serve as part of a cheese platter.

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    Patatas Bravas with Pimentón Sauce

    Double-frying is the trick to these creamy-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside potatoes. The first low-temperature fry gently cooks the potatoes through. The second dip in hotter oil browns them and crisps the outside.

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    Shrimp Saganaki

    Saganaki, a traditional Greek preparation named after the pan in which it’s prepared, is best served straight from the skillet, with plenty of toasted bread for scooping up the savory tomato sauce. If you can find them, wild American shrimp and high-quality Greek feta really make this dish special.

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    4/21

    Grilled Lamb Skewers with Carrots, Feta, and Mint

    Marinated, grilled, and paired with tender carrots and a simple feta-mint condiment, these lamb skewers are the answer when you're looking for big flavor. For the most tender results, use meat cut from the top round of the leg of lamb, or trim around the connective tissue of a butterflied leg to get to the leaner meat.

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    Ajo Blanco

    This version of white gazpacho, traditionally made with green grapes, is brightened with the addition of green apple.

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    Marcus Nilsson
    6/21

    Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti

    This recipe makes more pesto than you'll need. Serve the extra with vegetables or fish, or spread it on sandwiches.

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    Spaghetti with Sun Gold Tomato Sauce

    Warm spices, supersweet Sun Gold tomatoes, and a short cooking time reinvent the ordinary marinara.

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    Baked Sardines in Pepperonata

    “If you don’t like sardines,” says Gjelina chef Travis Lett, “you’re going to today.” Make sure to ask your fishmonger to remove the center bones for these baked sardines but leave the head and tail intact and serve over pepperonata.

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    Peden + Munk
    19/21

    Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki

    A cooling, slightly garlicky spread that’s great with braised lamb tonight and possibly even better when added to a lamb sandwich tomorrow.

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    Peden + Munk
    20/21

    Westward Pita Bread

    Because this dough has a relatively short rising time, it can be made while the lamb braises. Turn up the oven and bake the pita while you’re reducing the braising liquid on the stove-top; the timing will come out perfectly.

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